Slinger (Civ5)

Slinger
Archery unit of the Ancient Era
Introduced in Civilization and Scenario Double Pack: Spain and Inca
Unique to
Civilization	Incan
Civilization	Incan
Replaces	Archer
Replaces	Archer
Cost
Production	40
Production	40
Stats
Combat strength	4
Combat strength	4
Moves	2
Moves	2
Range	2
Range	2
Ranged strength	7
Ranged strength	7
Required
Technology	Archery
Upgrades to
Composite Bowman
Composite Bowman
Notes
May not melee attack Withdraw before melee

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Game Info

Unique ranged unit of the Incan civilization. Replaces the Archer.

• Common abilities:
  • Unable to melee attack.
• Special abilities:
  • Withdraw Before Melee (Unit may withdraw when faced with melee attack)
• Special traits
  • Less melee strength (4 vs. 5)

Strategy

The Slinger, like the seafaring Caravel of the later eras, has the ability to withdraw from most melee attacks. So, once per turn the Slinger can effectively avoid an enemy melee unit which tries to attack it. Note that a second attack attempt within the same turn will succeed.

This unit is great for harassing your foes. However, the Slinger is weaker against melee attacks than the Archer it replaces, meaning it can easily be defeated if the enemy pins it against obstructions or chases it with fast units. The other drawback of this unit is that it can't protect your civilian units from melee attackers, as the Slinger will withdraw from battle, allowing any civilian unit that was sharing its tile to fall into the attackers' hands.

Civilopedia entry

The Inca warriors were renowned slingers. Their projectile of choice was a rounded stone. While a sling does not have the range or stopping power of a bow and arrow, slings are remarkably small and light weapons, and infantry warriors could easily carry them without becoming encumbered. And as is written in the Old Testament, a trained slinger can kill even the largest opponent with but a single stone...

Gallery

Slinger in game

See also

• Slinger in other games