Genoese Crossbowman Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Genoese Crossbowman
Foot Archers & Anti-CavalryThe Genoese Crossbowman is a Foot Archers & Anti-Cavalry in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Spearman, Knight, and Steppe Lancer, but countered by Eagle Warrior, Archer, and Scorpion.
Genoese Crossbowman Stats
45HP
6Attack
4Range
1Melee Armor
0Pierce Armor
0.96SpeedCost
45 Wood 
40 Gold
45 Wood 40 Gold Upgrades & Technologies
Blacksmith
Fletching
Bodkin Arrow
Bracer
Padded Archer Armor
Leather Archer Armor
Ring Archer Armor
University
Ballistics
Chemistry
Archery Range
Thumb RingHow to Counter the Genoese Crossbowman
The Genoese Crossbowman has 6 strong counters and is strong against 20 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Genoese Crossbowman
These units counter the Genoese Crossbowman effectively.
Eagle Warrior
Archer
Scorpion
Mangonel
Huskarl
Samurai ✘ Worst Units Against Genoese Crossbowman
The Genoese Crossbowman is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Spearman
Knight
Steppe Lancer
Scout Cavalry
Battle Elephant
Camel Rider
Cavalry Archer
Elephant Archer
Genitour
Konnik
Arambai
Kipchak
Imperial Camel Rider
Tarkan
War Wagon
Leitis
Magyar Huszar
War Elephant
Mameluke
Conquistador 5 Tips to Counter the Genoese Crossbowman Line
1
They deal massive bonus damage to all cavalry units making them unique among archers.
2
Elite Skirmishers still counter them effectively despite their specialized role.[2]
3
Mangonels are a huge threat because of their relatively slow movement speed.
4
They are very expensive to mass so protect them with a solid frontline of infantry.
5
They perform surprisingly poorly against standard long range archers like Arbalests.
