Longbowman Counters and Strengths in Age of Empires 2
Longbowman
Foot ArchersThe Longbowman is a Foot Archers in Age of Empires 2. It is strong against Militia, Spearman, and Hand Cannoneer, but countered by Skirmisher, Mangonel, and Battering Ram.
Longbowman Stats
35HP
6Attack
5Range
0Melee Armor
0Pierce Armor
0.96SpeedCost
35 Wood 
40 Gold
35 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 Longbowman
The Longbowman has 5 strong counters and is strong against 9 units. Use the lists below to learn what beats it in Age of Empires 2.
✔ Best Units Against Longbowman
These units counter the Longbowman effectively.
Skirmisher
Mangonel
Battering Ram
Genitour
Huskarl ✘ Worst Units Against Longbowman
The Longbowman is strong against these — avoid sending them in.
Militia
Spearman
Hand Cannoneer
Camel Rider
PetardMangonel
Scorpion
Monk
Berserk 5 Tips to Counter the Longbowman Line
1
They possess massive range allowing them to safely shoot down castles and towers.[7]
2
Elite Skirmishers are a hard counter because they absorb their arrows easily.
3
Fast moving cavalry like knights can run them down and destroy them in melee.
4
Siege rams can absorb their fire completely while pushing into their position.
5
Scorpions and Mangonels are incredibly deadly to them if they manage to get in range.
