War Chariot (Focus Fire) — Counters, Stats & Civ Bonuses

Shu unique Siege Cavalry with rapid-fire attack, but cannot attack at close range.

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The War Chariot (Focus Fire) is countered by Skirmisher and Heavy Camel Rider. It is a Cavalry Archer / Unique unit, available to the Shu.

War Chariot (Focus Fire)
Class
Cavalry Archer / Unique
Available to
Shu
Cost
Food 65 Gold 90

War Chariot (Focus Fire) stats

Hit points 65
Melee attack 0
Pierce attack 8 / 6.5s
Range 6 (min. 1)
Melee armour 0
Pierce armour 5
Speed 0.9
Line of sight 8
Training time 28s

What counters the War Chariot (Focus Fire)?

The War Chariot (Focus Fire) is weak against Cavalry and Siege Weapons.

Hard counters deal bonus damage against this unit — they beat the War Chariot (Focus Fire) even at a cost disadvantage. Soft counters win the fight through cost-efficiency or mobility, without a dedicated bonus.

CounterTypeWhy it works
Skirmisher hard Attack bonus vs. archers
Heavy Camel Rider hard Attack bonus vs. cavalry

What does the War Chariot (Focus Fire) counter?

The War Chariot (Focus Fire) is strong against Ranged Soldiers.

Civilizations that improve the War Chariot (Focus Fire)

7 civilizations have a bonus or unique technology that affects this unit.

Cumans

  • Mounted Units move +5/10/15% faster in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age

Franks

  • Mounted Units +20% HP starting in Feudal Age

Georgians

  • Mounted Units regenerate 2/8/14 HP per minute in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
  • Aznauri Cavalry (unique tech): Mounted Units take -20% population space

Gurjaras

  • Mounted Units deal +20/30/40% bonus damage in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age

Jurchens

  • Mounted Units and Fire Lancers attack +25% faster starting in Feudal Age

Mapuche

  • Mounted Units generate +3 gold when defeating military units

Wei

  • Ming Guang Armor (unique tech): Mounted Units +4 melee armor

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