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How to Recruit Light Mercenary Archers

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Light Mercenary Archers is a Ranged unit Mercenary you can recruit in Manor Lords. See how you can recruit a Light Mercenary Archers and how much it costs!

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Are Archers Useless?

Does Not Attack if Allies are in the Way

Manor Lords - Flank with Archers
Archers are tied with Retinue for having the highest Attack stat in the game. However, if they're trying to attack an enemy that's enganged with your troops, they'll stop attacking to prevent friendly fire.

Position your Archers on the enemy flank so that they'll continue to attack and decimate enemy troops.

Combat Guide: How to Battle

Light Mercenary Archers Info

Light Mercenary Archers Info
Unit Mercenary
Attack Type Ranged

Light Mercenary Archers is a Ranged Mercenary unit, a hireable military recruit to add to your forces.

Light Mercenary Archers Stats

Attack 4
Armor 3
Range 60m

Light Mercenary Archers are a decent unit because they offer the same attack range and attack output as Heavy Archers, though they are much less durable due to a lack in armor.

Recruited Unit Stats Explained

How to Recruit Light Mercenary Archers

Company Unit Cost
The Wayward Sons Light Mercenary Archers x1
Heavy Mercenary Archers x1
 45 Treasury
The Brotherhood of the Forest Brigand x1
Light Mercenary Archers x1
 60 Treasury
Flock of Crazy Geese Light Mercenary Archers x1
Light Mercenary Infantry x1
Light Mercenary Spearmen x1
 90 Treasury
Greencaps Light Mercenary Archers x1
Light Mercenary Infantry x2
 90 Treasury

You can recruit a Light Mercenary Archers from any of the mentioned Mercenary Companies. These companies are randomly generated at the start of every month and must be paid with Treasury.

How to Increase Treasury

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Brigand Light Mercenary Archers Light Mercenary Infantry
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