Faun archer

Faun archer
Creature information
Faction	Grove
Tier/level	1
Upgraded
Attack type	Ranged
Dwelling	Faun Huts II
Cost per unit	140
Stats
Attack	6
Attack	6
Defence	3
Defence	3
Hit Points	12
Hit Points	12
Damage	3-4
Damage	3-4
Initiative	6
Initiative	6
Speed	3
Speed	3
Growth	12
Growth	12
Icon
Faun archer's icon

The faun archer is an upgraded tier 1 creature of the Grove faction. It is recruited from the Faun Huts II. It is one of two upgrades for the faun, along with the faun warrior.

In the dense forest of Murmurwoods, silence reigns, and long‑range weaponry that doesn't startle dominates. The fauns understand this well, using bows to hunt for food and deal with unwelcome visitors. It is strongly advised to be their guest, not their target.^OffBck

Abilities

	Living
	A fully sentient inhabitant of Jadame. Morale range: -5 to 5. Luck range: -3 to 3. Fallen Living creatures count towards the power of Necromancy reanimation after battle.
	Ranged Attack
	Can attack enemies at any range. Is replaced with a Melee Attack if an enemy is adjacent. -50% Melee Damage.
	Parry
	Counterattacks before the enemy's attack lands.
	Sharpshooter
	Deals full Ranged Damage at any range.

Tactics

A significant improvement over regular fauns, with higher attack, defense, initiative, and the Sharpshooter passive removing any range penalties. They're still vulnerable up close, though, despite having Parry, and their cost rivals that of some tier-2 creatures while still having a low population.