Wakina Rifle

The Wakina Rifle is a Ranged Infantry unit available to the Sioux in Age of Empires III: The WarChiefs.

Overview
The Wakina Rifle is a skirmisher with relatively few hitpoints and a poor melee attack. However, it makes up for that with excellent range and attack. In fact, it has fewer hit point than a normal European skirmisher, but slightly more attack and siege damage. Thus, it cannot stand long against heavy cavalry, but it is effective against heavy infantry (such as pikemen or musketeers).

The Wakina Rifle also appears in the "Fire" campaign of the Warchiefs as Seneca and Mohawk soldiers. Unlike the War Club and the Cetan Bow, the Wakina Rifle costs food and gold.

Upgrades

 * Elite Upgrade 25% Effect (+HP & +Damage) (auto-upgrade)
 * Champion Upgrade 25% Effect (+HP & +Damage)
 * Legendary Upgrade 50% Effect (+HP & +Damage)

History
"Sometimes the Sioux had to fight on foot. It is not always possible to run someone down with your horse. On these occasions, they fought tenaciously and well. In general, the Sioux were known for their keen accuracy with their rifles."

In Other Languages
Spanish: Rifle Wakina