Compared with Skirmishers, Bersaglieri have less hand attack, -10% ranged resistance, a slightly increased coin cost and training time, and a bigger penalty against cavalry, but move faster and have a slightly higher ranged attack. However, they are not available until the Industrial Age, which means that players must develop a "Fast Industrial Age" strategy in order to age up in early-game matches.
Due to their increased movement speed, Bersaglieri can perform hit-and-run tactics more easily than other long-ranged infantry and retreat faster if the enemy outnumbers them. But even being faster than many infantry units, hand cavalry like the Hussar is able to reach and take them down more easily, and artillery units like the Falconet can defeat Bersaglieri if they are within their range.
Bersaglieri can perform a better role countering heavy infantry than Pavisiers, although it is recommended to build an Arsenal and research Counter Infantry Rifling for an effective increased attack against these units. While Pavisiers get different resistances from each stance, Bersaglieri prove to be useful support units thanks to their Bugle Call ability, which increases the speed of nearby units after they defeat an enemy unit.
Special abilities[]
Bugle Call: The Bersagliere sounds a bugle after defeating an enemy, stunning the next infantry or cavalry unit for 2 seconds, and boosts in +2.5% the ally units' speed for 2.5 seconds in an Area of Effect of 25.
Upgrades[]
Although not available then, the Bersagliere automatically upgrades to the Veteran level in the Fortress Age and Guard level in the Industrial Age.
Delivers 12 Revolutionary Sharpshooters; transforms all Skirmishers/Bersaglieri/Rangers into Revolutionary Sharpshooters; enables Revolutionary Sharpshooters to be trained at Forts
Pennsylvania Long Rifles
Skirmisher, Ranger, Bersagliere, and Papal Zouave Line of Sight +3, ranged attack range +2; State Militia, Militiaman, and Spy Line of Sight and ranged attack range +4
"Morgan's Continental Sharpshooters" and "Pennsylvania Long Rifles" are available upon revolting to the United States.
Originally, the Bersagliere's "Bugle Call" ability stunned enemy units for 3.5 seconds and increased ally units' speed for 4 seconds. With update 13.27885, the stun duration on enemy units is reduced to 2 seconds, ally speed increase is reduced to 2.5 seconds, and Imperial Bersaglieri give +5% ranged resistance.
Originally, Bersagliere give 12 XP when trained or killed. Although it is not listed in the patch notes, with update 13.58326, Bersagliere give 13 XP when trained or killed.
The Bersaglieri (sg. Bersagliere) were created in 1836 as mobile shock troops adept at skirmishing with enemy lines. Initially created by the Kingdom of Sardinia in the absence of a proper cavalry force, they distinguished themselves sufficiently to earn themselves a role in the Piedmontese army and, later, that of the unified Kingdom of Italy. Known for their speed, physical fitness, and distinct uniform of black coats and wide-brimmed hats, the Bersaglieri served as an elite force in the Italian military well into the 20th century.
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Gallery[]
Bersagliere image from the Compendium section
In-game Bersagliere
Another view of the in-game Bersagliere
In-game Imperial Bersagliere
"Bersaglieri alla presa di Porta Pia" (1871), painting by Michele Cammarano.