Chimu Runners are cost-efficient shock infantry that excel at killing light infantry and artillery when up close. One of their notable, unique attributes is that when they use an active ability, they become immune to snaring, but they are not capable of snaring either. In other words, they can slip through enemy units that are trying to protect the artillery units and also perform a flank attack during a fight while they have the ability to escape from an unfavorable fight easily without getting caught by the enemy units. This makes them highly proficient from simple things like raiding and scouting to primary things like turning the course of battles.
They are however, vulnerable to heavy infantry and light ranged cavalry like their Aztec counterpart, due to their less hitpoints and low ranged resistance. Chimu Runners cannot soak damage, and they are not good at sieging buildings. Upon sending the "Road Building" card, they move faster than most heavy cavalry units. It is also possible to give them a stealth ability by sending the "Cloud Warriors" card.
Special ability[]
Chimu Maneuver: For the next 8 seconds, all Chimu Runners have their speed increased by 0.75 and cannot be snared, but cannot snare enemies. 90 seconds cooldown; shared across all Chimu Runners.
Upgrades Chimu Runners to Legendary (+50% hit points and attack); requires Champion Chimu Runners
Civilization differences[]
The Portuguese and Spanish can train Chimu Runners at the Stronghold upon revolting to Peru when the "Machu Picchu" card is sent. These Chimu Runners are automatically upgraded to Elite and Champion.
Originally, Chimu Runners had 21 attack, no multiplier, and train time 27 seconds. With update 3552, they have 20 attack and a ×1.5 multiplier against artillery.
The Chimu Runner is based on the Osprey published book "The Conquistadores".
History[]
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The standing army of the Inca was formed primarily by nobles, but the Sapa Inca could raise an army of able-bodied men from the general populace at will. Military discipline was strictly enforced when the troops were on the march and the army, although variously specialized, was extremely well trained. Drawing on the resources of a vast empire, the Inca recruited warriors from numerous subordinate tribes with their own military traditions. The Chimu, inheritors of the ancient Moche culture were once bitter enemies of the Inca but, once subdued, provided the Inca with some of their most formidable and loyal troops. The Chimu were known for their use of maces and clubs in warfare. Some warriors carried a mace and a small shield, charging swiftly into battle during or after the initial projectile barrage. The speed and ferocity of these light troops made them a force not to be underestimated.
Chimu Maneuver: For the next 8 seconds, all Chimu Runners have their speed increased by 0.75 and cannot be snared, but cannot snare enemies. 90 seconds cooldown; shared across all Chimu Runners.
Elite Chimu Runners
Champion Chimu Runners
Legendary Chimu Runners
TEAM Hand Cavalry Attack
TEAM Cavalry Attack
6 Chimu Runners
9 Chimu Runners
16 Chimu Runners
13 Chimu Runners
Cloud Warriors
Melee Infantry Combat
Road Building
Couriers
TEAM Inca Bridges
Tupac Rebellion
Chimu Support
TEAM Shivaji's Tactics
TEAM Sengoku
TEAM Mustangs
TEAM Knights of the Round Table
TEAM Mariachi
Fencing School
TEAM Kamchatka Expeditions
TEAM Hand Infantry Attack
Archaic Infantry Hitpoints
Liberation March
TEAM Spanish Inquisition
