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This article is about the unit in Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose. For the unit in Age of Empires II HD: The African Kingdoms, see Genitour (Age of Empires II). |
| “ | Highly mobile ranged cavalry that throws javelins. | ” |
| —Age of Empires IV description | ||
The Genitour is a unique light ranged cavalry unit of the Knights Templar in Age of Empires IV: Knights of Cross and Rose. It is unlocked at the Archery Range after selecting the Kingdom of Castile as the Commanderie ally in the Castle Age. It is essentially a mounted Javelin Thrower.
Tactics[]
The Genitour is a very useful support unit for the Knights Templars, being specialized against ranged units. In many ways, they can be seen as an alternative to the Horseman. The vast majority of Knights Templar units are vulnerable to Crossbowmen and Handcannoneers, which Genitours counter easily. Genitours also counter all forms of ranged cavalry that can otherwise outpace the Knights Templars' slower units. Their cost is also very low for a cavalry unit, making them easy to mass.
Outside of their counter role, Genitours are very weak for ranged units, especially compared to other cavalry archers. Even standard Archers outpace them in damage, so they should be used primarily for their intended role. Even fully upgraded they do not fare well against infantry or Knights.
Genitours are not improved by Silk Bowstrings, but do benefit from Incendiary Arrows.
Further statistics[]
| Strengths and weaknesses | |
|---|---|
| Strong vs. | Ranged units |
| Weak vs. | Horsemen, Mangonels |
| Technologies | |
|---|---|
 Hit points
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 Biology (+25%)
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| Attack |  Steeled Arrow (+1) Balanced Projectiles (+1) Platecutter Point (+1) Incendiary Arrows (+20%, +4 siege damage vs buildings) Fanaticism (+10%/+30% when below 50%/25% HP)
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| Armor |  Fitted Leatherwork (+1 melee) Insulated Helm (+1 melee) Master Smiths (+1 melee) Iron Undermesh (+1 ranged) Wedge Rivets (+1 ranged) Angled Surfaces (+1 ranged) Brigandine (+2 melee/ranged)
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| Creation speed |  Military Academy (+33%)
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| Aura and ability enhancements | |
|---|---|
 Regeneration
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 Sacred Site (+1 HP/s)
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| Attack | Sacred Site (+20%)
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 Range
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 Desert Outposts (+15%)
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| Armor | Desert Outposts (+1 melee/ranged; requires Desert Citadels)
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| Commanderie bonuses | |
|---|---|
| Hit points
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 Kingdom of Poland (+10%)
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| Creation speed |  Kingdom of France (+15%)
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Dialogue lines[]
The Genitour used to be the only unit which did not have any dialogue lines at all. With a patch[When?], they share dialogue with the Horseman.
Changelog[]
- Originally, the Genitour had 6 range. With patch 13.1.4420, it has 6.5 range.
- Originally, the Genitour had 100/120 hit points per upgrade level. With update 14.0.4963 , it has 105/125 hit points per upgrade level and a max Line of Sight of 10.5 tiles.
- Originally, the Genitour dealt 5/7 damage per upgrade level. With update 15.1.6970, they deal 6/8 damage per upgrade level.
