The Shotel Warrior is a shock infantry unit that largely resembles the Coyote Runners used by the Aztecs. In the Commerce Age, they fill a melee-cavalry-like role. Cheaper and weaker than a Hussar, but fast and hard-hitting when they can close the distance with Skirmishers or archers.
Shotel Warriors are effective raiders in the Commerce Age, able to pick off enemy villagers that stray too far from the opponent's Town Center. They pair quite well with the fast Desert Raider that Ethiopian players can train at the Watch Tower, as both units can reap a heavy toll on the opponent's economy, causing chaos and devastation until most European, Asian, and Native American civilizations unlock their powerful Dragoon units in the Fortress Age. This strategy isn't quite as effective against Lakota players, who can train Bow Riders, or Portuguese players, who can send the "TEAM Early Dragoons" card. Shotel Warriors and Desert Warriors can also be countered by Javelin Riders. If the player is careless, they can fall victim to heavy infantry like the SwedishCarolean.
This unit is also accessible in the Scenario Editor under the Units category, as "INF SPC Shotel Warrior".
Trivia[]
The Historical Battles Shotel Warrior reuses the in-game description of the Coyote Runner.
History[]
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Shotels are deadly blades whose unique curvature reflects their original derivation from agricultural tools. Unique to East Africa and with a heritage dating back to the medieval Ethiopian kingdoms, shotels retained relevance as multipurpose weapons whose distinct shape permitted them to slash as well as circumvent obstacles to inflict unexpected puncture wounds.