Template:Infobox UnitThe Yabusame is a Japanese light cavalry unit that fires a bow from long range featured in Age of Empires III: The Asian Dynasties.
Overview
The Yabusame has one of the longest range of all cavalry in the game, but also has a low attack and hit-points. It is more powerful than most other cavalry archers due to its long range and the bonus damage it inflicts on siege units. Like all of the ranged cavalry units it is also very good against other cavalry, but is better than most due to its exceptional range.
Their hit points and attack are not so exceptional but there are many shipment cards which can increase their hit points and attack. Their attack can be boosted to 24, and hit points to 400.
Upgrades
The overall stats for Yabusame can be improved by sending improvement-based shipments. A default Yabusame has already acquired the stats of a disciplined soldier with +20% stats, hence when trained, the unit is called "Disciplined Yabusame".
- Hit Points: +20% (240)
- Hand Attack: +20% (9)
- Ranged Attack: +20% (12)
- Siege Attack: +20% (17)
Honored Yabusame
Honored Yabusame is the first upgrade for the Yabusame. It is available for 600 coin and 600 wood once Industrial Age is reached.
- Hit Points: +30% (300)
- Hand Attack: +30% (11)
- Ranged Attack: +30% (15)
- Siege Attack: +30% (21)
Exalted Yabusame
Exalted Yabusame is the second upgrade for the Yabusame. It is available for 1500 coin and 1500 wood once Imperial Age is reached.
- Hit Points: +50% (400)
- Hand Attack: +50% (15)
- Ranged Attack: +50% (20)
- Siege Attack: +50% (28)
Shipments
History
โ | Yabusame is the ancient art of archery, or Kyudo, while riding on horseback. โKyudoโ is Japanese for โWay of the Bow.โ The history of Yabusame is rooted in legend, beginning around 530 CE, when it is believed that the 29th emperor of Japan, Kinmei, prayed for "Tenka-taihei" (peace) and "Gokoku-houjyou" (good harvest) and then fired from horseback at three targets. The art of Yabusame has never strayed far from its roots and even today is perceived foremost as a ritual honoring the gods and calling forth their blessings. Minamoto No Yoritomo, first of Japanโs feudal shoguns, had great respect for the art of Yabusame and worked to establish it as a part of standard military training and practice. During his reign, Minamoto established the Ogasawara School, a specialized institution for teaching the arts of foot and mounted archery. He also started the Tsurugaoka Hachimanguu Yabusame Divine Performance, a showcase for the most highly talented Yabusame archers. The first event was held on August 15, 1187. Since that day the ceremony has been held every year to the present, although it went on temporary hiatus during the Pacific conflicts of World War II. | โ |
Gallery
Military units in Age of Empires III | |
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Common/shared units | |
Age of Empires III | Explorer ยท Militiaman ยท Crossbowman ยท Pikeman ยท Halberdier ยท Musketeer ยท Skirmisher ยท Grenadier ยท Hussar ยท Dragoon ยท Cavalry Archer ยท Falconet ยท Culverin ยท Mortar ยท Heavy Cannon ยท Caravel ยท Galleon ยท Frigate ยท Monitor |
The WarChiefs | Warrior ยท Horse Artillery ยท Petard ยท Spy ยท Canoe ยท War Canoe ยท Ironclad |
Definitive Edition* | Captured Mortar ยท Sloop ยท Steamer ยท Battleship |
The African Royals | Levied Spearman ยท Levied Bowman ยท Levied Gunner ยท Javelin Rider ยท Desert Warrior ยท Desert Archer ยท Desert Raider ยท Battle Canoe ยท Cannon Boat |
Unique units | |
British | Longbowman ยท Ranger ยท Rocket |
Dutch | Ruyter ยท Fluyt |
French | Cuirassier |
Germans | Landwehr ยท Doppelsoldner ยท Uhlan ยท War Wagon |
Ottomans | Bashibozuk ยท Janissary ยท Azap ยท Nizam Fusilier ยท Deli ยท Abus Gunner ยท Humbaraci ยท Great Bombard ยท Muhbir ยท Sipahi ยท Galley |
Portuguese | Ordinance Rifleman ยท Cassador ยท Organ Gun |
Russians | Strelet ยท Rekrut ยท Poruchik ยท Cossack ยท Oprichnik |
Spanish | Rodelero ยท Lancer |
Aztecs | Aztec War Chief ยท Eagle Scout ยท Coyote Runner ยท Otontin Slinger ยท Puma Spearman ยท Arrow Knight ยท Eagle Runner Knight ยท Jaguar Prowl Knight ยท Warrior Priest ยท Skull Knight ยท Tlaloc Canoe |
Haudenosaunee | Haudenosaunee War Chief ยท Aenna ยท Tomahawk ยท Forest Prowler ยท Kanya Horseman ยท Musket Rider ยท Ram ยท Mantlet ยท Light Cannon |
Lakota | Lakota War Chief ยท Cetan Bowman ยท Club Warrior ยท Wakina Rifle ยท Axe Rider ยท Bow Rider ยท Rifle Rider ยท Tashunke Prowler ยท Tokala Soldier |
Chinese | Shaolin Master ยท Disciple ยท Sentry ยท Irregular ยท Chu Ko Nu ยท Qiang Pikeman ยท Changdao Swordsman ยท Arquebusier ยท Steppe Rider ยท Keshik ยท Iron Flail ยท Meteor Hammer ยท Flamethrower ยท Hand Mortar ยท Flying Crow ยท Fire Junk ยท War Junk ยท Fuchuan |
Indians | Brahmin ยท Sentry ยท Irregular ยท Rajput ยท Sepoy ยท Gurkha ยท Urumi Swordsman ยท Sowar ยท Zamburak ยท Mahout Lancer ยท Howdah ยท Flail Elephant ยท Siege Elephant |
Japanese | Sohei Archer ยท Sentry ยท Irregular ยท Yumi Archer ยท Ashigaru Musketeer ยท Samurai ยท Naginata Rider ยท Yabusame ยท Flaming Arrow ยท Morutaru ยท Daimyo ยท Shogun Tokugawa ยท Yamabushi ยท Shinobi ยท Fune ยท Atakebune ยท Tekkousen |
Inca | Inca War Chief ยท Chasqui ยท Jungle Bowman ยท Plumed Spearman ยท Chimu Runner ยท Bolas Warrior ยท Huaraca ยท Maceman ยท Chincha Raft |
Swedes | Carolean ยท Hakkapelit ยท Leather Cannon |
United States | General ยท Minuteman ยท State Militia ยท Regular ยท Sharpshooter ยท Carbine Cavalry ยท Gatling Gun ยท Quaker Gun ยท Gunslinger ยท Cowboy ยท Owlhoot |
Mexicans | General ยท Padre ยท Insurgente ยท Soldado ยท Salteador ยท Chinaco ยท Desperado ยท Cuatrero ยท Bandido |
Ethiopians | Ras ยท Oromo Warrior ยท Gascenya ยท Shotel Warrior ยท Neftenya ยท Sebastopol Mortar ยท War Dhow |
Hausa | Emir ยท Fulani Archer ยท Raider ยท Lifidi Knight ยท Maigadi ยท Xebec |
Italians | Pavisier ยท Bersagliere ยท Papal Guard ยท Schiavone ยท Papal Lancer ยท Papal Zouave ยท Papal Bombard ยท Leonardo's Tank ยท Galleass |
Maltese | Grand Master ยท Hospitaller ยท Sentinel ยท Fire Thrower ยท Order Galley ยท Fire Ship |
Revolution | |
Barbary Warrior ยท Bolivar ยท Californio ยท Cetbang Cannon ยท Corsair Captain ยท Corsair Marksman ยท Cruzob Avenger ยท Cruzob Infantry ยท Cuerudo ยท Eclaireur ยท Filibuster ยท Gatling Gun ยท Gaucho ยท Jagunรงo ยท Javanese Spearman ยท Llanero ยท Militia Officer ยท Morochuco ยท Mounted Granadero ยท Revolutionary ยท Revolutionary Sharpshooter ยท San Martin ยท Trek Wagon |