** I needed to make a correction to this FAQ because I forgot that the armor upgrades
   *DOES NOT* effect missile weapons.

* Information here is NOT accurate since this is only based on mathematical theories.
  Take note that Assyrian archery units ONLY get the attack bonus IF the shots are fired.
  For more accurate information, I'd suggest you experiement by yourself.


Assyrian Archers (40% Firerate) vs. Hittites Archers (+1 Attack)

**These stats are after all the available upgrades for archers are researched.
**Formula used to determine the attack of the Assyrian Archery Units:
(Attack)(0.4)=New Attack Points
**Formula used to determine advantage between the two civilazations:
(Attack)-(Armor)-(Piercing Armor)=Difference


				Tool Age


	Assyrian Bowmen			Hittites Bowmen

Attack:		3				3
Armor:		0+2				0+2
Range:		5+1				5+1

After the civilazation bonuses are considered:

Attack:		3+1.2				3+1
Armor:		0+2				0+2
Range:		5+1				5+1

Conclusion:
Assyrian Bowmen have a +.2 attack advantage over the Hittites Bowmen.
If you like the 'Tool Archer Rush', Assyrian is the civilazation to choose.


				Bronze Age


	Assyrian Chariot Archer		Hittites Chariot Archer

Attack:		4				4
Armor:		0+4				0+4
Range:		7+2				7+2

After the civilazation bonuses are considered:

Attack:		4+1.6				4+1
Armor:		0+4				0+4
Range:		7+2				7+2

Conclusion:
Assyrian Chariot Archers have a +0.6 attack advantage over the Hittites Chariot Archers.


				Iron Age


	Assyrian Horse Archer		Hittites Horse Archer

Attack:		7				7+1
Armor:		0+4				0+6
Range:		7+3				7+3
Special:	+2 Piercing Armor		+2 Piercing Armor

After the civilazation bonuses are considered:

Attack:		7+2.8				7+2
Armor:		0+4				0+6
Range:		7+3				7+3
Special:	+2 Piercing Armor		+2 Piercing Armor

Conclusion:
Assyrian Horse Archers have a +0.8 attack advantage over the Hittites Horse Archers.
Although the Assyrian don't get the Chain Mail upgrade, this DOES NOT effect attack
from missile weapons (archer, ballista, etc...). While the Assyrian's absence of the
Alchemy upgrade helps the Hittites but Assyrian's 40% firerate still is superior over
the Hittites, even in Iron Age.



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