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'''Ranged attack''' is a [[special ability]] of creatures, which allows them to attack without engaging to [[Melee|hand-to-hand]] combat (also [[melee]] combat). Typical ranged creatures are armed with bows, for example [[archer]]s and [[elves]], but there are also several creatures, that use some kind of magic, like [[monk]]s or [[titan]]s.
'''Ranged attack''' is a [[special ability]] of creatures, which allows them to attack without engaging into [[hand-to-hand]] combat. Visually typical ranged creature is armed with bows, e.g. [[Archer]]s and [[Elves]], but there are also several creatures, that use some kind of magic, like [[Monk]]s or [[Titan]]s. However, this is only a visual effect and has no effect on the gameplay.  When attacking in melee, most ranged creatures suffer [[melee penalty]], which halves their damage. Some creatures have only melee attacks in basic variant but have ranged attack in upgraded version.


[[Category:Creature specialties]]
'''Creatures with ranged attack:'''
{|
! Basic
! Upgraded
! Upgraded only
! Other
|- valign=top
|
* {{Cn|Archer}}
* {{Cn|Beholder}}
* {{Cn|Cyclops}}
* {{Cn|Gog}}
* {{Cn|Lich}}
* {{Cn|Lizardman}}
* {{Cn|Mage}}
* {{Cn|Medusa}}
* {{Cn|Monk}}
* {{Cn|Orc}}
* {{Cn|Wood Elf}}
* {{Cn|Sea Witch}}{{-}}{{withhota}}
* {{Cn|Pirate}}{{-}}{{withhota}}
|
* {{Cn|Marksman}}
* {{Cn|Evil Eye}}
* {{Cn|Cyclops King}}
* {{Cn|Magog}}
* {{Cn|Power Lich}}
* {{Cn|Lizard Warrior}}
* {{Cn|Arch Mage}}
* {{Cn|Medusa Queen}}
* {{Cn|Zealot}}
* {{Cn|Orc Chieftain}}
* {{Cn|Grand Elf}}
* {{Cn|Sorceress}}{{-}}{{withhota}}
* {{Cn|Corsair}}{{-}}{{withhota}}
* {{Cn|Sea Dog}}{{-}}{{withhota}}
|
* {{Cn|Ice Elemental}}
* {{Cn|Master Gremlin}}
* {{Cn|Storm Elemental}}
* {{Cn|Titan}}
|
* {{Cn|Enchanter}}
* {{Cn|Halfling}}
* {{Cn|Sharpshooter}}
|}
 
[[Category: Creature specialties]]
[[Category: Combat]]
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Revision as of 17:02, 28 May 2018

Ranged attack is a special ability of creatures, which allows them to attack without engaging into hand-to-hand combat. Visually typical ranged creature is armed with bows, e.g. Archers and Elves, but there are also several creatures, that use some kind of magic, like Monks or Titans. However, this is only a visual effect and has no effect on the gameplay. When attacking in melee, most ranged creatures suffer melee penalty, which halves their damage. Some creatures have only melee attacks in basic variant but have ranged attack in upgraded version.

Creatures with ranged attack:

Basic Upgraded Upgraded only Other