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- Bowmen are the only standard combat unit that doesn't require any
Food to produce in the 
Ancient Age, meaning creating them will not take away from the Food required to age up. - Because they counter the best available Ancient Age units for rushing (Heavy Infantry), Bowmen are the best standard Barracks unit to make pre-emptively if you anticipate being rushed in the first age.
- In early game, some Bowmen nearby or garrisoned inside your Cities can help to defend from early enemy raids.
- Bowmen have a low amount of HP. They are very fragile against enemy Light Infantry, and will also die more quickly than other units if taking damage from attrition or enemy structures such as Cities. If going on the attack with Bowmen, you can use their high range to stay at a distance and keep them safe.