Elite Onnabushi

Elite Onnabushis are elite female mercenary infantrywomen (even though her wage is that of a normal unit, not a mercenary one), and are on par with Hatamoto units.

Overview
Elite Onnabushis are the final upgrade for the Peasant Women troop tree, and are extremely durable. They can handle themselves just as well as Hatamoto units, though they do have the drawback of being unmounted. One of their primary advantages are their low weekly wages. Therefore, a large investment in Elite Onnabushis can result in unexpectedly large cost reduction over time. You should be careful in open field engagements against enemies with mounted troops, as their couched lance damage can incapacitate or kill your Elite Onnabushi, as with all unmounted troops. They are particularly effective in sieges as they are very well skilled in melee and ranged combat.

Interestingly, they have very high skills in horse riding, despite never having horses. This maybe an overlooked conversion from native Warband.



