The Dutch cannot train Musketeers but can ship 30 Guard Musketeers through Blue Guards.As seen above, British and Portuguese can upgrade Musketeers to Royal Guard and Imperial Guard.In The WarChiefs, Spanish Musketeers become the most damaging, thanks to the Unction effect. Therefore, they can be powerful generally, especially in vast quantities. While they are more expensive than archaic units, Musketeers are simple to mass produce due to their low coin cost and cheaper than more specialised units such as Skirmishers or the Halberdier. They also have a decent siege attack, which makes them one of the most versatile units in the Commerce Age. However, it is short ranged compared to other ranged infantry and fires at the default rate of 3.0s, which is slower compared to certain archer units such as the Longbowman. Musketeers' range attack is relatively strong, and due to the firearm animation it is possible to hit and run. However, this is not always practical as Musketeers are slow, and the opponent may simply decide to make their units run away. This is particularly improved with Socket Bayonet. Musketeers are stronger in melee combat due to the attack speed of melee attacks, also with thanks to their high hit points and good melee resistance. They are vulnerable against artillery and light infantry. Musketeers are ranged heavy infantry that are especially effective against cavalry due to a damage multiplier.

Imperial guard concept art