Firefly Studios has today revealed the crusader ranger a new unit for the upcoming strategy game Stronghold Crusader 2.

The Crusader Ranger is a master of all trades, able to attack at range with his trusty bow, but also to get up close and into the melee with his short sword.

Along with the new unit, Firefly Studios has revealed that trebuchets and troop formations will both be in the game.

Stronghold Crusader 2 will take legions of Stronghold fans back to the ancient deserts of the Middle East for more real-time mayhem between brutal knights and fiery Caliphs.

Stronghold Crusader 2 will be available on PC in Q4 2013.

For more information about Stronghold Crusader 2, visit http://strongholdcrusader2.com/.