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| − | Pikemen are basic melee soldiers, unlocked from the Level 1 [[Barracks]]. Like all [[Barracks]] units they take up 1 army camp space. The preferred target of Pikeman is cavalry and they get bonus damage against cavalry or other mounted units. |
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| + | ''"Spearman: Spears were hunter/gatherer weapons that came early to the battlefield. They're basic but effective against most troops."'' |
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| + | ''"Pikeman As mounted heavily armored troops came into more common use spears grew longer and became pikes designed to help dismount enemy cavalry."'' |
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| + | ''"Halberdier: Halberds were large battle axe like weapons. They had thrusting points, cutting blades and a hook that could be used to dismount enemy knights."'' |
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| − | ==General Assessment== |
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| − | ===Strengths=== |
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| + | ===Summary=== |
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| + | *Spearmen have a damage bonus against cavalry. Deploy spearmen to protect vulnerable troops such as archers and siege weapons from mounted troops. |
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| + | *Pikemen are basic melee soldiers, unlocked from the Level 1 [[Barracks]]. |
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| − | ===Weaknesses=== |
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*Slow Speed |
*Slow Speed |
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| − | ==Tactics== |
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+ | ===Offensive Strategy=== |
*Drop them right on top advancing [[Mamluk|Mamluks]]! |
*Drop them right on top advancing [[Mamluk|Mamluks]]! |
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*Drop them in a corner to draw out cavalry, while Belisarius tunnels under a wall (works with other troops) |
*Drop them in a corner to draw out cavalry, while Belisarius tunnels under a wall (works with other troops) |
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+ | ===Defensive Strategy=== |
*Station in spots you want to defend from cavalry. |
*Station in spots you want to defend from cavalry. |
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| − | ==Statistics== |
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Revision as of 03:35, 22 August 2015
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"Spearman: Spears were hunter/gatherer weapons that came early to the battlefield. They're basic but effective against most troops."
"Pikeman As mounted heavily armored troops came into more common use spears grew longer and became pikes designed to help dismount enemy cavalry."
"Halberdier: Halberds were large battle axe like weapons. They had thrusting points, cutting blades and a hook that could be used to dismount enemy knights."
Summary
- Spearmen have a damage bonus against cavalry. Deploy spearmen to protect vulnerable troops such as archers and siege weapons from mounted troops.
- Pikemen are basic melee soldiers, unlocked from the Level 1 Barracks.
- Pikemen are also known as Spearmen or Halberdiers depending on the upgrade level.
- Bonus against cavalry.
- Slow Speed
Offensive Strategy
- Drop them right on top advancing Mamluks!
- Drop them in a corner to draw out cavalry, while Belisarius tunnels under a wall (works with other troops)
Defensive Strategy
- Station in spots you want to defend from cavalry.
| Level | Health | Attack | DPS | Training Costs | Training Time |
Upgrade Costs |
Upgrade Time | Required Barracks |
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| 1 Spearman | 298 | 12 | 10 food | 30 sec | Free | Instantaneously | 1 | |
| 2 Spearman | 380 | 15 | 20 food | 40 sec | 1,250 food | 1 hour | 2 | |
| 3 Pikeman | 505 | 19 | 30 food | 50 sec | 2,750 food | 3 hours | 3 | |
| 4 Pikeman | 657 | 24 | 35 food | 60 sec | 8,000 food | 10 hours | 4 | |
| 5 Pikeman | 788 | 28 | 50 food | 70 sec | 100,000 food | 2 days | 6 | |
| 6 Halberdier | 946 | 31 | 31 | 60 food | 75 sec | 400,000 food | 3 days 12 hours | 7 |
| 7 Halberdier | 1,135 | 36 | 36 | 70 food | 80 sec | 700,000 food | 3 days 12 hours | 8 |