"Spearman (Level 1-2): Spears were hunter/gatherer weapons that came early to the battlefield. They're basic but effective against most troops."
"Pikeman (Level 3-5): As mounted heavily armored troops came into more common use spears grew longer and became pikes designed to help dismount enemy cavalry."
"Halberdier (Level 6-7): 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 are basic melee soldiers, unlocked from the Level 1 Barracks.
- Spearmen are also known as Pikemen or Halberdiers depending on the upgrade level.
- Spearmen have a damage bonus against cavalry. Deploy spearmen to protect vulnerable troops such as archers and siege weapons from mounted troops.
- 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).
- Place in front of other advancing troops to mediate cavalry on your main attack.
Note: From Age 7 Grenadier is better against Cavalry (and against Knight Templar and against Mamluk)
Defensive Strategy
- Station in spots you want to defend from cavalry.
| Level | Health | Attack | DPS | Training Cost | Training Time | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time | Barracks Level Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 298 
|
12 
|
|
10 
|
30s | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2 | 380
|
15
|
|
20
|
40s | 1,250
|
1h | 2 |
| 3 | 505
|
19
|
|
30
|
50s | 2,750
|
3h | 3 |
| 4 | 657
|
24
|
|
35
|
60s | 8,000
|
10h | 4 |
| 5 | 788
|
28
|
28
|
50
|
70s | 100,000
|
2d | 6 |
| 6 | 946
|
31
|
31
|
60
|
75s | 400,000
|
3d 12h | 7 |
| 7 | 1,135
|
36
|
36
|
70
|
80s | 700,000
|
3d 12h | 8 |
| 8 | 1,365
|
|
41
|
80
|
85s | 1,500,000
|
7d | 9 |