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"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 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 Cost | Training Time | Upgrade Cost | Upgrade Time | Barracks Level Required |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 298 Template:Health | 12 Template:Attack | Template:Attack | 10 Template:Food | 30s | N/A | N/A | 1 |
| 2 | 380 Template:Health | 15 Template:Attack | Template:Attack | 20 Template:Food | 40s | 1,250 Template:Food | 1h | 2 |
| 3 | 505 Template:Health | 19 Template:Attack | Template:Attack | 30 Template:Food | 50s | 2,750 Template:Food | 3h | 3 |
| 4 | 657 Template:Health | 24 Template:Attack | Template:Attack | 35 Template:Food | 60s | 8,000 Template:Food | 10h | 4 |
| 5 | 788 Template:Health | 28 Template:Attack | Template:Attack | 50 Template:Food | 70s | 100,000 Template:Food | 2d | 6 |
| 6 | 946 Template:Health | 31 Template:Attack | 31 Template:Attack | 60 Template:Food | 75s | 400,000 Template:Food | 3d 12h | 7 |
| 7 | 1,135 Template:Health | 36 Template:Attack | 36 Template:Attack | 70 Template:Food | 80s | 700,000 Template:Food | 3d 12h | 8 |