European Spearmen

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"With a spear, you only need a strong arm," Brun said.
"And strong legs and heart, and good lungs, and a great deal of courage," Zoug replied.

Jean M Auel, Clan of the Cave Bear (cap 15)

In game[edit | edit source]

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European Spearmen — Vital statistics

European mercenary spear infantry. Is weak due to lack of armour and is too indisciplined to be directly selected, but has a very powerful attack, and can be recruited very quickly when so needed.

Prereq: Build time HP LOS Attack Attack speed Movement
speed
Upgrades to
Level 2: Mercenaries Military
5.9s
(88t)
170 7 18 2.1s
(32t)
22

Fianna l Hostatir

Cost Created from Armour Weapon range Specialty
Base Ramp Pop
Food.jpg: 50;
Wealth.jpg: 50
Krateia.png: 25
1 Senate.jpg 1 Melee
  • Strong versus cavalry
  • Defensive penalty versus ranged units
  • Small attack penalty versus buildings.

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Overall strategy[edit | edit source]

NOTE: These units are replaced by Fianna / Hostatir, for the Celts and the Iberians once the Axial Age is reached.

See also[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

Can be combined with Barbarian Phalanx. Create a new skin.