Mistophoroi Hoplitai

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No matter how hot it was, he wore a metal breastplate. In his belt he carried a dagger and a sharp-tipped sword.

Christian Jacq, The Temple of a Million Years

In game[edit | edit source]

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Hoplites — Vital statistics

Unique Argive Heavy infantryman that replaces all spear-type units for Argives. Somewhat weaker than Heavy Spearmen, but very fast on foot, has first strike and more resistant to ranged units in comparison to all other spear units, making it ideal for aggressive infantry tactics.

  • Strong versus massed melee infantry
  • Weak versus missile cavalry
Prereq: Build time HP LOS Attack Attack speed Movement
speed
Upgrade of
12.5s
(188t)
220 9 22 2.1s
(32t)
30
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Cost Created from Armour Weapon range Specialty
Base Ramp Pop
Food.jpg: 50;
Metal.png: 50
Metal.png: 3
1 Barraccks wbi.jpg 5 Melee
  • Small defensive bonus versus missile infantry.
  • Has first strike.
  • Replaces Hspear1 rkc.png
Argives Rasenna Roundel knaan.png

Overall strategy[edit | edit source]

Notes[edit | edit source]

We don't need to create any new models. Just reuse the European hoplite model, and the Greek mercenary model.