Yelang Spearmen

In game

61px Yelang Spearmen — Vital statistics
Turkish Archers	Nanyue unique mercenary spear infantry. Trains quickly like most mercenaries and is effective versus war elephants, but suffers a defence penalty versus Chinese Stable and Barracks units. Strong versus melee infantry Weak versus buildings, cavalry and units armed with pikes, crossbows or javelins.
Prereq:	Build time	HP	LOS	Attack	Attack speed	Movement speed	Upgrade of
None.	2s (115t)	190	5	17	2.2s (32t)	17
Cost			Created from	Armour	Weapon range	Specialty
Base	Ramp	Pop
: 20; : 10	: 1; : 2	1		4	Melee	Strong versus cavalry Defensive penalty versus ranged units Small attack penalty versus buildings.

Available to Huns and Sarmatians. Later on replaced by Steppe Nomads.

Overall strategy

Loses stealth but gains additional armour and HP.

Notes

Also accompanied by Yelang Bowmen.

See also

• Warriors
• Spearmen
• Spear Levy
• Van Lang Defenders
• Barbarians
• Yelang Warriors
• Yelang Champion