Pikeman
Unit

Pikeman

#Pikeman
Infantry Advanced AntiCavalry BonusVsCavalry
Value: 5 pts

Description

Elite anti-cavalry specialists wielding extremely long pikes. Nearly impenetrable to mounted charges.

📖 Full Encyclopedia Entry

Pikemen are the evolution of spear warfare, wielding pikes up to six meters long. Their BonusVsCavalry feature and high Life (18) make them the definitive counter to cavalry. First lane position allows them to absorb charges while punishing mounted attackers.

Creation

Requirements

Must be present (NOT consumed)

Researches:
📖 AdvancedTactics
Buildings:
🏠 Barracks 4 lvl
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Costs

Consumed when created

Time 15000
15s
💰 Gold 20
Resources
💎 Food 30
💎 Wood 25
💎 Mineral 10
Population
Citizen
👤 Free 2

Battle

Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.

📍 Battlefield Position
Lane: First
Field: Land
💪 Base Stats INTEGER
⚔ Attack 10
❤ Life 18
⭐ Space 2
🏃 Speed 4

Strategic Context

Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.

Role Advanced anti-cavalry specialist
Relevance Mid Game
Type Quantifiable

Advantages

  • + Devastating vs cavalry
  • + High survivability (Life 18)
  • + Excellent defensive formation

Disadvantages

  • - Slow movement (Speed 4)
  • - Vulnerable when flanked
  • - Weak against ranged units
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Synergies

ArcherCrossbowmanPhalanx
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Countered By

LightCavalryHeavyCavalryWargRider