Unit
Pikeman
#Pikeman Value: 5 pts
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Description
❖Elite anti-cavalry specialists wielding extremely long pikes. Nearly impenetrable to mounted charges.
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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
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
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Devastating vs cavalry
- + High survivability (Life 18)
- + Excellent defensive formation
Disadvantages
- - Slow movement (Speed 4)
- - Vulnerable when flanked
- - Weak against ranged units