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Noble Germanic Swordsmen

A noble name will never perish.

Whereas German tribes often fought in a more ordered, organised manner than the Celts, they sometimes adopted their neighbours’ weapons and equipment, either through battle or trade. Celtic armour found its way onto the backs of privileged German warriors, while double-edged longswords were another example of creeping Celtic influence. An iron sword was a prestigious possession, so those who carried them were either of noble blood or were veteran followers. By following a noble, warriors were duty-bound to show dedication and valour. If he fell in combat, the noble’s men were expected to fight to the death. Anyone who survived such a battle was disgraced. Some hanged themselves, unable to live with the shame and dishonour of outliving their battle-lord.

Noble Germanic Swordsmen

Unit Name

Noble Germanic Swordsmen

Main Unit Key

att_ger_noble_germanic_swordsmen

Land Unit Key

att_ger_noble_germanic_swordsmen

Naval Unit Key

att_lon_heavy_tra_ger

Soldiers

160

Category

Melee Infantry

Class

Melee Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

425

Recruitment Cost

525

Upkeep Cost

325

Melee Attack

24

Melee Damage

40

├ Melee Weapon

att_sword

├ Melee Base Damage

36

├ Armour-piercing Damage

4

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Attack Against Cavalry

0

├ Attack Against Elephants

0

└ Attack Against Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

14

Melee Defence

44

├ Base Defence

29

├ Shield

att_round

└ Shield Defence

15

Armour

38

├ Armour

att_mail

├ Armour Defence

23

└ Shield Armour

15

Health

122

├ Man Entity

att_infantry_medium

├ Man Health

90

└ Bonus Hit Points

32

Morale

51

Abilities

Noble Germanic Swordsmen
  • Shield Wall
    The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.

Attributes

  • Disciplined
    This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
  • Encourage
    This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
  • Hide (forest)
    This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses
Upgrade
Required Technology Elite Military Class Cost 263 Upgrade To Noble Suebi Swordsmen
Requires Buildings
Noble Germanic Swordsmen Lv. 0 Warlord's Hold
Warlord's Hold
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_chieftain_3)
Level 2
Warlord's Keep
Warlord's Keep
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_chieftain_4)
Level 3
Warlord's Castle
Warlord's Castle
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_chieftain_5_legendary)
Level 4
Chieftain's Hold
Chieftain's Hold
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_minor_chieftain_3_legendary)
Level 2
Chieftain's Keep
Chieftain's Keep
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_minor_chieftain_4_legendary)
Level 3
Chieftain's Castle
Chieftain's Castle
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_minor_chieftain_5_legendary)
Level 4
Great Hall
Great Hall
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_storyteller_3)
Level 2
Hall of Elders
Hall of Elders
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_storyteller_4)
Level 3
Tavern
Tavern
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_tavern_3)
Level 2
Mead Hall
Mead Hall
(att_bld_barbarian_civic_tavern_4)
Level 3
Royal Pavilion
Royal Pavilion
(att_bld_barbmigs_leadership_nobles_3)
Level 2
Royal Encampment
Royal Encampment
(att_bld_barbmigs_leadership_nobles_4)
Level 3