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Spearmen Avars (Age of Charlemagne)Avars (Age of Charlemagne) Spear Infantry

Spearmen

Cheap to mass-produce and easy to learn, the spear is still the most common weapon on the battlefield.

The spear has been around almost as long as people have, having been employed for hunting and fishing long before war. A versatile weapon, it could be held in either one or both hands and used for thrusting in melee, throwing during skirmishes, or braced in formation to stop cavalry charges. The spear was the most commonly-used weapon through antiquity and remained so into the Middle Ages; elite warriors had the time to learn and master the polearm, yet the common man could also be taught the basics of handling one in battle in short space of time. Unearthed Saxon spears have broad heads with wings along the blade to stop enemy swords and spears travelling down it, whereas others are thinner and longer to allow for deeper penetration when stabbing opponents. Naturally, the development of heavy cavalry led to longer, heavier variants (the lance) and then to pikes – which could be braced to unseat horsemen or massed to create an almost impenetrable wall. Most spearmen of the period also carried a shield to provide additional defence and make spear or shield walls, which were virtually impenetrable and particularly effective against cavalry charges.

Spearmen

Unit Name

Spearmen

Main Unit Key

cha_avar_spear

Land Unit Key

cha_avar_spear

Naval Unit Key

cha_longship_transport

Soldiers

160

Category

Melee Infantry

Class

Spear Infantry

Custom Battle Cost

200

Recruitment Cost

200

Upkeep Cost

60

Melee Attack

27

Melee Damage

32

├ Melee Weapon

att_spear

├ Melee Base Damage

24

├ Armour-piercing Damage

8

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Attack Against Cavalry

20

├ Attack Against Elephants

20

└ Attack Against Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

26

Melee Defence

52

├ Base Defence

27

├ Shield

cha_round

└ Shield Defence

25

Armour

10

├ Armour

cha_cloth_helmet

├ Armour Defence

10

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

100

├ Man Entity

cha_infantry_medium

├ Man Health

100

└ Bonus Hit Points

0

Morale

34

Abilities

Spearmen
  • Spear Wall
    The unit moves into close wall formation.

Attributes

  • Expert Charge Defence
    This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
  • Hide (forest)
    This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses
Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Hard Training Cost 100 Upgrade From Levy Spearmen
Garrison Buildings
Spearmen x 2 Small City
Small City
(cha_bld_city_1)
Level 1
City
City
(cha_bld_city_2)
Level 2
Guardhouse
Guardhouse
(cha_bld_garrison_1)
Level 0
Garrison Encampment
Garrison Encampment
(cha_bld_garrison_2)
Level 1
Garrison Quarters
Garrison Quarters
(cha_bld_garrison_3)
Level 2
Long Hall
Long Hall
(cha_bld_long_hall_1)
Level 1
Noble's Hall
Noble's Hall
(cha_bld_long_hall_2)
Level 2
Manor
Manor
(cha_bld_manor_1)
Level 1
Manorial Court
Manorial Court
(cha_bld_manor_2)
Level 2
Market Village
Market Village
(cha_bld_market_town_1)
Level 1
Market Town
Market Town
(cha_bld_market_town_2)
Level 2
Spearmen x 3 Trade City
Trade City
(cha_bld_city_3)
Level 3
King's Hall
King's Hall
(cha_bld_long_hall_3)
Level 3
Grand Manor
Grand Manor
(cha_bld_manor_3)
Level 3
Great Market Town
Great Market Town
(cha_bld_market_town_3)
Level 3