Elite Nordic Spearmen
It takes strength and courage to drive a spear through a man's heart.The term ‘Norsemen’, meaning ‘people of the North’, refers to the Germanic peoples who still inhabit the central part of Scandinavia today. Like all successful tribal groups, the Nordic peoples were extremely warlike and developed strong naval skills alongside raiding tactics based on the traditional barbarian headlong charge. So successful were they, that their race emerged from the Dark Ages to dominate not just their homelands, but many other places - as far afield as Greenland and Russia. As early as the 4th century AD, Norse skill in battle, and their mastery of the waves, was well known - along with an insatiable lust for blood and plunder! Of course, this approach made them very rich; not just tools for battle, their weapons carried just as much meaning as status symbols. The amount of detail on a sword was a sign of wealth, and many examples decorated with precious metals and intricate patterns have been discovered at Norse burial sites.
Unit Name Elite Nordic Spearmen |
Main Unit Key att_nor_elite_nordic_spearmen |
Land Unit Key att_nor_elite_nordic_spearmen |
Naval Unit Key att_lon_heavy_tra_nor |
Soldiers 160 |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Spear Infantry |
Custom Battle Cost 525 |
Recruitment Cost 525 |
Upkeep Cost 295 |
Melee Attack 30 |
32 |
├ Melee Weapon att_spear_heavy |
├ Melee Base Damage 24 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 8 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 30 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 30 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 30 |
37 |
├ Base Defence 30 |
├ Shield att_oval_large |
└ Shield Defence 7 |
58 |
├ Armour att_mail |
├ Armour Defence 23 |
└ Shield Armour 35 |
99 |
├ Man Entity att_infantry_heavy |
├ Man Health 90 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 9 |
Morale 51 |
Abilities
Elite Nordic Spearmen- Spear Wall
The unit moves into close wall formation. - Frenzy
Improves a unit's attack capabilities for an extended period of time.
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 | |
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Required Technology Cost 131 Upgrade From | |
Required Technology Cost 131 Upgrade From |