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Frankish Spearmen Frankish Rebels (Age of Charlemagne)Frankish Rebels (Age of Charlemagne) Spear Infantry

Frankish Spearmen

The most common weapon on the battlefield, the spear is reliable, both in defence and on the attack.

From the most inexperienced fighter to the most battle-hardened elite, the spear remained the cheapest, most accessible and therefore common weapon of the Carolingian era. Historically, the weapon of the lower classes, the spear eventually became more prominent amongst all classes of military society; an entire force of armoured spearmen assaulted the palace of Lateran in AD769, for example. Changes in the types of opponent led to development of weapons in order to defeat them. 'Lugs' - or wings - started to appear under the blade in order to hook and grab at armour and 'languets' - protrusions from the shaft itself - were added to protect the user, further evidence that the spear was used for prolonged, matched combat against heavily-armoured cavalry.

Frankish Spearmen

Unit Name

Frankish Spearmen

Main Unit Key

cha_fra_spear

Land Unit Key

cha_fra_spear

Naval Unit Key

cha_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

Frankish 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 Freemen Training Cost 100 Upgrade From Levy Spearmen
Garrison Buildings
Frankish Spearmen x 2 Church
Church
(cha_bld_church_1)
Level 1
Abbey
Abbey
(cha_bld_church_2)
Level 2
Small City
Small City
(cha_bld_city_1)
Level 1
City
City
(cha_bld_city_2)
Level 2
Court
Court
(cha_bld_court_1)
Level 1
Royal Court
Royal Court
(cha_bld_court_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
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
Frankish Spearmen x 3 Cathedral
Cathedral
(cha_bld_church_3)
Level 3
Trade City
Trade City
(cha_bld_city_3)
Level 3
Palace
Palace
(cha_bld_court_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