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Ikko Ikki Spear Cavalry

Naginata Warrior Monk Cavalry

Each of these warrior monks is armed with a naginata, a polearm that is very effective against cavalry. Thanks to being mounted themselves, these monks are a formidable force in close combat, especially against other cavalry. They can be used to counter enemy cavalrymen, relieving other, slower units in the process. Naginata warrior monk cavalry are not quite as effective against infantry units, but are still a terrifying sight. Their faith sustains them in battle, giving them high morale and a fearsome reputation.

The naginata was a polearm that looked like a sword-bladed short spear. It was used much like a sword, but with a far longer reach. It could be used to slash or block, both on foot and mounted. In the hands of a master, and most monks were masters in this traditional weapon, it was deadly indeed, and a blow was quite capable of cutting a man in two. The Ikko-Ikki also adopted this weapon for its fearsome appearance, and it was also considered a suitable weapon for a lady. Many samurai women used it for home defence when their menfolk were away at war.

Unit Name Naginata Warrior Monk Cavalry

Unit Key Cav_Spear_Naginata_Warrior_Monk_Cavalry

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Spear Cavalry

Multiplayer Cost 800

└ Multiplayer Limit 0

Recruitment Cost 800

├ Recruitment Turns 2

└ Unit Limit 0

Upkeep Cost 250

Melee Attack 12

└ Melee Weapon spear

Charge Bonus 12

Bonus vs Cavalry 7

Melee Defence 7

Armour 2

Horse Mode shogun_horse_samurai

└ Mount Armour 5

Morale 15

Abilities

• Wedge Formation
  Trained to charge in a wedge formation in order to better penetrate enemy formations

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Very good defensive cavalry but slow.
• Very high morale.
• Good against cavalry and infantry in melee.
• Vulnerable to yari, naginata and missile units.