Pikeman

Melee unit
Game speed Quick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - MarathonQuick - Regular - Epic - Marathon
	6090 135 270
	16
	2
	None
Technology	Civil service
Resource	None
Upgrades to	Lancer Winged hussar
Notes	100% bonus vs. mounted

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Game Info:Edit

Being armed with the long, sharp pikes that all enemies avoid, this unit is exceptionally good at attacking and defeating Knights, Horsemen, and any other mounted units.

Strategy:Edit

The Pikeman is a more powerful Spearman. It receives a bonus when fighting against mounted units, which makes it pretty much the only unit that can hope to stand up against a rampaging Knight. A Pikeman fortified in defensive terrain is a Knight's worst nightmare. Pikemen are, however, weak versus other melee units and tend to be severely damaged by siege weapons used to defend cities.

Historical Info:Edit

A pikeman is a better-trained and armored spearman armed with a longer, sharper weapon. Unlike the shorter and lighter spear, a pike is almost always used two-handed. Historically pikemen were most effective against other infantry and cavalry, but as they lacked shields, they were quite vulnerable to archers.