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While the in-game description states that they are better than Spear Militia, it is in fact lying. There is no difference between the two units in important stats such as melee attack and defence as well as charge bonus. In fact, the Byzantine Spearmen do not even have some of the perks that the Spear Militia. Firstly, the Spear Militia cost 30 florins less to maintain than the Byzantine Spearmen and also have free upkeep in settlements, a perk the Byzantine Spearmen do not. Spear Militia are also available from towns, meaning you don't sacrifice military power for coin. The Byzantine Spearmen however, have the ability to form schiltrom formation, a rather useful defensive formation, which removes any chance for enemy units to flank the unit in schiltrom. This can be handy when defending against cavalry charges, though the tightly packed formation is vulnerable to missile fire. In conclusion, the choice may come down to personal taste. The free upkeep in settlements means that Spear Militia are a good garrison, while the schiltrom formation means that the Byzantine Spearmen are perhaps more useful in field battles, where the schiltrom formation can offer the player extra tactical choices.
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Byzantine Spearmen are a mediocre unit, with the same stats as Spear Militia. While the in-game description states that they are better than Spear Militia, this is at best an exaggeration, as there is no difference between the two units in important stats such as melee attack, melee defence, charge bonus, morale, or stamina. The only advantages that Byzantine Spearmen have is that they have 2 armour upgrades instead of one for (Byzantine) Spear Militia, they get more experience when recruited at a higher level barracks, and they can form schiltron, which Byzantine Spear Militia cannot. Byzantine Spearmen also cost 30 florins more to maintain than the Spear Militia and do not get free upkeep in settlements.
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Their upkeep is rather high for such a weak unit, and they are a weak unit for requiring a castle. However, the schiltron of Byzantine Spearmen is a useful defensive formation, which stops enemy units from flanking the unit and helps defend against cavalry charges, though the tightly packed formation is vulnerable to missile fire. The free upkeep in settlements means that Spear Militia are a better garrison for cities, while the schiltrom formation means that the Byzantine Spearmen are perhaps more useful in field battles, where they can offer the player more tactical choices. In battlefields on Western Europe, Mercenary Spearmen might be a better choice than Byzantine Spearmen.
  
 
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Latest revision as of 17:21, 13 August 2024

Byzantine Spearmen (M2TW Unit)
Byzantine spearmen info.jpg
Class Spear Infantry
Unit Size 60
Weaponry
  • Spear
  • Morale 3
    Melee Attack 5
    Ranged Attack NA
    Defence 1
    Charge Bonus 2
    Accuracy NA
    Range NA
    Ammunition NA
    Region Global
    Recruitment Cost 310
    Upkeep Cost 155
    Turns to Build 1
    Unit Limit 6
    Building Requirements
  • Garrison Quarters
  • Technology Requirements None
    Attributes
  • Can withdraw
  • Hide forest
  • Sea faring

  • Byzantine spearmen thumbnail.png A step up from spearmen militia, these troops are equipped with spear and shield, capable of forming a defensive ring.

    Overview

    Byzantine Spearmen are a step up from spear militias, better trained and equipped, these troops are able to form a defensive ring. These are longer serving soldiers, used to defending settlements and bolstering armies. Equipped with a spear and shield these troops are a little more robust than local militias formed by peasants.

    Details

    Byzantine Spearmen are a mediocre unit, with the same stats as Spear Militia. While the in-game description states that they are better than Spear Militia, this is at best an exaggeration, as there is no difference between the two units in important stats such as melee attack, melee defence, charge bonus, morale, or stamina. The only advantages that Byzantine Spearmen have is that they have 2 armour upgrades instead of one for (Byzantine) Spear Militia, they get more experience when recruited at a higher level barracks, and they can form schiltron, which Byzantine Spear Militia cannot. Byzantine Spearmen also cost 30 florins more to maintain than the Spear Militia and do not get free upkeep in settlements.

    Their upkeep is rather high for such a weak unit, and they are a weak unit for requiring a castle. However, the schiltron of Byzantine Spearmen is a useful defensive formation, which stops enemy units from flanking the unit and helps defend against cavalry charges, though the tightly packed formation is vulnerable to missile fire. The free upkeep in settlements means that Spear Militia are a better garrison for cities, while the schiltrom formation means that the Byzantine Spearmen are perhaps more useful in field battles, where they can offer the player more tactical choices. In battlefields on Western Europe, Mercenary Spearmen might be a better choice than Byzantine Spearmen.

    Factions

    • The Byzantium Empire Thumbnail.png The Byzantine Empire