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|Unit Size=160 | |Unit Size=160 | ||
|Weaponry=Spear | |Weaponry=Spear | ||
| − | |Morale=4 | + | |Morale=4, Impetuous, Untrained |
| − | |Melee Attack=5 | + | |Melee Attack=5, +8 against Cavalry |
|Ranged Attack=N/A | |Ranged Attack=N/A | ||
|Defence=9 | |Defence=9 | ||
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|Turns to Build=1 | |Turns to Build=1 | ||
|Unit Limit=None | |Unit Limit=None | ||
| − | |Building Requirements=Barracks | + | |Building Requirements=Militia Barracks |
|Tech Requirements=None | |Tech Requirements=None | ||
| − | |Attributes=<li>Can hide in long grass</li> | + | |Attributes=<li>Can hide in long grass</li><li>Good Stamina</li><li>Fast Moving</li> |
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== Details == | == Details == | ||
| − | Compared to their main competition, Eastern Infantry, Hillmen have much more nerve as they have higher morale and are impetuous, so they tend to stay in a losing battle for quite a while compared to the easily routed Eastern Infantry. Their attack is also higher, so they can kill enemies faster before their low defense comes into play. Hillmen have some of the lowest defence in RTW so they are best used alongside other tougher troops so they aren't focused on and wiped out. They also have small shields instead of the large shields Eastern Infantry possess, so missiles will kill them faster. | + | Hillmen are rather poor infantry. Compared to their main competition, Eastern Infantry, Hillmen have much more nerve as they have higher morale and are impetuous, so they tend to stay in a losing battle for quite a while compared to the easily routed Eastern Infantry. Their attack is also higher, so they can kill enemies faster before their low defense comes into play. However Hillmen have some of the lowest defence in RTW for melee troops so they are best used alongside other tougher troops so they aren't focused on and wiped out. (Unfortunately Parthia does not have tougher infantry besides mercenaries.) They also have small shields instead of the large shields Eastern Infantry possess, so missiles will kill them faster. Importantly, Hillmen have only 160 men instead of 240 for Eastern Infantry. Hillman are fast and have good stamina. |
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| + | Hillmen should focus on being a somewhat mobile anvil, and they survive much better against cavalry. Despite their smaller spear they have +8 against cavalry so they can do pretty well against lighter varieties. However a general will be powerful enough to break them, so watch out for that and weaken the general with missiles. Against good infantry Hillmen will die very quickly and not do much damage. Fortunately, in the East most of the good Infantry are Pikemen, who Hillmen can avoid melee with. If they charge Pikemen head on they will die and get almost no kills. | ||
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| + | When it comes to surviving attacks the Eastern Infantry are superior but the Hillmen have a better attack and much better morale. All things equal the Eastern Infantry will beat Hillmen but the Hillmens higher morale is usually much more important. Neither unit should be the backbone of an army or expect to hold against even the early infantry of other factions. You may want to not use this unit or Eastern Infantry and have a pure cavalry force instead. | ||
== Factions == | == Factions == | ||
Latest revision as of 12:28, 27 March 2021
| Hillmen (RTW Unit) | |
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| Class | Spearmen |
| Unit Size | 160 |
| Weaponry | Spear |
| Morale | 4, Impetuous, Untrained |
| Melee Attack | 5, +8 against Cavalry |
| Ranged Attack | N/A |
| Defence | 9 |
| Charge Bonus | 2 |
| Accuracy | N/A |
| Range | N/A |
| Ammunition | N/A |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 290 |
| Upkeep Cost | 170 |
| Turns to Build | 1 |
| Unit Limit | None |
| Building Requirements | Militia Barracks |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | |
The hillmen are a wild, savage people but they are skilled hunters, making them superb ambushers.
Overview
To outsiders, the hillmen are a wild savage people, but they are also skilled hunters, making them superb ambushers. Although only armed with spears and shields, they are a valuable addition to many forces. Their skills at reading ground allow them to hide where others cannot, and this makes them valuable to commanders with a penchant for tactical ambushes.They are expert raiders and thieves (often taking sheep and goats from their lowland neighbours) and this is, unfortunately, something that makes them occasionally difficult to control. They do not see any need for military formalities!
Details
Hillmen are rather poor infantry. Compared to their main competition, Eastern Infantry, Hillmen have much more nerve as they have higher morale and are impetuous, so they tend to stay in a losing battle for quite a while compared to the easily routed Eastern Infantry. Their attack is also higher, so they can kill enemies faster before their low defense comes into play. However Hillmen have some of the lowest defence in RTW for melee troops so they are best used alongside other tougher troops so they aren't focused on and wiped out. (Unfortunately Parthia does not have tougher infantry besides mercenaries.) They also have small shields instead of the large shields Eastern Infantry possess, so missiles will kill them faster. Importantly, Hillmen have only 160 men instead of 240 for Eastern Infantry. Hillman are fast and have good stamina.
Hillmen should focus on being a somewhat mobile anvil, and they survive much better against cavalry. Despite their smaller spear they have +8 against cavalry so they can do pretty well against lighter varieties. However a general will be powerful enough to break them, so watch out for that and weaken the general with missiles. Against good infantry Hillmen will die very quickly and not do much damage. Fortunately, in the East most of the good Infantry are Pikemen, who Hillmen can avoid melee with. If they charge Pikemen head on they will die and get almost no kills.
When it comes to surviving attacks the Eastern Infantry are superior but the Hillmen have a better attack and much better morale. All things equal the Eastern Infantry will beat Hillmen but the Hillmens higher morale is usually much more important. Neither unit should be the backbone of an army or expect to hold against even the early infantry of other factions. You may want to not use this unit or Eastern Infantry and have a pure cavalry force instead.
Factions
Armenia
Parthia
Pontus