Zwei Hander (M2TW Unit)

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Zwei Hander (M2TW Unit)
Class	Heavy Infantry
Unit Size	48
Weaponry	Sword
Morale	9
Melee Attack	14
Ranged Attack	NA
Defence	4
Charge Bonus	6
Accuracy	NA
Range	NA
Ammunition	NA
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	680
Upkeep Cost	150
Turns to Build	1
Unit Limit	6
Building Requirements	Armoury
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can withdraw Hardy Hide forest Sea faring

These well trained warriors are protected by plate armour and wield a mighty two-handed sword.

Overview

Literally meaning two hander’s, in German, in reference to the grip needed to wield their massive swords. Zweihanders are very heavily armoured foot troops who can cut a bloody swathe through nearly all infantry they will encounter. This unit is deployed by the Holy Roman Empire and often forms the vanguard when assaulting enemy battlelines.

Details

Wielding a massive, two-handed sword, the Zwei Hander unit is ideal for charging into the enemies' front line or for for flanking enemy units. Their distinct advantage is their charge, so it would be wise not to let them get charged while idle. Their metal armour means that they are well protected against missiles, though it does not help much in defence, as the massive, two-handed sword that they carry are less effective when defending. With this in mind, they should not be placed on walls, where their charge is nullified. While they have a lower attack than the Forlorn Hope, another unit carrying two-handed swords, they are a lot cheaper to maintain.

Factions

• Holy Roman Empire