Levy Spearmen (M2TW Unit)

Common folk from villages and towns that have been levied into the army, armed with spears and shields.

Levy Spearmen (M2TW Unit)
Class	Spearmen
Unit Size	150 men
Weaponry	Spear
Morale	3
Melee Attack	5
Ranged Attack	N/A
Defence	7
Charge Bonus	2
Accuracy	N/A
Range	N/A
Ammunition	N/A
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	310
Upkeep Cost	125
Turns to Build	1
Unit Limit	Unlimited
Building Requirements	Garrison Quarters
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can hide in forests Can form schiltrom Attack bonus against cavalry

Overview

Levy Spearmen are common folk from villages and towns that have been levied into the army. Armed with long spears and shields these troops are useful at defending flanks, but won’t stand up in any prolonged melee.

Details

Levy Spearmen are a staple infantry unit in early English armies. They have a large attack bonus against cavalry and can form a flank-proof schiltrom formation if needed, which works best in defensive situations where it can remain immobile, but the formation still leaves soldiers susceptible to missiles. Overall though, Levy Spearmen aren’t much better statistically than the militias offered in towns of the same size, but they’re also not much more expensive than them either.

Factions

England