"As the bulk of the army, these spearmen may not be skilled but they are numerous."
The Kingdom of Armenia was a crossroads between Persia and Rome, and its military style was influenced by both sides. In late antiquity, Armenian territory was highly contested between the Sassanid and Eastern Roman Empires. Militarily-speaking, its archers were a source of remark, with some sources suggesting they could reliably kill from up to 200 metres. Its cavalry, too, was renowned, and that mountain people could breed such excellent riding stock was often a source of surprise amongst their opponents. Under the Sassanid Empire, Armenian cavalry was honoured as elite, alongside the Savaran, with a position of distinction at the royal capital, Ctesiphon.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Armour
Good Attack Against Cavalry
Good Missile Block Chance
Base Stats[]
Armenian Spears
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
43
Bonus HP:
7
Melee Attack:
29
Melee Defense:
29
Charge Bonus:
29
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Heavy Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
150
Walk Speed:
13
Run Speed:
32
Charge Speed:
40
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Spear
Melee Weapon
Damage:
24
Armour Penetration Damage:
8
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
20
Bonus vs Elephants:
20
Building damage:
0.033
Large Oval Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
7
Armour:
35
Missile Block Chance:
50
Mail
Armour
Armour:
23
Abilities[]
Square
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
N/A
Recharge Time:
N/A
The unit moves into a close square formation. Note that it cannot move whilst this ability is active.
Assemble (3s)
Form Square:
+15 Attack Against Cavalry
+15 Attack Against Elephants
+15 Shield Defence
+300% Entity Mass
Attributes[]
Expert Charge Defence
This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Square
Expert Charge Defence
Hide (forest)