"The spear is ubiquitous - it practically explains itself."
Levies could be quickly mustered, outfitted and turned into an army, whether citizens or subjects. Usually commanded by nobles or local dignitaries, levies supplemented the elite professional soldiers; the king would order his subordinates to muster troops and gather at an appointed time and place. These noblemen brought their households, attendant warriors, and levies. Over time there was a gradual move away from citizen and subject recruits to professional standing armies and a greater use of mercenaries. Both classes were formerly levies who saw warfare as a career rather than a duty. In turn, this opened the way for promotion on merit rather than birth, creating armies loyal to generals rather than the old social order.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Good Attack Against Cavalry
Poor Armour
Low Health
Base Stats[]
Slavic Levy Spearmen
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
34
Bonus HP:
3
Melee Attack:
24
Melee Defense:
24
Charge Bonus:
24
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Light Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
75
Mass:
90
Walk Speed:
15
Run Speed:
38
Charge Speed:
50
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
Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
15
Armour:
15
Missile Block Chance:
25
Cloth
Armour
Armour:
3
Abilities[]
Spear Wall
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
N/A
Recharge Time:
N/A
The unit moves into close wall formation.
Assemble (3s)
Shields Ready:
+15 Attack Against Cavalry
+15 Attack Against Elephants
+25 Missile Block Chance
+15 Shield Defence
+200% 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.