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Light Melee Infantry

Spearman

Infantry best used against mounted units. + Anti-cavalry specialist + Additional damage against Elephants - Weak against armored infantry - Countered by Archers

Produced at

Barracks
Keep
Burgrave Palace
The White Tower
Berkshire Palace
Military School
Jiangnan Tower

Available for 15 civilizations

This unit is available for the below civilizations. Click on a civilization to see more detailed information, including specific bonuses and upgrades.

Abbasid Dynasty Ayyubids Chinese Delhi Sultanate English French House of Lancaster Holy Roman Empire Japanese Jeanne d'Arc Knights Templar Mongols Ottomans Rus Zhu Xi's Legacy

Patch History

Patch 12.2.3327

Now gain an additional +3/4/5/6 bonus damage versus elephants with Base/Hardened/Veteran/Elite tiers.

Patch 9.2.628

Spearmen with the Dragon Fire upgrade no longer deal damage to nearby allied buildings when attacking.

Costs
60
20
0:15
80149 Hitpoints
716 28 Melee Attack
10 Torch Attack
03 Melee Armor
03 Ranged Armor
Damage3.73DPS 8.53 14.93
Move Speed1.25T/S
Attack Speed1.875S
Line of Sight8TILES

Technology Upgrades

Roar of the Dragon

Age IV

Melee Infantry Technology

Spearmen and Horsemen gain a Fire Lance when charging.

Costs
300
700
0:30
Unique

Nagae Yari

Age IV

Spearman Technology

Spearmen are equipped with a stronger spear that increases weapon range by +20% and damage against cavalry by +15%.

Costs
150
350
1:00
Unique

Phalanx

Age II

Spearman Technology

Increase the attack range of Spearmen by +100%.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Angled Surfaces

Age IV

Ranged Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Bloomery

Age II

Melee Damage Technology 1/3

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Damascus Steel

Age IV

Melee Damage Technology 3/3

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Decarbonization

Age III

Melee Damage Technology 2/3

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Elite Army Tactics

Age IV

Melee Infantry Technology

Training elite infantry leads to improved prowess in battle. Melee Infantry gain +15% damage and +15% health.

Costs
500
1000
1:30

Fitted Leatherwork

Age II

Melee Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Insulated Helm

Age III

Melee Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Iron Undermesh

Age II

Ranged Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Master Smiths

Age IV

Melee Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Military Academy

Age III

Production Technology

Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Wedge Rivets

Age III

Ranged Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Siege Engineering

Age II

Siege Unit Unlock

Melee and ranged infantry can construct Siege Towers and Battering Rams in the field.

Costs
50
125
0:30

Inspired Warriors

Age III

Religious Technology

Prelates increase their move speed by 10% and can inspire military units, improving their armor by +1, and damage by +15%.

Costs
100
250
1:00

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