TECHNOLOGY · BARRACKS
Halberdier upgrade
The Imperial Age upgrade to the anti-cavalry infantry line.

Overview
The Imperial Age upgrade to the anti-cavalry infantry line.
Effect and affected units
Halberdier upgrade changes upgrades Pikeman to Halberdier. The affected target is Halberdier; the bonus does not automatically apply to the rest of the roster. This is the main reason to research it; compare the affected units with the army you expect to field.
Research cost and timing
Research is available in Imperial Age at the Barracks. The recorded cost is not separately recorded, and the research time is not separately recorded. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.
Effect and research timing
The Imperial Age upgrade to the anti-cavalry infantry line. Effect: Upgrades Pikeman to Halberdier. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Barracks. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.
Research details
- Age
- Imperial Age
- Research building
- Barracks
- Effect
- Upgrades Pikeman to Halberdier
Research requirements and effects for this entry.