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Halberdier

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TECHNOLOGY · BARRACKS

Halberdier

The final shared Spearman-line upgrade, with greater strength against mounted units.

Halberdier research artwork
Halberdier research artwork

Overview

The final shared Spearman-line upgrade, with greater strength against mounted units.

Effect and affected units

Halberdier 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 final shared Spearman-line upgrade, with greater strength against mounted units. Effect: Upgrades Pikeman to Halberdier. Research becomes available in: Imperial Age; Research at: Barracks. Its value depends on which units receive the effect and how often they take part in combat; timing it before a major engagement can improve the whole eligible group. This research advances the eligible unit line to its next listed tier, changing which version is fielded after the upgrade becomes available.

Research details

Research building
Barracks
Effect
Upgrades Pikeman to Halberdier

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

Focus
Research
Signature / category
Barracks
Release / context
Core system
Region
Barracks
Classification
Technologies
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