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Pikeman

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TECHNOLOGY · BARRACKS

Pikeman

Upgrades Spearmen into stronger anti-cavalry infantry.

Pikeman research artwork
Pikeman research artwork

Overview

Upgrades Spearmen into stronger anti-cavalry infantry.

Effect and affected units

Pikeman changes upgrades Spearman to Pikeman. The affected target is Pikeman; 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 Castle Age at the Barracks. The recorded cost is 300 Food, 600 Gold, and the research time is 50 seconds. Consider whether the upgrade will affect enough units or workers to repay that investment before the match is decided.

Effect and research timing

Upgrades Spearmen into stronger anti-cavalry infantry. Effect: Upgrades Spearman to Pikeman. Research becomes available in: Castle Age; Research at: Barracks; Research cost: 300 Food, 600 Gold; Research time: 50 seconds. 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
Cost
300 Food, 600 Gold
Research time
50 seconds
Effect
Upgrades Spearman to Pikeman

Research requirements and effects for this entry.

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