AOE IV / Units
Atgeirmaðr
Infantry best used against mounted units. Attacks faster with nearby Varangians.
UnitsDynasties of the EastUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Infantry best used against mounted units. Attacks faster with nearby Varangians.
- Anti-cavalry specialist
- Additional damage against Elephants
- Weak against armored infantry
- Countered by Archers
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/varangian-stronghold.html">Varangian Stronghold</a>, <a href="../buildings/varangian-warcamp.html">Varangian Warcamp</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Melee Varangian Infantry.
- Role
- Light Melee Varangian Infantry
- Earliest age
- Dark Age
- Available to
- Macedonian Dynasty
- Produced or researched at
- Varangian Stronghold, Varangian Warcamp
Availability and cost
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time | Health | Speed | Armor | Primary attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonian Dynasty | Dark Age | 70 food, 20 wood | 17 s | 90 | 1.25 | None listed | Spear · 7 damage |
