AOE IV / Units
Heavy Spearman
Heavy Infantry excellent against mounted units.
UnitsKnights of Cross and RoseUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Heavy Infantry excellent against mounted units.
- Stronger when close to Fortresses
- Anti-cavalry specialist
- High armor
- Has a stronger spearwall
- Countered by Crossbowmen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/barracks.html">Barracks</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Heavy Melee Infantry.
- Role
- Heavy Melee Infantry
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- The Knights Templar
- Produced or researched at
- Barracks
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Knights Templar | Castle Age | 80 food, 30 gold | 19 s | 140 | 1.13 | melee 4, ranged 4 | Spear · 11 damage |
