AOE IV / Units
Landsknecht
Brave unarmored infantry with an enormous two-handed sword, effective in mixed armies.
What it does
Brave unarmored infantry with an enormous two-handed sword, effective in mixed armies.
- Melee attack deals area damage
- Low health
- Countered by Archers
- Mercenary that can be purchased per 3 units for a total of 480 Olive Oil.
- Requires the Western Mercenary Contract.
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/golden-horn-tower.html">Golden Horn Tower</a>, <a href="../buildings/mercenary-house.html">Mercenary House</a>, <a href="../buildings/barracks.html">Barracks</a>, <a href="../buildings/burgrave-palace.html">Burgrave Palace</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Melee Infantry.
- Role
- Light Melee Infantry
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- 2 civilizations
- Produced or researched at
- Golden Horn Tower, Mercenary House, Barracks, Burgrave Palace
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantines | Castle Age | No resource cost | 80 s | 90 | 1.25 | None listed | Zweihander · 17 damage |
| Holy Roman Empire | Castle Age | 60 food, 100 gold | 20.5 s | 90 | 1.25 | None listed | Zweihander · 17 damage |
