Infantry are the first troops available to the governor of a newly-founded city. They are trained and upgraded in the Barracks. Several commanders have the ability to specialize their talents to boost the effectiveness of archers, including Richard I, Charles Martel, Eulji Mundeok, Sun Tzu, and City Keeper.
Name | Tier | Civ | Age | ||||||
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Warrior | 1 | All | 62 | 120 | 120 | 85 | 7 | 1 | |
Swordsman | 2 | All | 128 | 125 | 125 | 80 | 11 | 2 | |
Spearman | 3 | All | 163 | 158 | 155 | 75 | 12 | 3 | |
Long Swordsman | 4 | Most | 192 | 192 | 187 | 70 | 13 | 4 | |
Legionary | 4 | Rome | 192 | 202 | 187 | 70 | 13 | 4 | |
Throwing Axeman | 4 | France | 192 | 192 | 197 | 70 | 13 | 4 | |
Samurai | 4 | Japan | 202 | 192 | 187 | 70 | 13 | 4 | |
Royal Guard | 5 | Most | 220 | 212 | 216 | 65 | 15 | 10 | |
Elite Legionary | 5 | Rome | 221 | 222 | 216 | 65 | 15 | 10 | |
Elite Throwing Axeman | 5 | France | 221 | 212 | 227 | 65 | 15 | 10 | |
Elite Samurai | 5 | Japan | 232 | 212 | 216 | 65 | 15 | 10 |
Warrior – Tier 1
“One of the earliest military units. Relies on brute force and is usually equipped with primitive weapons. ”
Description
The Warrior is the Tier 1 (T1) Infantry unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon founding the city.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
Brandishing a giant club makes one look very strong. Increases attack. |
Swordsman – Tier 2
“Usually equipped with light armor, but not enough to defend against archers. Their short swords give these soldiers flexibility on the battlefield. ”
Description
The Swordsman is the Tier 2 (T2) Infantry unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Swordsman technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
A sharp blade is extra deadly. Increases attack. | |
Take everything you can and leave nothing but fire and ash. Increases load. |
Spearman – Tier 3
“Using the long range of their sharp spears, these soldiers are able to effectively defend against charging enemy cavalry. ”
Description
The Spearman is the Tier 3 (T3) Infantry unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Spearman technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
An orderly square formation is like a moving fortress. Increases attack. | |
This small shield is more useful than it looks. Increases defense. |
Long Swordsman – Tier 4
“Use keen longswords as their main weapons and touch shields for protection. Strong in both attack and defense. ”
Description
The Long Swordsman is the Tier 4 (T4) Infantry unit for all civilizations, except Rome (Legionary), France (Throwing Axeman), and Japan (Samurai) . It is unlocked upon research of the Long Swordsman technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. | |
Cold iron knows no mercy. Increases attack. |
Legionary – Tier 4 (Rome)
“A legion was the largest unit of the Roman army, involving over 6,000 men and consisting of centuries as basic units. ”
Description
The Legionary is the Tier 4 (T4) Infantry unit for the Rome civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Legionary technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. | |
Cold iron knows no mercy. Increases attack. |
Throwing Axeman – Tier 4 (France)
“Compared to throwing knives, throwing axes is far more intimidating to enemy soldiers. ”
Description
The Throwing Axeman is the Tier 4 (T4) Infantry unit for the France civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Throwing Axeman technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. | |
Cold iron knows no mercy. Increases attack. |
Samurai – Tier 4 (Japan)
“Samurai were usually from noble families and trained as officers, excelling in military tactics and grand strategy. ”
Description
The Samurai is the Tier 4 (T4) Infantry unit for the Japan civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Samurai technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense. | |
Cold iron knows no mercy. Increases attack. |
Royal Guard – Tier 5
“Royal Guards make an eternal pledge of allegiance to the royal family. They are elite, battle-hardened soldiers, who serve as a symbol of the kingdom's might on the battlefield. ”
Description
The Royal Guard is the Tier 5 (T5) Infantry unit for all civilizations, except Rome (Elite Legionary), France (Elite Throwing Axeman), and Japan (Elite Samurai) . It is unlocked upon research of the Royal Guard technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack. | |
Lose some speed, but gain considerable protection. Increases defense. |
Elite Legionary – Tier 5 (Rome)
“Some people say that elite legionaries were the main reason the Romans were able to conquer the world. ”
Description
The Elite Legionary is the Tier 5 (T5) Infantry unit for the Rome civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Legionary technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack. | |
Lose some speed, but gain considerable protection. Increases defense. |
Elite Throwing Axeman – Tier 5 (France)
“The last sound you hear will be the air being torn apart. Is it the sound of despair? No, it's the fury of the Elite Throwing Axeman. ”
Description
The Elite Throwing Axeman is the Tier 5 (T5) Infantry unit for the France civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Throwing Axeman technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack. | |
Lose some speed, but gain considerable protection. Increases defense. |
Elite Samurai – Tier 5 (Japan)
“Elite samurai were far more than military units. They were true artists of war and embodied the spirit of Japanese culture. ”
Description
The Elite Samurai is the Tier 5 (T5) Infantry unit for the Japan civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Samurai technology.
Skills
Skill | Description |
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Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units. | |
Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack. | |
Lose some speed, but gain considerable protection. Increases defense. |