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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.


Infantry Comparison (edit)
Name Tier Civ Age Attack Defense Health March Speed Load Power
Warrior 1 All Icon Stone Age 62 120 120 85 7 1
Swordsman 2 All Icon Bronze Age 128 125 125 80 11 2
Spearman 3 All Icon Iron Age 163 158 155 75 12 3
Long Swordsman 4 Most Icon Dark Age 192 192 187 70 13 4
Legionary 4 Rome Icon Dark Age 192 202 187 70 13 4
Throwing Axeman 4 France Icon Dark Age 192 192 197 70 13 4
Samurai 4 Japan Icon Dark Age 202 192 187 70 13 4
Royal Guard 5 Most Icon Feudal Age 220 212 216 65 15 10
Elite Legionary 5 Rome Icon Feudal Age 221 222 216 65 15 10
Elite Throwing Axeman 5 France Icon Feudal Age 221 212 227 65 15 10
Elite Samurai 5 Japan Icon Feudal Age 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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Brute Force

Brute Force

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Keen Blade

Keen Blade

A sharp blade is extra deadly. Increases attack.
Troop skill Plunder

Plunder

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Square Formation

Square Formation

An orderly square formation is like a moving fortress. Increases attack.
Troop skill Buckler

Buckler

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Giant Shield

Giant Shield

The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
Troop skill Strong Iron

Strong Iron

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Giant Shield

Giant Shield

The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
Troop skill Strong Iron

Strong Iron

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Giant Shield

Giant Shield

The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
Troop skill Strong Iron

Strong Iron

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Giant Shield

Giant Shield

The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
Troop skill Strong Iron

Strong Iron

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Claymore

Claymore

Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack.
Troop skill Heavy Armor

Heavy Armor

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Claymore

Claymore

Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack.
Troop skill Heavy Armor

Heavy Armor

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Claymore

Claymore

Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack.
Troop skill Heavy Armor

Heavy Armor

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
Troop skill Close Formation

Close Formation

Infantry unit. Counters cavalry units, but is countered by archer units.
Troop skill Claymore

Claymore

Skill is powerless in the face of absolute strength. Increases attack.
Troop skill Heavy Armor

Heavy Armor

Lose some speed, but gain considerable protection. Increases defense.
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