The New Order Spearman (veteran) is the best native light infantry available to Muscovite Tsardom. It has stats of a heavy infantryman, but weapons and armor of a light one. Upgraded veteran has significantly better stats, but mostly the same equipment as New Order Spearman, except for a slightly longer pike.
Tactics[]
The heaviest infantry troop of Muscovite Tsardom, the New Order Spearman must be considered as light infantry in battle. Though it has skills comparable to German Infantry Pikeman, New Order Spearmen lack any substantial armor. It has much the same equipment as Marksman Spearman, with additional gloves and helmet. In battle, New Order Spearmen can do a significant amount of damage, but takes punishment poorly and dies easily for a troop of this level.
Stats and equipment[]
Note: Troops have a set of default stats; at the beginning of a new game, these stats are randomly adjusted for each type of troop. The following is the default set for this troop as seen within the game code and may not reflect the specific stats you will see during actual gameplay. For more information, see Troop stats.
New Order Pikeman (veteran) - Default Stats and Equipment
Staff Militiaman
Posad Marksman (veteran)
Armed Serf (veteran)
Noble Guard (veteran)