Although many high-tier Sturgian infantry boast highly protective armor, Heavy Axemen trade protection for additional offensive capacity. Armed with a one-handed axe and a few stacks of throwing axes, these units boast an edge in line-breaking and skirmishing potential relative to their polearm counterpart, Sturgian Heavy Spearmen.
That being said, it's important to highlight the cost of this trade-off. Sturgian Heavy Axemen are equipped with no armor on their shoulder slot, which makes them significantly less durable in prolonged combat - in fact, they have an even lower arm armor rating than their predecessors, Sturgian Spearmen. Stray hits that would be of no consequence to Sturgian Heavy Spearmen or Imperial Legionaries inflict more significant damage to Sturgian Heavy Axemen. Additionally, a lack of polearm options renders them more vulnerable to cavalry when unsupported. As such - and by virtue of their low armor rating for a tier-five unit - Sturgian Heavy Axemen are a far more specialised unit than their spear alternative and require adequate support in order to prevent unnecessary casualties.
Skills[]
(v1.5.7 beta)
One Handed
130
Two Handed
80
Polearm
80
Bow
60
Crossbow
20
Throwing
130
Riding
60
Athletics
130
Equipment[]
Troops may spawn with these items in battle. (v1.x.x)
Weapons
Veteran Warrior's Axe Raider Throwing Axes
Shield
Heavy Round Shield
Head Armor
Warlord Helmet With Cheek Guards
Shoulder Armor
?
Body Armor
Northern Lamellar Over Mail
Hand Armor
Reinforced Leather Vambraces
Foot Armor
Strapped Mail Chausses
Mount
N/A
Mount Harness
N/A
Armor Ratings[]
Note: These items are taken from the in-game encyclopedia. Troops may spawn with visibly different equipment that may affect their in-game ratings. (v1.5.7 beta)
Armor
Head
Body
Arm
Leg
Weight
Warlord Helmet With Cheek Guards
49
-
-
-
4.4
?
?
?
?
?
?
Northern Lamellar Over Mail
-
50
7
21
24
Reinforced Leather Vambraces
-
-
20
-
1
Strapped Mail Chausses
-
-
-
23
3
Total
49
50
27
44
32.4
Weapon Ratings[]
Note: These items are taken from the in-game encyclopedia. Troops may spawn with visibly different equipment that may affect their in-game ratings. (v1.5.7 beta)
