When compared to Sturgian Heavy Axemen, they are inferior as frontline skirmishers and shock troops, but excel in areas the latter fall short in. For example, Heavy Spearmen are significantly better armored than other heavy infantry alternatives, being a candidate for the game's most durable.
Additionally, their melee options are dramatically more formidable. Compared to the Heavy Axemen's axes, the Heavy Spearmen's Long Warswords have almost twice the reach plus the ability to perform thrusting attacks. Furthermore, being armed with polearms dramatically improves their performance against cavalry units.
Although the lack of throwing weapons relegates them to the position of "pure infantry" and an unused weapon slot may irk some min-maxers, the Sturgian Heavy Spearman is the superior all-rounder infantry unit in their troop tree.
Skills[]
(v1.2.11)
One Handed
140
Two Handed
60
Polearm
140
Bow
75
Crossbow
15
Throwing
30
Riding
45
Athletics
125
Equipment[]
Troops may spawn with these items in battle. (v1.2.11)
Weapons
Long Warsword Jagged Fine Steel Spear
Shield
Heavy Round Shield
Head Armor
Closed Decorated Goggled Helmet
Shoulder Armor
Lamellar Pauldrons
Body Armor
Heavy Lamellar Over Hauberk
Hand Armor
Plate Reinforced Gloves
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. (v1.2.11)
Armor
Head
Body
Arm
Leg
Weight
Northern Closed Helmet
54
-
-
-
3.8
Northern Lamellar Shoulders
-
6
12
-
4.5
Sturgia Cavalry Armor
-
50
15
25
28
Highland Gloves
-
-
18
-
1.5
Strapped Mail Chausses
-
-
-
23
3
Total
54
56
45
48
40.8
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. (v1.2.11)
Peasant
Hunter
Hardened Brigand
