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    Default Re: Why should 2H/Polearms be different in M2:TW ?

    Actually it seems (based on personal observation, not testing) that polearms, with the 2H fix, are effective against calvery if you can get them into melee, without taking a charge. Engage the cavery with spears and then rush in your 2 Handers.

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    Default Re: Why should 2H/Polearms be different in M2:TW ?

    Polearms such as JHI, Bills, CK, etc were offensive anti-cavalry units. They did their job VERY well and could be relied upon to do so.
    Their not an offensive spear unit. Their a heavy shock infantry that can also do well midly well against stationary cavalry. Their meant to go in and destroy stuff, their low defensive values means their staying power is minimal. They may be able to hack through a group of well armed S&S but they wont be able to even stand if their attacked by even a spear unit after that.
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    Default Re: Why should 2H/Polearms be different in M2:TW ?

    Polearms weren't effective in stopping charges in MT:W either. They have bonuses of 3/1 vs. cavalry as opposed to the 1/4 of spear and 2/6 of pikes. Their defense wasn't that great, either, so they would knock out quite a few cavalry if charged but they would get massive losses. In melee, however, especially if attacking the cavalry's flank, they would annihilate cavalry quickly. It's a good balance as you would still need spear units or anything to occupy the cavalry units for these guys to kill them.

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