MTW Feudal Sergeants
| Feudal Sergeants | |
|---|---|
| Unit Type: | Spearmen |
| Combat Stats | |
| Charge: | 5 |
| Attack: | 0 |
| Defence: | -1 |
| Armour: | 1 |
| Shield: | Large |
| Speed: | 6, 10, 11 |
| Morale: | 2 |
| Unit Costs | |
| Recruitment: | 200 |
| Upkeep: | 62 |
| Unit Restrictions | |
| Factions: | Catholic |
| Buildings Needed: | Spearmaker's Workshop |
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Unit Description
Feudal Sergeants are the main spear unit available to the Catholic factions during the Early period. They are an upgrade over Spearmen and perform their role well against enemies in Early, but become obsolete when Chivalric Sergeants become available in High. Their low armour value can be an asset in desert battles however. They should be used just like most spear units, holding the line, taking cavalry charges, and pinning enemy units until the flanking units are in place.
It is important for spear units to be in formation to perform their role adequately. Spear units get up to 2 supporting ranks, so they should have at least 4 ranks total across the face of the formation (3 ranks fighting plus an extra for spares). The unit should be in Hold Formation to keep these ranks orderly, the rank bonus is more important than any extra attacks that will come from the Engage at Will formation. The unit should not be set in trees, as the trunks will break up the formation and ruin the supporting ranks effect. Charging with spears can make the formation disorderly.
