is militia swordmen better or as good as militia spearmen

[Nyoblackbriar]

i think it more practical for me to make swordmen than spearmen since i more focus on iron mining i also like swordmen aesthetic

[DeLindsay]

Can you recruit Swordsmen? I only have options for Spears/Pikes/Archers, then Retinue of course. And I'm wondering if Pikemen are superior to Spearmen as they don't have a Shield but have a much superior Weapon.

[Validuz]

Originally posted by DeLindsay:

Can you recruit Swordsmen? I only have options for Spears/Pikes/Archers, then Retinue of course. And I'm wondering if Pikemen are superior to Spearmen as they don't have a Shield but have a much superior Weapon.

They look like 'axemen' on the drafting 'cards'

[WalrusJones]

Footmen are weaker in head on combat but stronger in flanking combat. (Their equipment might be lighter/allow for more running too, I need to test this.)

Spearmen are also more resistant to projectiles, and reflect frontal charges making them extra strong in head to head fighting.

These two units are what you should think about in budget warfare.

Polearms have increased kill chance on heavily armored things, but have far, far greater chances of dying without armor upgrades. With helmets, and gambesons they are strong, but early on they are a rather brave choice.