Best tips for using spearman

[the orgazoid]

Its been years since I've played this and I've forgotten whether to brace or counter charge with spears when up against cavalry, from my memory there's a brace mechanic but any help would be great.
p.s. this game is still dreamy after all these years

[Ashur_Arbaces]

If a spear unit has schiltrom, use it.

Otherwise countercharge tends to be the best option but you have to time it right.

[the orgazoid]

alright gotit, are you certain there is no bracing mechanic?

[Inardesco]

Originally posted by the orgazoid:

alright gotit, are you certain there is no bracing mechanic?

Units brace when they face the enemy unit and arent moving.

How well they receive a charge is dependant on myriad things, like armour, mass, charge bonus,

[the orgazoid]

yeah for sure, got it, counter charging doesnt seem right for spearman against knights im losing a whole unit, naturally.

[Artorath]

Units that die too much if they brace against cavalry usually do best running backwards and then attacking when the cavalry have stalled, since charge distance is limited

[Codian]

stick em with the pointy end