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'''Pikemen''' and '''Halberdiers''' are level 1 [[creature]]s of [[Castle]], and can be recruited from [[Castle creature dwellings|Guardhouses]].  
'''Pikemen''' and '''Halberdiers''' are the level 1 creatures of [[Castle]]. They can be recruited from the [[Castle creature dwellings|Guardhouse]].  


''"Pikemen and halberdiers are among the strongest basic foot soldiers available to any army. While somewhat slow, they have respectable combat ratings."{{-}}<sup>[[Restoration of Erathia Manual Page 85|RoE manual]]''</sup>
''"Pikemen and halberdiers are among the strongest basic foot soldiers available to any army. While somewhat slow, they have respectable combat ratings."{{-}}<sup>[[Restoration of Erathia Manual Page 85|RoE manual]]''</sup>
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== Tactics and info ==
== Special Ability: Jousting Immunity ==
Although not mentioned in the game or manual, both Pikemen and Halberdiers are immune to [[Cavalier and Champion|Cavaliers' and Champions']] [[jousting]] ability. This means they suffer damage from Cavaliers or Champions normally, but do not receive the additional damage from jousting bonus if Cavaliers or Champions attack from the distance.
Although not mentioned in the game or manual, both Pikemen and Halberdiers are immune to [[Cavalier and Champion|Cavaliers' and Champions']] [[jousting]] ability. This means they suffer damage from Cavaliers or Champions normally, but do not receive the additional damage from jousting bonus (thus, the distance of Cavaliers and Champions attack doesn't matter).


The halberdier is also the 2nd best level 1 creature in raw stats.
In {{hota}}, the ability is present in the unit's description.


=={{hota}}==
{{Fanopinion|
* In {{hota}} Pikemen and Halberdiers got a new appearance:
The halberdier is considered to be the 2nd best level 1 creature in raw stats, surpassed only by the [[Centaur Captain]].
* [[File:Pikeman_portrait.gif]]{{-}}[[File:ArrowL-R.gif]]{{-}}[[File:Pikeman_portrait_(HotA).gif]]{{-}}{{-}}[[File:Pikeman (HotA) (adventure map).gif]]
}}<!-- end of fan opinion -->
* [[File:Halberdier_portrait.gif]]{{-}}[[File:ArrowL-R.gif]]{{-}}[[File:Halberdier_portrait_(HotA).gif]]{{-}}{{-}}[[File:Halberdier (HotA) (adventure map).gif]]


{{creature 'see also'}}
{{creature 'see also'}}
* [[Comparison of Level 1 Creatures]]


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Latest revision as of 13:23, 11 August 2024

Castle creatures
Level 1
Pikeman Pikeman Pikeman
Halberdier Halberdier Halberdier
Level 2
Archer Archer
Marksman Marksman
Level 3
Griffin Griffin
Royal Griffin Royal Griffin
Level 4
Swordsman Swordsman
Crusader Crusader
Level 5
Monk Monk
Zealot Zealot
Level 6
Cavalier Cavalier
Champion Champion
Level 7
Angel Angel
Archangel Archangel
Towns
Castle Rampart Tower
Inferno Necropolis Dungeon
Stronghold Fortress Conflux
Cove Factory
Neutral
Statistics
Pikeman
 Horn of the Abyss
 Cost per troop 

60
Attack 4
Defense 5
Damage 1–3
Health 10
Speed 4
Movement Ground
Size 1
Growth 14
AI Value 80
 Special abilities:
• Immune to jousting
Halberdier
 Horn of the Abyss
 Cost per troop 

75
Attack 6
Defense 5
Damage 2–3
Health 10
Speed 5
Movement Ground
Size 1
Growth 14
AI Value 115
 Special abilities:
• Immune to jousting
Portraits
Shadow of Death   Horn of the Abyss Shadow of Death   Horn of the Abyss
Guardhouse    Shadow of Death
 Horn of the Abyss 		 Shadow of Death
 Horn of the Abyss

Pikemen and Halberdiers are the level 1 creatures of Castle. They can be recruited from the Guardhouse.

"Pikemen and halberdiers are among the strongest basic foot soldiers available to any army. While somewhat slow, they have respectable combat ratings." RoE manual

Special Ability: Jousting Immunity[edit | hide | hide all]

Although not mentioned in the game or manual, both Pikemen and Halberdiers are immune to Cavaliers' and Champions' jousting ability. This means they suffer damage from Cavaliers or Champions normally, but do not receive the additional damage from jousting bonus (thus, the distance of Cavaliers and Champions attack doesn't matter).

In Horn of the Abyss, the ability is present in the unit's description.

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The halberdier is considered to be the 2nd best level 1 creature in raw stats, surpassed only by the Centaur Captain.

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