Spearman (Warcraft I)

Spearmen are Grunts trained in the use of the spear. They are faster than their ax wielding brethren, but have lighter armor so that they may move about more freely. The ability to hurl their deadly missiles across a battlefield makes them a formidable unit to employ.

Information
Spearmen, like all ranged units, are extremely useful in blocking off narrow passages (like bridges) by putting around six of them all in one place so that the oncoming enemy units will be instantly killed, unless said unit is a Catapult or an Archer. Their ranged attack makes them much more effective at drawing attention and saving Peons or important structures. Their only weakness is their low armour, if a melee unit manages to reach the Spearman, chances are that the Spearman has had it.

Upgrades

 * U pgrade Spear Strength
 * Increases the piercing attack damage of Spearmen by 2


 * WC1UpgradeSpearStrength2.gif


 * U pgrade Spear Strength
 * Further increases the piercing attack damage of Spearmen by 2




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! Research Cost !! Researched At !! Upgrade Time
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 * 1500 [[File:WC1Gold.gif]] || Lumber Mill || 140
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 * Upgrade S hield Strength
 * Increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2


 * WC1OUpgradeShieldStrength2.gif


 * Upgrade S hield Strength
 * Further increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2


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! Research Cost !! Researched At !! Upgrade Time
 * - class="alt"
 * 1500 [[File:WC1Gold.gif]] || Blacksmith || 120
 * }

Quotes

 * See Warcraft I orc quotes