Vlandian Voulgier

For the multiplayer version, see Voulgier (Multiplayer). Vlandian Voulgier Troop Information Culture Vlandia Wages 12 denars/day Acquired from... Vlandian Billman- or -Vlandian villages Upgrades to... None Upgrade Cost None Ransom Value 100 denars Vlandian Voulgiers are tier-five infantry of Vlandia. Contents 1 Tactics 2 Skills 3 Equipment 4 Armor Ratings 5 Weapon Ratings 6 Gallery Tactics[] Armed in true Frankish fashion, Vlandian Voulgiers come equipped with bastard swords, throwing axes, and their namesake characteristic weapon of choice: the Voulge, a multipurpose polearm that can act both as a spear and as an axe. These soldiers march into battle clad in heavy chain-mail, laying waste to their foes with their deadly two-handers and daring their enemies to strike at them from afar while they still can. Thanks to their polearm, Vlandian Voulgiers are just as capable of unhorsing and killing heavily armored cavalry as they are at dispatching large swathes of lesser enemies. Being the only tier-five Vlandian infantry troops to come equipped with throwing weapons, they fill a nice in their roster but their Franceskas suffer greatly from reduced range when compared to Pila and Javelins, yet they compensate for this with awesome power, especially against armored enemies. They are also strangely equipped with both a two-handed sword and a one-handed arming sword, allowing them to slash their way through enemies even in cramped spaces, where their polearms have no room to exert power. Though almost as armored as Vlandian Sergeants, Voulgiers are particularly vulnerable to ranged attrition, especially in larger battles where more skirmishers are expected. This issue is more prevalent when facing against armies that boast an abundance of cheap and deadly missiles across its ranks - factions such as the Aserai and Battania come to mind. It's not uncommon to experience forlorn hope when Vlandian Voulgiers meet the enemy's main line only to start quickly breaking off once the first rank gets picked off, which can be a large financial deficit to your force and a deciding factor in your loss if they make up the majority of your frontline. In short, Vlandian Voulgiers are more viable than other niche tier-five infantry - thanks to their decent armor and Franceska throwing axes - but more volatile in their performance when compared to other no-frills heavy infantry, such as Imperial Legionaries or Vlandian Sergeants. Skills[] (v1.2.11) One Handed 80 Two Handed 130 Polearm 130 Bow 20 Crossbow 60 Throwing 80 Riding 60 Athletics 130 Equipment[] Troops may spawn with these items in battle. (v1.2.11) Weapons VoulgeBroad Two HanderRidged Tipped Arming SwordFranceskas Shield ? Head Armor Peaked Helmet Over Mail CoifPeaked Helmet Over Laced CoifPeaked Helmet Over Padded Cloth Shoulder Armor Scarf Body Armor White Tabard Over Mail Hauberk Hand Armor Mail Mittens Foot Armor Splint Boots Mount N/A Mount Harness N/A Armor Ratings[] Note: These items are taken from the in-game encyclopedia. Troops may spawn with visibly different equipment that may affect their in-game ratings. (v1.5.4 beta) Armor Head Body Arm Leg Weight Peaked Helmet Over Mail Coif 34 - - - 2.7 Cape - 2 - - 0.5 White Tabard Over Mail - 34 12 12 9.6 Mail Mittens - - 25 - 1.4 Splint Boots - - - 22 2.7 Total 34 36 37 34 16.9 Weapon Ratings[] Note: These items are taken from the in-game encyclopedia. Troops may spawn with visibly different equipment that may affect their in-game ratings. (v1.5.4 beta) Melee Name Voulge Broad Two Hander Ridged Tipped Arming Sword Type Polearm 2H Weapon 1H Weapon Class 1H Polearm 2H Sword 1H Sword Swing Speed 32 99 94 Swing Damage 35 107 65 Thrust Speed 87 96 92 Thrust Damage 36 49 41 Length ? ? ? Handling ? ? ? Weight 1.51 1.67 1.45 Throwing Name Franceskas Class Throwing Axes Length 38 Damage 64 (cut) Missile Speed 27 Accuracy 93 Stack Amount 3 Weight 0.68 Gallery[] Front viewBack viewTroop icon Troops of Vlandia Peasant Recruit Recruit Levy Crossbowman Hillman Footman Hillman Squire Crossbowman Infantry Spearman Brigand Gallant Hardened Crossbowman Swordsman Light Cavalry Billman Highwayman Knight Sharpshooter Sergeant Vanguard Pikeman Voulgier Champion Banner Knight