Spearman (Civ5)

== Game Info ==
Front-line unit of the Ancient Era.
* Common abilities:
** (50% Bonus vs Mounted)
== Strategy ==
The Spearman is the first melee unit available after the Warrior. Armed with a spear and a shield, it is slightly more powerful and expensive than the Warrior. However, its long weapon also gives it a significant combat bonus against mounted units, namely the Horsemen. Where practical, however (e.g., on the defensive by a city, in rough terrain), it is usually more economical to produce the more mobile Archer or Composite Bowman, or wait for Pikemen when research is fast.
Use it as you would other front-line units, but focus on positions with zone of control that block flat land, and thus protect the weaker elements of your army (archers, siege machines) that are likely to attract mounted attacks. (Note that a city, as mentioned above, will also confer a ZOC.)
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Unofficial custom card ==
== See also ==
* Spearman in other games
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