Phalanx

The Phalanx is a Unique Infantry unit in Age of Empires Online.
== Overview ==
* The Phalanx is a unique unit. It is effective against cavalry. It becomes available in the silver age.
* There are different versions of this unit available (Veteran, Master, Champion). These versions have better statistics than the normal version.
* This unit possess Maximum Range of 4.
== Advisor ==
You need Phalanx Commander Herculos to be able to use this unit. It is obtainable from random drop chests.
== History ==
: The Phalanx was not a military unit but actually a military formation of either Hoplites or Pezhetairoi in a square or triangle shape, with the spears facing forward and shields raised.
: Due to the close combat required by this formation and vulnerability at its flanks or on uneven ground, it was rendered obsolete by the Romans and their more advanced battle tactics.
== Stats by quality ==
Quality 	Stats
Phalanx 	
*Max Health: 258
*Melee Attack DPS: 16.4
*Bonus vs. cavalry: x3.0
*Snare: 0.65
*Pierce Armor: 0.30
*Crush Armor: 0.30
*Line-of-sight: 20
*Speed: 4.5
Phalanx Veteran 	
*Max Health: 292
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 18.6
*Bonus vs. cavalry: x3.0
*Snare: 0.65
*Pierce Armor: 0.30
*Crush Armor: 0.30
*Line-of-sight: 20
*Speed: 4.5
Phalanx Master 	
*Max Health: 341
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 21.7
*Bonus vs. cavalry: x3.0
*Snare: 0.65
*Pierce Armor: 0.30
*Crush Armor: 0.30
*Line-of-sight: 20
*Speed: 4.5
Phalanx Champion	
*Max Health: 401
*Melee-Infantry DPS: 25.5
*Bonus vs. cavalry: x3.0
*Snare: 0.65
*Pierce Armor: 0.30
*Crush Armor: 0.30
*Line-of-sight: 20
*Speed: 4.5
Category:Unique Units
Category:Infantry Units
Category:Silver Age Units
Category:Units