Footman

Footmen are warriors and versatile foot soldiersThe Defense of Strahnbrad (WC3 Human) who serve as basic infantry in armies of the human nations. Comprising the bulk of the Alliance army, the footman is the heart of the war machine for elves, humans and dwarves. Fighting in close formation, they use proven tactical methods: advance slowly with shields raised, then draw swords and close to melee range.
Footmen appeared as units on the human or Alliance side in Warcraft, Warcraft II and Warcraft III. They are the classic counterpart to grunts but despite their heavy armor they are weaker than them in Warcraft III (they do, however, cost much less). This may be explained by the fact that the footmen of the Third War are mostly volunteers lacking the plate armor and specialized training of their predecessors.Battle.net
==First War==
Footmen were the backbone of the King's armies. They were foot soldiers trained in the art of melee combat using the sword and shield. Well armored for maximum defense against attacks, they could also deliver a solid blow with their double edged weapons.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans manual, Azeroth Army of the First War, Footman
Warcraft I - Footman.jpg|Concept art
WC1Footman.gif|In-game unit
==Second War==
Footmen were the initial line of defense against the Horde. Arrayed in hardened steel armor, they courageously wielded :broadsword and shield in hand-to-hand combat against their vile orcish foes. The valorous footmen were ever prepared to heed the call to arms.Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Alliance Ground Units, Footman
Human Footman.jpg|Concept art
HumanFootman.gif|In-game unit
Footman (WC2 cinematic).gif|Cinematics model
Footman without helmet.jpg|Cinematics model
Warcraft II - Title Screen.jpg|On the title screen.
HumanCinW2.jpg|Human victory screen.
Warcraft II orc defeat.jpg|Orc defeat screen.
Footman vs Grunt WC2.jpeg|Footman vs Grunt by Chris Metzen.
Rolled a Crit by Metzen.jpg|"Rolled a Crit" by Chris Metzen.
==Third War==
The vast ranks of the Alliance armies have been replenished since the devastating battles of the Second War. Trained in the arts of swordsmanship, the stoic footmen of the Alliance serve as Lordaeron's first line of defense. Armed with broadswords and heavy kite shields, footmen are capable of breaking any enemy charge. Though these fierce warriors lacked the shining plate mail and specialized training of their noble predecessors, they still fought with bravery and honor on the field of battle.
Footman.gif|In-game unit in Warcraft III.
The Prophecy Footman.jpg|Cinematics model
The Prophecy Footman2.png|Cinematics model
Wc3-knight-on-rock.jpg|Cinematics model
Human Campaign WC3 wallpaper.jpg|Human campaign menu background.
Warcraft 3 concept art Footman.jpg|Warcraft III concept art.
FootmanReforged.jpg|In-game unit in Warcraft III: Reforged.
BTNFootman-Reforged.png|Footman unit icon in Reforged.
Warcraft III Reforged - Intro Footman.jpg|Reforged cinematic model.
Warcraft III Reforged - Intro Battle.jpg|Footman facing a grunt in the Reforged cinematic.
Warcraft III Reforged - Alliance units.png|Reforged Alliance unit model (on the left).
Warcraft III Reforged - Arthas and Archimonde.jpg|On the artwork "Arthas and Archimonde" by Bayard Wu.
Warcraft III Reforged - background Gameinformer Cover.jpg|Reforged promotional art.
==World of Warcraft==
*During the World of Warcraft alpha, the Imperial Plate set was intended to equip human footmen.:File:WoW computergaming extract.jpg
*Footmen are now commonly used as city and town guards in human-controlled lands like Stromgarde Keep, Stormwind City, Theramore Isle, and Honor Hold.
*It is also shown that many dwarves were footmen too,Nethergarde Footman even during the Second War.Honor Hold Defender
*During the war against the Lich King human footmen were given cloaks to combat the cold weather of Northrend and had slightly bigger pauldrons. Human footmen were given another upgrade during the Fourth War.
*Human marines are a force of specialized footmen.
*The Stormwind Set can be used in order to look like a Stormwind footman.
==Notable==
==Types==
;Warcraft III
* Veteran Footman
* Elite Footman
* Elite Guard
* Captain
* Swordsman
* Blood Elf Lieutenant
;World of Warcraft
==In the RPG==
This grim, mud-slogging soldier initially appears to be a grizzled veteran, until you get a glimpse of his young face. His weapons and armor look worn, like they were scavenged from a battlefield.
Footmen like to travel in small groups and form ranks. They are attuned to formation fighting, and coordinate their attacks. They're capable of bringing down well-armored opponents.Alliance Player's Guide, pg. 184-185
==Quotes==
*See Warcraft I human quotes
*See Warcraft II footman quotes
*See Warcraft III footman quotes
==Action figure==
The "Human Footman" was also an action figure of the "Epic Action Figures, Collection I: Warcraft II", produced by Blizzard Entertainment.
 
Accessories
*Broadsword
*Tower Shield
*Full Helm
===Description on card back===
;Humans
Joined by the stoic Dwarves and the reclusive Elves, the Human denizens of Lordaeron prepare to wage war against a terrifying enemy. United in arms against a common foe, this new Alliance stands upon the shores of destiny and awaits the coming of the Orcish Horde.
;Footman
*Allegiance:
**The Alliance
*Leader:
**King Terenas
*Equipment:
**Plate Armor, Broadsword, and Tower Shield
Footmen serve as the initial line of defense for the lands of the Alliance and are the backbone of the King's armies. Clad in armor of hardened steel, they wield broadsword and shield in pitched hand-to-hand combat against the enemies of humanity.http://www.avalonprime.com/figures/footman.html
==Trivia==
*In Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, it is a rank you can achieve.
==Speculation==
Stormwind, Kul Tiras, Stromgarde, Theramore, Lordaeron and the Sons of Lothar are depicted as having "classic" footman armor matching the color of their faction. Gilneas have their own infantry corps, with soldiers being depicted in the form of Gilnean Guards and later Footmen. Nethergarde, Hillsbrad and the Baradin's Wardens had footmen with different armors. Dalaran have their Kirin Tor Guardians (of which the Violet Hold Guards may be a sub-division, as seen in the Nighthold). It is unknown if Alterac had footmen, but the Syndicate Enforcers and Watchmen could have been remnants of them.
==Gallery==
;World of Warcraft
WoW Town Hall Elwynn 5.jpg|World of Warcraft early alpha footman model.
Townhall Races of Azeroth Human art 3.jpg|World of Warcraft alpha footman model.
Forgotten Footman.jpg|Lordaeron footman
Gilnean Footman.png|Gilneas footman
Marshtide Invader.jpg|Stormwind footman
Stormwind Infantry.jpg|Elite Stormwind footman
Stormwind Guard.jpg|Warlords of Draenor-era Stormwind footman.
Stormwind Footman (Ruins of Lordaeron).jpg|Battle for Azeroth-era Stormwind footman.
Honor Hold Defender.jpg|Sons of Lothar footman
Stromgarde Defender.jpg|Stromgarde footman
Baradin Guard.jpg|Baradin Hold footman
Northwatch Guard.jpg|Theramore footman
Triumph Vanguard.png|Triumph footman
OnslaughtFootman.jpg|Scarlet footman
Valiance Keep Footman.jpg|Valiance Expedition footman
Kul Tiras Marine.jpg|Vanilla-era Kul Tiras footman.
Storm's Wake Footman.jpg|Battle for Azeroth-era Kul Tiras footman.
;Cinematic stills and art
The Battle for Lordaeron 3.jpg|Footmen and riflemen during the Battle for Lordaeron.
BfA cinematic Alliance Soldier.jpg|A cinematic still of a Alliance soldier from the Battle for Azeroth intro.
BfA Alliance.jpg|On the Battle for Azeroth Horde wallpaper.
Orc vs Human BfA artwork.jpg|Orc vs Human artwork for Battle for Azeroth.
Battle for Lordaeron by Astri Lohne.jpg|"Battle for Azeroth" by Astri Lohne Sjursen.
Sylvanas vs Anduin Capital City BfA.jpg|"For Lordaeron" by Glenn Rane and Cole Eastburn.
Saurfang's Capture by Dean Oyebo.jpg|"Saurfang's Capture" by Dean Oyebo.
Troll vs Footman by Marta Nael.jpg|"Troll vs Footman" by Marta Nael.
A Lion Among Wolves by Samwise Didier.jpg|"A Lion Among Wolves" by Samwise Didier.
;Other
Stormwind Champion (Hearthstone).png| in Hearthstone.
Kul Tiran Footman HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Risen Footman HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Stormwind Avenger HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Stormwind Guard HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Netherwind Portal HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Provoke HS.jpg| in Hearthstone.
Footman minion Hearth and Home.jpg|Footman minion in the animated short Hearth and Home.
Footmen cinematic - United in Stormwind trailer HS.jpg|Stormwind footmen in the trailer.
Footmen cinematic 2 - United in Stormwind trailer HS.jpg
Time-Twisted Footman TCG.jpg|Time-Twisted Footman in the Trading Card Game.
Human footman by ancientsources.jpg|"Human Footman" in the TCG.
Alterac Pass Alliance Footman.jpg|Alliance Footman from the Alterac Pass battleground in Heroes of the Storm.
Varian Footman HOTS.jpg|Varian Footman skin from Heroes of the Storm.
BlizzCon 2019 Human Footman.jpg|BlizzCon 2019 footman statue.
ArtOfBlizzard CoverArt.jpg|On the cover of The Art of Blizzard Entertainment.
Footman Cole Eastburn art.jpg|Footman art by Cole Eastburn.
Statue Footmen Pose.png|Footman in Warcraft Arclight Rumble
Alliance Knight Armor.jpg|In the film universe.
===Fan art===
Footmen of the Seven Kingdoms.png|Fan rendition of footmen from the Seven Kingdoms.
The Footmen of the Alliance.jpg|Footmen models for Warcraft: Chronicles of the Second War fan-made mod for Warcraft III: Reforged.
==References==
 
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