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.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans manual, Orcish Horde of the First War, Spearman
==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==
;Upgrade Spear Strength
:Increases the piercing attack damage of Spearmen by 2
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750 	Lumber Mill 	140
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;Upgrade Spear Strength
:Further increases the piercing attack damage of Spearmen by 2
:
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500 	Lumber Mill 	140
;Upgrade Shield Strength
:Increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750 	Blacksmith 	120
:
;Upgrade Shield Strength
:Further increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2
:
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500 	Blacksmith 	120
==Quotes==
*See Warcraft I orc quotes
==References==
Category:Orc characters
Category:Spearmen