Spear Infantry are one of the three types of Infantry that can be recruited from the Barracks. As one of the base units, they are immediately available from the Barracks as soon as the game begins.
Spear Infantry are named after the weapons they carry, which they use to effectively counter mounted attacks. Because of this, they are particularly effective when combating enemy Cavalry Units, but are weak against Ranged Units and 2-Handed Infantry.
Strategy[]
Spear Infantry are one of the first Units that can be trained at the Barracks, making them a good choice for building up attack and defense forces early in the game. While stronger Units can be unlocked through Policies, it is always a good idea to retain some Spear Infantry for their counter-Cavalry abilities.