Demesne Pikemen

Demesne Pikemen
Stars	★
Era	⬛ Feudal
Max Level	12
Type	Polearm
Alternative Name(s)	Elite Demesne Pikemen
Basic Attributes (Base)
basicHealth (Level 1)	4568
basicUnit Count	36
basicLeadership	55
basicSpeed	5.04
basicLabour	5.04
basicRange	N/A
basicAmmo	N/A
Armor Penetration (Base)
Piercing	1015
Slashing	0
Blunt	0
Damage (Base)
Piercing	904
Slashing	0
Blunt	0
Defense Attributes (Base)
Piercing	235
Slashing	198
Blunt	128

Demesne Pikemen are a feudal era polearm melee infantry unit.

In-Game Description

Demesne pikemen are cheap and effective troops best used against enemy cavalry. Their lack of shields and armour makes them vulnerable to ranged weapons, but the high headcount of each unit means they can absorb a lot of enemy fire.

Acquisition

Demesne Pikemen are unlocked via the Melee Infantry Unit Tree, of which their node costs 500 honour.

Unit Traits

Trait	In-Game Description
▲ [Swamp]	Increases damage dealt to cavalry by 26%, and reduces an attacked cavalry unit's movement speed by 30% for 1.5 seconds.
▲ [Brothers in Arms]	Upon inflicting Fallen Horses effect 3 times, inflicts Startle the Horses on cavalry for 1.5 seconds.

Formations

Formation	In-Game Description
Dispersed	The unit spreads out a little to lessen the impact of ranged attacks.
Schiltron	The unit forms a circle for all-round defense. Vulnerable to artillery.
Line	The unit forms two staggered rows. Effective when advancing. Slight increase in anti-charge defence.

Unit Orders

Sprint

Base Cooldown: 20s

basic

Increases unit's movement speed by 15% for 8 seconds.

Veterancy

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Force - 1 level(s)
Increases armour penetration by 5%.

Cold Blood - 1 level(s)
Increases piercing damage by 2%.

In the Blink of an Eye - 1 level(s)
Increases Critical Hit Chance by 4%.

Antiheroism - 1 level(s)
Increases damage dealt to heroes by 10%.

Force - 1 level(s)
Increases armour penetration by 5%.

Coiled Serpent - 1 level(s)
Unlocks Line formation.

Move as One - 1 level(s)
Increases movement speed by 5%.

Open Ground - 1 level(s)
Increases damage dealt in Field Battles by 5%.

Anti-Infantry - 1 level(s)
Increases damage dealt to infantry by 15%.

Notes
Changes unit name to Elite Demesne Pikemen.

The Soldier's Life - 3 level(s)
Increases health by 3%.

Toughen Up - 1 level(s)
Increases piercing defence by 3%.

Quick March - 1 level(s)
Unlocks Sprint.
Increases movement speed by 15% for 8 seconds.

Shoulder to Shoulder - 1 level(s)
Each level increases damage dealt by 12% while in a non-Dispersed formation.

Force - 1 level(s)
Increases damage dealt by 20% while in a non-Dispersed formation.

Mustering - 1 level(s)
Adds 4 more soldiers to the unit.

Notes
Changes unit name to Elite Demesne Pikemen. Changes unit appearance.

New Steel - 1 level(s)
Increases damage dealt in Field Battles by 5%.

Live Off The Land - 1 level(s)
Decreases unit food consumption by 20%.

Tenacity - 1 level(s)
Decreases unit food consumption by 20%.

Notes
Changes unit name to Elite Demesne Pikemen.

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Label	Icon	Name	Levels	Description
1		Force	1	Increases armour penetration by 5%.
2		Cold Blood	1	Increases piercing damage by 2%.
3		In the Blink of an Eye	1	Increases Critical Hit Chance by 4%.
4		Antiheroism	1	Increases damage dealt to heroes by 10%.
5		Force	1	Increases armour penetration by 5%.
6		Coiled Serpent	1	Unlocks Line formation.
7		Move as One	1	Increases movement speed by 5%.
8		Open Ground	1	Increases damage dealt in Field Battles by 5%.
9		Anti-Infantry	1	Increases damage dealt to infantry by 15%. Notes Changes unit name to Elite Demesne Pikemen. Changes unit appearance.
10		The Soldier's Life	3	Increases health by 3%.
11		Toughen Up	1	Increases piercing defence by 3%.
12		Quick March	1	Unlocks Sprint. Increases movement speed by 15% for 8 seconds.
13		Shoulder to Shoulder	1	Each level increases damage dealt by 12% while in a non-Dispersed formation.
14		Force	1	Increases damage dealt by 20% while in a non-Dispersed formation.
15		Mustering	1	Adds 4 more soldiers to the unit. Notes Changes unit name to Elite Demesne Pikemen.
16		New Steel	1	Increases damage dealt in Field Battles by 5%.
17		Live Off The Land	1	Decreases unit food consumption by 20%.
18		Tenacity	1	Decreases unit food consumption by 20%. Notes Changes unit name to Elite Demesne Pikemen.

Mastery

Demesne Pikemen do not have mastery.

Unit Kit

Demesne Pikeman's Kit

120 resupply cost

Crafting Recipe

4x Raw Iron
8x Seasoned Wood
10 Silver
Required Fief Level: 1

Weapons, armour, and other equipment to arm a soldier of this type.