Hold the line against mounted armies
Long spears that hold against cavalry.
How to unlock Pikeman
You need Barracks level 2 in the training city. Complete the following research as well:
- Military Tradition level 1
Training cost & upkeep
The resource cost below trains one Pikeman. Base training time is 2m 30s, before building, research, and governor effects. Food upkeep is 6 per hour per unit at home. Marching troops consume twice their normal food upkeep.
| Resource | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food | 150 |
| Lumber | 500 |
| Iron | 100 |
Using Pikemen in your army
Pikemen receive a 1.8× matchup multiplier against Cavalry and Cataphracts in the current rules. This makes them a useful response when scouting reveals mounted troops. It does not guarantee victory; army size, research, heroes, and defenses still matter.
Pikemen unlock early, but training them requires Military Tradition. Check the Academy requirements before committing resources to a larger Barracks.
Before you march
- Scout the target and review the available report.
- Check your hero, troop mix, and current research.
- Keep enough food for the march and enough carrying capacity for the return.
- Review scouting and combat planning before choosing a force.
Compare all troop types · Read the NPC farming guide
Reference: the supplied Law of Kings v44.3 game rules. Balance can change before public launch. Values shown are unmodified unless stated otherwise.