🛡️ Unit Wiki: Elite Pike Militia (T2)

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Unit Name

Elite Pike Militia

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Unit Acquire Method

Unlocked in the Chivalric-era Melee Infantry unit tree for 2,000 Honour, or instantly with 20× Pike Militia Signaculum.

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Traits

• Adaptable – Gains numerous veterancy upgrades for versatility.
• Swamp – Deals increased damage to cavalry and slows enemy cavalry by 45% for 2s.
• Peasants – Low Leadership cost but basic in combat.

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Skills / Formations

• Dispersed – Reduces incoming ranged damage by spreading out.
• Line – Two staggered rows, effective for advance.
• Column – Fast charge formation (unlocked via veterancy).
• Schiltron – Circular defensive formation (unlocked via veterancy).
• Stand Firm – Auto/manual brace: increases damage vs cavalry & charging infantry in Line or Block.

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Tips / Tricks

• Use Stand Firm in formations to stun cavalry and absorb charges.
• Prioritize Column formation for rapid engagements, then schiltron for defense.
• Ideal as early-game anti-cavalry frontline.

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Pros / Cons

Pros:
• Excellent cavalry counter in braced formations
• Versatile formation options (Column, Schiltron)
• Automatic stun potential in Line formation

Cons:
• Low damage vs infantry and heroes
• Vulnerable to ranged and artillery fire
• Relies heavily on formation and timing

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Mastery: ✅ Yes

Completes an 8-tier Mastery path with scroll requirements:

Tier	Name	Effect	Req. Level	Scrolls Required
I	Group Training	+360 HP	10	5× Uncommon Scroll
II	Spear Technique	+80 piercing armour penetration	11	10× Uncommon Scroll
III	Group Training II	+450 HP	11	10× Uncommon Scroll
IV	Spear Technique II	+100 piercing armour penetration	12	15× Uncommon Scroll
V	Steadfastness	Stand Firm slows target by 75% for 1s	14	4× Rare Scroll
VI	Anti‑Cavalry Defence	+800 damage vs cavalry	14	15× Uncommon Scroll
VII	Reflexes	–220 ranged damage taken	16	20× Uncommon Scroll
VIII	Persistence	When <23 soldiers remain, first hit gives +300 All Defence/Damage for 10s	18	6× Rare Scroll

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