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Spearmen (2)
Total War: Rome II

Spearmen (2)

Learn how to use Spearmen and the phalanx formation for defense in Total War: Rome II. Effective against cavalry and in bottlenecks.

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Learn how to use Spearmen and the phalanx formation for defense in Total War: Rome II. Effective against cavalry and in bottlenecks.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    When defending a bottleneck, such as a bridge or wall, position your Spearmen unit.
  2. 2
    Once in position, order the Spearmen unit to adopt the Phalanx formation.
  3. 3
    This formation creates a defensive wall that will impale enemies attempting to charge.
  4. 4
    Spearmen are effective attackers against Cavalry units when faced head-on, as spears can damage horses.
Tips
  • Spearmen are mediocre attackers with slower speed, making them unable to catch missile units.
  • The Phalanx formation is almost immobile, making it perfect for bottleneck situations and decent in open ground if flanks are guarded.
  • Spearmen are vulnerable to enemy fire and can be manhandled by Cavalry if attacked on the flanks.

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