Axeman
The infantry that attacks. It hits hard for its price but barely defends, so send axemen out and keep other troops at home. Most early conquests are won with a wall of axes.
Requirements
- Research in the Smithy
Stats by research level
| Research | Bonus to attack and defence | Attack | Defence against infantry | Defence against cavalry | Defence against archers | Research cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 40 | 10 | 5 | 10 | 600 / 300 / 400 | 0:06:30 |
| 2 | +25% | 50 | 13 | 6 | 13 | 1,800 / 900 / 1,200 | 0:19:30 |
| 3 | +40% | 56 | 14 | 7 | 14 | 5,400 / 2,700 / 3,600 | 0:58:30 |
Each Smithy research level makes the unit stronger in battle: attack and all defences grow by the bonus shown, compared with level 1.
Numbers
| Wood | 60 |
|---|---|
| Clay | 30 |
| Iron | 40 |
| Population | 1 |
| Attack | 40 |
| Defence against infantry | 10 |
| Defence against cavalry | 5 |
| Defence against archers | 10 |
| Minutes per field | 18 |
| Carries | 10 |
| Recruited in | Barracks |
| Recruit time | 0:22:00 |
Speed at unit speed 1; recruit time at world speed 1 with a level 1 Barracks.