
Infantry best used against mounted units.
Produced by
Weapons
Spearmen automatically form spearwalls to brace against incoming charges.
This unit automatically makes charge attacks against enemies. There is a short cooldown before it can charge again.
Countered by
Barracks
Nagae Yari: Spearmen are equipped with a stronger spear that increases weapon range by +20% and damage against cavalry by +15%.
Forge
Melee Damage Technology
Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.
Melee Armor Technology
Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.
Ranged Armor Technology
Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.
Military Academy: Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.
University
Oda Tactics: Tactics from powerful daimyo improves melee infantry, increasing their damage by +15%, torch damage by +15%, and +15% health.