
Available for 2 civilizations
Hired as a mercenary by Byzantines
Brave unarmored infantry with an enormous two-handed sword, effective in mixed armies.
Countered by
Weapons
This unit automatically makes charge attacks against enemies. There is a short cooldown before it can charge again.
Activate to drink, rapidly increasing health regeneration by 25 per second for 6 seconds. Flasks available: 0
Concave Lens
Increases the Line of Sight of all Units and Ships by +2 tiles.
Barracks
Heavy Maces: Men-at-Arms wield maces, increasing their bonus damage against heavy targets by +6.
Two-Handed Weapons: Men-at-Arms wield two-handed weapons, increasing their damage by +2.
Ferocious Speed: Varangian Guard increase their move speed by +30% when activating Berserking.
Blacksmith
Melee Damage Technology
Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.
Melee Armor Technology
University
Elite Army Tactics: Training elite infantry leads to improved prowess in battle. Melee Infantry gain +15% damage and +15% health.
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.
Teardrop Shields: Increase the armor of Cataphracts by +1, move speed of Limitanei by +15%, and attack speed of Varangian Guard by +15%.