Pikeman (Empire Earth)

For other units with the same name, see Pikeman.

Pikeman
Unit
Game	Empire Earth
Epoch	Middle Age
Trained at	Barracks
Type	Infantry
Attack type	Pierce
Attributes
HP	240
Attack	40
Pierce	4
Shock	6
Speed	12
Production
Cost:	30 Food,  30 Iron
Pop count	1
Build time	35 seconds
Related Units
Upgrades from	Phalanx (55 Food,  55 Iron , 40 )
Upgrades to	Halberdier (80 Food,  80 Iron 40 )

The Pikeman is the Middle Age evolution of the Phalanx. It remains an important counter to the shock infantry and Cavalry. It is very vulnerable to arrow attacks (archers and Towers) and gun attacks (Arquebus).

Strengths

Superior to Long Sword, Pilum, Barbarian, Cataphract.

Weaknesses

Defeated by Trebuchet, Cavalry Archer, Long Bow and Knight.