- For other units with the same name, see Short Sword.
Description[]
The Short Sword is the basic shock infantry unit from the Bronze Age to the Dark Age in Empire Earth. Its pierce counterpart is the Phalanx. It is the upgrade of the Maceman and can be upgraded to the Long Sword.
Strengths[]
Good at countering Archers (such as the Simple Bowman and the Composite Bowman) for their high resistance to arrows.
Weaknesses[]
- Pierce infantry such as the Phalanx and Pikeman
- Pierce cavalry such as Bronze Cavalry (or Companion Cavalry from Campaigns) and Knights
- Priests' conversions
- Splash Damage From Siege Weapons (When In Mass)