Manor Lords Weapons
Spear Militia (large shield)
TypeMilitia unit
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DropsRaised from male villagers, equipped via Blacksmith's Workshop (spears) and Joiner's Workshop (shields)
UpgradeHelmet + Mail Armor with Level 3 Burgage Plots
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Best BuildWidely considered the best early-game militia -- large shields give excellent missile and melee deflection, and spear reach lets them keep low-armored enemies at range. Setting 'Stand Your Ground' doubles their defensiveness at the cost of half attack speed
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Polearm Militia
TypeMilitia unit
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DropsRaised from male villagers, equipped via Blacksmith's Workshop
UpgradeHelmet + Mail Armor with Level 3 Burgage Plots
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Best BuildSacrifices shields and defense for a charge bonus, high attack, and armor-piercing weapons -- makes them the best flankers and especially effective against enemy Retinue, but poor survivability if used on their own
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Archer Militia
TypeRanged militia unit
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DropsRaised from male villagers, equipped via Fletcher's Workshop (warbows)
UpgradeLight armor upgrades
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Best BuildThe only ranged unit in the game -- deals damage before melee engagement and gains bonuses from elevated terrain, but has low defense and needs spearmen protection to avoid being caught in melee
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Retinue
TypeProfessional soldier unit
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DropsCreated when constructing the first Manor building
UpgradeIndividually customizable colors and armor upgrades (34 gold if imported, 17 if bought locally from the Treasury)
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Best BuildThe best troop type in the game overall -- permanent, professional soldiers with superior morale, equipment, and training compared to militia. Starts capped at 12 soldiers, expandable by 12 more per Garrison Tower built
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