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Tokugawa Spear Infantry

Yari Samurai

Yari samurai are extremely adaptable in battle. Spears can be used at the charge, while in defence they form an almost impenetrable wall against cavalry. The length of spears makes them especially effective against mounted troops, where they can pierce the breast of the horse or skewer a rider. In melee, yari samurai are skilled warriors that perform well against all but the best infantry troops. However, they have no defence against missile attacks, lacking the mobility to move quickly out of range.

The yari became increasingly popular among generals as the Sengoku Jidai progressed: ashigaru as well as samurai warriors were armed with it, though each used it very differently. Ashigaru yari were much longer, as they were used to create a wall of spears, and even then the length varied from clan to clan. For the samurai, the yari became used as they realised that the bow made them vulnerable when in close combat.

Unit Name Yari Samurai

Unit Key Inf_Spear_Yari_Samurai

Soldiers 160

Category Melee Infantry

Class Spear Infantry

Multiplayer Cost 700

└ Multiplayer Limit 0

Recruitment Cost 700

├ Recruitment Turns 2

└ Unit Limit 0

Upkeep Cost 150

Melee Attack 6

└ Melee Weapon spear

Charge Bonus 15

Bonus vs Cavalry 25

Melee Defence 8

Armour 5

Morale 10

Abilities

• Rapid Advance
  Increases a unit's movement speed and charge bonus for a short period of time.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Very good against cavalry.
• Good defensive unit.
• Good in melee but weak against katana and no-dachi. Samurai.
• Vulnerable to matchlocks.