Heavy Ji Infantry
Heavily-armoured masters of the polearm, these warriors hold the main battle line.When facing a powerful cavalry charge, these heavily-armoured troops plant their feet firmly, brace their ji polearms, and wait for the impact of enemy horses impaling themselves on the spear-tips.
Once the momentum of the cavalry is spent, these warriors' iron armour protects them from the ensuing melee, and the curved blade and spear-tip of their polearms are used to pierce, hack and slash at the enemy, or used as a hook to catch and drag them from their mounts.
Unit Abilities
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Caltrops
Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement. -
Miasma
The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman. -
Hollowed Square
The unit forms into a hollow square, presenting spears and pikes to any attacker - particularly cavalry - on all four sides. -
Loose
The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them. -
Spear Wall
The unit presents a wall of spear-points to the enemy - a strong formation that allows the unit to advance slowly but safely whilst defending against charges.
Attributes
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CHARGE REFLECTION VS. MOUNTED
Reflects the charge damage of any mounted attacker back onto them when braced. -
HIDE IN FOREST
Can hide in forests.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Role: all-rounder
Be it on the frontline, flanking, or when manning ordnance, this versatile unit excels in most positions. - Good against mounted
This unit is trained to fight against mounted enemies. - Good armour
Heavy armour protects this unit from most damage, but armour-piercing weapons will still pose a threat to them.
Unit Name Heavy Ji Infantry |
Main Unit Key 3k_main_unit_wood_heavy_ji_infantry |
Land Unit Key 3k_main_unit_wood_heavy_ji_infantry |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
Land Unit Group Halberd Infantry |
Naval Unit Group Halberd Infantry |
Soldiers 160 |
Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_pik |
Custom Battle Cost 800 |
Recruitment Cost 800 |
Upkeep Cost 215 |
Morale 36 |
├ Hit Points 96000 |
└ Speed NAN |
3k_main_unit_2h250_polearm_ji |
├ Melee Attack Rate 20 |
├ Melee Charge Bonus 40 |
├ Melee Damage - Base 25 |
├ Melee Damage - Armour-piercing 25 |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 5 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
none |
├ Melee Evasion - Base 8% |
├ Melee Evasion - Shield 0% |
└ Ranged Block Chance 0% |
3k_main_unit_iron_full |
├ Armour Base 53 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |