Heavy Melee Infantry

Wynguard Footman

English
Specialized man at arms with high health and pierce armor. - Slow movement - Countered by Crossbowmen

Abilities and influences

Network of Castles

When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +20% increase to attack speed. When in 12.5 tiles range of

Outpost,
Stone Wall Tower,
Town Center,
Capital Town Center,
The White Tower,
King's Palace,
Keep or
Berkshire Palace.

Network of Citadels

When enemies are nearby, this building sounds an alarm, causing nearby units to get a +30% increase to attack speed.

Abbey Healing

Heals nearby out of combat units by 6 every 1 seconds. When in 7.5 tiles range of

Abbey of Kings.

Patch History

Season Five Update

Now has the proper torch damage for an Imperial Age unit.

Patch 6.1.130

Wynguard Footmen now correctly take bonus damage from “vs Heavy” attack types.

Costs
60
40
0:35
280322 Hitpoints
2026 5 Melee Attack
10 Torch Attack
36 Melee Armor
69 Ranged Armor
Damage12.31DPS 16 3.08
Move Speed1.125T/S
Attack Speed1.625S
Line of Sight8TILES

Technology Upgrades

Angled Surfaces

Age IV

Ranged Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Bloomery

Age II

Melee Damage Technology 1/3

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Damascus Steel

Age IV

Melee Damage Technology 3/3

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Decarbonization

Age III

Melee Damage Technology 2/3

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Elite Army Tactics

Age IV

Melee Infantry Technology

Training elite infantry leads to improved prowess in battle. Melee Infantry gain +15% damage and +15% health.

Costs
500
1000
1:30

Fitted Leatherwork

Age II

Melee Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Insulated Helm

Age III

Melee Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Iron Undermesh

Age II

Ranged Armor Technology 1/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
50
125
1:00

Master Smiths

Age IV

Melee Armor Technology 3/3

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
150
350
1:00

Military Academy

Age III

Production Technology

Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Wedge Rivets

Age III

Ranged Armor Technology 2/3

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Costs
100
250
1:00

Siege Engineering

Age II

Siege Unit Unlock

Melee and ranged infantry can construct Siege Towers and Battering Rams in the field.

Costs
50
125
0:30

Network of Citadels

Age III

Defensive Technology

Increase the Network of Castles attack speed bonus from +20% to +30%.

Costs
350
150
0:45
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