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Manor Lords

How to Recruit Spear Militia

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Spear Militia is a Melee unit Militia you can recruit in Manor Lords. See how you can recruit a Spear Militia and how much it costs!

Spear vs Polearm Militia Comparison

Spear Militia Stats Polearm Militia Stats
Attack: 1
Armor: 5
Anti-Armor: 8
Charge: 10
Attack: 2
Armor: 1
Anti-Armor: 2
Charge: 1
Required Weapons and Armors
Spears
Large Shields
Polearms

Higher Defense but More Expensive

Overall, Spear Militia are better defensive units that require more resources to make, while Polearm Militia are stronger offensive units that are cheaper to arm.

If you need to build a strong defensive unit for a more optimized army, go for Spear Militia. However, if you need to quickly make strong offensive units, go for Polearms instead.

Spear Militia Info

Spear Militia Info
Unit Militia
Attack Type Melee

Spear Militia is a Melee Mercenary unit, a hireable military recruit to add to your forces.

Spear Militia Stats

Attack 1
Armor 5
Shield 8
Impale 10

Spear Militia is one of the earliest units you can acquire when you play on the default settings. Spearmen have a lower attack, but better defenses compared to your other units. It is recommended to enhance their defenses by upgrading your burgage plots and acquiring Mail Armor.

Recruited Unit Stats Explained

How to Recruit Spear Militia

Have Enough Men and Weapons

Manor Lords - How to Recruit Spearmen Militia

  1. Click on the Army Button (V)
  2. Click on the + Sign
  3. Select the Spear Militia

As long as you have at least 5 Families and enough weapons, in this case 5 Spears and 5 Large Shields, you can recruit your male villagers as Polearm Militia.

Related Guides
How to Make Spears How to Make Large Shields

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Militia Footmen Spear Militia Polearm Militia
Archer Militia

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