Spearman (Warcraft I)

For lore about spearmen, see Spearman.

Spearman
Race	Orc
Statistics
Hit Points	60
Armor	1 3 (1 upgrade) 5 (all upgrades)
Basic Damage	0
Piercing Damage	5 7 (1 upgrade) 9 (all upgrades)
Cooldown Time	60
Range	4
Speed	8
Sight	4
Priority	40
Decay Rate	N/A
Production Related
Gold	450
Lumber	50
Produced at	Barracks
Requires	Lumber Mill
Build time	700
Campaign
Unlocked in	The Borderlands

This article contains lore or information taken from Warcraft: Orcs & Humans and/or its manual.

Spearmen are Grunts trained in the use of the spear. They are faster than their ax wielding brethren, but have lighter armor so that they may move about more freely. The ability to hurl their deadly missiles across a battlefield makes them a formidable unit to employ.

Information

Spearmen, like all ranged units, are extremely useful in blocking off narrow passages (like bridges) by putting around six of them all in one place so that the oncoming enemy units will be instantly killed, unless said unit is a Catapult or an Archer. Their ranged attack makes them much more effective at drawing attention and saving Peons or important structures. Their only weakness is their low armour, if a melee unit manages to reach the Spearman, chances are that the Spearman has had it.

Upgrades

Upgrade Spear Strength

Increases the piercing attack damage of Spearmen by 2

Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750	Lumber Mill	140

Upgrade Spear Strength

Further increases the piercing attack damage of Spearmen by 2

A Spearman as seen in the Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Manual.

Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500	Lumber Mill	140

Upgrade Shield Strength

Increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2

Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750	Blacksmith	120

Upgrade Shield Strength

Further increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2

Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500	Blacksmith	120

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