Halberdier (Age of Empires III)

For the related Age of Empires II unit, see Halberdier (Age of Empires II). The Veteran Halberdier is an Infantry Unit in Age of Empires III.

Overview
Veteran Halberdier is available at the Barracks once Fortress Age is reached. They start out in the Veteran rank in all civilizations without the need of an upgrade. They are similar to the Pikeman in terms of its purpose and function but is more well-rounded and stronger in combat, though it deals slightly less damage to cavalry. They are, however, still very effective against Cavalry making them a suitable replacement to the Pikeman for most civilizations. The Halberdier is a powerful hand infantry unit, good against almost everything, but slow in movement. They are the melee version of the Musketeer, good against both cavalry and infantry.

Civilizations

 * The Dutch are able to research the Nassauer Halberdier upgrade in the Industrial Age, which is more powerful than a Guard Halberdier.
 * The Spanish can not train Halberdiers, but have the ability to upgrade their Pikemen up to Tercio Pikeman instead. They can also send a group of thirteen Guard Halberdiers from their Church when the Industrial Age Royal Decree Home City Card shipment is researched once is invested.

Upgrades
Halberdiers benefit from Technologies found in the Arsenal though, better improvements for them are available at the Barracks  once the player advances through the Ages.

Guard Halberdier
The Guard Halberdier is the next rank available to every civilization except for the Spanish and the Dutch. The Technology needed to produce them is available in the Industrial Age at the Barracks. and is required prior to research. This Technology improves the Hit points and the attack of the Halberdier greatly however the multipliers as well as their speed remains the same.

Imperial Halberdier
The Imperial Halberdier is the highest rank available to every civilization except for the Spanish and the Dutch. The Technology needed to produce them is available in the Imperial Age at the Barracks. and is required prior to research. This Technology improves the Hit points and the attack of the Halberdier greatly however the multipliers as well as their speed remains the same.

Nassauer Halberdier
The Nassauer Halberdier is exclusive only to the Dutch and the Technology needed to produce them is available in the Industrial Age at the Barracks. and is required prior to research. This Technology improves the Hit points and the attack of the Halberdier greatly however the multipliers as well as their speed remains the same.