Talk:Kamayuk/@comment-65.28.183.104-20190807174435

These guys are, save for fighting against Cataphracts and Mameluks who have resistance, always superior to spearman line units. Although their bonus damage is lower, they have a RoF of 2.03 vs 3.05 for spearman line units. This lets the Kamayuk strike three times for every two strikes by a spearman line unit (save for the Japanese). A FU Elite Kamayuk deals 24 damage vs Cavalry per strike (8+12+4), prior to taking into consideration the Cavalry's armor. A FU Halberdier on the other hand deals 42 damage per strike (6+32+4). Simple math gives you 72 damage from Kamayuks for every 84 damage from Halberdier, and with 1 aditional range to inflict it from.

Kamayuks are also far more resiliant in battle. They do not recieve bonus damage from Parthian Tactics, nor do they take bonus damage from ranged units (such as the aditional +1 from Hand Cannoneers and Slingers to spearman line units). Most Foot Archers do 2 bonus damage to spearmen, while Archer and Skirmisher line units do 3 bonus damage to them, something that the Kamayuk does not need to worry about. Their extra armor from Couriers and aditional health--20 aditional for the elite over a Halberdier--only makes them more resiliant in combat.