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This article is about the technology in Age of Empires IV. For the unit in Age of Empires, see Phalangite. |
Phalanx is a unique technology available to the Abbasid Dynasty and Ayyubids in Age of Empires IV that can be researched at the Barracks starting in the Feudal Age. Once researched, the standard melee attack range of Spearmen is increased by 100%.
This technology allows Spearmen to attack even when standing behind another infantry unit, similar to Japan's Onna-Bugeisha. In most situations involving many Spearmen, this strongly increases their effective damage, as less time is spent with pathing, and it is easier for them to hit a unit trying to run by. The technology does not affect the brace/spearwall ability*
It is especially strong against nations which tend to rely on cavalry in their front line (such as the Malians), as the Spearmen can stand behind Ghulams and still attack, which makes it hard for Archers to pick them out. However, unlike the Onna-Bugeisha, Spearmen will, even after the upgrade, be the front line of any infantry-only army, so the player needs to actively uphold the aforementioned formation.
Civilization bonuses[]
Abbasid Dynasty: While in Golden Age Tier 2/3, the research speed of this technology is +15%/+20%, respectively. If Preservation of Knowledge has been researched, this technology costs -20%.- Ayyubids: While in Golden Age Tier 2 or higher, the research speed of this technology is +25%.
Changelog[]
- Originally, Phalanx was available at the House of Wisdom. With update 8324, it is available at the Barracks.
- With update 12.0.1974, Phalanx no longer applies to the brace/spearwall range.
