Halberdier


Halberdiers are one of the most common soldiers in all of Aborlon. The reach that a polearm offers its wielder is in of itself the greatest feature. It allows even some of the greenest soldiers a level of confidence at keeping attackers at bay. For this reason most guards patrolling castle walls are Halberdiers.

While halberds remain a favorite among Halberdiers, many new polearms have edged there way into their hands as well. Dane axes for example allow for tremendous attacking power with very little training. And a swordstaff in the hands of a seasoned, well-trained Halberdier is a force to reckon with.

These troops are effective against mounted opponents as well as swordsmen. However, they have little defense against most missile units. On an open battlefield their attack power is considerable, but get them in a confined space and that impact is severely limited. Like Greatswords, Halberdiers are susceptible to flanking.

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