The Kingdom of England

Quality: Elite

Type: Feudal Low availability, free upkeep in castles, often impetuous or of low discipline

Soldiers: 63

Attack: 9

Charge: 4

Weapon Type: Melee

Defense: 22

Armour: 11

Defense Skill: 8

Shield: 3

Hit Points: 1

Recruitment Cost: 895

Upkeep: 480

Footmen of the knightly class able to afford excellent armour and swords, they can punish most other infantry.
Heavy Swordsmen represent those of the knightly class with a desire to fight on foot, or too poor to afford a horse. Able to afford excellent armour and swords, they can punish most other infantry. These companies along with archers form the backbone of many English armies.

  • Wooden Castle
  • Castle
  • Fortress
  • Citadel

  • Heavy Swordsmen are available in English Citadels after the Partial Plate event (1310-1330) until The Rise of Shot event (1550-1560).