Varangian Guard
Heavy Melee Infantry Unique
Tough infantry with good damage. Can use Berserking to increase damage for reduced armor. + Heavy armor + Increases armor of Transports + Disembarking from Transport Ships grants move speed + Increased armor near allied Wonders - Slow move speed - Countered by Crossbowmen
Stats
| Age | HP | Attack | Attack speed (s) | Range | Melee armor | Pierce / ranged armor | Speed | Line of sight | Population | Time | Cost | Civilizations |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feudal Age | 120 | 11 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 4 | 2 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 25s | 80 Food 40 Gold | Macedonian Dynasty |
| Castle Age | 140 | 13 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 5 | 4 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 22.5s | 80 Food 40 Gold | Byzantines |
| Castle Age | 140 | 13 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 5 | 4 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 25s | 80 Food 40 Gold | Macedonian Dynasty |
| Imperial Age | 195 | 16 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 6 | 6 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 22.5s | 80 Food 40 Gold | Byzantines |
| Imperial Age | 195 | 16 | 1.375 | 0.295 | 6 | 6 | 1.125 | 36 | 1 | 25s | 80 Food 40 Gold | Macedonian Dynasty |
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