The other thing I don't get is in the high elf rule book for spearmen.
I take it they get 2nd rank attacks from charge but I don't understand what advantage the get in defence? Surely its just the same as normal spears?
Confused about that as well.
Any pointers appreciated.
They get an extra rank bonus. So a Horde of Spearmen would fight in 5 ranks in defence
That being said, 50 spearmen(!) is rather alot but it allows a 5 wide, 4 deep unit to keep all its attacks, allowing for smaller unit sizes and increased mobility
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