The Barracks houses the traditional European units. These are generally reliable but often slower than their Arabian counterparts. 8 Gold, Spears Archer Low (Ranged) 12 Gold, Bows Maceman 20 Gold, Maces Crossbowman High (Ranged) 20 Gold, Crossbows, Leather Pikeman 20 Gold, Pikes, Metal Armor Swordsman 40 Gold, Swords, Metal Armor Knight 40 Gold, Swords, Metal Armor, Horse Key Tactical Insight:
| Unit | HP | Damage | Notes | |------|----|--------|-------| | | 40 | N/A | Digs under walls; very slow | | Engineer | 15 | N/A | Builds and operates siege equipment | | Ladderman | 20 | N/A | Carries ladder; weak in combat | | Monk | 60 | 10 (crush) | Heals nearby units | | King Richard | 300 | 50 | Hero unit; high HP & damage | | Saladin | 250 | 40 | Hero; fast attack speed | | Rat | 10 | 3 | Weak AI lord | | Snake | 70 | 10 | Medium AI lord | | Wolf | 150 | 40 | Strong AI lord |
Pikemen are the ultimate "tank" unit, boasting the highest HP in the game to soak up arrow fire while your Crossbowmen pick off enemies from the towers. Arabian (Mercenary) Units
Fast, cheap ranged unit. Best for wall defense. Low HP (10,000). Spearman (8 Gold):
This guide covers the core unit stats and roles in Stronghold Crusader (including Definitive Edition ), based on community-tested values and game files.
