Pikemen

The following table shows Pikemen stats: From the stats above we can determine the pros and cons of Pikemen:

Pros:

-Great when attacking Gates and Cavalry

Cons:

-Lightly Armored and therefore easily destroyed by Gunners and Supporters

-Ability only works when attacking Cavalry, not defending against them

Conclusion:

Pikemen are a must against Gates, but some could argue that they wouldn't do well against the Thorn Gate as the Gate would reflect too much damage on to the Pikemen hence killing the Unit before destroying the Gate. However, with the Pikemen ability, they should easily be able to tear the Thorn Gate down without completely dying, depending on the level of the Pikemen and Thorn Gate. If you were to use a different unit, it would take multiple turns to take out the Gate, giving the defending side a massive advantage.

Although Pikemen are great at attacking Cavalry, they don't often get a chance to attack Cavalry since they normally die early in the fight since they are the front line unit.

Overall, the Pikemen are just your average Vanguard unit with a single purpose...Breaking Down Gates!!!