Maceman - Stronghold Legends Game Units

Cost in Gold	12
Cost in Honour	0
Recruited From	Barracks
Ranged Attack	No
Recruits needed	1
Requirements	Mace, Leather Armour
Available Factions	All

Macemen part of the standard units available to all factions in Stronghold Legends. They are powerful ambush troops, particularly against some of the weaker units. Often overlooked, if used correctly are actually quite a useful troop.

The Maceman wears Leather Armour for protection, which means that they are more protected than regular Men-at-Arms, however do not have the same level of protection that steel Armour brings. Considering the leather armour, Maceman are suprisingly fast in speed. This makes them the perfect troops to raid an enemy village and then return before they are caught.

It takes an Archer 11 shots to kill a Maceman, while a Crossbowman can kill a Maceman in as little as three shots. This large difference is down to the effects of the leather armour. You will also need a Mace before you can recuit Macemen, along with Leather Armour.

Maces are produced through the Blacksmith's Workshop. Note that by default the Blacksmith Workshops all produce Swords for Swordsmen and Knights unless you specifically toggle the production to Maces. To do this, simply left click on the Blacksmith's Workshop and select the Mace icon. You will also need to place a Tanner's Workshop in order to produce Leather Armour, along with a Dairy Farm for it to function. In addition to these requirements, you will also need a single recruit from the campfire before you can recruit a Maceman.

Tip: Considering Maceman are so agile and fairly protected against regular Archers, they are the ideal troop to quickly manouver on the battlefield. Use them to protect any penetrated areas in your defence, or to smash enemy buildings which will have an adverse effect on your opponent's popularity. Just be careful to keep them away from Knights and Crossbowmen, who can do a lot of damage!