Landsknekt is equal to a maceman without promotions.
When promotions start to play a role, the maceman favors more.
w/o promotions vs melee.
Landsknekt = 6 + 100% bonus = 6 * 2 = 12
Maceman = 8 + 50% bonus = 8 * 1.5 = 12
Add a combat 1, (10% more bonus)
Landsknekt = 6 + 110% bonus = 6 * 2.1 = 12,6
Maceman = 8 + 60% bonus = 8 * 1.6 = 12.8
The maceman is now in the lead, since he has a higher base strength.
Add more promotions (city raider etc) and the maceman totaly dominates the landsknekt.
The landsknekt is still a pikeman, usefull for stack defense, and for impaling all sorts of mounted foes. But when it comes to attacking melee units, he is just a added bonus, nothing to be excited about.
When promotions start to play a role, the maceman favors more.
w/o promotions vs melee.
Landsknekt = 6 + 100% bonus = 6 * 2 = 12
Maceman = 8 + 50% bonus = 8 * 1.5 = 12
Add a combat 1, (10% more bonus)
Landsknekt = 6 + 110% bonus = 6 * 2.1 = 12,6
Maceman = 8 + 60% bonus = 8 * 1.6 = 12.8
The maceman is now in the lead, since he has a higher base strength.
Add more promotions (city raider etc) and the maceman totaly dominates the landsknekt.
The landsknekt is still a pikeman, usefull for stack defense, and for impaling all sorts of mounted foes. But when it comes to attacking melee units, he is just a added bonus, nothing to be excited about.