About
Unit Description
Longbeards are veteran fighters of many wars, rending armour with the two-handed az and cleaving opponents in two.
Historical Description
Longbeards have fought in more wars, beaten more enemies and endured greater hardships than any young Dwarf can possibly imagine. They constantly grumble about how today's Goblins are far smaller and weedier than they used to be and how nothing is as well made as it was in their day. No young Dwarf, as hot-headed and tempestuous as he might be, would dare gainsay a Longbeard; after all, they have much more experience - and the beard to prove it! A Longbeard unit in a battle line is likened to a reliable anchor bolt or bulwark that stands fast and supports the other formations. Woe betide any beardlings who falter under the Longbeards' stern (if rheumy) eyes, for they will be admonished within inches of their very lives. It might not be easy for other units to hold the battle line within earshot of a unit of Longbeards, yet it is also a great honour that redoubles a Dwarf's stoicism and makes even beardlings eager to prove themselves (or at least not give the Longbeards any further ammunition).
Strengths & Weaknesses
Armour-Piercing
The damage of 
armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
Armoured
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage.
Charge Defence Against Large Foes
When standing and bracing against a charge of large enemies (such as cavalry or monsters) this unit will negate the enemy's 
charge bonus.
Old Grumblers
Respected for their great age, superior courage and the length of their facial hair, Longbeards have an encouraging effect on their allies' 
leadership should the 
Lord be absent.
Detailed Stats
| Battle Entity Stats |
| Unit Size |
Small |
| Unit Type |
Man |
| Hit Points |
8 |
| Walk Speed |
1.50 |
| Run Speed |
2.60 |
| Acceleration |
3.00 |
| Deceleration |
4.00 |
| Charge Speed |
3.60 |
| Ch. Dist. to Commence Run |
30.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Adopt Pose |
25.00 |
| Ch. Dist. to Pick Target |
25.00 |
| Turn Speed |
120 |
| Strafe Speed |
1.30 |
| Land Unit Stats |
| Unit Category |
Melee Infantry |
| Unit Class |
Melee Infantry |
| Move Action Points |
2100 |
| Melee Attack |
30 |
| Melee Defence |
38 |
| Charge Bonus |
16 |
| Melee (Dismounted) |
|
| Visibility Range |
40 - 1500 |
| Spot Tree Distance |
60 |
| Spot Scrub Distance |
60 |
| Rank Depth |
7 |
| Morale |
80 |
| Bonus Hit Points |
78 |
| Unit Stats |
| Unit Caste |
Melee Infantry |
| Unit Weight |
Heavy |
| Unit Group |
 Great Axe Infantry |
| Unit Group Parent |
 Infantry |
| Recruitment Turns |
1 |
| Recruitment Cost |
750 |
| Upkeep Cost |
188 |
| Unit Size |
100 |
| Melee CP |
750 |
| Missile CP |
|
Equipment
| Melee Weapon |
| Weapon Size |
|
| Weapon Type |
Axe |
| Bonus vs Cavalry |
|
| Bonus vs Large |
|
| Bonus vs Infantry |
|
| Weapon Damage |
9 |
| Weapon AP Damage |
25 |
| Building Damage |
14 |
| Shield |
| Missile Block Chance |
0 |
8,600 
