Qin Spear Line
秦军长矛阵
The spear line embodies a formation prepared for a particular threat. Its strength is conditional, showing why the right defender can matter more than the highest printed Rank.
Printed rank4
Copies per set2
Collection006/040
Printed ability
While defending against Cavalry, this unit gains +2 Rank.
What it means in play
Its printed Rank is 4 and it gains +2 Rank while defending against Cavalry. This ability provides no bonus when attacking or when facing another unit type.
The historical lens
This is a designed troop archetype rather than an attested regiment called the Qin Spear Line.
Reading the illustration
The source direction emphasises disciplined long spears across an ochre plain.
Rank measures game combat strength, not historical seniority. Unit names and special abilities are modern design interpretations. Read the rules.