Halberdier vs Legionnaire

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If you like polearms/throwables, Halberdier or another Pikeman hero class all the way. Legionnaire is certainly much more proficient at throwing than other infantry classes, but in comparison to the Pikeman/Skirmisher classes, it pales in comparison. Legionnaire's polearms skill is a joke compared to the polearms skill of a Pikeman hero class. The main benefits to Legionnaire is better armor (in comparison to Pikeman heroes), the best 1-handed proficiency for any hero class, and a decent throwing proficiency. The 1h skill is where it really shines, especially if you have a weapon like the Illustrious. If you really like polearms a lot, I'd recommend getting a Marauder instead of a Halberdier, considering the extra shield skill on the Halberdier isn't THAT useful, and the extra polearm skill and extra 2 athletic points help with the Marauder. In my opinion armor on a ranged class like archer or pikeman isn't as important, as their high athletic speed allows them to simply kite away from danger in many scenarios.