Shieldbearers of the tower

Intro:

When the Fall of Gondolin began, The House of the Tower of Snow was in the north part of the city, where Gothmog had led the main attack. When the House of the Hammer of Wrath was completely destroyed outside the walls, the folks of the Tower of Snow and the Pillar suffered the next wave of enemies, receding more into the city. Finally, "Penlod perished there in a lane with his back to the wall, and about him many of the men of the Pillar and many of the Tower of the Snow". There is no other mention of them in the Tale, but later it is said that survivors of all the kindreds were reunited in the Square of the King, so probably many of them could survive as exiles.

Summary: About unit function and place in meta

The shield bearers of the tower are a above average heavy spear unit. Being Gondolin's only spear unit, they are brought often to ward off cavalry and to hold the line. They also wield their spears overhanded and have a tighter formation which gives them a semi phalanx like formation. However it often leads to this unit pushing deep into the enemy unit leading them to be surrounded.

Pros and Cons of Unit

Pros:

Phalanx like formation.

Only dedicated spear unit in Gondolin roster.

Unique animations.

Bonus fighting cavalry.

Cons:

Expensive at 820 florins.

lower attack compared to average spearmen of their tier and type.

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