- This article is about the creature from Heroes of Might and Magic II. For other uses, see swordsman.
Swordsmen are tougher than Pikemen, and do considerably more damage.OffBck
The swordsman is the fourth tier unit of the Knight faction in Heroes of Might and Magic II, recruited by building an armory in a Knight town.
It possesses defense equal to the pikeman, but has higher attack and damage, making it a more powerful force on the battlefield.
It can be upgraded to the master swordsman.
| Name | Image | Type | Cost per unit | Initial number | Weekly growth | Guarded by |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeman's foundry | 
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Unit upgrade →
|
free | – | – | – |
| Knight |
|---|
| Basic creatures |
| Peasant · Archer · Pikeman · Swordsman · Cavalry · Paladin |
| Upgraded creatures |
| Ranger · Veteran pikeman · Master swordsman · Champion · Crusader |