Footman

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Footmen are warriors who serve as basic infantry in armies of the human nations. Comprising the bulk of the Alliance army, the footman is the heart of the war machine for elves, humans and dwarves. Fighting in close formation, they use proven tactical methods: Advance slowly with shields raised, then draw swords and close to melee range. The grim, mud-slogging soldier initially appears to be a grizzled veteran, until you get a glimpse of his young face. His weapons and armor look worn, like they were scavenged from a battlefield. Footmen like to travel in small groups and form ranks. They are attuned to formation fighting, and coordinate their attacks. They capable of bringing down well-armored opponents.Template:Cite

Footmen appeared as units on the human or Alliance side in Warcraft I, Warcraft II, and Warcraft III. They are weaker than a grunt in Warcraft 3, with two footmen being unable to overcome one grunt in Exodus of the Horde. They do, however, cost much less.

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  Footman of Lordaeron from the Third War (concept art).

Human Footmen

First War

These fighters are the backbone of the King's armies. They are foot soldiers trained in the art of melee combat using the sword and shield. Well-armored for maximum defense against attacks, they can also deliver a solid blow with their double-edged weapons.Template:Cite

Footman of the Alliance from the Second War.

Second War

Footmen are the initial line of defense against the Horde. Arrayed in hardened steel armor, they courageously wield broadsword and shield in hand-to-hand combat against their vile Orcish foes. The valorous Footmen are ever-prepared to heed the call to arms.Template:Cite

Third War

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The vast ranks of the Alliance armies have been replenished since the devastating battles of the Second war. Trained in the arts of swordsmanship, the stoic Footmen of the Alliance serve as Lordaeron’s first line of defense. Armed with broadswords and heavy kite shields, footmen are capable of breaking any enemy charge.Template:Cite

Footmen in Warcraft I and II

This section concerns content related to Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness or its expansion Beyond the Dark Portal.

Footmen in Warcraft III

This section concerns content related to Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos or its expansion The Frozen Throne.

Footmen are heavily armored soldiers, more armor than most frontline troopers and the classic counterpart to grunts.

Footmen in World of Warcraft

This section concerns content related to the original World of Warcraft.

Footmen are now commonly used as city and town guards in human controlled lands. See Stormwind Guard.

Some dwarven fighters are called footmen also (Anvilrage Footman in Blackrock Depths and Ironforge Brigade Footman in Silithus).

Footmen are used as the pawn in the Karazhan chess event.