Command an Army Spartans Unit — Stats, Counters & Tips

The Command an Army Spartans unit is the backbone of almost every winning ranked comp in this Roblox strategy game. If you have ever watched your gate crumble in the first two minutes or lost a flag with thirty seconds left, you already know why players obsess over this shield-bearing tank. The Spartan is not just a defensive wall — it is a damage dealer, a lane blocker, and the unit that decides whether you hold the line or get steamrolled.

In this guide, we break down everything about the Command an Army Spartans unit: its stats, star cost, best formations, hard counters, and the ranked strategies that top guilds actually use. Whether you are a brand-new commander or grinding toward a 40-level account, this is the Spartan knowledge you need.

Helpful resources: tier list, beginner guide, and comprehensive guide.

What Is the Spartans Unit in Command an Army?

The Spartans unit is a four-star infantry fighter that specializes in tanking damage while holding a formation. In the broader meta, it sits in A-Tier on most community tier lists — just below the S-Tier Samurai, Lancer, Flame Archer, and Mace. The only reason it does not crack S-Tier is the sheer number of shield-piercing options in the game right now.

What makes the Spartan special is its flexibility. It works as a defender on camp-holding maps, and it works as an attacker when you need to push through a chokepoint. According to community reports and ranked gameplay footage, a properly positioned Spartan stack can hold a flag against two or three enemy pushes while your teammates rotate.

Key Spartan Traits

How to Unlock the Spartans Unit

There are two main paths to get Spartans in Command an Army, and both are worth understanding before you spend a single coin.

Summon Banner

The fastest route is the Unit Shop & Summons. Spartans appear on high-value banners, and if you see them alongside the Samurai, that is your green light to pull. Community players consistently recommend prioritizing any banner featuring Spartans or Samurai because those two units carry you through early, mid, and late game.

Evolution Path

If you do not want to gamble on banners, you can grind toward Spartans through the Evolution tab. This is slower but far more cost-effective if you have already stockpiled one- and two-star fighters. Note that not every four-star unit has an evolution line yet — as of Update 2, some units like the Mace still lack one, so check the Evolution menu before committing resources.

Beginner Priority List

If you are brand new, here is the short list of what to chase:

• Spartans — your defensive anchor
• Samurai — your high-DPS glass cannon
• Lancer — cavalry charge damage
• Flame Archer — ranged burn damage that ignores shields
• Spear Vanguard — the evolved spear militia that pairs perfectly with Spartans

If you land those four or five units, you can honestly skip leveling most other fighters. The star constraint system means you physically cannot bring everything, so quality beats quantity every time.

Understanding the Star Constraint System

This is where a lot of new commanders get confused, and it directly affects how you use the Spartans unit.

Every unit has a star rating, and your army has a total star limit. Each star represents five levels. So a level 45 unit effectively counts as a high-star investment, and you cannot simply stack four-star units endlessly. If you bring a four-star Spartan, that eats a big chunk of your budget.

The practical takeaway: do not waste stars on low-tier units. Bring Spartans, Samurai, Lancers, and Flame Archers. Skip the Archer, Spearman, and Sentinel unless you are using them purely as evolution fodder.

Best Formations for the Spartans Unit

The single biggest mistake players make with Spartans is charging them into combat without a formation. According to ranked gameplay from experienced commanders, if you attack with Spartans, they die miserably and do nothing. If you hold the line with them, they win games.

Hold Formation (Defense)

On defense, stack your Spartans in a tight circle around the flag or camp you are protecting. This does three things:

1. It shields your units from arrows and javelins, which are blocked by the front line.
2. It forces enemies to funnel into a chokepoint instead of flanking.
3. It lets your Spartans deal sustained damage without breaking rank.

If your formation breaks, you can always re-form it. Do not panic — just pull back and rebuild the wall.

Rush Formation (Offense)

Spartans are also viable on attack, but only when you commit as a group. A solo Spartan rush is a death sentence. A coordinated Spartan push through a gate, followed by Berserkers or Samurai for cleanup, is devastating.

Positioning Tips

• Stay in the middle of the map on defense — you are shielded from projectiles there.
• Do not take Lancers up walls — they cannot climb, and you will waste them.
• Keep Spartans on the flag, not chasing kills — chasing is how you lose camps.
• Rotate Spartans to the flank if enemies are pushing from the left or right.

Spartans Counters: What Beats the Spartan Unit?

No unit is unbeatable, and Spartans have clear counters. Knowing these will save you in ranked, and knowing how to play around them will win you games.

How to Beat a Spartan Stack

If the enemy has stacked Spartans on a flag, do not run in one at a time. You need one of these approaches:

1. Mace + Spear Vanguard combo — Maces crack the shields while Spear Vanguards charge through the gap.
2. Flame Archer focus fire — burn damage bypasses the shield entirely, so a coordinated Flame Archer volley can wipe a Spartan line.
3. Flank with Immortals — Immortals deal the most damage in the game from behind. If you can get around the Spartan wall, you win.

How to Protect Your Spartans

• Keep them in formation at all times.
• Screen them behind Imperial Walls or other tanks if you have them.
• Retreat and re-summon rather than letting them die in a bad position.
• Never chase archers with Spartans — that is what Berserkers and Lancers are for.

Spartan vs. Other Top Units: Quick Comparison

The Spartan is your anchor. Everything else in your comp is built around protecting it or exploiting the space it creates.

Ranked Strategy: Using Spartans to Win

Ranked mode in Command an Army assigns you as attacker or defender randomly, so you need to be ready for both. Here is how Spartans fit into each.

As a Defender

• Spawn Spartans immediately and hold the first flag.
• Do not push past your circle — defense is about patience, not aggression.
• If teammates are chasing kills, let them. You are the one holding the point.
• Re-summon Spartans every time a wave dies. Do not let the flag sit empty.

As an Attacker

• Use Spartans to open the gate, then rotate them to hold the camp while your DPS cleans up.
• Pair with Berserkers and Samurai for the push.
• Bring Lancers to hunt Flame Archers, which are the biggest threat to your Spartan line.
• Watch for flanking Immortals — they will delete your backline if you ignore them.

The 40-Level Problem

Community gameplay footage repeatedly shows that matchmaking is brutal. If the enemy team has three level-40 players and your team does not, no amount of Spartan skill will save you. In those games, your job is to waste enemy time — kite, retreat, and force them to chase you instead of capturing camps. It is not glamorous, but it is how you survive bad lobbies.

Leveling Your Spartans Fast

Getting Spartans is one thing. Leveling them is another. Here is the fastest known method, based on player experience.

The trick is to keep your Spartans alive and active for as long as possible. Every second they are on the field contributes XP. Retreat them instead of letting them die, and re-summon to keep the play-time counter rolling. A single long ranked match with a surviving Spartan stack can net 200+ XP, which is enough to push you through multiple levels early on.

Ascend Before You Evolve

One more critical tip: if you plan to evolve a unit, ascend it first. Ascension requires duplicate units, and if you evolve before ascending, you lock yourself out of the ascension path. This applies to units like the Knight (from Mercenary) and the Fire Archer (from Archer). For Spartans specifically, check the Evolution tab to see if a future update adds an ascension line.

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