diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic.xml
index 3f46c09718..b106e339f1 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_civic.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>20</Hack>
+        <Hack>24</Hack>
         <Pierce>30</Pierce>
         <Crush>3</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive.xml
index 5e18a4defa..d812330eb8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>25</Hack>
+        <Hack>29</Hack>
         <Pierce>35</Pierce>
         <Crush>3</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_palisade.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_palisade.xml
index 67e691c94a..e312976f4f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_palisade.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_defensive_palisade.xml
@@ -20,7 +20,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>4</Hack>
+        <Hack>9</Hack>
         <Pierce>25</Pierce>
         <Crush>2</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_economic.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_economic.xml
index fc6d3841af..c663e71109 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_economic.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_economic.xml
@@ -7,7 +7,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>5</Hack>
+        <Hack>9</Hack>
         <Pierce>20</Pierce>
         <Crush>1</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military.xml
index 6cb82cfa58..ca08efe8ce 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_military.xml
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>20</Hack>
+        <Hack>24</Hack>
         <Pierce>35</Pierce>
         <Crush>3</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_special.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_special.xml
index a28d339319..c5fdf3b3dd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_special.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_special.xml
@@ -28,7 +28,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>20</Hack>
+        <Hack>24</Hack>
         <Pierce>30</Pierce>
         <Crush>3</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_wonder.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_wonder.xml
index 6fc7263932..b27eafe61f 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_wonder.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_structure_wonder.xml
@@ -65,7 +65,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>15</Hack>
+        <Hack>19</Hack>
         <Pierce>25</Pierce>
         <Crush>3</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry.xml
index 6c196de41d..0a23b8bd90 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry.xml
@@ -51,7 +51,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>3</Hack>
+        <Hack>2</Hack>
         <Pierce>1</Pierce>
         <Crush>15</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml
index 7011d8285d..d4978e7002 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_axeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Axe</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>8.7</Hack>
-        <Crush>2.3</Crush>
+        <Hack>10</Hack>
+        <Crush>3.5</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_maceman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_maceman.xml
index 9a3954eb36..39f3e06e4e 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_maceman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_maceman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Mace</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Crush>8</Crush>
+        <Hack>5.5</Hack>
+        <Crush>7.5</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_spearman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_spearman.xml
index b2c6cfac40..c8ac5da89d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_spearman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_spearman.xml
@@ -4,13 +4,13 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Spear</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>4</Hack>
-        <Pierce>3</Pierce>
+        <Hack>6</Hack>
+        <Pierce>5.5</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>2</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>1.75</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
@@ -26,13 +26,13 @@
   </Cost>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Cavalry Spearman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 2× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 1.75× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Spearman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>5</Hack>
+        <Hack>3</Hack>
         <Pierce>3</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_swordsman.xml
index d9c66bfc9b..a1c08c1bb8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_melee_swordsman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName context="Name of an attack using a double-edged sword.">Sword</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>6.5</Hack>
+        <Hack>9</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>375</PrepareTime>
@@ -30,7 +30,7 @@
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
         <Hack>3</Hack>
-        <Pierce>4</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>2</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_archer.xml
index 504a62e5ef..ea67df40f7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_archer.xml
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Bow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>7</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>7.5</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>800</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
         <Spread>2.5</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_crossbowman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_crossbowman.xml
index c30b52c0db..6aa92eb453 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_crossbowman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_crossbowman.xml
@@ -4,9 +4,9 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Crossbow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>20</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>25</Pierce>
       </Damage>
-      <MaxRange>50</MaxRange>
+      <MaxRange>45</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>600</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>3000</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
   </Attack>
   <Cost>
     <Resources>
-      <wood>40</wood>
+      <wood>50</wood>
     </Resources>
   </Cost>
   <Identity>
@@ -29,8 +29,7 @@
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Crossbowman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Loot>
-    <wood>3</wood>
-    <metal>2</metal>
+    <wood>5</wood>
   </Loot>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_javelineer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_javelineer.xml
index 2276026d7d..6d1e612e99 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_javelineer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_cavalry_ranged_javelineer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>30</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>70</Speed>
         <Spread>4</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml
index 295ea12935..ecbf6f6d55 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry.xml
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>7</Hack>
+        <Hack>5</Hack>
         <Pierce>5</Pierce>
         <Crush>20</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml
index 1279d8a2f9..2269d6e72d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_archer.xml
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Bow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>14</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>15</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>800</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
         <Spread>1</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_axeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_axeman.xml
index 0b03519a48..e8968cf54c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_axeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_axeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Axe</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>13.8</Hack>
-        <Crush>4.6</Crush>
+        <Hack>20</Hack>
+        <Crush>7</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -20,13 +20,6 @@
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee Axeman</VisibleClasses>
     <GenericName>Champion Cavalry Axeman</GenericName>
   </Identity>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Pierce op="add">2</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_melee>attack/weapon/sword_attack.xml</attack_melee>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_crossbowman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_crossbowman.xml
index 4e9c5dd6be..1d5d638101 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_crossbowman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_crossbowman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Crossbow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>40</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>30</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>55</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>600</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelineer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelineer.xml
index eb7a7224c9..a3b807212a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelineer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_javelineer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>30</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>70</Speed>
         <Spread>1.6</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_maceman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_maceman.xml
index 0986762916..a2cf55d640 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_maceman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_maceman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Mace</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Crush>16</Crush>
+        <Hack>11</Hack>
+        <Crush>14</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -19,13 +20,6 @@
     <GenericName>Champion Cavalry Maceman</GenericName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee Maceman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Pierce op="add">1</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_melee>attack/weapon/sword_attack.xml</attack_melee>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_spearman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_spearman.xml
index 4f8e9d6770..00e214365b 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_spearman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_spearman.xml
@@ -4,14 +4,14 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Spear</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>8</Hack>
-        <Pierce>6</Pierce>
+        <Hack>12</Hack>
+        <Pierce>10</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>2</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>1.75</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -24,14 +24,13 @@
   </Health>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Champion Cavalry Spearman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 2× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 1.75× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee Spearman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">1</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">2</Pierce>
+        <Pierce op="add">1</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_swordsman.xml
index a812228966..7e593ef412 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_cavalry_swordsman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName context="Name of an attack using a double-edged sword.">Sword</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>13</Hack>
+        <Hack>18</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>375</PrepareTime>
@@ -22,7 +22,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce op="add">4</Pierce>
+        <Hack op="add">1</Hack>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant.xml
index f4e8149eed..a551f26c95 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant.xml
@@ -31,7 +31,7 @@
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
         <Hack>5</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>6</Pierce>
         <Crush>20</Crush>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant_melee.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant_melee.xml
index 34d6702a6f..7423c9f686 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant_melee.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_elephant_melee.xml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
         <Range>2</Range>
         <FriendlyFire>false</FriendlyFire>
         <Damage>
-          <Hack>20</Hack>
+          <Hack>30</Hack>
         </Damage>
       </Splash>
       <MaxRange>5</MaxRange>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry.xml
index 5594fa8efa..8eb61fca29 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry.xml
@@ -30,8 +30,8 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>5</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
+        <Hack>3</Hack>
+        <Pierce>3</Pierce>
         <Crush>20</Crush>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
@@ -52,6 +52,9 @@
       <death>actor/human/death/{phenotype}_death.xml</death>
     </SoundGroups>
   </Sound>
+  <UnitMotion>
+    <WalkSpeed>9.5</WalkSpeed>
+  </UnitMotion>
   <Vision>
     <Range>80</Range>
   </Vision>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml
index 451fbee188..a094acb860 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_archer.xml
@@ -4,11 +4,11 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Bow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>13.5</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>14.4</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>800</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
         <Spread>1</Spread>
@@ -26,14 +26,6 @@
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Ranged Archer</VisibleClasses>
     <GenericName>Champion Archer</GenericName>
   </Identity>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">-2</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">-2</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_impact_ranged>attack/impact/arrow_impact.xml</attack_impact_ranged>
@@ -47,7 +39,7 @@
     </Formations>
   </UnitAI>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="add">1.2</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed op="add">0.8</WalkSpeed>
     <Acceleration op="add">2.4</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
 </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_axeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_axeman.xml
index 2aef9e48d9..e391cffbd4 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_axeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_axeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Axe</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>12</Hack>
-        <Crush>4</Crush>
+        <Hack>18</Hack>
+        <Crush>6</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_crossbowman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_crossbowman.xml
index 05f3626771..28a17b5fae 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_crossbowman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_crossbowman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Crossbow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>40</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>30</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>200</PrepareTime>
@@ -26,14 +26,6 @@
     <GenericName>Champion Infantry Crossbowman</GenericName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Ranged Crossbowman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">-2</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">-2</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_impact_ranged>attack/impact/arrow_impact.xml</attack_impact_ranged>
@@ -47,7 +39,7 @@
     </Formations>
   </UnitAI>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="add">0.6</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed op="add">0.1</WalkSpeed>
     <Acceleration op="add">1.2</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
 </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelineer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelineer.xml
index fd31ef6a8b..0152d988bd 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelineer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_javelineer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>30</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>70</Speed>
         <Spread>1.6</Spread>
@@ -26,14 +26,6 @@
     <GenericName>Champion Infantry Javelineer</GenericName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Ranged Javelineer</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">-2</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">-2</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_ranged>attack/weapon/javelin_attack.xml</attack_ranged>
@@ -47,7 +39,7 @@
     </Formations>
   </UnitAI>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="mul">1.2</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed op="mul">1.1</WalkSpeed>
     <Acceleration op="mul">1.2</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
 </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_maceman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_maceman.xml
index 82698e8409..1bd79e6cb5 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_maceman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_maceman.xml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
       <AttackName>Mace</AttackName>
       <Damage>
         <Crush>14</Crush>
+        <Hack>10</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -22,8 +23,8 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">1</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">1</Pierce>
+        <Hack op="add">2</Hack>
+        <Pierce op="add">3</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_pikeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_pikeman.xml
index 68418de0c5..a5165948c0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_pikeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_pikeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Pike</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>4</Hack>
-        <Pierce>6</Pierce>
+        <Hack>8</Hack>
+        <Pierce>15</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>8</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>3.0</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>2.5</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
@@ -24,14 +24,14 @@
   </Health>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Champion Pikeman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 3× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 2.5× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee Pikeman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">8</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">6</Pierce>
+        <Hack op="add">5</Hack>
+        <Pierce op="add">5</Pierce>
         <Crush>20</Crush>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_spearman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_spearman.xml
index 590eb27117..b1610a1289 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_spearman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_spearman.xml
@@ -4,16 +4,16 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Spear</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>6</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
+        <Hack>10</Hack>
+        <Pierce>8.5</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>900</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>3.0</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>2.5</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
@@ -24,7 +24,7 @@
   </Health>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Champion Spearman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 3× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 2.5× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee Spearman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_swordsman.xml
index 8d2eb024b6..cc83f81e26 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_swordsman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName context="Name of an attack using a double-edged sword.">Sword</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>11</Hack>
+        <Hack>16</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>375</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_trumpeter.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_trumpeter.xml
index a12a6d129c..137a78c0ca 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_trumpeter.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_champion_infantry_trumpeter.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName context="Name of an attack using a double-edged sword.">Sword</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>10</Hack>
+        <Hack>18</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack op="add">1</Hack>
-        <Pierce op="add">1</Pierce>
+        <Hack op="add">2</Hack>
+        <Pierce op="add">2</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_elephant_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_elephant_archer.xml
index 925a0bff7a..2ed03eead9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_elephant_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_elephant_archer.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Bow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>14</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>15</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml
index 29a07bf50c..953bbda6b9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_archer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>800</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
         <Spread>0.5</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_crossbowman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_crossbowman.xml
index 6a78ce695f..2d659bf93c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_crossbowman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_crossbowman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Crossbow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>60</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>45</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>55</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>600</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelineer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelineer.xml
index 2a321bd394..068f6a9c56 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelineer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_cavalry_javelineer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>30</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>70</Speed>
         <Spread>0.8</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_elephant_melee.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_elephant_melee.xml
index 35e2b282a8..b1770e3862 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_elephant_melee.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_elephant_melee.xml
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
         <Range>2</Range>
         <FriendlyFire>false</FriendlyFire>
         <Damage>
-          <Hack>40</Hack>
+          <Hack>45</Hack>
         </Damage>
       </Splash>
       <MaxRange>5</MaxRange>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml
index a6ab3ae30a..3dfe56b24d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_archer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>800</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
         <Spread>0.5</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_crossbowman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_crossbowman.xml
index 3540721f5c..0bcf1267b6 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_crossbowman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_crossbowman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Crossbow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>80</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>60</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>600</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelineer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelineer.xml
index b90cbe9b83..31776d2678 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelineer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_javelineer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>30</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>70</Speed>
         <Spread>0.8</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_pikeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_pikeman.xml
index 4a2285ef36..e84e0d5a6c 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_pikeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_pikeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Pike</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>8</Hack>
-        <Pierce>12</Pierce>
+        <Hack>12</Hack>
+        <Pierce>16</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>8</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_spearman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_spearman.xml
index 70b42f49fe..0eef891027 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_spearman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_spearman.xml
@@ -4,16 +4,16 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Spear</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>12</Hack>
-        <Pierce>10</Pierce>
+        <Hack>15</Hack>
+        <Pierce>12</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>450</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>900</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>3.0</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>2.5</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
@@ -21,7 +21,7 @@
   </Attack>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Hero Spearman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 3× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 2.5× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee Spearman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_swordsman.xml
index a5b64443bf..83dd4ed2b7 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_hero_infantry_swordsman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName context="Name of an attack using a double-edged sword.">Sword</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>22</Hack>
+        <Hack>26</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>375</PrepareTime>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee.xml
index 3992c6b97c..fcc7b67ca0 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee.xml
@@ -7,6 +7,17 @@
     <GenericName>Melee Infantry</GenericName>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Melee</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
+  <Resistance>
+    <Entity>
+      <Damage>
+        <Hack>3</Hack>
+        <Pierce>3</Pierce>
+      </Damage>
+    </Entity>
+  </Resistance>
+  <UnitMotion>
+    <WalkSpeed>9.5</WalkSpeed>
+  </UnitMotion>
   <UnitAI>
     <Formations datatype="tokens">
       special/formations/testudo
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_axeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_axeman.xml
index 0223b89326..c6530480fa 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_axeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_axeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Axe</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>6</Hack>
-        <Crush>2</Crush>
+        <Hack>9</Hack>
+        <Crush>3</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -30,8 +30,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>4</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
+        <Hack>2</Hack>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_maceman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_maceman.xml
index 254e9f165a..f1454e4b3a 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_maceman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_maceman.xml
@@ -5,6 +5,7 @@
       <AttackName>Mace</AttackName>
       <Damage>
         <Crush>7</Crush>
+        <Hack>5</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -27,8 +28,7 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>4</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
+        <Hack>2</Hack>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_pikeman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_pikeman.xml
index efe8b021b9..f5ef02dbae 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_pikeman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_pikeman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Pike</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>2</Hack>
-        <Pierce>3</Pierce>
+        <Hack>4</Hack>
+        <Pierce>7.5</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>8</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>3.0</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>2.5</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
@@ -26,7 +26,7 @@
   </Cost>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Pikeman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 3× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 2.5× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Pikeman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Loot>
@@ -35,8 +35,8 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>10</Hack>
-        <Pierce>8</Pierce>
+        <Hack>5</Hack>
+        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_spearman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_spearman.xml
index 0513e6e2f5..1b419dc2c8 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_spearman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_spearman.xml
@@ -4,8 +4,8 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName>Spear</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>3</Hack>
-        <Pierce>2.5</Pierce>
+        <Hack>4.5</Hack>
+        <Pierce>4</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>4</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>500</PrepareTime>
@@ -13,7 +13,7 @@
       <Bonuses>
         <BonusCavMelee>
           <Classes>Cavalry</Classes>
-          <Multiplier>3.0</Multiplier>
+          <Multiplier>2.5</Multiplier>
         </BonusCavMelee>
       </Bonuses>
       <PreferredClasses datatype="tokens">Human</PreferredClasses>
@@ -26,20 +26,12 @@
   </Cost>
   <Identity>
     <GenericName>Spearman</GenericName>
-    <Tooltip>Counters: 3× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
+    <Tooltip>Counters: 2.5× vs Cavalry.</Tooltip>
     <VisibleClasses datatype="tokens">Spearman</VisibleClasses>
   </Identity>
   <Loot>
     <wood>5</wood>
   </Loot>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Hack>5</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_melee>attack/weapon/spear_attack.xml</attack_melee>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_swordsman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_swordsman.xml
index f9693870ab..6daa2e0f9d 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_swordsman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_melee_swordsman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Melee>
       <AttackName context="Name of an attack using a double-edged sword.">Sword</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>5.5</Hack>
+        <Hack>8</Hack>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>3</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>375</PrepareTime>
@@ -26,14 +26,6 @@
     <wood>4</wood>
     <metal>1</metal>
   </Loot>
-  <Resistance>
-    <Entity>
-      <Damage>
-        <Hack>5</Hack>
-        <Pierce>5</Pierce>
-      </Damage>
-    </Entity>
-  </Resistance>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
       <attack_melee>attack/weapon/sword_attack.xml</attack_melee>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_archer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_archer.xml
index 37425587da..4a06815560 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_archer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_archer.xml
@@ -4,14 +4,14 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Bow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>6.7</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>7.2</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>800</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
-        <Spread>2.5</Spread>
+        <Spread>2.25</Spread>
         <Gravity>50</Gravity>
         <FriendlyFire>false</FriendlyFire>
         <LaunchPoint y="3"/>
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
     </SoundGroups>
   </Sound>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="add">1.2</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed op="add">1.3</WalkSpeed>
     <Acceleration op="add">2.4</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
 </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_crossbowman.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_crossbowman.xml
index 5fcbb13751..d8789067e9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_crossbowman.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_crossbowman.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Crossbow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>28</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>24</Pierce>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>45</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>600</PrepareTime>
@@ -46,7 +46,7 @@
     </SoundGroups>
   </Sound>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="add">0.6</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed op="add">1.0</WalkSpeed>
     <Acceleration op="add">1.2</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
 </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_javelineer.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_javelineer.xml
index f10506e076..a9091d4905 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_javelineer.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_javelineer.xml
@@ -8,7 +8,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>30</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>70</Speed>
         <Spread>4</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_slinger.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_slinger.xml
index 4dad993052..c1370f6abc 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_slinger.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_infantry_ranged_slinger.xml
@@ -9,7 +9,7 @@
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>45</MaxRange>
       <PrepareTime>400</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>1250</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>1500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>90</Speed>
         <Spread>3</Spread>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege.xml
index 7acae8ebea..bff74e2008 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege.xml
@@ -35,7 +35,7 @@
         </Poisoned>
       </ApplyStatus>
       <Damage>
-        <Hack>1</Hack>
+        <Hack>6</Hack>
         <Pierce>25</Pierce>
         <Crush>5</Crush>
       </Damage>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_boltshooter.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_boltshooter.xml
index f547eb8491..8abdc20655 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_boltshooter.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_boltshooter.xml
@@ -6,7 +6,7 @@
       <Damage>
         <Pierce>240</Pierce>
       </Damage>
-      <MaxRange>90</MaxRange>
+      <MaxRange>80</MaxRange>
       <MinRange>15</MinRange>
       <PrepareTime>2000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>6000</RepeatTime>
@@ -58,7 +58,7 @@
     <metal>50</metal>
   </Loot>
   <Pack>
-    <Time>10000</Time>
+    <Time>5000</Time>
   </Pack>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
@@ -70,8 +70,8 @@
     <DefaultStance>standground</DefaultStance>
   </UnitAI>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed op="mul">0.9</WalkSpeed>
-    <Acceleration op="mul">0.9</Acceleration>
+    <WalkSpeed op="mul">0.75</WalkSpeed>
+    <Acceleration op="mul">0.75</Acceleration>
   </UnitMotion>
   <Vision>
     <Range>100</Range>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_ram.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_ram.xml
index f5064a7eaa..0cea934e82 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_ram.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_ram.xml
@@ -48,7 +48,8 @@
   <Resistance>
     <Entity>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>50</Pierce>
+        <Hack>7</Hack>
+        <Pierce>35</Pierce>
       </Damage>
     </Entity>
   </Resistance>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower.xml
index bff69cd0f9..fdf45dabaf 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Stone</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Crush>250</Crush>
+        <Crush>230</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>85</MaxRange>
       <MinRange>26</MinRange>
@@ -27,10 +27,10 @@
       </RangeOverlay>
       <Splash>
         <Shape>Circular</Shape>
-        <Range>1</Range>
+        <Range>1.5</Range>
         <FriendlyFire>false</FriendlyFire>
         <Damage>
-          <Crush>100</Crush>
+          <Crush>120</Crush>
         </Damage>
       </Splash>
     </Ranged>
@@ -59,7 +59,7 @@
     <stone>50</stone>
   </Loot>
   <Pack>
-    <Time>10000</Time>
+    <Time>5000</Time>
   </Pack>
   <Sound>
     <SoundGroups>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower_onager.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower_onager.xml
index 6ab648a192..a851f425f9 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower_onager.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_stonethrower_onager.xml
@@ -5,7 +5,10 @@
       <Damage>
         <Crush>40</Crush>
       </Damage>
-      <MaxRange>70</MaxRange>
+      <Projectile>
+        <Spread>2</Spread>
+      </Projectile>
+      <MaxRange>60</MaxRange>
       <MinRange>20</MinRange>
       <PrepareTime>1000</PrepareTime>
       <RepeatTime>5000</RepeatTime>
@@ -15,7 +18,7 @@
         <Range>4</Range>
         <FriendlyFire>false</FriendlyFire>
         <Damage>
-          <Crush>80</Crush>
+          <Crush>160</Crush>
         </Damage>
       </Splash>
     </Ranged>
@@ -51,6 +54,6 @@
     </Foundation>
   </Resistance>
   <Vision>
-    <Range>88</Range>
+    <Range>80</Range>
   </Vision>
 </Entity>
diff --git a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_tower.xml b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_tower.xml
index ee57025c55..3e3996a616 100644
--- a/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_tower.xml
+++ b/binaries/data/mods/public/simulation/templates/template_unit_siege_tower.xml
@@ -4,7 +4,7 @@
     <Ranged>
       <AttackName>Bow</AttackName>
       <Damage>
-        <Pierce>12</Pierce>
+        <Pierce>10</Pierce>
         <Crush>2.5</Crush>
       </Damage>
       <MaxRange>55</MaxRange>
@@ -14,7 +14,7 @@
         <Z>0</Z>
       </Origin>
       <PrepareTime>1200</PrepareTime>
-      <RepeatTime>2000</RepeatTime>
+      <RepeatTime>2500</RepeatTime>
       <Projectile>
         <Speed>100</Speed>
         <Spread>2</Spread>