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 b85e078488..aec8a3782e 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
@@ -47,7 +47,7 @@
     <wood>5</wood>
   </Loot>
   <UnitMotion>
-    <WalkSpeed>4.0</WalkSpeed>
+    <WalkSpeed>6.0</WalkSpeed>
     <Run>
       <Speed>8.0</Speed>
     </Run>