diff --git a/src/res/e2k9/equipment.xml b/src/res/e2k9/equipment.xml
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+<?xml version="1.0"?>
+<equipment>
+
+  <!-- equipment given to new units -->
+  <set name="new_demon_unit">
+    <skill name="stamina" level="6"/>
+  </set>
+
+  <set name="new_troll_unit">
+    <skill name="stamina" level="2"/>
+  </set>
+
+</equipment>