Cavalry
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Revision as of 12:09, 29 June 2018
Contents
Description/Introduction
What does this unit counters ?
Ranged units in general.
Counters to this unit type
The main unit that counters cavalry is spears : they have a bonus against them and are therefore extremly effective in melee against them. They can also form a phalanx which will negate your charge and deal damage to your unit.
A pike phalanx will counter cavalry very effectively, in the same way as the Hoplite Phalanx.
Sword infantry can counter cavalry if the cavalry stays too long in melee. Ultimately, the infantry will have the advantage over the cavalry unit.
Finally, due to their low unit men count, cavalry is vulnerable to missile fire, and especially artillery.
General playstyle and general tips
Those tips can be used when playing every cavalry type listed below, but their effectiveness varies according to the type of cavalry/faction being used
Factions
Barbarians
Barbarian cavalry units have 45 men in each unit. They are faster and lighter than the other cavalry units from the other units, but have less armour as a counterpart. They are therefore vulnerable to missile infantry and must use their speed to deal with that threat. Their morale damage is also lower than the other cavalry units.
Spear melee cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T1 | Riders | Example | Example |
| T2 | Scouts | Example | Example |
| T3 | Raiders | Example | Example |
| T4 | Brigands | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those cavalry units have good melee capabilities along with a good charge, making them very flexible.
Sword cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit Name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5 | Mounted Warband | Example | Example |
| T7 | Blood Riders | Example | Example |
| T8 | Niflheim Riders | Example | Example |
| T10 | Noble Horse | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those cavalry units are very powerful in melee, but their charge is less powerful than the other cavalry types.
Shock cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | Gungnir Chargers | Example | Example |
| T9 | Harbingers | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those shock cavalry units are very fast, even for barbarian units, and deal a lot of damage with their charge. However, their melee capabilities are poor and their charge ability has a 45s cooldown (vs 30s for other units)
Commanders who can play them effectively
Arminius
Alternative choice Vercingetorix
Consumables available
| Name | Picture | Stats(T2) | Stats(T3) | Stats(T4) | Stats(T5) | Stats(T6) | Stats(T7) | Stats(T8) | Stats(T9) | Stats(T10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Spar | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Dirt Pouches | Example | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Brandish Heads | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Feast | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Tribute to Epona | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Swear Oaths | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Intoxicate | Example | N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
Premium units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T3 | Getae Horsemen | Example | Example |
| T5 | Cantabrian Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T7 | Heavy Horse | Example | Example |
Guides
Greece
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T3 | Theban Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T4 | Citizen Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T5 | Companion Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T6 | Elite Companions | Example | Example |
| T7 | Agema Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T8 | Somatophylakes | Example | Example |
| T9 | Royal Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T10 | Hellenic Cataphracts | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Heavy shock cavalry, this unit is designed to deal maximum damage with their charge. They don't have a shield, and their melee capabilities are fairly limited, which means that they need to choose their engagements carefully or/and use hit and run tactics.
Commanders who can play them effectively
Alexander the Great, as he has all 3 of his abilities available for cavalry.
Alternative choices (rarely used) :
Cynane (because of Rapid Advance)
Miltiades (because of Fear)
Consumables available
| Name | Picture | Stats (T3) | Stats (T4) | Stats (T5) | Stats(T6) | Stats(T7) | Stats(T8) | Stats(T9) | Stats(T10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Share Wine | Example | Example | Example | Example | a | a | a | a | a |
| Thessalian Steeds | Example | Example | Example | Example | a | a | a | a | a |
| Thales' Council | Example | Example | Example | Example | a | a | a | a | a |
| Double Rations | Example | Example | Example | Example | a | a | a | a | a |
| Olympic Trials | Example | Example | Example | Example | a | a | a | a | a |
Premium units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5 | Thracian Royal Cavalry | Example | Example |
Guides
Carthage
Numidian type cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5 | Amazigh Riders | Example | Example |
| T8 | Numidian Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T10 | Numidian Vanguard | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those light riders are pretty fast, light armoured and have a unique ability called "Numidian Throw" (see characteristcs below) which allows them to throw deadly javelins to their enemy. Their melee capabilities are also average, but they compensate that weakness with their ability to successfully harass enemy units.
Carthaginian spear Cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T6 | Carthaginian Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T7 | Mercenary Hippeis | Example | Example |
| T9 | Elite Hippeis | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those cavalry units have good melee capabilities along with a good charge, making them very flexible. They are also heavily armoured and slow.
Commanders who can play them effectively
Hasdrubal
Consumables available
| Name | Picture | Stats(T5) | Stats(T6) | Stats(T7) | Stats(T8) | Stats(T9) | Stats(T10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imported Wild Apples | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Pay Day | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Whetstones | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Baal Sacrifice | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Blinders | Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
Cooldown : 30s Duration : 10s Charges : 1 Unbreakable |
| Down Payment | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Anath Blessing | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
| Drill Whistle | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example | Example |
Premium units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5 | Gallic Cavalry | Example | Example |
Guides
Roman Empire
Roman Cavalry units are armoured and can sustain a melee fight for a considerable amount of time. They are, however, fairly slow.
Sword Cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T8 | Italian Noble Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T10 | Legatus | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those cavalry units are very powerful in melee, but their charge is less powerful than the other cavalry types.
Spear Cavalry
Units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T5 | Celeres | Example | Example |
| T6 | Equites | Example | Example |
| T7 | Legionary Cavalry | Example | Example |
| T9 | Praetorian Cavalry | Example | Example |
Characteristics
Those cavalry units have good melee capabilities along with a good charge, making them very flexible.
Commanders who can play them effectively
Scipio
Alternative choice
Sulla
Consumables available
| Name | Picture | Stats (T4-5) | Stats (T6-7) | Stats (T8) | Stats(T9) | Stats (T10) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Armoursmith | Example | Example | Example | Example | EX | |
| Weaponsmith | Example | Example | Example | Example | EX | |
| Drill Sergeant | Example | Example | Example | Example | ex | |
| War Steeds | Example | Example | Example | Example | ex |
Premium units
| Tier | Unit name | Picture | Description |
|---|---|---|---|
| T4 | Auxiliary Cavalry | Example | 44 men in that unit |
| T5 | Sarmatae Horsemen (?) | Example | Shock cavalry |
