Troops/Cavalry

Cavalry are the third troops available to the governor of a newly-founded city. They are trained and upgraded in the Stable. Several commanders have the ability to specialize their talents to boost the effectiveness of cavalry, including Cao Cao​​​, Minamoto no Yoshitsune​​​, Pelagius​​​, Belisarius​​, Baibars​​, Lancelot​​​, and Dragon Lancer​​​.

Cavalry Comparison ()

Name	Tier	Civ	Age
Horseman	1	All		60	120	120	100	5	1
Light Cavalry	2	All		128	125	125	95	7	2
Heavy Cavalry	3	All		163	158	155	90	8	3
Knight	4	Most		187	192	192	85	10	4
Teutonic Knight	4	Germany		187	197	197	85	10	4
Conquistador	4	Spain		197	192	192	85	10	4
Mamluk	4	Arabia		192	192	197	85	10	4
Cataphract	4	Byzantium	​​​​​​	187	202	192	85	10	4
Royal Knight	5	Most		220	212	216	80	12	10
Elite Teutonic Knight	5	Germany		220	217	222	80	12	10
Elite Conquistador	5	Spain		232	212	216	80	12	10
Elite Mamluk	5	Arabia		227	212	222	80	12	10
Elite Cataphract	5	Byzantium		221	222	216	80	12	10

Horseman – Tier 1

Horseman
Age	Stone Age
Attack	60
Defense	120
Health	120
March Speed	Very Fast
Load	5
Power	1
Skills
High Mobility
Forced March

“Horsemen are the prototype form of true cavalry, cand can play an important role on the battleshield when they are assembled. ”

Description

The Horseman is the Tier 1 (T1) Cavalry unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon founding the city.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Forced March	The exceptional endurance of our horses can help us arrive at our destination quicker. Increases march speed.
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Light Cavalry – Tier 2

Light Cavalry
Age	Bronze Age
Attack	128
Defense	125
Health	125
March Speed	Fast
Load	7
Power	2
Skills
High Mobility
Charge
Purebred Horses

“Well-equipped cavalry proficient in a variety of different strategies. Generally serve as the main force of their army. ”

Description

The Light Cavalry is the Tier 2 (T2) Cavalry unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Light Cavalry technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Charge	Charge! Send them all to hell! Increases attack.
Purebred Horses	Half of a cavalry unit's effectiveness is determined by their horse. Increases march speed.
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Heavy Cavalry – Tier 3

Heavy Cavalry
Age	Iron Age
Attack	158
Defense	163
Health	155
March Speed	Normal
Load	8
Power	3
Skills
High Mobility
Full Armor
Breakthrough

“Equipped in full-body heavy armor—even their horses are armored. When on flat land, their charges can obliterate any opponent. ”

Description

The Heavy Cavalry is the Tier 3 (T3) Cavalry unit for all civilizations . It is unlocked upon research of the Heavy Cavalry technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Full Armor	Keeping every important part of the body protected by armor will increase one's endurance in battle. Increases defense.
Breakthrough	Destroy the enemy by finding weaknesses in their formation. Increases attack.
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Knight – Tier 4

Knight
Age	Dark Age
Attack	187
Defense	192
Health	192
March Speed	Slow
Load	10
Power	4
Skills
High Mobility
Iron Helmet
Vitality

“Knighthood is more than just a title; it is a spirit worth of honor and praise. In addition to their outstanding fighting skills, knights are also skilled tacticians. ”

Description

The Knight is the Tier 4 (T4) Cavalry unit for all civilizations, except Germany (Teotonic Knight)and Spain (Conquistador) . It is unlocked upon research of the Knight technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Iron Helmet	Limits vision a bit, but provides better head protection. Increases defense.
Vitality	Robust strength is required to rein a war horse. Increases health.
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Teutonic Knight – Tier 4 (Germany)

Teutonic Knight
Age	Dark Age
Attack	187
Defense	197
Health	197
March Speed	Slow
Load	10
Power	4
Skills
High Mobility
Iron Helmet
Vitality

“The Teutonic Order was initially formed to aid Christians on their pilgramages to the Holy Land and to establish hospitals. ”

Description

The Teutonic Knight is the Tier 4 (T4) Cavalry unit for the Germany civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Teutonic Knight technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Iron Helmet	Limits vision a bit, but provides better head protection. Increases defense.
Vitality	Robust strength is required to rein a war horse. Increases health.
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Conquistador – Tier 4 (Spain)

Conquistador
Age	Dark Age
Attack	197
Defense	192
Health	192
March Speed	Slow
Load	10
Power	4
Skills
High Mobility
Iron Helmet
Vitality

“As their name implies, conquistadors are here to conquer your city, your territory, and your fragile hearts. ”

Description

The Conquistador is the Tier 4 (T4) Cavalry unit for the Spain civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Conquistador technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Iron Helmet	Limits vision a bit, but provides better head protection. Increases defense.
Vitality	Robust strength is required to rein a war horse. Increases health.
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Mamluk – Tier 4 (Arabia)

Mamluk
Attack	192
Defense	192
Health	197
March Speed	Slow
Load	10
Power	4
Skills
High Mobility
Iron Helmet
Vitality

“The ferocious mamluks have made a name for themselves with their surpassing strength. They are most at home in the desert, galloping more freely across soft, uneven sand than most knights could on a jousting field. ”

Description

The Mamluk is the Tier 4 (T4) Cavalry unit for the Arabia civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Mamluk technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Iron Helmet	Limits vision a bit, but provides better head protection. Increases defence.
Vitality	Robust strength is required to rein a war horse. Increase health.
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Royal Knight – Tier 5

Royal Knight
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	220
Defense	212
Health	216
March Speed	Very Slow
Load	12
Power	10
Skills
High Mobility
Stomp
Nobility

“Royal knights are elite cavalry units who symbolize irrefutable power and honor. According to an old saying, "command the royal knights and you will rule the world." ”

Description

The Royal Knight is the Tier 5 (T5) Cavalry unit for all civilizations, except Germany (Teotonic Knight)and Spain (Conquistador) . It is unlocked upon research of the Royal Knight technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Stomp	Trust me, no one can survive this. Increases attack.
Nobility	Expensive armor and weapons can distinguish one on the battlefield, and so can a noble character. Increases health.
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Elite Teutonic Knight – Tier 5 (Germany)

Elite Teutonic Knight
Age	Feudal Age
Attack	220
Defense	217
Health	222
March Speed	Very Slow
Load	12
Power	10
Skills
High Mobility
Stomp
Nobility

“Teutonic Knights often wore white surcoats with a black cross. The motto of their order was to "Help, Defend, Heal". ”

Description

The Elite Teutonic Knight is the Tier 5 (T5) Cavalry unit for the Germany civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Teutonic Knight technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Stomp	Trust me, no one can survive this. Increases attack.
Nobility	The vast majority of weapons cannot inflict any damage to this shield. Increases defense.
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Elite Conquistador – Tier 5 (Spain)

Elite Conquistador
Attack	232
Defense	212
Health	216
March Speed	Very Slow
Load	12
Power	10
Skills
High Mobility
Stomp
Nobility

“Do not doubt the might of the great Spanish Empire, or these battle-hardened elite conquistadors will send you to hell. ”

Description

The Elite Conquistador is the Tier 5 (T5) Cavalry unit for the Spain civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Conquistador technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Stomp	Trust me, no one can survive this. Increases attack.
Nobility	Expensive armor and weapons can distinguish one on the battlefield, and so can a noble character. Increases health.
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Elite Mamluk – Tier 5 (Arabia)

Elite Mamluk
Attack	227
Defense	212
Health	222
March Speed	Very Slow
Load	12
Power	10
Skills
High Mobility
Stomp
Nobility

“We will show those nobles who is the true master of the desert. ”

Description

The Elite Mamluk is the Tier 5 (T5) Cavalry unit for the Arabia civilization only . It is unlocked upon research of the Elite Mamluk technology.

Skills

Skill	Description
High Mobility	Cavalry unit. Counters archer units, but is countered by infantry units.
Stomp	Trust me, no one can survive this.
Nobility	Expensive armor and weapons can distinguish one on the battlefield, and so can a noble character. Increases health.
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