Lakhmids Melee Cavalry

King's Radif

The Lakhmids were clients to the Sassanid Kings. Originating in Yemen, on the southern tip of the Arabian Peninsula, they settled and ruled from Al-Hira, in what eventually became central Iraq. Al-Hira was said to be a paradise on earth, but more importantly was a Sassanid asset outside of Arabia. As Sassanid clients, they rendered military service to their overlords, as well as taking a political role - even helping the Emperor Bahram V seize the throne in AD420. The Lakhmids also fought against the Eastern Romans throughout the 4th century alongside the Sassanids, who offered religious tolerance and freedom from Roman Orthodox Christianity.

Unit Name King's Radif

Main Unit Key att_des_es_kings_radif

Land Unit Key att_des_es_kings_radif

Naval Unit Key att_cor_light_rom

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 800

Recruitment Cost 800

Upkeep Cost 405

Melee Attack 35

Melee Damage 25

├ Melee Weapon att_mace

├ Melee Base Damage 5

├ Armour-piercing Damage 20

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 0

├ Attack Against Elephants 0

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 49

Melee Defence 45

├ Base Defence 40

├ Shield att_round_large

└ Shield Defence 5

Armour 67

├ Armour att_mail_heavy

├ Armour Defence 30

└ Shield Armour 37

Health 299

├ Man Entity att_infantry_very_heavy

├ Man Health 105

├ Bonus Hit Points 59

├ Mount att_des_es_king's_radif_horse

├ Mount Entity att_horse_heavy

└ Mount Health 135

Morale 43

Abilities

• Sea Sickness
  As these men are inexperienced sailors. Caught up in sea combat, they suffer various penalties.
• Diamond
  The unit moves into a diamond-shaped attack formation.
• Steady
  Improves the unit's ability to defend at the cost of their mobility.

Attributes

• Disciplined
  This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Faction Availability
Grand Campaign	Lakhmids Lakhmid Separatists