Noble Horsemen
These horsemen carry their tribal pride into battle with them.The lack of strong, fast mounts in northern Europe restricted the Germans’ ability to build cavalry forces. Horses were expensive to keep and, given the size and strength of typical Germanic warriors, they were more suited to life as infantry. While the Germans relied primarily on the strength of their infantry, some tribes built reputations as skilled horsemen. Notoriously aggressive in their cavalry tactics, they often seized the initiative when faced with greater numbers. Their confidence as riders was also unshakable; turning their backs on new technologies and techniques, the Germans notably refused to use the four-horned saddle that had revolutionised the cavalry of their Celtic neighbours. Even so, there were a number of tribes that became renowned for their cavalry expertise.
Unit Name Noble Horsemen |
Main Unit Key bel_ost_noble_horsemen |
Land Unit Key bel_ost_noble_horsemen |
Naval Unit Key att_cor_light_rom |
Soldiers 80 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Melee Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 575 |
Recruitment Cost 725 |
Upkeep Cost 455 |
Melee Attack 52 |
32 |
├ Melee Weapon att_spear |
├ Melee Base Damage 24 |
├ Armour-piercing Damage 8 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Attack Against Cavalry 20 |
├ Attack Against Elephants 20 |
└ Attack Against Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 52 |
42 |
├ Base Defence 12 |
├ Shield att_round_small |
└ Shield Defence 30 |
32 |
├ Armour att_iron_lamellar |
├ Armour Defence 27 |
└ Shield Armour 5 |
249 |
├ Man Entity att_infantry_medium |
├ Man Health 90 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 24 |
├ Mount att_ger_noble_germanic_horsemen_horse |
├ Mount Entity att_horse_heavy |
└ Mount Health 135 |
Morale 45 |
Abilities
No Ability
Attributes
- Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. - Encourage
This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
No Strengths and Weaknesses
Faction Availability | |
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The Last Roman |