Ostrogothic Kingdom (The Last Roman) Melee Cavalry

Gothic Horsemen

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 Gothic Horsemen

Main Unit Key bel_ost_gothic_horsemen

Land Unit Key bel_ost_gothic_horsemen

Naval Unit Key att_cor_light_rom

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 450

Recruitment Cost 450

Upkeep Cost 225

Melee Attack 47

Melee Damage 25

├ Melee Weapon att_spear_short

├ Melee Base Damage 20

├ Armour-piercing Damage 5

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 10

├ Attack Against Elephants 10

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 47

Melee Defence 22

├ Base Defence 7

├ Shield att_round

└ Shield Defence 15

Armour 38

├ Armour att_mail

├ Armour Defence 23

└ Shield Armour 15

Health 235

├ Man Entity att_infantry_medium

├ Man Health 90

├ Bonus Hit Points 20

├ Mount att_ger_germanic_horsemen_horse

├ Mount Entity att_horse_medium

└ Mount Health 125

Morale 36

Abilities

No Ability

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Requires Buildings
Lv. 0	Recruitment Grounds (bel_bld_roman_military_2) Level 1 Barracks (bel_bld_roman_military_3) Level 2 Royal Barracks (bel_bld_roman_military_4) Level 3

Faction Availability
The Last Roman	Ostrogothic Kingdom (The Last Roman) Ostrogothic Separatists (The Last Roman)