Ostrogothic Kingdom (The Last Roman) Melee Cavalry

Noble 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 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

Melee Damage 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

Melee Defence 42

├ Base Defence 12

├ Shield att_round_small

└ Shield Defence 30

Armour 32

├ Armour att_iron_lamellar

├ Armour Defence 27

└ Shield Armour 5

Health 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
The Last Roman	Ostrogothic Kingdom (The Last Roman) Ostrogothic Separatists (The Last Roman)