Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers
These are the best Scythian shock cavalry, coming close to rival the famous Sarmatian lancer chargeRoyal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers perfectly complement Scythian Armored and less armored cavalry archers. Striking a balance in charge and survivability, these Scythian best lancers do not reach the deadly force of Sarmatian lancer charge nor do they compete with Sakan defensive rigor, but they serve as stalwart jack of all trades. A crafty commander would do well to utilize their solid dependability. Royal Scythia is the "Royal" land populated by Scythians who are the bravest and most numerous and who esteem the other Scythians their vassals. This royal clan is also named in other classical sources the "Royal Dahae". The rich burials of Scythian kings in (kurgans) is independent evidence for the existence of this powerful royal elite. Eldest brother Lixopais headed the Auchatai tribe and the magicians, priests. Middle brother Arpoxais headed the Catiaroi and Traspians tribes and the agriculturalists. Youngest brother Colaxais headed the Paralatai tribe and the warriors. Royal Scythia together was called the Scolotoi, after the name of their king, but the Hellenes gave them the name of Scythians. Thus the Scythians say they were produced, and from the time of their origin, that is to say from the first king Targitaos, and founder Koloksai, a legendary founder of this royal dynasty, is mentioned by Alcman in the 7th century BCE. It is likely that this same dynasty ruled in Scythia during most of its history.
Unit Name Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers |
Main Unit Key Ste_Royalscythia_Noblearmored_Lancers |
Land Unit Key Ste_Royalscythia_Noblearmored_Lancers |
Naval Unit Key barbarian_transport |
Soldiers 90 |
Category Cavalry |
Class Shock Cavalry |
Custom Battle Cost 750 |
Recruitment Cost 750 |
Upkeep Cost 85 |
Melee Attack 34 |
34 |
├ Melee Weapon rome_lance_elite |
├ Melee Damage Base 18 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 16 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs. Large 10 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 13 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 65 |
36 |
├ Base Defence 36 |
├ Shield none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
77 |
├ Armour scale_elite |
├ Armour Defence 77 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
130 |
├ Man Entity rome_infantry_heavy |
├ Man Health 55 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 15 |
├ Mount rome_scythian_horse_lance_vh |
├ Mount Entity rome_horse_very_heavy_shock |
└ Mount Health 60 |
Base Morale 60 |
Abilities
Royal Scythian Noble Armored Lancers- Flying Wedge
The unit moves into a flying wedge-shaped attack formation.
Charge bonus, melee attack
Acceleration, melee defence
Attributes
- Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close. - Resistant to Cold
This unit tires less quickly in snow.
Strengths & Weaknesses
Transport- Very poor hull strength
- Very slow speed
- Weak ramming
- Very good charge
- Low damage but average armour penetration
- Weak in prolonged melee
- Good morale
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 0 |
Stables
(barb_agriculture_horse_3) Level 2
Coin Mint
(barb_artisan_coin_3) Level 2 |
Lv. 1 |
Horse Ranch
(barb_agriculture_horse_4) Level 3
Coin Hoard
(barb_artisan_coin_4) Level 3 |
Faction Availability | |
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Grand Campaign | |
Imperator Augustus |