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Celtic Nobles

These proud horsemen will not flinch from a fight, which is a mixed blessing for a savvy commander.

The Celts held horses in high regard; they were prestige possessions, and revered for their strength and vitality. As a result Celtic cavalry, like that of many armies, was the preserve of the wealthy nobility. Developments in saddle technology gave horsemen a firm seat without the need for stirrups: four pommels held the rider's thighs and this, in turn, allowed greater movement when using a sword or spear. With this improvement, cavalry tactics emerged and two-man chariots declined, as they were no longer the only fast-moving strike force. Some cavalrymen carried long swords and, in the same fashion as traditional chariot riders, were given to dismounting and fighting on foot. Celtic horsemen became a much sought-after mercenary force and, over the centuries, served in many armies, including Roman ones.

Celtic Nobles

Unit Name

Celtic Nobles

Main Unit Key

3c_Cel_Celtic_Nobles

Land Unit Key

3c_Cel_Celtic_Nobles

Naval Unit Key

3c_barbarian_transport

Soldiers

80

Category

Cavalry

Class

Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

720

Recruitment Cost

720

Upkeep Cost

145

Melee Attack

42

Weapon Damage

27

├ Melee Weapon

rome_celtic_spear_cav

├ Melee Damage Base

20

├ Melee Damage Ap

7

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Large

10

├ Bonus vs Elephants

10

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

39

Melee Defence

42

├ Base Defence

22

├ Shield

cavalry

└ Shield Defence

20

Armour

60

├ Armour

leather

├ Armour Defence

30

└ Shield Armour

30

Health

80

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health

40

├ Bonus Hit Points

15

├ Mount

3c_Got_Greuthungi_Horse

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_medium

└ Mount Health

25

Base Morale

55

Abilities

Celtic Nobles
  • Frenzied Charge
    Increases the effectiveness of the unit's charge for an extended period. The unit will suffer a large fatigue penalty after the charge is over.
    Charge speed, charge damage, acceleration
    Melee defence, fatigue

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
Celtic Nobles
  • Good attack
  • Average defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Average morale
Requires Buildings
Celtic Nobles Lv. 0 Stables
Stables
(3c_barb_agriculture_horse_3)
Level 2
Horse Ranch
Horse Ranch
(3c_barb_agriculture_horse_4)
Level 3
Garrison Buildings
Celtic Nobles x 1 Stables
Stables
(3c_barb_agriculture_horse_3)
Level 2
Horse Ranch
Horse Ranch
(3c_barb_agriculture_horse_4)
Level 3