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Iberian Cavalry

A versatile strikeforce when commanded by a skilled general.

The Iberians harboured a great deal of respect for horses, even worshipping them as divine creatures. In times of war the horse had previously played a minor role, but gradually progressed from a symbol of prestige, and noble warrior’s ride to the battlefield, to becoming a major presence in the battle itself. Blessed with horses of great quality, Iberian cavalry grew to become one of the most potent weapons of the ancient world. Their horses were as fast and as nimble as the renowned Numidian steeds and, having been trained to cope with the rough terrain of the Iberian peninsula, were hardy beasts also. The combination of fine mounts and dextrous riders enabled Iberian cavalry to establish themselves as mercenaries sought after by both Carthage and Rome.

Iberian Cavalry

Unit Name

Iberian Cavalry

Main Unit Key

Ibe_Cav

Land Unit Key

Ibe_Cav

Naval Unit Key

barbarian_transport_small

Soldiers

90

Category

Cavalry

Class

Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

510

Recruitment Cost

450

Upkeep Cost

70

Missile Damage

34

├ Missile Weapon

rome_javelin_precursor

├ Projectile

javelin_prec

├ Missile Damage

19

├ Missile Ap Damage

15

└ Base Reload Time

40

Accuracy

5

Range

40

Reload

0

Shots Per Minute

2

Ammunition

2

Melee Attack

38

Weapon Damage

36

├ Melee Weapon

rome_falcata_cav

├ Melee Damage Base

29

├ Melee Damage Ap

7

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Large

0

├ Bonus vs Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

5

Charge Bonus

25

Melee Defence

63

├ Base Defence

27

├ Shield

caetra_cavalry

└ Shield Defence

36

Armour

51

├ Armour

cloth

├ Armour Defence

27

└ Shield Armour

24

Health

105

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_medium

├ Man Health

55

├ Bonus Hit Points

10

├ Mount

rome_iberian_horse_sword_shield_m

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_medium

└ Mount Health

40

Base Morale

40

Abilities

Iberian Cavalry
  • Wedge
    The unit moves into a wedge-shaped attack formation.
    Charge bonus, melee attack
    Acceleration, melee defence
  • 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.

Strengths & Weaknesses

Light Transport
  • Very poor hull strength
  • Very slow speed
  • Weak ramming
Iberian Cavalry
  • Average attack
  • Weak defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Poor morale
Requires Buildings
Iberian Cavalry Lv. 0 Horse Pens
Horse Pens
(barb_agriculture_horse_2)
Level 1
Stables
Stables
(barb_agriculture_horse_3)
Level 2
Hundred
Hundred
(barb_city_3)
Level 2
Town
Town
(barb_town_3)
Level 2
Iberian Cavalry Lv. 1 Horse Ranch
Horse Ranch
(barb_agriculture_horse_4)
Level 3
Industry Oppidum
Industry Oppidum
(barb_city_industry_4)
Level 3
Trade Oppidum
Trade Oppidum
(barb_city_trade_4)
Level 3
Tribal Oppidum
Tribal Oppidum
(barb_city_tribal_4)
Level 3
Farm Pagus
Farm Pagus
(barb_town_farm_4)
Level 3
Tribal Pagus
Tribal Pagus
(barb_town_tribal_4)
Level 3
Garrison Buildings
Iberian Cavalry x 2 Horse Pens
Horse Pens
(barb_agriculture_horse_2)
Level 1
Iberian Cavalry x 1 Stables
Stables
(barb_agriculture_horse_3)
Level 2
Horse Ranch
Horse Ranch
(barb_agriculture_horse_4)
Level 3