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Scutarii Cavalry

These heavy cavalrymen are well-versed in the cut-and-thrust of melee.

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.

Scutarii Cavalry

Unit Name

Scutarii Cavalry

Main Unit Key

Ibe_Scutarii_Cav

Land Unit Key

Ibe_Scutarii_Cav

Naval Unit Key

barbarian_transport_small

Soldiers

90

Category

Cavalry

Class

Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

610

Recruitment Cost

610

Upkeep Cost

85

Melee Attack

31

Weapon Damage

29

├ Melee Weapon

rome_spear_cav

├ Melee Damage Base

19

├ Melee Damage Ap

10

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Large

10

├ Bonus vs Elephants

12

└ Bonus vs Infantry

10

Charge Bonus

34

Melee Defence

77

├ Base Defence

42

├ Shield

cavalry

└ Shield Defence

35

Armour

72

├ Armour

chest

├ Armour Defence

42

└ Shield Armour

30

Health

120

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_heavy

├ Man Health

55

├ Bonus Hit Points

15

├ Mount

rome_iberian_horse_spear_shield_h

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_heavy

└ Mount Health

50

Base Morale

55

Abilities

Scutarii 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
Scutarii Cavalry
  • Good attack
  • Average defence
  • Low damage but average armour penetration
  • Average morale
Requires Buildings
Scutarii Cavalry Lv. 0 Stables
Stables
(barb_agriculture_horse_3)
Level 2
Scutarii 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
Garrison Buildings
Scutarii Cavalry x 1 Stables
Stables
(barb_agriculture_horse_3)
Level 2
Scutarii Cavalry x 2 Horse Ranch
Horse Ranch
(barb_agriculture_horse_4)
Level 3