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Iberian Cavalry

A versatile strike force 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

80

Category

Cavalry

Class

Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost

500

Recruitment Cost

500

Upkeep Cost

110

Missile Damage

32

├ Missile Weapon

rome_javelin_precursor

├ Projectile

javelin_prec

├ Missile Damage

20

├ Missile Ap Damage

12

└ Base Reload Time

15

Accuracy

5

Range

40

Reload

0

Shots Per Minute

4

Ammunition

2

Melee Attack

50

Weapon Damage

39

├ Melee Weapon

rome_falcata_cav

├ Melee Damage Base

34

├ Melee Damage Ap

5

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs. Large

0

├ Bonus vs Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

31

Melee Defence

50

├ Base Defence

10

├ Shield

caetra_cavalry

└ Shield Defence

40

Armour

15

├ Armour

cloth

├ Armour Defence

10

└ Shield Armour

5

Health

75

├ Man Entity

rome_infantry_medium

├ Man Health

40

├ Bonus Hit Points

10

├ Mount

rome_iberian_horse_sword_shield_l

├ Mount Entity

rome_horse_light

└ Mount Health

25

Base Morale

40

Abilities

Iberian Cavalry
  • 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
Horse Ranch
Horse Ranch
(barb_agriculture_horse_4)
Level 3
Garrison Buildings
Iberian Cavalry x 2 Horse Pens
Horse Pens
(barb_agriculture_horse_2)
Level 1