Prince of Qi Melee Cavalry

Sabre Cavalry

The advantage of sabre cavalry troops lies in their mobility and versatility; partial iron armour and finely-woven rattan shields protect them from arrow attacks as they close the distance between enemy archers.

Once they catch up, they quickly cut their foes down with straight-edged zhibeidao swords. These swords also prove effective against enemy cavalry, so Sabre Cavalry can race across the battlefield to intercept their equivalents and defend vulnerable allies.

Unit Abilities

• Miasma
  The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman.
• Diamond
  The unit forms into a hard-edged diamond, good for both offence and defence but limiting manoeuvrability.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.
• Wedge
  The unit forms into a spear-tip, best for driving directly through enemy lines.

Attributes

• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: anti-missile
  A shielded and fast-moving unit that absorbs missile fire to charge into vulnerable missile units.
• Missile defence
  These troops carry shields to protect them from incoming missiles, but offer little defence against artillery.
• Vulnerable to spears
  This unit's speed and mass will work against it if charging the pointy end of enemy spears!