Marauder Horsemen (Throwing Axes)
These men are possessed, packing a decisive punch with a touch of insanity.Some tribes of Marauders hold horses in high esteem, while others regard them with fear and superstition. To many, a warhorse is a sign of status, and only the best warriors may ride them. The steeds ridden by these tribes are powerful beasts, foul-tempered and strong of limb. Once a rider has broken such a horse, it will remain loyal to him until death, but they remain vicious and unruly should a stranger approach. Fed on a diet of human flesh and watered-down blood, these snorting, high-spirited steeds have a glint of intelligent menace in their eyes, and will trample, kick and bite as if berserk when engaged at close quarters. In battle, the speed and mobility of Marauder Horsemen leaves even the most able cavalrymen of the Old World sorely lacking. Able to steer their steeds with the subtlest of movements of the waist and knees, the tribesmen have both hands free to wield wicked blades and hooked axes.
Unit Name Marauder Horsemen (Throwing Axes) |
Main Unit Key wh_main_nor_cav_marauder_horsemen_1 |
Land Unit Key wh_main_nor_cav_marauder_horsemen_1 |
Naval Unit Key wh_main_shp_transport |
Land Unit Group Missile Cavalry |
Naval Unit Group Missile Cavalry |
Soldiers 60 |
Caste Missile Cavalry |
Category Cavalry |
Class Missile Cavalry |
Cost 625 |
Recruitment Cost 625 |
Upkeep Cost 157 |
27 |
├ Missile Weapon wh_main_chs_throwing_axe |
├ Projectile wh_chs_throwing_axe |
├ Missile Damage 6 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 21 |
└ Base Reload Time 10 |
Accuracy 10 |
Range 70 |
Reload 10 |
Shots Per Minute 6.7 |
Ammunition 12 |
Melee Attack 22 |
24 |
├ Melee Weapon wh_main_chs_marauder_horsemen_spear |
├ Melee Damage Base 19 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 5 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 24 |
26 |
├ Base Defence 26 |
├ Shield wh_missile_block_30_wood |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
45 |
├ Armour wh2_main_leather_15 |
├ Armour Defence 15 |
└ Shield Armour 30 |
91 |
├ Man Entity wh_main_cavalry_rider_standard_blood |
├ Man Speed 33 |
├ Man Health 8 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 75 |
├ Mount wh_main_nor_mnt_warhorse_fast |
├ Mount Entity wh_main_chs_cavalry_fast_blood |
├ Mount Speed 90 |
└ Mount Health 8 |
Leadership (Base Morale) 48 |
Abilities
- Rage
These warriors have something of an anger management problem. Funnily enough, no one has yet found a safe way to broach the issue.
Attributes
- {{tr:guerrilla_deployment}}
- Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close. - Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire while on the move.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Shielded
Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc. - Vanguard Deployment
This unit can deploy in an expanded deployment area, allowing it to start the battle within striking distance of the enemy - or somewhere unexpected. - Armour-Piercing Missiles
The damage of armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
Faction Availability | |
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The Eye of the Vortex | |
Mortal Empires |