Light cavalryman
Fast, strong in attack and able to carry a lot, the light cavalryman is the raider of choice. It dies quickly against spearmen, so scout first and pick villages that have none.
Requirements
- Research in the Smithy
Stats by research level
| Research | Bonus to attack and defence | Attack | Defence against infantry | Defence against cavalry | Defence against archers | Research cost | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | — | 130 | 30 | 40 | 30 | 1,250 / 1,000 / 2,500 | 0:23:45 |
| 2 | +25% | 163 | 38 | 50 | 38 | 3,750 / 3,000 / 7,500 | 1:11:15 |
| 3 | +40% | 182 | 42 | 56 | 42 | 11,250 / 9,000 / 22,500 | 3:33:45 |
Each Smithy research level makes the unit stronger in battle: attack and all defences grow by the bonus shown, compared with level 1.
Numbers
| Wood | 125 |
|---|---|
| Clay | 100 |
| Iron | 250 |
| Population | 4 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defence against infantry | 30 |
| Defence against cavalry | 40 |
| Defence against archers | 30 |
| Minutes per field | 10 |
| Carries | 80 |
| Recruited in | Stable |
| Recruit time | 0:30:00 |
Speed at unit speed 1; recruit time at world speed 1 with a level 1 Stable.