Ostrogothic Separatists Melee Cavalry

Germanic Horsemen

The lack of strong, fast mounts in northern Europe restricted the Germans’ ability to build cavalry forces. Horses were expensive to keep and, given the size and strength of typical Germanic warriors, they were more suited to life as infantry. While the Germans relied primarily on the strength of their infantry, some tribes built reputations as skilled horsemen. Notoriously aggressive in their cavalry tactics, they often seized the initiative when faced with greater numbers. Their confidence as riders was also unshakable; turning their backs on new technologies and techniques, the Germans notably refused to use the four-horned saddle that had revolutionised the cavalry of their Celtic neighbours. Even so, there were a number of tribes that became renowned for their cavalry expertise.

Unit Name Germanic Horsemen

Main Unit Key att_ger_germanic_horsemen

Land Unit Key att_ger_germanic_horsemen

Naval Unit Key att_lon_light_tra_ger

Soldiers 80

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 500

Recruitment Cost 500

Upkeep Cost 250

Melee Attack 48

Melee Damage 25

├ Melee Weapon att_spear_short

├ Melee Base Damage 20

├ Armour-piercing Damage 5

├ Armour Piercing No

├ Attack Against Cavalry 10

├ Attack Against Elephants 10

└ Attack Against Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 48

Melee Defence 25

├ Base Defence 10

├ Shield att_round

└ Shield Defence 15

Armour 38

├ Armour att_mail

├ Armour Defence 23

└ Shield Armour 15

Health 237

├ Man Entity att_infantry_medium

├ Man Health 90

├ Bonus Hit Points 22

├ Mount att_ger_germanic_horsemen_horse

├ Mount Entity att_horse_medium

└ Mount Health 125

Morale 34

Abilities

• Diamond
  The unit moves into a diamond-shaped attack formation.

Attributes

• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Strengths & Weaknesses

No Strengths and Weaknesses

Recuitment Requirement
Required Technology Cost 125 Upgrade From
Upgrade
Required Technology Cost 225 Upgrade To

Faction Availability
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