Research
Heavy Cavalry Tactics
#HeavyCavalryTactics Value: 400 pts
Armored shock cavalry - unlocks Heavy Cavalry.
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Description
❖The devastating mounted charge. Enables heavy cavalry.
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Heavy Cavalry Tactics transforms mounted warriors into an unstoppable force. Specialized breeding produces warhorses capable of carrying armored riders at speed. The resulting heavy cavalry can shatter infantry formations with their charge. The ultimate shock troops for breaking enemy lines.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
CavalryTraining
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 50000
50s Gold 12000
Research 450 pts
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Unlocks HeavyCavalry unit
- + Devastating charge attack
- + Enables EliteTraining (knights)
- + Breaks infantry formations
- + High armor and damage
Disadvantages
- - Requires CavalryTraining
- - High cost: 450 research, 12000 gold
- - Research time: 50000ms
- - Heavy cavalry expensive to train/maintain
Warnings
- ! Expensive but powerful
- ! Vulnerable to anti-cavalry units
- ! Best used to break infantry lines
Synergies
Countered By
Scaling
No production effects. Heavy cavalry provides devastating shock attack capability.