Heavy armor, heavy commitment
Armored heavy cavalry. Slow to train and hungry, but hard to kill.
How to unlock Cataphract
You need Barracks level 7 in the training city. Complete the following research as well:
- Horseback Riding level 5
- Iron Working level 5
Training cost & upkeep
The resource cost below trains one Cataphract. Base training time is 25m 0s, before building, research, and governor effects. Food upkeep is 35 per hour per unit at home. Marching troops consume twice their normal food upkeep.
| Resource | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food | 2,000 |
| Lumber | 500 |
| Iron | 2,500 |
Using Cataphracts in your army
Cataphracts have 1,000 base health and 350 attack and defense. They are more durable than standard Cavalry, with lower speed and higher upkeep. Both Horseback Riding and Iron Working must reach level 5 to unlock them.
A single Cataphract costs 2,500 iron and consumes 35 food per hour. Plan production and transport capacity before building a large force. Pikemen’s mounted matchup bonus applies to Cataphracts too.
Before you march
- Scout the target and review the available report.
- Check your hero, troop mix, and current research.
- Keep enough food for the march and enough carrying capacity for the return.
- Review scouting and combat planning before choosing a force.
Compare all troop types · Read the NPC farming guide
Reference: the supplied Law of Kings v44.3 game rules. Balance can change before public launch. Values shown are unmodified unless stated otherwise.