Move quickly. Strike with purpose.
Fast, hard-hitting riders that run down archers.
How to unlock Cavalry
You need Barracks level 5 in the training city. Complete the following research as well:
- Horseback Riding level 1
Training cost & upkeep
The resource cost below trains one Cavalry. Base training time is 8m 20s, before building, research, and governor effects. Food upkeep is 18 per hour per unit at home. Marching troops consume twice their normal food upkeep.
| Resource | Amount |
|---|---|
| Food | 1,000 |
| Lumber | 600 |
| Iron | 500 |
Using Cavalry in your army
Cavalry combine 1,000 base speed with 250 attack. They receive a 1.2× matchup multiplier against Archers, while Pikemen receive a bonus against them. Choose targets with those interactions in mind.
Horseback Riding requires the Stable, and building a Stable requires a level 5 Farm. The food investment continues after training: each Cavalry consumes 18 food per hour before march effects.
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.