Cavalry

From Age of Empires

Cavalry is a basic unit type consisting of a soldier riding an animal, usually a horse. Cavalry in general are faster and have more hit points than foot soldiers, but have greater cost.

[edit] Age of Empires

The cavalry in Age of Empires can be built at the stable in the Bronze Age. They cost 70 food and 80 gold and are the basic Bronze Age unit for destroying stone throwers. It can be upgraded in the Iron Age to Heavy cavalry and Cataphract. They are not available for Egyptians.

[edit] Age of Empires II

Cavalry in Age of Empires II is the Knight line, Scout Cavalry line, and the Camel line. The Knight is the basic cavalry unit with high attack and speed. The Scout Cavalry is a scouting unit for quick raids and is resistant against conversion. The Camel is a fast unit which is effective against other mounted units. It is not available for Native American civilizations.

[edit] Age of Empires III

The cavalry in Age of Empires III are consist of either melee cavalry called Heavy Cavalry like the Hussar to run down artillery and light infantry, or ranged cavalry called light cavalry like the Dragoon to quickly respond to cavalry attacks. There are also mercenary cavalry units like the Hackapell.