Let's talk about cavalry

[konny]

I am not impressed by the Brihentin either. Neither in my Sweboz nor in my Roman campaigns had the Gaulish nobles been able to create much havoc upon my forces. That is much different when facing Carthagians or Greeks. Their bodyguards are something to fear.

Another unit what I do respect are the Thracians: probably the best light cavalry when it comes to fight infantry. My Epeirote enemies use them to a great effect.

Talking about Italians: Equites Romani are useless for their price. They preform a bit better than Hippeis but for the price of Thessalians and the like. Extraordinarii and Campanians are definitly worth their money. I found that the Campanians is one of the best unit to cut down routing enemies (you need a widespread formation and swords seem to be more suitable than lances). Nevertheless, your best cavalry playing the Romans are the Equites Consulares.

Another excellent light cavalry in the West would be the Numidians. Playing Cartahgo, I found that I better do not send Iberian light cavalry 1vs1 against them. They can be real cavalry killers when the enemy is not to heavyly armoured.

Iberian cavalry, Leuce Epos, Cantabrians, Ligurians and the other Western cavalry preforms more or less as you would expect from them. But Ridnaz are useless (in particular given their price).