Egyptian cavalry

**Gilrandir** · 04-03-2013, 18:40

Originally Posted by drone

Mamluks use maces, so they get the armour piercing attack.

The picture of them sports axes, not maces.

**drone** · 04-03-2013, 20:25

Originally Posted by Gilrandir

The picture of them sports axes, not maces.

Could be, the other Charge 4 + AP cav is Gothics, which definitely use maces. But either way Mamluks get the AP bonus.

**Gilrandir** · 04-04-2013, 07:55

Originally Posted by drone

Could be, the other Charge 4 + AP cav is Gothics, which definitely use maces. But either way Mamluks get the AP bonus.

Unit Guide also mentions axes. This is logical. I don't think muslem martial equipment included maces.

**LordK9** · 04-05-2013, 01:54

Ah, yes; Gothics. Wanted to use them when Italian but never built up any one location enough to do that. Maybe when I get around to later periods I'll run into them (the AI doesn't seem to build them likely because Italy is usually confined to two islands after a bit) and use them. I found the Mamelukes best used with other units as they are a bit fragile.

**Trapped in Samsara** · 04-05-2013, 13:46

Hi

In my experience Gothic Knights - just like Gothic Infantry - are too expensive, too slow and too easily exhausted.

Best regards
Victor

Sapere aude
Horace

**LordK9** · 04-06-2013, 07:26

Out of curiosity, how do they compare to kata-tanks?

**Gilrandir** · 04-07-2013, 15:21

Originally Posted by LordK9

Out of curiosity, how do they compare to kata-tanks?

They are definitely faster. For more precise information consult the Unit Guide. But, in my opinion, what makes kataphraktoi so special is the high valor bestowed upon them by the multi-star Byz generals.

**LordK9** · 04-08-2013, 01:15

I found them wanting in the desert but, never did fight the Golden Horde - might be great fun having a cavalry battle with the Mongol heavies (although I suppose they'd better have numbers).