Should knights have secondary weapon?

[DukeofSerbia]

Question: Should knights have secondary weapon?

My view: YES.

One of rare good things introduced by Rome Total War was secondary weapon for cavalry armed with spear or lance. I think it would be great that M2 TW continue that tradition.

Knights used lances when they charged but they were fragile as lances were constructed of wood with metal reinforcements at the breaking points. After initial charge they switched weapon to sword (especially Carolingian sword was used by knights) and later became popular mace (plus special versions of maces like flail, morningstar, holy water sprinkler, and ball and chain).

What I wrote about knights the same can apply to other heavy cavalry units armed with spear or lance.

P.S.
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