Quote Originally Posted by Darkmoor_Dragon
The AI can charge horses so they *always* get the charge bonuses.

Human controlled (AI) doesn't charge properly: so the majority of the time you dont get the benefit of the charge bonus, nor do you get all the unit (front rank +) actually engaging.

I understand that this is due for a fix in the upcoming patch
In order to get a good charge going:

(1) you need to have a decent sized gap between your cav and your target

(2) Stop your cav to let them form up if need be (i.e. if youve had them running around).

(3) Target your enemy, but WALK DONT RUN. If you run your charge will lose cohesion

(4) Leave em to it. At the correct distance your cav will break into a charge.


If youre defending against elite heavy cav or bodyguards with normal (i.e. non-spear etc) infantry then expect to get slaughtered. This is as it should be.

Use spearmen and ensure theyre in guard mode, in formation, and NOT MOVING.