Quote Originally Posted by Miracle
It may be better to completely ignore DCK's, Armoured Swordsmen, and Noble Swordsmen in favor of DFK's. DFK's have better availability, faster running speed and lower recruitment price at the cost of only one armour point.
I did not know about the speed difference, although I've never had a problem with armoured swordsmen being able to catch their target. The difference in upkeep between DFKs and armoured swordsmen is not inconsiderable - 225 compared to 150. I suspect in the long run that considerably outweighs the difference in recruitment price. As England, I never buy DFKs.