MTW Mamluk Cavalry
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| Mamluk Cavalry | |
|---|---|
| Unit Type: | Heavy Cavalry |
| Combat Stats | |
| Charge: | 4 |
| Attack: | 2 |
| Defence: | 3 |
| Armour: | 4 |
| Shield: | Cavalry |
| Speed: | 9, 20, 22 |
| Morale: | 4 |
| Notes: | Elite, Armour piercing attack, +1 valour in Egypt |
| Dismounts to: | Saracen Infantry |
| Unit Costs | |
| Recruitment: | 275 |
| Upkeep: | 70 |
| Unit Restrictions | |
| Eras: | High, Late |
| Factions: | Egyptians |
| Buildings Needed: | Horse Breeder |
| Unit Card: | 
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Unit Description
Mamluk Cavalry are available to the Egyptians once the High period arrives. They are Elite like knights, but are more controllable. Mamluk Cavalry carry the standard cavalry shield which protects them in melee and from missile weapons.
Mamluk Cavalry tactics are a little different than other heavy cavalry, their stats are not really good enough to pull off the standard flanking charges. They do have an armour piercing attack though, which makes them useful against heavy infantry and cavalry. Helped by a pinning unit of spears, Mamluk Cavalry can flank, charge, and decimate expensive units of knights.
Mamluk Cavalry trained in Egypt gain a +1 bonus to valour.
In siege battles, Mamluk Cavalry may be dismounted for Saracen Infantry.
