Cataphract
CavalryEvolution
Cataphract
Castle Elite Cataphract
ImperialSTRONG AGAINST
You win these trades cost-effectively.
WEAK AGAINST
Avoid these fights or bring support.
Strategic Analysis
Tactical Identity
The Cataphract is **pike-resistant cavalry**. While other cavalry fear Halberdiers, you hunt them. This unique advantage makes you incredibly flexible in army compositions.
Tactical Playbook
Anti-Pike Cavalry
Your +12 vs anti-cavalry armor means Halberdiers deal 20 damage instead of 33. You win fights that other cavalry lose.
Infantry Slayer
+9 vs Infantry makes you devastating against Champions, Halberdiers, and Eagles alike. You're a melee infantry's nightmare.
Trample Damage
Cataphracts deal small splash damage in melee. Against clumped infantry, this adds up significantly.
Critical Point
**Archers remain dangerous**. With only 1 pierce armor, massed Crossbowmen or Cavalry Archers will tear through you. Bring Skirmishers or siege support.
Understanding The Stats
The Cataphract is a heavy cavalry with unique defensive properties against anti-cavalry units, trading some raw stats for versatility.
Anti-Pike Armor
Special armor class negates most of Halberdier's +32 bonus. Revolutionary for cavalry.
Infantry Killer
Combined with 9 base attack, you deal 18 damage to infantry per hit.
Good HP Pool
Solid health pool for a Castle Age unique unit. Comparable to Knights.
Fast Speed
Same speed as Knights. Mobile enough for raids and engagements.
Coach's Tip
110 HP and 2 melee armor make you durable. But 1 pierce armor is low - avoid standing under archer fire. Close the gap quickly.
Mechanics & Bonuses
Attack Bonuses
| Target | Bonus Dmg |
|---|---|
| Infantry | +9 |
Armor Classes
Cavalry
Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.
Unique Unit
Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.
