Elite Cataphract
The upgraded Byzantine cavalry. With more HP, attack, and Logistica tech for trample damage, becomes one of the most versatile cavalry units.
Tactical Briefing
The Elite Cataphract gains significant stat boosts: 150 HP and 12 attack. Combined with Logistica tech (+6 trample damage), you become a true infantry-deleting machine. Your anti-pike armor becomes even more relevant as Halberdiers barely dent you. In late game, Elite Cataphracts supported by Skirmishers form one of the most well-rounded compositions.
Statistics
- HP
- 150
- Attack
- 12
- Melee Armor
- 2
- Pierce Armor
- 1
- Speed
- 1.35
Cost
- Food: 70
- Gold: 75
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The Elite Cataphract with Logistica is an **infantry annihilator**. The trample damage turns every attack into splash damage, devastating infantry blobs.
- Logistica Splash: With Logistica, every attack deals 6 damage to adjacent enemies. Dive into infantry balls and watch them melt.
- 150 HP Tank: +40 HP over base means you survive much longer. Combined with anti-pike armor, you're incredibly durable.
- Mixed Army Core: Pair with Skirmishers to cover your archer weakness. The combo has no hard counter.
Warning: **Heavy Camel Riders still hurt**. Their +18 bonus ignores your anti-pike armor. Avoid Camel civilizations or bring Halberdiers of your own.
Attack Bonuses
- +9 vs Infantry