Hussite Wagon
Siege WeaponEvolution
Hussite Wagon
Castle Elite Hussite Wagon
ImperialSTRONG AGAINST
You win these trades cost-effectively.
WEAK AGAINST
Avoid these fights or bring support.
Strategic Analysis
Tactical Identity
The **Frontline Anchor**. It forces the enemy to engage in melee or use siege, as ranged trades become inefficient against your protected army.
Tactical Playbook
The Wall Formation
Place them in front of your Hand Cannoneers or Arbalesters. They absorb arrow fire and reduce damage to the squishy units behind them.
Anti-Archer
Because they have high Pierce Armor and the shielding mechanic, a mass of Wagons can push into Castles and Town Centers with minimal losses.
Meatshield
Even if they don't do massive damage to Knights, they physically block pathing, allowing your Halberdiers to get good hits in.
Critical Point
Weak to **Onagers & Bombard Cannons**. The shielding ability does NOT reduce splash damage from Siege. A few Onager shots can wipe out your wagon ball.
Understanding The Stats
A unit defined by its utility, not just its damage. The shielding mechanic is unique in the game.
Shielding
Projectiles passing through the wagon's hitbox to hit units behind deal half damage. Wagon takes 1 dmg.
Multi-Shot
Fires 1 main bullet and 5 secondary bullets. Secondary bullets deal low damage but add up vs low armor.
Speed
Very slow movement. Needs 'Wagenburg Tactics' (Castle Age Tech) to keep up with army.
Coach's Tip
Your shielding ability is more valuable than your damage. Position yourself between the enemy archers and your damage dealers. Research Wagenburg Tactics ASAP - you're too slow without it.
Mechanics & Bonuses
Attack Bonuses
| Target | Bonus Dmg |
|---|---|
| Standard Building | +3 |
| Ram | +3 |
Armor Classes
Siege Weapon
Takes bonus from Mangonels and Bombard Cannons. Can be repaired.
Gunpowder Unit
Vulnerable to Condottieros.
Unique Unit
Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.
