Shrivamsha Rider
Gurjara unique light cavalry that dodges projectiles. Hard counter to Archers but weak in melee.
Tactical Briefing
The Shrivamsha Rider is a 'High-Tech Interceptor'. It has a regenerating shield bar that absorbs projectile hits completely. This allows it to tank castle fire or massed crossbows without taking damage initially. However, it has very low HP and armor once the shield is depleted, making it useless against Knights or Pikemen.
Statistics
- HP
- 55
- Attack
- 8
- Melee Armor
- 0
- Pierce Armor
- 1
- Speed
- 1.6
Cost
- Food: 70
- Gold: 30
Strong Against
Weak Against
Strategic Analysis
The **Projectile Sponge**. Use them to raid under TC fire or dive archer masses.
- Shield Management: The shield blocks a set number of projectiles (5-7). Engage, absorb the volley, then retreat to let it recharge quickly.
- Archer Killer: With their immense speed (1.6) and dodge mechanic, Arbalesters cannot stop them. They are the best anti-archer unit in the game.
- Raiding: They can run under Town Centers, ignore the arrows, kill villagers, and escape before taking real damage.
Warning: Paper vs **Melee**. A standard Knight beats a Shrivamsha easily. Halberdiers destroy them instantly. Never take a melee fight.