Tarkan
CavalryEvolution
Tarkan
Castle Elite Tarkan
ImperialSTRONG AGAINST
You win these trades cost-effectively.
WEAK AGAINST
Avoid these fights or bring support.
Strategic Analysis
Tactical Identity
The Tarkan is a **base destruction specialist**. High pierce armor and building bonus make it excellent at razing enemy towns.
Tactical Playbook
TC Raiding
3 pierce armor means Town Centers deal minimal damage. Raid under TC fire freely.
Building Crusher
Bonus vs buildings. Destroys houses, production buildings, and walls quickly.
Archer Resistant
Arbalesters deal only 3 damage. Tank archer fire while raiding.
Critical Point
**Low attack for combat**. 8 attack means you lose to Knights in fair fights. Focus on raiding, not fighting.
Understanding The Stats
The Tarkan trades combat power for exceptional raiding and siege capabilities.
High Pierce Armor
Tanks arrows and TC fire effectively.
Building Bonus
16 damage to buildings. Very effective raider.
Good HP
Solid health pool for raiding.
Fast Speed
Very fast cavalry. Great for hit-and-run raids.
Coach's Tip
8 attack is low, but 16 damage to buildings (8+8 bonus) is excellent. Houses die in 4 hits. Production buildings in 8-10.
Mechanics & Bonuses
Attack Bonuses
| Target | Bonus Dmg |
|---|---|
| Building | +8 |
| Standard Building | +8 |
Armor Classes
Cavalry
Takes heavy bonus damage from Pikemen/Halberdiers and Camels.
Unique Unit
Vulnerable to units with bonus damage vs this class.
