Hungary units – SSHIM Guide

Recruiting as Hungary

Hold the heartland

Most Hungarian events need Székesfehérvár in your hands (some also Gyulafehérvár or Várad), no crusade under way and you not excommunicated. Each then has a 20% chance per turn.

Invite the Saxons

From turn 11, while you hold Gyulafehérvár and Székesfehérvár, you may be offered to invite the Saxons for 4,000 florins. Decline and the offer comes back 5 turns later; after turn 50 they come on their own.

Help when the capital falls

If Eger is lost while you hold fewer than 8 settlements, the nobles send 5,000 florins every turn until you retake it.

Getting units faster

Each settlement has a pool per unit. It fills slowly over time ("25t" means one new unit every 25 turns) up to a cap. You can only recruit what's waiting in the pool.
Upgrade the building. Higher levels hold more units and refill faster: go down a unit's table to compare.
Upgrades give a unit straight away. Finishing a building level adds its starting unit on top of whatever is already in the pool.
Stack buildings. Pools for the same unit from different buildings in one settlement add together. Some special buildings (shown as +) only speed up the refill of another building's pool.
Recruit where it's cheapest to wait. Many units refill faster in your homeland or in provinces of your religion. Check the conditions shown under each building in a unit's table.
Reforms change rates. Each column of a unit's table is a stage of the campaign; pools often grow after a reform.
Reform units take a while to appear. The starting unit is handed out when a building is finished, so when a reform unlocks a unit at a building you already own, its pool usually has to fill from zero. Expect up to the number of turns shown before the first one appears, or build the next level up to get one immediately.

Reforms

Hungary's own reforms. Each happens once its conditions are met; turns shown are typical.

1

The Saxons

usually around turn 31 (~1147)
Needs
- You accept the invitation (4,000 florins), from turn 11.
Fallback
Past turn 50, they come on their own.
Chance
20% per turn.
Transylvanian Peasants become available in Hungarian lands.

In-game event text
Saxon was the name used to describe the significant German population settled in Transylvania. German immigration to the region started as early as 1150. By 1300 there were three large areas of the Saxon population in Transylvania. GAME STRATEGY: The Saxon units will be available for recruitment (provided the mines are built). HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The largest in size and importance was the settlement around the town of Sibiu (Hermannstadt in German). Sibiu was situated on of the few easily navigable routes through the Carpathian mountains to the black sea. As such it was a major trading town and defensive stronghold. In 1224 King Andrew II granted significant rights to the Saxons of Sibui. Much like the Szekely the Saxons were given practical autonomy in return for a special annual tax to the Crown and some military obligations. These military obligations were the supplying of 500 warriors for internal defense and 100 warriors for foreign service. This document, subsequently called the Andreanum, is the only direct record of Saxon military obligations. By the reign of Emperor Sigismund the Saxons of Sibui had organized into eight Seats, each centered on a different town around and including Sibui. To this Sigismund added an additional two towns, already mostly Saxon in population. The second major area of Saxon settlement was started by the Teutonic Order during their brief involvement in Hungary during the 1420's. The removal of the Order in 1225 did little to stem the tide of Saxon settlement. This area was centred on the town of Brasov and like Sibui straddled a trade route through the Carpathians. The third geographical area was centered on the three districts of Kyralia, Rodna, and Bistrita. These districts and that of Brasov appear to have enjoyed similar rights to that of the Saxons of Sibui. There were additional settlements of Saxons, especially in the towns of Transylvania but they were a minority and the smaller settlements probably became absorbed into the general Transylvanian population. The precise numbers of men the Saxons could supply the Crown are unknown, even the figures of the Andreanum cannot be used as proof for the later period. A figure of 4,000 men is quoted for a combined levy of Saxons and Szekely in 1430. Given that the obligated number of Szekely was 2400 men then this would leave 1600 Saxons. A not unreasonable figure for a population that supposedly made up only 15 or so percent of Transylvania's total population.
2

Szekely

usually around turn 71 (~1167)
Needs
- You hold Székesfehérvár, Várad and Gyulafehérvár (not under siege), and have fought 10+ large battles yourself (not auto-resolved).
Fallback
Past turn 100.
Brings a free army of Magyar Cavalry under a new general near Gyulafehérvár, and 2 more Magyar Cavalry to recruit there.

In-game event text
The Szekely protect your lands in the east from the roaming nomads and incursion of other enemies! GAME STRATEGY: A small army of Magyar mounted units assembles in Transylvania. The units will also be recruitable in the Vars, and this possibility will not disappear in this province in 13th century, as it does elsewhere in the Hungarian lands after occidentalisation of the country. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: By the 13th century the Szekely formed the largest Hungarian-speaking group in Transylvania. Their lands covered some 12,000 kilometers and were divided into seven districts called szek (seats). The name Szekely does not apparently originate from this. Six of these districts, comprising the vast majority of the Szekely were in one block in the South of Transylvania, the seventh formed a small enclave near the town of Tuda. The Szekely lands were outside of traditional Hungarian law, even the Voivode of Transylvania had no authority within their borders. Instead, the administration of law fell to the Count of the Szekely. The Count was appointed by the King and was usually a Hungarian Lord, often but not always the Voivode of Transylvania as well. From 1462 the two offices were combined on a permanent basis. Throughout this period the Szekely remained a semi-nomadic people who made their living from horse and cattle breeding. As such they were regarded as some of the finest light horsemen available to the Kings of Hungary. This in some way goes to explain why the Szekely were able to retain their unique lifestyle while other ethnic groups like the Cumans became absorbed into Hungarian society. The only obligation the Szekely had to the Hungarian Crown was supplying troops for military service.
3

The Hospitallers established in Hungary

No fixed date
Needs
- Past turn 60, you hold Székesfehérvár, and the Hospitallers already exist as an order.
Chance
20% per turn.
A free army of Knights Hospitaller and Crusader Sergeants appears in Hungary.

In-game event text
Twenty years after the militarization of the Hospitaller Order, they set up their chapter houses in Hungary! GAME STRATEGY: A small Hospitaller army is available for Hungary close to, what they call in Latin, Alba Regia. HISTORICAL BACKGROUND: The first Hospitaller church in Hungary was established in Székesfehérvár in 1193. However, the arrival of the Hospitallers in the Hungarian kingdom can be traced back to the middle of the 12th century, at the same time as the Order was established in neighboring Austria and Bohemia. The charitable intentions of Queen Euphrosyne (1130-1193) were probably more important in the introduction of the Order than the military concerns of her husband, King Géza II (1142-1162). The first monastery was founded just outside the city walls.
4

András II. Golden Bull

usually around turn 193 (~1228)
Needs
- Past turn 180, you hold Székesfehérvár, and the Mongols have sacked Samarkand.
Chance
20% per turn.
UnlocksPavise Spear Militia Pavise Spearmen

RetiresMailed Knights Magyar Nobles Sword Mailed Foot Knights

In-game event text
Andrew II, King of Hungary, issued in 1222 a Golden Bull. The charter summarized the liberties of the royal servants, including their exemption from taxes and the jurisdiction of the ispáns. The last clause of the Golden Bull authorized ‘the bishops as well as the other barons and nobles of the realm, singularly and in common’ to resist the monarch if he did not honor the provisions of the charter. The Golden Bull clearly distinguished the royal servants from the king's other subjects, which led to the rise of the Hungarian nobility. GAME STRATEGY: This event stands as one of the pivotal moments in the evolution of the Hungarian faction. It renders numerous units obsolete while simultaneously introducing or enhancing the recruitment of others, shaping a transformative phase in the faction's military composition.
5

Diploma Andreanum

usually around turn 193 (~1228)
Needs
- Past turn 180, you hold Gyulafehérvár and Székesfehérvár, and the Mongol invasion has begun.
Chance
20% per turn.
More Transylvanian Peasants to recruit.

In-game event text
The Diploma Andreanum, or Goldener Freibrief der Siebenbürger Sachsen (English: Golden Charter of Transylvanian Saxons), was issued by Andrew II of Hungary in 1224, granting provisional autonomy to colonial Germans residing in the Siebenbürgen region of the Kingdom of Hungary. This document conferred upon the German population both administrative and religious autonomy and defined their obligations towards the kings of Hungary. They had to pay a yearly tax to the king and provide a military contribution to the royal army in case of danger of attack from abroad. GAME STRATEGY: The number of Saxon recruits in the province increases.
6

Kunság

usually around turn 221 (~1242)
Needs
- After the Mongol invasion: you hold Várad, the Mongols hold Siret, Azaq and Sharukan, and the Cumans have fewer than 4 settlements.
Fallback
Past turn 260 (without the army).
Chance
20% per turn.
A free army of Cuman Horse Militia appears on the Puszta, and Cuman Horse Militia can be recruited in Hungarian lands with steppe peoples until the Late Era.

In-game event text
In the 1230’s, the Cumans were challenged in the Pontic steppes by the Mongol hordes. Part of the elites decided to flee, moved to the heart of Europe, and settled down in the Pannonian Plain. Their military prowess in mounted warfare was of use to the Hungarian kings. At the same time, the political situations often created opportunities and challenges: there was a Cuman queen in Hungary but also mutual military raids and civil war. GAME STRATEGY: A Cuman army arrives to the province of Alfold. From now on, the Cuman horse archers are recruitable in the stables in Varad. A small Cuman army is available in the Puszta.

World events that change your army

Events that happen to everyone at a random point in their window, and what they change for Hungary.

22 events

1

Notre Dame

usually around turn 53 (~1158)

UnlocksMounted Sergeants
2

The Third Lateran Council

usually around turn 93 (~1178)
Needs
- Happens in 1178.
UnlocksLevy Crossbowmen

In-game event text
Another meeting of the Catholic Church has taken place, resulting in the condemnation of the Waldensian and Cathar heresies, as well as enacting new canon law. One law decrees that only cardinals shall have the privilege of electing the Pope. There are also laws which forbid tournaments, which organize asylums for lepers, which call on princes to suppress heresy, and which require every cathedral church to appoint a master to teach the clerics and the poor scholars of the church (this action greatly helps to launch cathedral schools, which later will become universities). Finally, the council calls for a prohibition on Christians supplying Saracens with ship-building materials.
3

Ostsiedlung

usually around turn 111 (~1187)

UnlocksTrebuchet

In-game event text
"Ostsiedlung" was the medieval eastward migration and settlement of Germanic-speaking peoples from the Holy Roman Empire, especially its southern and western portions, into less densely populated regions of Central and Eastern Europe, and the Baltics. The affected area stretched from Estonia in the north all the way to Carniola in the south, and extended into Transylvania in the east. This migration and resettlement took place between 1100 and 1350. In many cases the term "German colonization" does not refer to an actual migration of Germans, but rather to the internal migration of native populations (Poles, Hungarians, etc.) from the countryside to the cities, which then adopted laws modeled on those of the German towns of Magdeburg and Lübeck. These societal changes have also caused noticeable shifts in the local economy and military (new units are now available). GAME STRATEGY: From now on, the Crusader units will appear also in the northern and eastern Latin lands (Scandinavia, the Baltics, Poland, Hungary). There will be a number of changes for Hungary and Poland concerning the control of their lands: recovering own provinces after another faction conquered them or they had rebelled, will not increase aggressivity of these factions. In military, they (and sometimes also other factions: HRE, Denmark, Serbia) have access to more troops, sometimes also to new units.
4

Heavy Mail

usually around turn 141 (~1202)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1192 and 1212.
UnlocksMangonel

In-game event text
New techniques in production of mail have reduced its cost, and now full body suits of mail armor are common. (c. 13th century)
5

Pronoia Reforms

usually around turn 181 (~1222)

RetiresSlav Levies

In-game event text
GAME STRATEGY: Pronoiarii units start to replace the Stratiotiai units.
6

A Deadly New Weapon!

usually around turn 201 (~1232)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1222 and 1242.
RetiresWoodsmen

In-game event text
Europe learns of a terrible new compound called 'Gunpowder'. Information on the substance can be found in Roger Bacon's "De nullitate magiæ" at Oxford, published in 1216, or in his "Opus Maior" in 1248 where he describes a recipe for this new weapon: "We can, with saltpeter and other substances, compose artificially a fire that can be launched over long distances ... By only using a very small quantity of this material much light can be created accompanied by a horrible fracas. It is possible with it to destroy a town or an army ... In order to produce this artificial lightning and thunder it is necessary to take saltpeter, sulfur, and Luru Vopo Vir Can Utriet." Others soon add to this, such as the Norwegian Konungs skuggsjá, where he mentions in its military chapter the use of "coal and sulphur" as the best weapon for ship-to-ship combat. However it is not until the Moors use it for Cannons in their wars against the Spanish that its true power is seen. It would be best to seek knowledge of this new technology quickly.
7

New Crossbow Mechanics Developed

usually around turn 211 (~1237)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1222 and 1252.
UnlocksFeudal Knights Mounted Crossbowmen Feudal Foot Knights Arbalest Militia

In-game event text
The pushlever and ratchet drawing mechanisms of the crossbow have been invented. These are of great use for foot crossbowmen, and have led to an increase in new recruits for the mercenary crossbow companies. This new technology has also led to the development of new cavalry tactics and the introduction of the mounted crossbowman. (c. 13th century)
8

Mongols Invade Zalesye

usually around turn 237 (~1250)

RetiresMagyar Cavalry

In-game event text
14 years after the first raid to the north-west and the battle of the Kalka River, the Mongols have returned in even greater numbers to the West. Having subdued the Volga Bulgarians, Batu Khan lead his vast horde of fierce Mongol riders to Zalesye (Land-Beyond-the-Forests) with old cities like Suzdal and Rostow, and young upstarts as Moscow. The horde was seemed unstoppable and the Mongols mercilessly swept through Zalesye, sacking all the cities that did not capitulated beforehand. GAME STRATEGY: A few Mongol armies appear in the woods in the middle-Volga basin.
9

Cannons Developed

usually around turn 325 (~1294)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1282 and 1307.
UnlocksRibault Lanternas

In-game event text
These instruments, which discharge balls of metal with most tremendous noise and flashes of fire, are viewed with greatest astonishment and admiration. Man has finally mastered thunder, putting it to use in that oldest of endeavors, war!
10

A New Era Begins

usually around turn 337 (~1300)
Needs
- Happens in 1300.
UnlocksMen At Arms Foot Men At Arms

In-game event text
War, famine, and disease have gripped the lands of Christendom for too long, and in an effort to provide the many wearied souls with a reprieve, Pope Boniface VIII has declared the year 1300 a year of Jubilee! For those with heavy hearts, they are asked to confess their sins with true penitence, and to undertake a pilgrimage to the basilicas of St. Peter and St. Paul in Rome, after which they will be granted "the most full, pardon of all their sins". Such pardon will do little to lessen their sufferings in this world, but it will ease their passage into the next, and is there anything a true Christian could wish for more? In the larger world outside of Christendom, the tides of history are also changing. Regular contact with the Islamic world, and civilizations even farther east, has allowed for a massive transfer of knowledge and skills between the Orient and Occident. New technologies are leading to newer weapons, newer armors, and newer ways of living and cultivating the land. Now begins what later eras will call the Late Middle Ages, a time of chivalry and exchange, but also a time of blood and war. New mercenaries are now available, and expanded building and recruitment options will arise in the coming years.
11

Coat of Plates

usually around turn 341 (~1302)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1292 and 1312.
UnlocksHussars

RetiresSlavic Javelinmen

In-game event text
Single plates of metal armor are now being worn over a full mail haubergeon in order to protect vulnerable areas. (c. Mid 13th century)
12

Pavise Shields

usually around turn 381 (~1322)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1312 and 1332.
RetiresEastern Levy Spearmen Village Archers

In-game event text
The use of a large oblong convex shield, said to be designed in the northern Italian city of Pavia, is becoming popular. Used mainly by archers and crossbowmen to protect themselves from enemy fire (especially during sieges), a typical feature is a central groove on the inside to hold a stake that can inserted in the ground to act as a prop (c. 14th century)
13

Man-Made Inferno!

usually around turn 401 (~1332)
Needs
- Happens in 1332.
UnlocksBombard

In-game event text
A new way of working metal has been developed in the village of Lapphyttan in Sweden, and it is now being adopted across western Europe. Housed in a great building, mighty water-driven bellows blast air into a furnace that produces a blaze so fierce and unworldly that the iron from within the ore flows out as a stream of molten metal! Even though the raw iron that pours from this new furnace is very brittle, vast amounts of the stuff can be made with relative ease, which a learned smith can then easily treat to produce incredibly resilient weapons and armor. GAME STRATEGY: The mines will be more productive in the Latin Europe. However, what's probably more important, the Bombards will be possible to be constructed!
14

Partial Plate Armor

usually around turn 441 (~1352)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1342 and 1362.
UnlocksHalberd Militia Heavy Sergeant Swordmen Halberd Men at Arms

In-game event text
Coverage of metal plates increases, with mail now often used only to protect vulnerable joints. (c. 14th century)
15

Late Era

usually around turn 517 (~1390)
Needs
- Happens in 1390.
RetiresCuman Horse Warband

In-game event text
For gracul!
16

Full Plate Armor

usually around turn 521 (~1392)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1382 and 1402.
UnlocksBanderium Knights Halberdiers Foot Banderium Knights

RetiresSergeant Swordsmen

In-game event text
Larger and more complete full plates of armor had been developed. Many of them are masterpieces of workmanship and design. (c. Late 14th century)
17

Matchlock Developed

usually around turn 597 (~1430)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1420 and 1440.
UnlocksRoyal Banderium Arquebusiers

RetiresFeudal Knights Pavise Spear Militia Feudal Foot Knights Sergeant Archers

In-game event text
A simple matchlock (often called a serpentine) is essentially an "S" shaped piece of metal with a central pivot which is attached to the side of a gun. By pulling on the bottom half of the pivot, the upper half, which holds a burning slow match (hemp or cotton rope soaked in saltpetre), is lowered into a pan containing a priming charge of powder to fire the gun. This allows the shooter to place the weapon on his shoulder and use both hands to aim, thus allowing him to concentrate on firing, rather than a match. The firearm that utilizes this device is known as the Arquebus. (c. Mid 15th century) A separate variety of matchlocks (called the snapping matchlock) has also been developed. In these, the serpentine is strongly spring-loaded, and released by pressing a button, pulling a trigger, or pulling a short string passing into the mechanism. As the match is often extinguished after its relatively violent collision with the flash pan, this type of matchlock has quickly fallen out of favour with regular soldiers, but is still often used in fine target weapons.
18

Gothic Plate Armor

usually around turn 641 (~1452)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1442 and 1462.
UnlocksGeneral's Bodyguard Serpentine

RetiresGeneral's Bodyguard

In-game event text
New designs for plate armor include reworked helmet and neckguard plans. Many of these new armors are masterpieces of workmanship and refinement. Examples of these different styles can be found made by the Italians of Milan, English of Greenwich, Serbians of Novo Brdo and Kotor, and of course in southern Germany (especially in Nuremberg) where the style is called Gothic. (c. Early 15th century)
19

Machines that Fly?

usually around turn 721 (~1492)
Needs
- Happens in 1492.
UnlocksBasilisk

In-game event text
Leonardo da Vinci, an Italian mastermind known for his revolutionary artistic works and ingenious inventions, has concocted his most ambitious and eldritch design yet. His fascination with the science of flight has culminated in his 'Ornithopter' design. Looking something akin to a windmill sail atop a horseless carriage, many other scholars are laughing, suggesting da Vinci should go back to his concepts based upon attaching wings to the human body.
20

Pike and Shot

usually around turn 797 (~1530)
Needs
- Happens in 1530.
UnlocksDemi Lancers Mounted Arquebusiers Late Arquebusiers

RetiresMen At Arms Halberd Men at Arms Arquebusiers

In-game event text
New technologies and tactics have made firearms increasingly more effective. In particular, infantry units have begun making greater use of the pike to ward off enemy cavalry, thus protecting gunners whose fire can then shatter even the most heavily-armored of enemies.
21

The Rise of Shot

usually around turn 841 (~1552)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1550 and 1555.
UnlocksLate Pikemen

In-game event text
The number of firearms in European armies begins to rise, and those who previously dismissed the weapon are being forced to re-evaluate their decisions. Strength and steel are becoming less important as fire and lead begin to reign supreme.
22

Advanced Matchlock

usually around turn 849 (~1556)
Needs
- Happens at a random point between 1556 and 1557.
UnlocksLate Musketeers

RetiresLate Arquebusiers

In-game event text
The simple serpentine of the arquebus has been replaced with a more advanced snaphance lock which uses a spring operated trigger or lever to lower the slow match into the priming pan which opens automatically (so keeping the priming dry until the exact moment of firing). The firearm that utilizes this device is known as a Musket. (c. Mid 16th century)

The crown: Szent Korona

Getting your king crowned stabilises the realm but costs 20,000 florins plus 5,000 a turn. How crowns work for every faction.

Crowned in

Pannónia (Székesfehérvár) with Cathedral (for Catholic factions) or better
Pannónia (Székesfehérvár) with Visegrad or better
Jerusalem with Holy Sepulchreholy city

Lands you must hold

Either Carpathian list (13):

Felföld (Eger) Transylvania (Gyulafehérvár) Pannónia (Székesfehérvár) Croatia (Zagreb) Moldavia (Siret) Wallachia (Târgovişte) Upper Serbia (Ras) Alföld (Várad) Dalmatia (Zara) Lower Serbia (Belograd) Ragusa Halychyna (Halych) Bosnia (Vrhbosna)

Only while no other faction holds this crown

or Italy list (13):

Felföld (Eger) Transylvania (Gyulafehérvár) Pannónia (Székesfehérvár) Croatia (Zagreb) Campania (Napoli) Wallachia (Târgovişte) Apulia (Bari) Alföld (Várad) Dalmatia (Zara) Lower Serbia (Belograd) Ragusa Calabria (Regium) Trinacria (Balermus)

Only while no other faction holds this crown

Not needed with a Strong Legacy.

AI version (7 settlements)

Felföld (Eger), Transylvania (Gyulafehérvár), Pannónia (Székesfehérvár), Croatia (Zagreb), Alföld (Várad), Dalmatia (Zara), Ragusa

Buildings that depend on the crown

Building	Effect	Uncrowned	Crowned
MintFinance	Needs a crowned king to buildOr instead: after the Bardi Bank event, Muslim factions, Byzantium
BankFinance	Needs a crowned king to build
Knightly CastleVár	Population growth	+1	+2
Baronial CastleVár	Population growth	+3	+4
Royal CastleVár	Population growth	+6	+8
VisegradVár	Population growth	+6	+8

Units

Sorted by when they unlock, then cheapest first. Click a unit for abilities, full stats and where to recruit it.

Cavalry

Missile cavalry

Spear & pike infantry

Melee infantry

Missile infantry

Siege & artillery

Naval

* still recruitable at a few special buildings afterwards; see the unit's table.

Generals' bodyguards

Not recruited from buildings; these come with your generals and family members.

Regional units & mercenaries

Conquered provinces can give you local troops, and generals can hire mercenaries. These are shared by every faction and have their own pages.

Regional units

Near Hungary: Balkans · Steppes · Poland & the Baltics

Mercenaries

Near Hungary: Balkans · Steppes · Poland & the Baltics

General's Bodyguard

feudal knight, bodyguard

Quality: Exceptional. These are truly formidable troops whose task it is to guard their liege. Wearing mail, or early plate armour and wielding lances, these elite troops fear little on the battlefield and make fearsome opponents. Loyal and disciplined, this elite unit of heavy cavalry accompanies their master wherever he goes on the battlefield.

Abilities

Very hardy
Tires much more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina; very hardy units can run and fight longest before becoming tired.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
General's bodyguard
Can serve as a named character's bodyguard.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 10 · riding Royal Horse Marka
Melee: attack 6, charge 12 (spear)
Defence: armour 10, skill 5, shield 7
Morale: 12 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 239 florins, 478 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest
Heat: +7 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Urban Equestrian After Concentric Castles or After Poland3 First Tourney Player

Building	From start
Tourney Field Tourney	250t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Mailed Knights

Nobles, factional

NOBLES / MORALE 12/ IMPETUOUS/ HIGHLY TRAINED As Europe emerges from the dark ages, the armoured cavalry have begun to employ new tactics, gripping their lances tightly under their arms as they charge, transferring the full momentum of horse and man to the point. Combining heavy armour, a strong warrior ethos, and a devastating charge, they have come to dominate the battlefield. GAMEPLAY NOTES:These knights are the cream of medieval society. Trained throughout their lives in the art of war, they possess high morale and fight in the Norman style, charging with their powerful lances. They are effective at crushing infantry or other lighter troops with their powerful charge; only heavy, professional infantry and pikemen can stand against them. They can be readily recruited by landowners in exchange for high upkeep costs, as they demand land or large estates in return for their military service.

Abilities

Wedge
Cavalry form a triangle to focus the charge on a narrow point. The unit rides in an arrowhead with the leading riders at the tip, concentrating the impact of the charge on a small part of the enemy line. Good for punching into or through a formation. Fewer riders are in contact at once, so switch back to a line for a prolonged melee.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 24 · riding Early Heavy Horse
Melee: attack 5, charge 11 (spear)
Defence: armour 10, skill 4, shield 6
Morale: 12 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 571 florins, 1042 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +5 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Golden Bull~turn 193	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region	·	233t	414t	233t
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	225t	+33t	·	·
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	225t	+33t	·	·
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region	·	225t	411t	225t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	218t	+25t	·	·
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	218t	+25t	·	·
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region	·	225t	49t	218t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	213t	+18t	·	·
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	213t	+18t	·	·
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region	·	225t	47t	213t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	29t	+13t	·	·
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	29t	+13t	·	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Merchant Cavalry Militia

urban militia, regional (guild)

URBAN MILITIA/ MORALE 6/ NORMAL DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT The rich as well as the poor must do their civic duty, but the rich prefer to ride. The wealth brought by trade allows merchants to equip themselves with horses and the finest armour available doing a medium urban militia. However, they lack the training and is not comparable to real knights so should not be relied on too far in battle.

Abilities

Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 32 · riding Medium Horse
Melee: attack 4, charge 6 (sword)
Defence: armour 7, skill 1, shield 4
Morale: 6 · Normal discipline · Untrained
Cost: 761 florins, 761 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +5 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111
Merchants' Guild Merchants' Guild	214t	29t
Master Merchants' Guild Merchants' Guild	16t	16t
Master Merchants' Guild Merchants' Guild Not in Hanseatic	16t	16t
Merchants' Guild Headquarters Merchants' Guild	24t	24t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Scouts

Regional troops, AOR unit

REGIONAL TROOPS/ MORALE 4/ NORMAL DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/IS PEASANT/ AOR UNIT/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT More accustomed to working on foot, Scouts are untrained horsemen and as such not great fighters on horseback. They wear padded or light mail armour and are equipped with a spear and an axe. Cheap to recruit and equip, scouts are useful for running down fleeing troops and scattering archers. Due to low cost equipment many little setllements can upkeep them as local peasant militias.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 32 · riding Scout Horse
Melee: attack 3, charge 6 (spear)
Defence: armour 2, skill 1, shield 3
Morale: 4 · Normal discipline · Untrained
Cost: 1064 florins, 511 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in sand, +2 in snow
Heat: +2 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441
Town Watch Barracks · city only Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Town Guard Barracks · city only Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
City Watch Barracks · city only Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Stables Stables · castle only Denmark regions or Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Stables Stables · castle only Not in France regions Not in Pisa regions Aragon regions or Spain regions or Portugal regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Stables Stables · castle only Not in Lithuania regions Not in Poland regions Not in Tartar steppe Kievan Rus regions or Russia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Stables Stables · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Serbia regions Pisa regions or Venice regions or Sicily regions or Papal States regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Denmark regions or Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Not in France regions Not in Pisa regions Aragon regions or Spain regions or Portugal regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Not in Lithuania regions Not in Poland regions Not in Tartar steppe Kievan Rus regions or Russia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Serbia regions Pisa regions or Venice regions or Sicily regions or Papal States regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Denmark regions or Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in France regions Not in Pisa regions Aragon regions or Spain regions or Portugal regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in Lithuania regions Not in Poland regions Not in Tartar steppe Kievan Rus regions or Russia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Serbia regions Pisa regions or Venice regions or Sicily regions or Papal States regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Denmark regions or Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in France regions Not in Pisa regions Aragon regions or Spain regions or Portugal regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in Lithuania regions Not in Poland regions Not in Tartar steppe Kievan Rus regions or Russia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Serbia regions Pisa regions or Venice regions or Sicily regions or Papal States regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Denmark regions or Hre regions or France regions or England regions or Poland regions or Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Not in France regions Not in Pisa regions Aragon regions or Spain regions or Portugal regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Not in Lithuania regions Not in Poland regions Not in Tartar steppe Kievan Rus regions or Russia regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Serbia regions Pisa regions or Venice regions or Sicily regions or Papal States regions	220t	225t★1	233t★3

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Mounted Sergeants

Sergeants, factional

SERGEANTS/ MORALE 8/ NORMAL DISCIPLINE/ TRAINED. Mounted Sergeants are the lesser armed cavalry that ride in support of the knights. They comprise squires, rich commoners, or lesser nobility that cannot afford the expensive armour of a real knight. Although they cannot compare to real knights in battle, with their spears and swords they can perform valuable service against lighter enemies.

Abilities

Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 28 · riding Scout Horse
Melee: attack 4, charge 9 (spear)
Defence: armour 5, skill 4, shield 4
Morale: 8 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1541 florins, 604 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in sand, -2 in forest
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Notre Dame~turn 53	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Golden Bull~turn 193	Mongols Invade Zalesye~turn 237	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441
Stables Stables · castle only	·	214t	29t	29t	214t
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only	·	210t	27t	27t	210t
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	·	38t	36t	36t	38t
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	·	36t	35t	35t	36t
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better	·	35t	34t	34t	35t
Wood Tower Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building After Hungarian Nobility Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	225t	225t	225t	225t	225t
Stronghold Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building After Hungarian Nobility Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	220t	220t	220t	220t	220t
Fortified House Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	·	·	·	220t	220t
Stone Tower Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	·	·	·	217t	217t
Knightly Castle Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	·	·	·	212t	212t
Baronial Castle Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	·	·	·	210t	210t
Royal Castle Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions	·	·	·	28t	28t
Visegrad Vár · city only Hungary regions Capital	·	·	28t	28t	28t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Feudal Knights

feudal knight, standard

Quality: Elite. Type: Feudal (low availability, often impetuous or of low discipline). These knights dominate both society and the battlefield in medieval Europe. Under the feudal system each man owes military service to his lord in return for protection, a grant of land, and the peasants to work it. Trained as warriors from birth, their favourite tactic is the headlong charge. Despite the simple tactics, their strong armour, heavy lances, and martial prowess mean that only the most resolute can resist them

Abilities

Wedge
Cavalry form a triangle to focus the charge on a narrow point. The unit rides in an arrowhead with the leading riders at the tip, concentrating the impact of the charge on a small part of the enemy line. Good for punching into or through a formation. Fewer riders are in contact at once, so switch back to a line for a prolonged melee.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 24 · riding Barded Horse Marka
Melee: attack 6, charge 11 (spear)
Defence: armour 12, skill 4, shield 5
Morale: 12 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 586 florins, 1172 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +8 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region

Building	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Coat of Plates~turn 341	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better	233t	225t	214t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better	225t	318t	210t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better	225t	218t	29t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better	218t	218t	28t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Men At Arms

mercenary unit (false EDB)

Quality: Superior. Type: Early Professional. Composed of nobility and commoners alike, these men can fight equally well on horseback, or on foot. Well protected in their plate armour, and armed with swords, they are a tough fighters, whether on the offence or defence. Although extremely effective, they nevertheless don't quite have the elan of true knights.

Abilities

Wedge
Cavalry form a triangle to focus the charge on a narrow point. The unit rides in an arrowhead with the leading riders at the tip, concentrating the impact of the charge on a small part of the enemy line. Good for punching into or through a formation. Fewer riders are in contact at once, so switch back to a line for a prolonged melee.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 24 · riding Barded Horse Marka
Melee: attack 6, charge 12 (spear)
Defence: armour 15, skill 4, shield 3
Morale: 8 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2608 florins, 978 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +10 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	A New Era Begins~turn 337	Pike and Shot~turn 797
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Aragon regions or France regions or Denmark regions or Spain regions or Norway regions or England regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions or Portugal regions	16t	·
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in Aragon regions Not in France regions Not in Denmark regions Not in Spain regions Not in Norway regions Not in England regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Not in Portugal regions	18t	·
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better	·	210t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Hussars

feudal levy, factional

Quality: Elite. Type: Early Professional. The first Hussars are thought to have been Serbian nobles seeking refuge in Hungary. The tradition of hit and run tactics of the Hussars found a fertile home in Hungary where they became influenced by the Magyars and the Uyghur Turks. Very fast, these elite lancers are equipped with light mail or brigandine armour and armed with lance and sword.

Abilities

Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 28 · riding Medium Horse
Melee: attack 5, charge 11 (spear)
Defence: armour 3, skill 5, shield 3
Morale: 6 · Normal discipline · Untrained
Cost: 1728 florins, 627 upkeep, 4 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest
Heat: +2 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Coat of Plates~turn 341	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441	Full Plate Armor~turn 521
Stables Stables · castle only	217t	211t	28t
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only	211t	28t	27t
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	38t	37t	36t
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	37t	36t	35t
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better	37t★1	36t★1	35t★1

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Banderium Knights

feudal knight, factional

Quality: Elite. Type: Feudal (low availability, often impetuous or of low discipline). These nobles are trained since childhood in the art of war. They have abandoned traditional ways, and adopted the latest western techniques and equipment. Equipped with good plate armour, and armed with lance and sword, these elite warriors are a force to be reckoned with, despite their tendency to act impetuously in battle.

Abilities

Wedge
Cavalry form a triangle to focus the charge on a narrow point. The unit rides in an arrowhead with the leading riders at the tip, concentrating the impact of the charge on a small part of the enemy line. Good for punching into or through a formation. Fewer riders are in contact at once, so switch back to a line for a prolonged melee.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 24 · riding Barded Horse Marka
Melee: attack 6, charge 12 (spear)
Defence: armour 22, skill 4, shield 5
Morale: 12 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 1558 florins, 1558 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest
Heat: +15 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region

Building	Full Plate Armor~turn 521	Matchlock Developed~turn 597
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better	233t	29t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better	225t	37t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better	225t	218t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better	218t	318t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Royal Banderium

feudal knight, factional

Quality: Exceptional. Type: Feudal (low availability, often impetuous or of low discipline). Banderium are troops that make up baronial retinues, the 'bandiera'. The elite of these bandeiras, usually nobles, exceptional mercenaries and high ranking members from other bandieras, make up the retinues and bodyguards of members of the royal family, the Royal Banderium. Armed with lances and encased in plate armour they are fierce and loyal warriors.

Abilities

Wedge
Cavalry form a triangle to focus the charge on a narrow point. The unit rides in an arrowhead with the leading riders at the tip, concentrating the impact of the charge on a small part of the enemy line. Good for punching into or through a formation. Fewer riders are in contact at once, so switch back to a line for a prolonged melee.
Very hardy
Tires much more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina; very hardy units can run and fight longest before becoming tired.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 24 · riding Armoured Horse
Melee: attack 7, charge 14 (spear)
Defence: armour 23, skill 5, shield 5
Morale: 12 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 764 florins, 1528 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -2 in scrub, -3 in sand, -4 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +16 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region

Building	Matchlock Developed~turn 597	Pike and Shot~turn 797
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better	233t	214t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better	225t	311t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better	218t	291t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better	213t	277t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

General's Bodyguard

feudal knight, bodyguard

Quality: Exceptional. The combination of full plate armour, and later magnificent Gothic armour, a fully armoured horse and a lance, make these elite warriors mobile killing machines. These warriors are this man's personal guard, fiercely loyal and disciplined there is little this unit cannot take on and not come out on top.

Abilities

Very hardy
Tires much more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina; very hardy units can run and fight longest before becoming tired.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
General's bodyguard
Can serve as a named character's bodyguard.
Bodyguard upgrade
A later-era bodyguard type that replaces older ones.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 10 · riding Armoured Horse
Melee: attack 8, charge 14 (spear)
Defence: armour 22, skill 9, shield 2
Morale: 14 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 326 florins, 652 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -2 in scrub, -3 in sand, -4 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +14 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Urban Equestrian After Concentric Castles or After Poland3 First Tourney Player

Building	Gothic Plate Armor~turn 641
Tourney Field Tourney	250t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Demi Lancers

professional free, standard

Quality: Superior. Type: Late Professional. Demi Lancers are representative of the trend in the latter medieval period of reducing the amount of overall armour, while improving the remaining armour to protect vital areas. With less armour and little to no armour on the mount, Demi Lancers are more mobile and cheaper to equip than their fully armoured counter parts.

Abilities

Wedge
Cavalry form a triangle to focus the charge on a narrow point. The unit rides in an arrowhead with the leading riders at the tip, concentrating the impact of the charge on a small part of the enemy line. Good for punching into or through a formation. Fewer riders are in contact at once, so switch back to a line for a prolonged melee.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 32 · riding Early Heavy Horse
Melee: attack 7, charge 14 (spear)
Defence: armour 13, skill 4, shield 0
Morale: 10 · Disciplined · Highly trained
Cost: 3446 florins, 1275 upkeep, 4 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -3 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +9 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Pike and Shot~turn 797
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	214t
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better	210t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Magyar Cavalry

tribal unit, factional

Quality: Superior. Type: Local (lacks formal military training, typically low discipline and less morale). When the originally nomadic Magyar people settled in the plains of Hungary, some held on to their nomadic roots and continued life on the saddle. This cultural disposition makes Magyars excellent horse archers. Able to rain arrows upon their foes and stay out of trouble, these natural horsemen are armed with a composite bow and wear light armour.

Abilities

Horde
Loose, unordered mass instead of neat ranks. Used by tribal and irregular troops. The unit fights as a crowd rather than in ranks.
Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Mercenary
Mercenary unit; shares one look across all factions. Training one doesn't use up the settlement's recruitment pool for it.
Mercenary disband
Leaves your army if you stay in debt for three turns.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 32 · riding Fast Pony
Missile: Quality Cav Composite Arrow: attack 3, range 120, 30 ammo
Melee: attack 4, charge 6 (sword)
Defence: armour 2, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 8 · Low discipline · Trained
Cost: 418 florins, 418 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in sand, -2 in forest, +1 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Notre Dame~turn 53	Székely~turn 71	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Golden Bull~turn 193	Mongols Invade Zalesye~turn 237
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	225t	225t	225t	·	·	·
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	225t	225t	225t	·	·	·
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	218t	218t	218t	·	·	·
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	218t	218t	218t	·	·	·
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	213t	213t	213t	·	·	·
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	213t	213t	213t	·	·	·
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	29t	29t	29t	·	·	·
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	29t	29t	29t	·	·	·
Stables Stables · castle only Not in Hungary regions Tartar steppe	214t	214t	214t	220t	233t	·
Stables Stables · castle only Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	+14t	+14t	+14t	220t	233t	·
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Not in Hungary regions Tartar steppe	210t	210t	210t	212t	217t	·
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	+10t	+10t	+10t	212t	217t	·
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in Hungary regions Tartar steppe	28t	28t	28t	29t	211t	·
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	+8t	+8t	+8t	29t	211t	·
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Not in Hungary regions Tartar steppe	26t	26t	26t	27t	28t	·
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	+6t	+6t	+6t	27t	28t	·
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Not in Hungary regions Tartar steppe	35t	35t	35t	36t	37t	·
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	+5t	+5t	+5t	36t	37t	·
Stronghold Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building After Hungarian Nobility Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Hungary regions Teutonic Knights Chapter House regions	·	·	+20t	220t★1	214t★3	214t★3

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Magyar Nobles

feudal knight, factional

Quality: Elite (Combination). Type: Feudal (low availability, often impetuous or of low discipline). Unable to afford the expensive heavy armour of a western style knight, many nobles stick to their nomadic roots as heavy horse archers. Their light mail or brigandine armour gives them adequate protection while firing their bows, and their aristocratic upbringing gives them the stomach for close combat if required.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Formed charge
Riders keep pace with each other so the charge lands as one solid line. Riders hold to the pace of the slowest man, so the charge hits as one tightly packed line and causes more casualties. The trade-off is a slightly slower charge.
Cantabrian circle
Horse archers ride in a continuous circle while shooting. Toggled from the ability bar. Riders loop in a circle so each one fires as they pass the front, keeping up a steady stream of missiles while staying hard to catch.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 24 · riding Early Heavy Horse
Missile: Quality Cav Mass Composite Arrow: attack 4, range 120, 42 ammo
Melee: attack 5, charge 5 (sword)
Defence: armour 8, skill 5, shield 3
Morale: 13 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 434 florins, 867 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -1 in forest
Heat: +6 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	217t	225t
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	217t★1	225t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	213t	218t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	213t★1	218t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	29t	213t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	29t★1	213t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Not in Hungary regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions or Georgian homeland or Tartar steppe or Rum regions or Turks regions or Zengid regions or Abbasid regions or Moors regions or Egypt regions	27t	29t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Hungary regions Not in Venice regions Not in Serbia regions or In Serbia regions Tartar steppe	27t★1	29t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Cuman Horse Warband

AOR unit, tribal unit

REGIONAL TROOPS/ MORALE 6/ LOW DISCIPLINE/ TRAINED/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT/ IS PEASANT The Cumans were a Turkic nomadic people of Central Asia, constituting the western branch of the Cuman-Kipchak confederacy and speaking the Cuman language. In Russia, they are known as Polovtsians, while Western sources refer to them as Cumans, and Eastern sources as Kipchaks. Related to the Pechenegs, the Cumans inhabited a shifting area north of the Black Sea and along the Volga River known as Cumania. From there, the Cuman-Kipchaks interfered in the politics of the Caucasus and the Khwarazmian Empire. Many Cumans eventually settled west of the Black Sea, influencing the politics of Kievan Rus', the Byzantine Empire, and several Latin nations. The Cumans were formidable nomadic warriors of the Eurasian steppe, leaving a lasting impact on the region and the medieval Balkans. Known for their cultural sophistication and military prowess, they initially fought as light cavalry and later developed into heavy cavalry.Equipped with weapons like the recurved bow and later the compound bow (carried on the hip using a quiver), a javelin, a slightly curved saber, mace, and a heavy spear for spearing, the Cumans employed tactical versatility. They maintained a large number of reserve horses (10-12 mounts) to ensure a fresh horse was always available. An essential accessory was a small whip attached to the rider's wrist. Tactically, the Cumans followed typical steppe nomad strategies, utilizing repeated charges by horse archers to wear down and confuse the enemy, employing feigned retreats, and setting up ambushes. These Cuman horse archers are the core of any Cuman or Esteparian army. Clad in light armour, they are highly agile in combat, employing hit-and-run tactics—shooting arrows at the enemy and then swiftly retreating to avoid retaliation.

Abilities

Horde
Loose, unordered mass instead of neat ranks. Used by tribal and irregular troops. The unit fights as a crowd rather than in ranks.
Cantabrian circle
Horse archers ride in a continuous circle while shooting. Toggled from the ability bar. Riders loop in a circle so each one fires as they pass the front, keeping up a steady stream of missiles while staying hard to catch.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 32 · riding Fast Pony
Missile: Cav Arrow: attack 4, range 120, 18 ammo
Melee: attack 3, charge 4 (sword)
Defence: armour 1, skill 2, shield 3
Morale: 6 · Low discipline · Trained
Cost: 550 florins, 850 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: +4 in scrub, -1 in sand, -2 in forest, +1 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Cumans settle~turn 221	Late era begins~turn 517
Stables Stables · castle only Cuman steppe	220t	220t	220t
Stables Stables · castle only Hungary regions Tartar steppe	·	214t	·
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Cuman steppe	220t	220t	220t
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only Hungary regions Tartar steppe	·	210t	·
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Cuman steppe	220t	220t	220t
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Hungary regions Tartar steppe	·	28t	·
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Hungary regions Tartar steppe	·	36t	·
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better Hungary regions Tartar steppe	·	35t	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Mounted Crossbowmen

feudal levy, standard

Quality: Average. Type: Late Professional. Forced to counter the quick and mobile missile units of the east, European forces have begun to develop lighter and more mobile units such as these Mounted Crossbows. Using smaller crossbows than the infantry, these units use their mobility to stay out of trouble while they reload their crossbows, as their rate of fire is no better than that of the infantry crossbow.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Cantabrian circle
Horse archers ride in a continuous circle while shooting. Toggled from the ability bar. Riders loop in a circle so each one fires as they pass the front, keeping up a steady stream of missiles while staying hard to catch.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 28 · riding Fast Pony
Missile: Cav Light Crossbow Bolt: attack 7, range 90, 30 ammo
Melee: attack 4, charge 6 (sword)
Defence: armour 5, skill 1, shield 0
Morale: 4 · Normal discipline · Untrained
Cost: 1358 florins, 510 upkeep, 3 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -1 in sand, -2 in forest
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441	Matchlock Developed~turn 597
Knight's Stables Stables · castle only	233t	220t	214t
Baron's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	217t	212t	210t
Earl's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	212t	210t	28t
King's Stables Stables · castle only Needs Quarries or better	210t	28t	27t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Mounted Arquebusiers

free professional, standard

Quality: Average. Type: Urban Professional (increased training time based on unit type and quality, higher proportion of disciplined units). Taking advantage of improvements in powder that can generate much higher muzzle velocities, this version of the arquebus is able to inflict considerable damage and panic when used at close range, and can penetrate almost any armour. This noisy, smoky and lethal weapon is so intimidating it can cause its targets to run in fear.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 32 · riding Medium Horse
Missile: Mounted Arquebus Bullet: attack 11, range 90, 18 ammo
Melee: attack 4, charge 6 (sword)
Defence: armour 2, skill 2, shield 0
Morale: 9 · Disciplined · Highly trained
Cost: 2624 florins, 865 upkeep, 4 turns to train
Mount effect: -4 vs Elephant, -4 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in sand, -2 in forest
Heat: +2 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Four-Faculty University or better

Building	Pike and Shot~turn 797
Royal Officer's Academy Military Academy · city only	22t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Eastern Levy Spearmen

Levy spearmen

PEASANTS LEVIES/ MORALE 3/ LOW DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT/ IS PEASANT. The compulsory recruitment of the civilian population to serve in the army is called levy. The lowest level troops were the feudal levies: armed peasants who had to arm themselves with whatever they could get their hands on. In Eastern Europe and Slavic or Rus lands , as in the rest of Europe, forced conscription of peasants was carried out to respond to the call of their lord. The difference is that these peasants are tougher in cold climates. These men are commoners who have been levied into local militias to defend towns, roads and bolster armies of their lords. With hardly any training and equipped with a spear and a shield, these unarmoured units are useful in support roles for heavier units or garrison settlements.

Abilities

Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 60
Melee: attack 2, charge 2 (spear)
Defence: armour 1, skill 1, shield 3
Morale: 3 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 335 florins, 335 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +2 in forest, +2 in snow
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Golden Bull~turn 193	Pavise Shields~turn 381
Town Watch Barracks · city only	217t	211t	217t	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only	212t	29t	212t	·
City Watch Barracks · city only	210t	28t	210t	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only	28t	27t	28t	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better	37t	36t	37t	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	36t★1	35t★1	36t★1	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	36t★3	35t★3	36t★3	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only	225t	217t	217t	225t
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only	225t	213t	213t	217t
Drill Square Barracks · castle only	220t★1	210t★1	210t★1	213t★1
Barracks Barracks · castle only	317t★1	310t★1	310t★1	313t★1
Armoury Barracks · castle only	410t	48t	48t	410t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Såksen

feudal levy, regional; special border guard unit for Transilvania, should be adjusted in the future

Quality: Peasant Militia. Type: Rural Levy (lacks formal military training, poor discipline and morale). Hailing from the Carpathian mountains, these peasant folk are anything but docile farmers, and have an appetite for war. Bolstering armies for battles and prolonged campaigns these untrained and rowdy troops fight with halberds, and whatever weapons they have acquired in battle.

Abilities

Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.
Mercenary
Mercenary unit; shares one look across all factions. Training one doesn't use up the settlement's recruitment pool for it.
Mercenary disband
Leaves your army if you stay in debt for three turns.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 56
Melee: attack 3, charge 3 (spear)
Defence: armour 2, skill 2, shield 3
Morale: 6 · Normal discipline · Untrained
Cost: 387 florins, 387 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +4 vs Horse, +4 vs Camel
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +2 in forest, +1 in snow

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Hungary regions

Building	From start	Saxons arrive~turn 31	Notre Dame~turn 53	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Golden Bull~turn 193	Diploma Andreanum~turn 193	Mongols Invade Zalesye~turn 237
Opencast Pits Mines Needs Logging Camps or better Region has Silver or Region has Gold or Region has Iron Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	+100t	225t	225t	220t	220t	220t	220t
Opencast Mines Mines Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better Region has Silver or Region has Gold or Region has Iron Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	+50t	220t	220t	217t	217t	217t	217t
Shaft Mines Mines Needs Quarries or better Needs Water Mills or better Region has Silver or Region has Gold or Region has Iron Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	+33t	217t	217t	214t	214t	212t	212t
Deep Mines Mines Needs Stonemasons or better Needs Water Mills or better Region has Silver or Region has Gold or Region has Iron Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	+25t	214t	214t	212t	212t	211t	211t
Mining Complex Mines Needs Stonemasons or better Needs Water Mills or better Region has Silver or Region has Gold or Region has Iron Teutonic Knights Chapter House regions	+20t	+20t	+20t	+20t	+20t	+20t	+20t
Mining Complex Mines Needs Stonemasons or better Needs Water Mills or better Region has Silver or Region has Gold or Region has Iron Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	233t	233t	225t	225t	220t	220t
Wood Tower Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building After Hungarian Nobility Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	+50t	+50t	+50t	+50t
Stronghold Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building After Hungarian Nobility Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	+33t	+33t	+33t	+33t
Fortified House Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	·	·	·	+33t
Stone Tower Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	·	·	·	+25t
Knightly Castle Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	·	·	·	+25t
Baronial Castle Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	·	·	·	+25t
Royal Castle Vár · city only Without Palazzo Building Without Palazzo Building Hungary regions or Serbia regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Venice regions Not in Tartar steppe	·	·	·	·	·	·	+25t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Slav Levies

peasant levies, AOR unit

REGIONAL TROOPS/ MORALE 4/ LOW DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT/ IS PEASANT/ AOR UNIT. Slavic peoples live mostly in Europe. The Slavs are the largest ethnolinguistic group in Europe. The core of the Slavic peoples was located until the 6th century north of the Carpathians, formerly called in the 1st century by Pliny the Elder and Tacitus Veneti or Veneti, in the territories of the ancient Scythians and Sarmatians. After the fall of the Roman Empire and the abandonment of several Germanic tribes of the areas they occupied to move south, along with a population explosion, the different communities that made up this ethnic group moved throughout the European continent. They are divided into Western Slavs (such as Poles or Czechs), Southern Slavs (such as Serbians or Bulgarians) and Eastern Slavs (such as Russians). These harsh slavic peasants fight in loose formation with spears and shields. They have poor equipment that they can barely afford, but they usually fight better than ordinary levies and are accustomed to a more hostile climate than their Western contemporaries.

Abilities

Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 60
Melee: attack 2, charge 1 (spear)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 4
Morale: 4 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 652 florins, 457 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +3 in forest, +1 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Pronoia~turn 181	Golden Bull~turn 193	Handgun Developed~turn 461
Town Watch Barracks · city only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Town Watch Barracks · city only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	·	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Slavic or Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	214t	214t	214t	214t	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Slavic	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t	+25t
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Hre regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	·	·	·	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in Tartar steppe Slavic Not in Hre regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Serbia regions or Byzantium regions	220t	220t	·	·	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Pavise Spear Militia

urban militia, factional

Quality: Militia. Type: Urban Militia (reduced morale in the field). Armed with a spear and well protected by good armour, these troops are effective militia infantry capable of forming a defensive ring of spears.

Abilities

Schiltrom
Spearmen form a tight ring of spears facing every direction. A defensive formation for spear units. The men face outwards with spears levelled, which makes the unit very hard for cavalry to charge from any side. While in schiltrom the unit cannot move, and the packed men are an easy target for archers.
Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 80
Melee: attack 3, charge 2 (spear)
Defence: armour 2, skill 3, shield 7
Morale: 4 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 597 florins, 597 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: -2 in sand, +2 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Golden Bull~turn 193	Pavise Shields~turn 381	Full Plate Armor~turn 521
Town Watch Barracks · city only	217t	28t	217t
Town Guard Barracks · city only	212t	27t	212t
City Watch Barracks · city only	210t	26t	210t
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only	38t	35t	38t
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better	37t	35t	37t
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	36t★1	34t★1	36t★1
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	36t★3	34t★3	36t★3

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Pavise Spearmen

feudal levy, factional

Quality: Average. Type: Early Professional. Many of these Pavise Spearmen are made up of Hungary's 'Jobbagy', holders of a small fiefdom, serving their military duty as infantry because they are too impoverished to own or equip a horse. Armed with a spear and well protected by good armour, these troops are effective medium infantry capable of forming a defensive ring of spears.

Abilities

Schiltrom
Spearmen form a tight ring of spears facing every direction. A defensive formation for spear units. The men face outwards with spears levelled, which makes the unit very hard for cavalry to charge from any side. While in schiltrom the unit cannot move, and the packed men are an easy target for archers.
Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 60
Melee: attack 4, charge 3 (spear)
Defence: armour 3, skill 5, shield 8
Morale: 6 · Normal discipline · Untrained
Cost: 1783 florins, 670 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Mount effect: +3 vs Horse, +3 vs Camel
Terrain: -2 in sand, +2 in forest
Heat: +4 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Golden Bull~turn 193	Pavise Shields~turn 381
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only	217t	210t
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only	213t	28t
Drill Square Barracks · castle only	210t	26t
Barracks Barracks · castle only	310t★1	36t★1
Armoury Barracks · castle only	48t★2	44t★2

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 21 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Halberd Militia

urban militia, standard

Quality: Militia. Type: Urban Militia (reduced morale in the field). Trained and equipped to fight with long halberds, these troops can fend off cavalry and crush many kinds of enemies depending on what part of the halberd they hit them with. Reasonably trained, though not exceptionally brave. These units are initially unarmoured, but can be upgraded substantially.

Abilities

Pike phalanx
Pikemen level their long pikes into a dense, multi-rank wall. Used by units with long pikes. Several ranks of pike points reach the enemy before they can strike back, so a phalanx is devastating to anything that attacks it from the front, cavalry especially. It is slow to turn and very weak on the flanks and rear, where the pikes can't reach.
Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 60
Melee: attack 5, charge 4 (axe)
Defence: armour 3, skill 4, shield 0
Morale: 5 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 461 florins, 461 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: -2 in sand, +1 in forest
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441	Matchlock Developed~turn 597
Town Watch Barracks · city only	214t	28t
Town Guard Barracks · city only	211t	27t
City Watch Barracks · city only	29t	26t
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only	38t	35t
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better	37t	35t
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	36t★1	34t★1
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	36t★3	34t★3

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Halberdiers

free professional, standard

Quality: Superior. Type: Late Professional. Trained and equipped to fight with long halberds, these troops can fend off cavalry and crush many kinds of enemies depending on what part of the halberd they hit them with. Well trained, these units specialise in assaults or the close defence of pike squares.

Abilities

Pike phalanx
Pikemen level their long pikes into a dense, multi-rank wall. Used by units with long pikes. Several ranks of pike points reach the enemy before they can strike back, so a phalanx is devastating to anything that attacks it from the front, cavalry especially. It is slow to turn and very weak on the flanks and rear, where the pikes can't reach.
Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Braced spear
When braced, has protective mechanisms against cavalry charging from the front. Braced spearmen are much harder to charge from the front. On cavalry, it marks a lance.
Very hardy
Tires much more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina; very hardy units can run and fight longest before becoming tired.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Melee: attack 9, charge 6 (axe)
Defence: armour 13, skill 7, shield 0
Morale: 9 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2957 florins, 1109 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: -2 in sand, +1 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +12 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Full Plate Armor~turn 521	Gothic Plate Armor~turn 641	The Rise of Shot~turn 841
Armoury Barracks · castle only	38t	36t	35t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Late Pikemen

free professional, standard

Quality: Average. Type: Urban Professional (increased training time based on unit type and quality, higher proportion of disciplined units). A pike is long spear around 5m in length and used two-handed. A well trained unit can present enemies with a wall of almost impenetrable sharp steel that can stop a cavalry charge dead in its tracks, a fact not lost on latter Medieval armies. These troops wear heavier armour than their predecessors.

Abilities

Pike phalanx
Pikemen level their long pikes into a dense, multi-rank wall. Used by units with long pikes. Several ranks of pike points reach the enemy before they can strike back, so a phalanx is devastating to anything that attacks it from the front, cavalry especially. It is slow to turn and very weak on the flanks and rear, where the pikes can't reach.
Long spear
Bonus when fighting cavalry, penalty against infantry.
Long pike
Very long pikes, used in phalanx formation.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 80
Melee: attack 3, charge 3 (spear)
Defence: armour 11, skill 1, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2045 florins, 769 upkeep, 4 turns to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -2 in sand, -1 in snow
Heat: +6 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Stonemasons or better

Building	The Rise of Shot~turn 841
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only	22t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Levy Axemen

peasant levies, factional

PEASANTS LEVIES/ MORALE 3/ LOW DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT/ IS PEASANT. The compulsory recruitment of the civilian population to serve in the army is called levy. The lowest level troops were the feudal levies: armed peasants who had to arm themselves with whatever they could get their hands on. Common throughout Europe, Levy Axemen are commoners who have been levied into local militias to defend towns, roads and bolster armies of their lords. With hardly any training and equipped with small axes and shields, these unarmoured units are useful in support roles for heavier units or garrison settlements.

Abilities

Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 60
Melee: attack 3, charge 2 (axe)
Defence: armour 1, skill 1, shield 3
Morale: 3 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 330 florins, 330 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +3 in forest
Heat: +2 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Pavise Shields~turn 381
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only	225t	217t	225t
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only	225t	213t	217t
Drill Square Barracks · castle only	220t★1	210t★1	213t★1
Barracks Barracks · castle only	317t★1	310t★1	313t★2
Armoury Barracks · castle only	410t	48t	410t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Woodsmen

Melee infantry

REGIONAL TROOPS/ MORALE 6/ LOW DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/IS PEASANT/ AOR UNIT/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT Woodsmen are hardy folk from the forests of North and Eastern Europe. Armed with their tools of the trade, a large axe, they can hew down other light infantry, and inflict considerable damage on heavier foes. GAMEPLAY NOTES:Although they are peasant troops, these woodsmen are accustomed to cold climates and rural life, making them tough and resilient. They have combat bonuses in snow and forests and are useful as shock troops for charging the enemy, though they won't last long due to their lack of armor. They are not useful for maintaining public order in settlements, just like all units with the "is peasant" attribute.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 40
Melee: attack 5, charge 6 (axe)
Defence: armour 1, skill 4, shield 0
Morale: 6 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 473 florins, 373 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +2 vs Horse, +2 vs Camel
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +4 in forest, +3 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Not in Tartar steppe

Building	From start	Hanseatic League Beginnings~turn 81	A Deadly New Weapon!~turn 201
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Serbia regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in France regions Not in Hre regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in Russia regions Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Poland regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions France regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Sword Mailed Foot Knights

Nobles, factional

NOBLES / MORALE 12/ IMPETUOUS/ HIGHLY TRAINED Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Dismounted they make excellent heavy infantry in many european armies and will be your best option to maintain a defensive line infantry.The best among the best warriors of their time, these knights have trained all their lives in the art of war, skilled in the use of the sword and shield, and are high to maintain due to the cost of their lands in exchange for their war services. GAMEPLAY NOTES:These knights with swords are very versatile on the battlefield, useful both for attacking and breaking enemy lines and for maintaining a solid defense protecting a siege; with their high morale they are one of the best medieval European troops. Recruitable in landowners.

Abilities

Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 40
Melee: attack 7, charge 4 (sword)
Defence: armour 8, skill 7, shield 6
Morale: 12 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 557 florins, 1014 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Terrain: -2 in sand, -1 in snow
Heat: +5 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Golden Bull~turn 193	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Hungary regions	·	233t	414t	233t
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	225t	+33t	·	·
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	225t	+33t	·	·
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	·	233t	414t	233t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Hungary regions	·	225t	411t	225t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	218t	+25t	·	·
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	218t	+25t	·	·
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	·	225t	411t	225t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Hungary regions	·	218t	48t	218t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	213t	+18t	·	·
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	213t	+18t	·	·
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	·	218t	48t	218t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Hungary regions	·	213t	45t	213t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Hungary regions Slavic Serbia regions or Venice regions	29t	+13t	·	·
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	29t	+13t	·	·
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Byzantium regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Tartar steppe Not in Rum regions Not in Turks regions Not in Zengid regions Not in Abbasid regions Not in Moors regions Not in Egypt regions	·	213t	45t	213t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Sergeant Swordsmen

Sergeants, factional

SERGEANTS/MORALE 7 /NORMAL DISCIPLINE/ TRAINED These Sergeant Swordsmen are professional basic troops from the lower classes capable of affording a sword and some armor. GAMEPLAY NOTES: They are skilled and have some training to face other light infantry or archers but are not comparable to other professional troops such as the sergeant class. Since they do not have so much armor, they will not be able to hold the defense line for long, so they are useful against similar light troops.

Abilities

Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Melee: attack 4, charge 4 (sword)
Defence: armour 2, skill 5, shield 4
Morale: 7 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1126 florins, 523 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +1 in snow
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441	Full Plate Armor~turn 521
Drill Square Barracks · castle only	217t	210t	210t	217t
Barracks Barracks · castle only	310t★1	38t★1	310t★1	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only	48t★2	46t★2	48t★2	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 21 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Feudal Foot Knights

feudal knight, standard

NOBLES / MORALE 14/ IMPETUOUS/ HIGHLY TRAINED Knights would often dismount and fight on foot when the situation demanded it. Foot knights make excellent heavy infantry,They are professional soldiers who have dedicated their entire lives to training for war, always ready for it, although quite impetuous, often seeking military glory individually. Furthermore they can form a defensive shield wall that enemy will be much difficult to pass.

Abilities

Shield wall
Men close up and lock shields into a tight defensive line. A formation toggled from the unit's ability button. The unit packs tighter and is built to hold a line rather than attack: it is harder to break from the front, but slower and clumsier to manoeuvre. Use it to anchor a position or absorb a charge, and switch it off before you need to move or counter-attack.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 40
Melee: attack 9, charge 4 (sword)
Defence: armour 12, skill 8, shield 5
Morale: 14 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 689 florins, 1277 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Terrain: -2 in sand, -1 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +10 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region

Building	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Coat of Plates~turn 341	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better	233t	225t	214t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better	225t	318t	210t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better	225t	218t	29t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better	218t	218t	28t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Foot Men At Arms

mercenary unit (false EDB)

Quality: Superior. Type: Early Professional. These men are brutally effective infantry whose steel plate protection makes them hard to kill.

Abilities

Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Melee: attack 8, charge 3 (sword)
Defence: armour 13, skill 7, shield 4
Morale: 9 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 3013 florins, 1130 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -3 in sand, +1 in forest, -2 in snow
Heat: +13 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	A New Era Begins~turn 337	Full Plate Armor~turn 521	Advanced Matchlock~turn 849
Armoury Barracks · castle only	38t	36t	35t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Heavy Sergeant Swordmen

factional

SERGEANTS/. Heavy Swordsmen Sergeants represent those of the knightly class with a desire to fight on foot, or too poor to afford a horse. Able to afford excellent armour and swords, they can punish most other infantry. These units along with archers form the backbone of many English armies.

Abilities

Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Melee: attack 9, charge 4 (sword)
Defence: armour 10, skill 6, shield 4
Morale: 10 · Disciplined · Trained
Cost: 2034 florins, 765 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -3 in sand, +1 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +10 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441	Full Plate Armor~turn 521	Advanced Metallurgy~turn 797
Barracks Barracks · castle only	317t	310t	317t
Armoury Barracks · castle only	410t	48t	410t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 21 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Halberd Men at Arms

free professional, standard

Quality: Superior. Type: Early Professional. Composed of nobility and commoners alike, and armed with halberds, these men are a tough fighters, whether on the offence or defence. Although extremely effective, they nevertheless don't quite have the elan of true knights.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Melee: attack 8, charge 6 (axe)
Defence: armour 13, skill 6, shield 0
Morale: 9 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2864 florins, 1074 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +6 vs Horse, +6 vs Camel
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -3 in sand, -2 in snow
Heat: +13 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Partial Plate Armor~turn 441	Full Plate Armor~turn 521	Gothic Plate Armor~turn 641	Pike and Shot~turn 797	The Rise of Shot~turn 841
Barracks Barracks · castle only Aragon regions or France regions or Denmark regions or Spain regions or Norway regions or England regions or Hungary regions or Poland regions or Portugal regions or Hre regions or Pisa regions or Venice regions or Sicily regions or Papal States regions or Georgian homeland	18t	18t	18t	·	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in Aragon regions Not in France regions Not in Denmark regions Not in Spain regions Not in Norway regions Not in England regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Poland regions Not in Portugal regions Not in Hre regions Not in Pisa regions Not in Venice regions Not in Georgian homeland Not in Sicily regions Not in Papal States regions	111t	111t	111t	·	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only	·	38t	36t	36t	35t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Foot Banderium Knights

feudal knight, factional

Quality: Elite. Type: Feudal (low availability, often impetuous or of low discipline). These nobles are trained since childhood in the art of war. They have exchanged traditional ways for the latest western techniques and equipment. Equipped with good plate armour, and armed with a sword, these elite warriors are a force to be reckoned with, even when fighting dismounted.

Abilities

Shield wall
Men close up and lock shields into a tight defensive line. A formation toggled from the unit's ability button. The unit packs tighter and is built to hold a line rather than attack: it is harder to break from the front, but slower and clumsier to manoeuvre. Use it to anchor a position or absorb a charge, and switch it off before you need to move or counter-attack.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Command
Raises the morale of friendly units nearby. Typical of generals' bodyguards and elite household troops. Nearby units are steadier while this unit is close.
Knight
Gains extra experience from certain buildings. Usually feudal or noble cavalry.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 40
Melee: attack 9, charge 2 (sword)
Defence: armour 20, skill 8, shield 5
Morale: 14 · Impetuous · Highly trained
Cost: 828 florins, 1656 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Terrain: -1 in scrub, -3 in sand, +1 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +20 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Without Autonomy of Local Nobility or better Catholic ≥ 50% in region

Building	Full Plate Armor~turn 521	Matchlock Developed~turn 597
Landowners' Guards Landowners Needs Farms in Cleared Land or better	233t	29t
Provincial Council Landowners Needs Communal Farming or better	225t	37t
Local Nobility Landowners Needs Farms and Estates or better	225t	218t
Provincial Aristocracy Landowners Needs Agricultural Estates or better	218t	38t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Village Archers

feudal levy, factional

Peasant levies. Morale 3. Secondary weapon: 1 (knife) While most peasants in Europe were levied into the army, at sword point if need be, some welcomed the opportunity to earn some pay, and travel. Their bows are designed for hunting rather than war, so are only effective against lightly armoured foes. They carry a knife for protection, but should be kept out of hand to hand combat, and will probably run away if any seems likely.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Missile: Peasant Arrow: attack 2, range 120, 18 ammo
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 0, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 3 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 661 florins, 248 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, +2 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Concentric Castles~turn 277
Bowyer Ranges · castle only	214t	211t	217t
Practice Range Ranges · castle only	211t	29t	212t
Archery Range Ranges · castle only	29t★1	28t★1	210t★1
Marksman's Range Ranges · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	38t★2	37t★2	38t★2

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Vlach Archers

mercenary unit (false-only EDB), factional

Local militia. Morale: 6. The Vlachs live in the Carpathian Mountains in the Balkans. The harsh life make them good soldiers. They are skilled at using bows in battle.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Hides well in forest
Hides in forest and is harder to spot there.
Mercenary
Mercenary unit; shares one look across all factions. Training one doesn't use up the settlement's recruitment pool for it.
Mercenary disband
Leaves your army if you stay in debt for three turns.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Missile: Composite Arrow: attack 3, range 165, 30 ammo
Melee: attack 1, charge 2 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 5, shield 0
Morale: 6 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 811 florins, 304 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +3 in forest, +2 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Not in Tartar steppe Hungary regions or Serbia regions

Building	From start
Bowyer Ranges · castle only	212t
Practice Range Ranges · castle only	212t
Archery Range Ranges · castle only	212t
Marksman's Range Ranges · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	212t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Slavic Javelinmen

feudal levy, AOR unit

Local militia. Morale 5. The javelin is a perfect weapon for the common low status Slavs who can use his brawn to hurl them into the enemy's ranks. Light and mobile; the javelin is an infantry standard.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Thrown
The missile is thrown rather than shot.
Peasant
Counts for only half when keeping public order as a garrison.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 52
Missile: Javelin: attack 11, range 55, 4 ammo
Melee: attack 2, charge 1 (axe)
Defence: armour 1, skill 2, shield 2
Morale: 5 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 969 florins, 365 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Mount effect: +6 vs Elephant
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +3 in forest, +1 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Slavic

Building	From start	Heavy Mail~turn 141	Coat of Plates~turn 341
Town Watch Barracks · city only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Town Watch Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Town Guard Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
City Watch Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Mustering Hall Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Garrison Quarters Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Drill Square Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Barracks Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Russia regions or Kievan Rus regions	220t	220t	220t
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hre regions Not in Byzantium regions Hungary regions or Serbia regions or Poland regions	220t	220t	·
Armoury Barracks · castle only Not in Kievan Rus regions Not in Hungary regions Not in Serbia regions Not in Poland regions Byzantium regions or Hre regions	220t	·	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Sergeant Archers

Sergeants, factional

SERGEANTS/ MORALE 7/ NORMAL DISCIPLINE/ TRAINED. The use of the bow as a hunting and war weapon dates back to the Upper Paleolithic. During the Middle Ages, archers were a weapon of great importance: English archers, by annihilating the French cavalry, were the architects of the victory at Agincourt in 1415. Gradually replaced by crossbowmen and arquebusiers, archers were used in France until the 16th century and in England until the 17th.These troops are equipped with a bow and sword and for defence they have a small shield. GAMEPLAY NOTES:These archer sergeants are high-quality, cost-effective troops, essential in any medieval army for unleashing a hail of arrows upon the enemy. They can be recruited from castle archeries, and as sergeant-level troops, they are of higher quality than levies or militia. Factions with a strong archery tradition, such as England, typically have greater recruitment capacity.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Missile: War Mass Arrow: attack 4, range 170, 30 ammo
Melee: attack 4, charge 2 (sword)
Defence: armour 2, skill 5, shield 2
Morale: 7 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1075 florins, 442 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +3 in forest, +2 in snow
Heat: +5 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Catholic ≥ 35% in region

Building	From start	Heavy Mail~turn 141	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Pavise Shields~turn 381
Bowyer Ranges · castle only	·	225t	29t	214t
Practice Range Ranges · castle only	225t	217t	28t	211t
Archery Range Ranges · castle only	217t	212t★1	27t★1	29t★1
Marksman's Range Ranges · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	212t★1	310t★3	36t★3	38t★3

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 8 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Levy Crossbowmen

feudal levy, standard

PEASANTS LEVIES/ MORALE 3/ LOW DISCIPLINE/ UNTRAINED/ FREE UPKEEP UNIT. The use of the crossbow became popular in the 12th century and also began to be used by lower class people and peasants as it was very easy to use and not very expensive to make compared to expensive armor and swords. The crossbow revolutionized the individual possibilities of killing the enemy: any inexperienced person could kill an accomplished warrior from a distance. This was so novel and threatening that it even merited Pope Innocent II, at the Lateran Council of the year 1139, to prohibit the use of the crossbow among Christian armies, and in a papal bull he warned Christianity against its use by "the danger that such a weapon represented for humanity" GAMEPLAY NOTES: Levy Crossbowmen can be quickly levied to garrison town. Poorly armoured and with low morales is better that they be behind walls for defend their settlements.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 52
Missile: Militia Crossbow Bolt: attack 6, range 150, 18 ammo
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 1, shield 0
Morale: 3 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 317 florins, 317 upkeep, 2 turns to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, -2 in forest
Heat: +3 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	The Third Lateran Council~turn 93	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Pavise Shields~turn 381	Full Plate Armor~turn 521
Town Watch Barracks · city only	·	225t	217t	212t	210t
Town Guard Barracks · city only	·	217t	212t	210t	28t
City Watch Barracks · city only	·	212t	210t	28t	27t
Militia Drill Square Barracks · city only	·	310t	38t	37t	36t
Militia Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Quarries or better	·	38t	37t	36t	36t
Army Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	·	37t★1	36t★1	36t★1	35t★1
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only Needs Stonemasons or better	·	37t★3	36t★3	36t★3	35t★3
Bowyer Ranges · castle only	·	225t	214t	225t	·
Practice Range Ranges · castle only	·	217t	211t	217t	·
Archery Range Ranges · castle only	217t	212t★1	29t★1	212t★1	·
Marksman's Range Ranges · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	212t★1	310t★3	38t★3	310t★3	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Arbalest Militia

urban militia, standard

Quality: Militia. Type: Urban Militia (reduced morale in the field). Arbalest militia units are formed to protect settlements. Being able to train cityfolk quickly in the use of the arbalest allows these units to be garrisoned frequently and the stopping power of the arbalest can make their withering fire lethal.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Free upkeep
Can be kept without upkeep in a settlement that supports it. No upkeep is paid when (1) the settlement can recruit this unit, (2) a building there grants free upkeep slots, and (3) there are fewer more expensive free-upkeep units than slots. In SSHIP free upkeep is meant for militias only, and it only applies in settlements that can actually recruit the unit.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 52
Missile: Militia Steel Crossbow Bolt: attack 10, range 160, 18 ammo
Melee: attack 2, charge 1 (sword)
Defence: armour 5, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 4 · Low discipline · Untrained
Cost: 580 florins, 580 upkeep, 1 turn to train
Terrain: -2 in sand, +2 in forest
Heat: +5 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	New Crossbow Mechanics Developed~turn 211	Pavise Shields~turn 381	Full Plate Armor~turn 521
Bowyer Ranges · castle only	225t	214t	210t
Practice Range Ranges · castle only	217t	211t	28t
Archery Range Ranges · castle only	212t★1	29t★1	27t★1
Marksman's Range Ranges · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	310t★3	38t★3	36t★3

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 8 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Arquebusiers

free professional, standard

Quality: Average. Type: Urban Professional (increased training time based on unit type and quality, higher proportion of disciplined units). Fired at close range and quite accurate, with only a little chance of exploding and killing the person firing it. This early type of firearm is capable of firing deadly volleys that can pierce most armour. This noisy, smoky and lethal weapon is so intimidating it can cause its targets to run in fear.

Abilities

Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Missile: Early Arquebus Bullet: attack 14, range 90, 12 ammo
Melee: attack 3, charge 1 (sword)
Defence: armour 9, skill 4, shield 0
Morale: 8 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2309 florins, 866 upkeep, 3 turns to train
Terrain: -2 in sand, +2 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +9 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Stonemasons or better

Building	Matchlock Developed~turn 597
Army Barracks Barracks · city only	22t
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only	32t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Late Arquebusiers

free professional, standard

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 60
Missile: Arquebus Bullet: attack 14, range 110, 12 ammo
Melee: attack 3, charge 1 (sword)
Defence: armour 5, skill 5, shield 0
Morale: 9 · Normal discipline · Highly trained
Cost: 1985 florins, 556 upkeep, 4 turns to train
Terrain: -2 in sand, +2 in forest, -1 in snow
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Stonemasons or better

Building	Pike and Shot~turn 797	Advanced Matchlock~turn 849
Army Barracks Barracks · city only	41t	41t
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only	41t	·

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Late Musketeers

free professional, standard

Quality: Average. Type: Urban Professional (increased training time based on unit type and quality, higher proportion of disciplined units). This weapon is similar to the late arquebus and lighter and handier than the heavier musket that preceded it. The noise, smoke and lethality of this weapon causes fear in its targets.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.

Also: Sea-faring, Hides in forest, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 48
Missile: Flintlock Bullet: attack 24, range 125, 12 ammo
Melee: attack 4, charge 1 (sword)
Defence: armour 0, skill 5, shield 0
Morale: 7 · Normal discipline · Highly trained
Cost: 1491 florins, 561 upkeep, 4 turns to train
Terrain: +1 in scrub, -1 in sand, +3 in forest
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Stonemasons or better

Building	Advanced Matchlock~turn 849
Royal Barracks Barracks · city only	41t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Trebuchet

artillery

The counter-weight Trebuchet is an evolution of the man-powered mangonel and catapults dating back before the 11th century. It has quickly spread throughout the world as an effective siege engine capable of lobbing large wall- crushing boulders. The Trebuchet is also able to fling such things as burning missiles and rotten animal remains to devastate enemy units.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Body piercing
Missiles can pass through one man and hit those behind.
Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Launching
Hits may throw men into the air.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 8
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1446 florins, 235 upkeep, 3 turns to train
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Ostsiedlung~turn 111
Siege Works Siege · city only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	211t
Siege Works Siege · castle only	211t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Mangonel

artillery

The original Mangonel was first used in Roman times to fling large rocks at enemies. This Mangonel, though bearing some resemblance to its forebear, is far larger than its Roman counterparts. One other surprising addition is that this Mangonel throws burning barrels of oil! These barrels often explode in mid air, unleashing a torrent of fire down on its poor victims below.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Launching
Hits may throw men into the air.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 8
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1486 florins, 259 upkeep, 3 turns to train
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Heavy Mail~turn 141
Siege Works Siege · city only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	217t
Siege Works Siege · castle only	217t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Ribault

artillery

The Ribault, also known as the organ gun due to its many pipes, is a fearsome spectacle on the battlefield. Armed with nine short-ranged barrels, it is often used in the defence of other longer-ranged artillery. Able to fire all nine barrels at once, it makes the enemy think twice before engaging!

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Body piercing
Missiles can pass through one man and hit those behind.
Launching
Hits may throw men into the air.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 8
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1486 florins, 259 upkeep, 5 turns to train
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Cannons Developed~turn 325	Man-Made Inferno!~turn 401
Cannon Maker Cannons · city only	·	17t
Cannon Foundry Cannons · city only	·	17t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · city only	·	17t
Cannon Maker Cannons · castle only	18t	18t
Cannon Foundry Cannons · castle only	·	18t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · castle only	·	18t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Bombard

artillery

The first primitive gunpowder siege artillery, bombards were created in China and Western Europe in the early 14th century and spread to the rest of the world by the late 14th century. They are forged from bronze or iron, and designed to fire stone balls that crumble enemy defences. They also shoot inaccurate flaming balls wrapped in pitch-soaked rags, that can incinerate enemy troops!

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Body piercing
Missiles can pass through one man and hit those behind.
Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Launching
Hits may throw men into the air.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.
Stakes
Can plant sharpened stakes in front of them before battle. Stakes are placed during deployment and seriously hurt cavalry that charge into them.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw, Hides in forest

Stats

Men: 12
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1388 florins, 317 upkeep, 5 turns to train
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Man-Made Inferno!~turn 401
Gunsmith Cannons · city only	27t
Cannon Maker Cannons · city only	110t
Cannon Foundry Cannons · city only	110t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · city only	110t
Gunsmith Cannons · castle only	18t
Cannon Maker Cannons · castle only	112t
Cannon Foundry Cannons · castle only	112t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · castle only	112t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Serpentine

artillery

The serpentine is so named, because its long slender barrel resembles a snake. This piece is designed for attacking enemy troops, rather than walls. Its long thin barrel gives it good range and accuracy, and its small calibre ammunition makes it quicker to reload than heavier pieces.

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Body piercing
Missiles can pass through one man and hit those behind.
Launching
Hits may throw men into the air.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.
Stakes
Can plant sharpened stakes in front of them before battle. Stakes are placed during deployment and seriously hurt cavalry that charge into them.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw, Hides in forest

Stats

Men: 12
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2228 florins, 389 upkeep, 5 turns to train
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Gothic Plate Armor~turn 641
Cannon Foundry Cannons · city only	17t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · city only	17t
Cannon Foundry Cannons · castle only	18t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · castle only	18t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Basilisk

artillery

This fearsome artillery piece is the pinnacle of late Medieval siege-gun engineering. With greater range, damage and accuracy than all the siege guns that come before it, no enemy emplacements can stand up to its fearsome bombardment, nor can enemy troops withstand its explosive shots. Generals should fear the gaze of the Basilisk!

Abilities

Armour piercing
Only counts half of the target's armour. Typical of axes, maces, crossbows and guns. Strong against heavily armoured troops.
Body piercing
Missiles can pass through one man and hit those behind.
Area attack
Each blow can hit an area, not just one man.
Launching
Hits may throw men into the air.
Hardy
Tires more slowly than normal troops. Controls how fast the unit loses stamina while marching, running and fighting.
Gunpowder unit
Uses gunpowder weapons.
Stakes
Can plant sharpened stakes in front of them before battle. Stakes are placed during deployment and seriously hurt cavalry that charge into them.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 8
Melee: attack 1, charge 1 (knife)
Defence: armour 1, skill 3, shield 0
Morale: 11 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1486 florins, 259 upkeep, 5 turns to train
Heat: +1 fatigue in hot climates

Where & when to recruit

Building	Machines that Fly?~turn 721
Royal Arsenal Cannons · city only	25t
Royal Arsenal Cannons · castle only	26t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

Cog

ship

The Cog is a small 11th century vessel with an attached keel, rudder and a single square sail, initially used by Europeans for trading in the rougher coastal Atlantic waters. Cogs have a basic armament of troops and archers stationed aboard, as well as the ship's crew who can help out if boarded.

Abilities

No special abilities.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 20
Melee: attack 5, charge 0
Defence: armour 0, skill 8, shield 0
Morale: 14 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 932 florins, 444 upkeep, 3 turns to train

Where & when to recruit

Building	From start	Ostsiedlung~turn 111	Hanseatic Cities Intensify Cooperation~turn 161	Lübeck Ascendancy~turn 231	The Trade Wars of the Hanseatic League~turn 285	Die Kogge~turn 325
Port Ports · city only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	220t	220t	220t	220t	220t	220t
Port with Shipwright Ports · city only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	312t	312t	312t	312t	312t	312t
Port with Dockyard Ports · city only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	37t	37t	37t	37t	37t	37t
Great Harbour Ports · city only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1
Port Ports · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	220t	220t	220t	220t	220t	220t
Port with Shipwright Ports · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	312t	312t	312t	312t	312t	312t
Port with Dockyard Ports · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	37t	37t	37t	37t	37t	37t
Great Harbour Ports · castle only Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1	35t★1
Hanseatische Faktorei Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic England regions or Norway regions or Denmark regions or Russia regions	·	·	+10t	+10t	+5t	+5t
Hanseatische Kaufmänner Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Hre regions or Poland regions or Prussia regions	·	+7t	+7t	+7t	+4t	+4t
Hanseatischer Quartier Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Hre regions or Poland regions or Prussia regions	·	·	·	·	·	+3t
Holsteintor Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Hre regions Poland regions	·	·	·	+5t	+3t	+3t
Stalhof Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Capital England regions	·	·	·	·	+3t	+3t
Peterhof Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Capital Russia regions	·	·	·	·	+3t	+3t
Bryggen Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Capital Norway regions	·	·	·	·	+3t	+3t
Hanseatischer Kontor Hansa Teutonica Hanseatic Flemish France regions	·	·	·	·	+3t	+3t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 8 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Also recruitable in some campaigns, depending on the order events happen: Hanseatischer Quartier, Stalhof, Peterhof, Bryggen, Hanseatischer Kontor.

War Galley

ship

Used throughout the Mediterranean since the 11th century. War Galleys are larger than normal galleys, and carry more tonnage as a result of being equipped with siege weapons like ballista or catapults, and having a larger compliment of oarsmen and troops onboard. The standard tactic for engaging is to disable the opposing ships' sails then ram and board it.

Abilities

No special abilities.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 30
Melee: attack 13, charge 0
Defence: armour 0, skill 12, shield 0
Morale: 14 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 1940 florins, 588 upkeep, 5 turns to train

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better

Building	From start
Port with Shipwright Ports · city only	210t
Port with Dockyard Ports · city only	25t
Great Harbour Ports · city only	34t★1
Port with Shipwright Ports · castle only	210t
Port with Dockyard Ports · castle only	25t
Great Harbour Ports · castle only	34t★1

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 6 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Lanternas

ship

The Lanternas is the premier version of the war galley, now equipped with gun powder weapons! Being larger, heavier, more durable and better equipped than the war galley, the Lanternas is used by naval commanders in the Mediterranean during the 15th century. Featuring multiple centreline guns and some flanking guns it can take on and destroy war galleys.

Abilities

No special abilities.

Also: Sea-faring, Can withdraw

Stats

Men: 40
Melee: attack 18, charge 0
Defence: armour 0, skill 18, shield 0
Morale: 14 · Normal discipline · Trained
Cost: 2900 florins, 828 upkeep, 6 turns to train

Where & when to recruit

Always needs: Needs Carpenters' Workshops or better

Building	Cannons Developed~turn 325
Port with Dockyard Ports · city only	210t
Great Harbour Ports · city only	37t
Port with Dockyard Ports · castle only	210t
Great Harbour Ports · castle only	37t

2 most units waiting at once · 25t turns per new unit · + only speeds up another building's pool · columns are reforms and events

The AI also gets 4 bonus pools for this unit that players don't.

Kingdom of Hungary Units & recruitment

Recruiting as Hungary

Hold the heartland

Invite the Saxons

Help when the capital falls

Reforms

World events that change your army

The crown: Szent Korona

Crowned in

Lands you must hold

Buildings that depend on the crown

Units

Cavalry

Missile cavalry

Spear & pike infantry

Melee infantry

Missile infantry

Siege & artillery

Naval

Generals' bodyguards

Regional units & mercenaries

Regional units

Mercenaries