"The Alani way of life, carried on their broad shoulders."
There was no more important element in nomadic armies than the horse. Indeed, it was crucial not only to their strength in battle but also to their survival as a culture. The Sarmatians and Alani kept up to four horses per man, so that each day a fresh horse could be used. The horses they bred, and the men who rode them, were strong and determined, and used their numbers to overwhelm the enemy. Although nomads were known for their skill at horse archery, the Sarmatians and Alans in particular were fond of heavy shock tactics; running down their enemies with sword or lance before they could organise their defence. The nomads' sheer ferocity in battle meant that not only were they a terror to enemy foot soldiers, but contemporary heavy cavalrymen also.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Attack Against Cavalry
Very Poor Spotting
High Health
Base Stats[]
Alani Mounted Tribesmen
Unit
Number of Men:
80
Morale:
60
Bonus HP:
0
Melee Attack:
44
Melee Defense:
20
Charge Bonus:
0
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
100
Medium Horse
Mount
Hit Points:
125
Mass:
440
Walk Speed:
18
Run Speed:
80
Charge Speed:
110
Charge Distance:
75
Weapons and Gear[]
Heavy Spear
Melee Weapon
Damage:
24
Armour Penetration Damage:
8
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
30
Bonus vs Elephants:
30
Building damage:
0.033
Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
15
Armour:
15
Missile Block Chance:
25
Heavy Armour
Armour
Armour:
20
Abilities[]
Flying Wedge
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
N/A
Active Time:
N/A
Recharge Time:
N/A
The unit moves into a flying wedge-shaped attack formation.
Assemble (5s)
Form Wedge:
+40 Attack Against Cavalry
-100% Missile Block Chance
-25% Speed
Attributes[]
Expert Charge Defence
This unit’s melee attack and damage are increased against charging enemies.
Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Flying Wedge
Expert Charge Defence
Resistant to Fatigue
Hide (forest)