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Mercenary Cavalry is a type of Medium Spear Cavalry in Total War: Three Kingdoms. It is unique to the faction of Sun Jian, or the later faction of Sun Ce. It is a Fire unit and is best classed with Vanguard heroes.


Abilities[]

Main Article: Unit Ability (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

  • Resistant to Heat
    • Takes longer to feel fatigued in the desert.
  • Loose (Mobile Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
    • -100% charge resistance
  • Diamond (Mobile Cavalry Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
      • Mounted
    • +25% Mass
    • +10% Melee Evasion
    • -10% Speed
  • Wedge (Mobile Cavalry Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
      • Mounted
    • +100% Mass
    • +50% Charge Speed
    • +25% Melee Charge Bonus
    • -50% Armour
    • -25% Speed


Description[]

TW3K Mercenary Cavalry in-game

In-game

Cavalry troops who fight only for gold; excellent at capturing key strategic points and fighting in hot climates.

If a soldier fights for gold, rather than out of loyalty, then they are expected to serve with excellence and earn their pay. For the right price, these cavalry troops will arrive for battle armed with exceptional qiang spears and clad in fine leather armour. Hardened by years of fighting under many banners, they can still fight well in the blistering heat, and their mobility is especially useful for racing in and capturing key strategic points.


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