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Persian Cataphracts are a type of shock cavalry in Total War: Attila.

Description[]

"Persian cataphracts, the purest breed, can almost smash through city walls."

Eastern cavalry had Hellenic and Persian influences, with the more eastern states favouring the cataphract - heavy armour that protected both the rider and horse. The cataphract has its origins early in antiquity, in what is now Iran. Cataphract cavalry was designed to be a hammer in the tactical toolbox of eastern generals, penetrating enemy formations before outflanking and exploiting the resultant chaos. This was helped by the use of the wedge formation to smash through enemy lines. The Sassanids famously fielded the 'Zhayedan', a force of 10,000 strong cataphract riders, as shock troops to quickly and effectively decimate their opponents.

Strength and Weaknesses[]

  • Excellent Charge Bonus
  • High Health
  • Poor Morale

Base Stats[]

Persian Cataphracts
Unit
Number of Men: 80
Morale: 34
Bonus HP: 3
Melee Attack: 19
Melee Defense: 1
Charge Bonus: 200
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[]

Lance
Melee Weapon
Damage: 3
Armour Penetration Damage: 7
Bonus vs Infantry: 0
Bonus vs Cavalry: 10
Bonus vs Elephants: 0
Building damage: 0.033
Heavy Mail
Armour
Armour: 30

Abilities[]

Attributes[]

Ability Attila Hide (forest) Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
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Elephants Armoured Indian ElephantsIndian Elephants
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