Light/Medium Cavalry Survival Guide

[Rendar1970]

Im trying to level up a light/medium calvary sword and board user, or as you call them "bumbslashers.''  Whats the best 1h sword for this type of role in your opinion?

[ShinySpoons]

Sarranid cav sword is good for its length, you could also use a longsword as a 1hander, the speed/dmg penalty isnt as important on horseback. Also, you could be lame and get a crush through weapon, morningstar or bar mace.

[Roran Hawkins]

I use a knightly arming sword in the past, now a nordic champs sword. Take a weapon with a good reach (at least 100 for me) and/or decent damage in swings, the attack mostly used on horseback



I just saw changelog, Cavalry has become the weakest class in cRPG, because they have to play infantry 90% of the time, wich they aren't made for. They used valuable skillpoints in riding etc. so they are weaker than infantry on foot, and they never fight mounted due to upkeep. I myself have 99% transformed to infantry because of horse price nerfs and upkeep in general.

[Engine]

Simpler guide for beginner light cav:

1. Don't attack people that are clearly aware of your impending attack... not until you've learned how to hit them while remaining out of their range.

2. Play like a TF2 spy. You can't do much against an alert force, but you can dominate if you're sneaky. 

3. There's more. Keep practicing.

[Bull]

I just saw changelog, Cavalry has become the weakest class in cRPG, because they have to play infantry 90% of the time, wich they aren't made for. They used valuable skillpoints in riding etc. so they are weaker than infantry on foot, and they never fight mounted due to upkeep. I myself have 99% transformed to infantry because of horse price nerfs and upkeep in general.

I disagree with this. I think we're still viable and maintainable.

I use a Heavy Lance, Mail chausses, Nordic Pot helm, Tribal Warrior Outfit, Leather Gloves, Hafted Blade as a secondary, a plain cav shield (req 1), and ride a Heavy destrier. That amounts to about 35k worth of equipment. Of course, the higher cost of horses is rough. But, I still break practically even. I keep a 10k reserve; if I'm above it, I use better armor. If I'm below it, I downgrade to a Rouncey.

I was on earlier today and mopped up the rabble like I normally do. Of course, archers are still our nemesis, but I believe I was an important asset to our team winning.

[Digglez]

do lances that mention 'penalty with shield' do less dmg couching when you are using a shield horseback?