2H Cavalry is rather expensive but its easier to play than a 1h cav, as a 2h cavalry you will need a heavy horse, heavy armour , and a heavy weapon, which will one shot your enemies.Well lets take a look at pros and cons of 1h cav and 2h cav (for beginners ofc) ;
2h cav ;Pros-Easy to land hits.
-Effective as infantry. (Tanky)
-Fun (
)
-Can 1 hit enemies easily.
Cons-Expensive
-Slow
-Easy target for ranged shots.
1h cav ;Pros-Fast hitting.
-Can use light equipment.
-Has a shield, hard target for other cavs and ranged.
Cons-May not be able to hit the enemy.
-May not 1 hit the enemy.
-Not so tanky , most dies when got dismounted.
-If the shield breaks down, pure 1her is easy target.
-Archers will probably focus the horse.
Well as i said, this is for beginners. I started the game as a 2h cav, and i can honestly say I had most fun then , I just checked , if you use a 1h/2h weapon on horseback , the damage and speed penalty will be less than using a 2h weapon. So I definetly suggest you using a Morningstar. And as an experienced player, please get at least a practice shield
For builds you can ask 2h cav experts ; Latvian , Necromancien for EU, Sir_Firebus for NA. If you ask me , i would suggest 21-15 build , 7 IF 7 PS 5 ATH 5 RIDING 5 WM.
Thx for reading
Kratos
