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Cavalry units and pursuit

Posted: Tue Nov 25, 2025 1:22 pm
by Yaab
I know cavalry units are few, use infantry movement speed and their cavalry devices are bulkier (higher load cost) due to horses.

However, do cavalry units have some under-the-hood bonus when set on Pursuit orders after a successful battle? I have never tested it but it sounds plausible.

Just a random thought.

Re: Cavalry units and pursuit

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 12:03 am
by BBfanboy
I haven't seen any improved effect with a Cavalry set on pursuit. I think firepower/morale/encouragement/land skill has more effect on how well a pursuing unit does.

Re: Cavalry units and pursuit

Posted: Wed Nov 26, 2025 9:58 am
by Sardaukar
It seems to be based on movement rates (manual 8.3.1).

Cavalry doesn't seem to get higher movement rate, armoured unit does.