AOE IV / Units
Cataphract
Expensive cavalry with high damage and a powerful Trample ability that charges through enemies.
UnitsThe Sultans AscendUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Expensive cavalry with high damage and a powerful Trample ability that charges through enemies.
- Heavy armor
- Trample deals area damage
- No base charge attack
- Slower move speed
- Countered by Spearmen and Crossbowmen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/imperial-hippodrome.html">Imperial Hippodrome</a>, <a href="../buildings/palatine-school.html">Palatine School</a>, <a href="../buildings/stable.html">Stable</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Heavy Melee Cavalry.
- Role
- Heavy Melee Cavalry
- Earliest age
- Castle Age
- Available to
- 2 civilizations
- Produced or researched at
- Imperial Hippodrome, Palatine School, Stable
Availability and cost
Earliest listed form for each civilization in this game-data snapshot. Unit and building statistics are shown for that form; later-age upgrades and civilization bonuses can change values.
| Civilization | Age | Cost | Time | Health | Speed | Armor | Primary attack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Byzantines | Castle Age | 180 food, 150 gold | 40 s | 360 | 1.63 | melee 4, ranged 4 | Sword · 27 damage |
| Macedonian Dynasty | Imperial Age | No resource cost | 40 s | 405 | 1.63 | melee 5, ranged 5 | Sword · 32 damage |
