AOE IV / Units
Hippodrome Horseman
Fast cavalry that enhances damage of nearby cavalry.
UnitsDynasties of the EastUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Fast cavalry that enhances damage of nearby cavalry.
- High movement speed
- Health regeneration
- Weak against melee units
- Countered by Spearmen
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/imperial-hippodrome.html">Imperial Hippodrome</a>. Use the listed strengths against the targets they suit, and protect the unit from the counters named above. Its role is Light Melee Cavalry.
- Role
- Light Melee Cavalry
- Earliest age
- Dark Age
- Available to
- Macedonian Dynasty
- Produced or researched at
- Imperial Hippodrome
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Macedonian Dynasty | Dark Age | 130 food, 30 wood, 30 gold | 20 s | 200 | 1.88 | melee 2, ranged 3 | Spear · 13 damage |



