AOE IV / Units
Hobelar
Cheap cavalry effective at raiding, flanking, and countering ranged units.
UnitsKnights of Cross and RoseUnique to select civilizations
What it does
Cheap cavalry effective at raiding, flanking, and countering ranged units.
- Cheaper than a normal Horseman
- High movement speed
- Weak against melee units
- Countered by Spearmen
How it fits into a match
Train from <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 Light Melee Cavalry.
- Role
- Light Melee Cavalry
- Earliest age
- Feudal Age
- Available to
- House of Lancaster
- Produced or researched at
- 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| House of Lancaster | Feudal Age | 75 food, 20 gold | 15 s | 100 | 1.88 | ranged 3 | Short Sword · 7 damage |
