AOE IV / Units
Keshik
Expensive cavalry with high damage and a powerful charge attack. Effective against most units.
What it does
Expensive cavalry with high damage and a powerful charge attack. Effective against most units.
- Heavy armor
- Strong in melee combat
- Restores health after every attack
- Less health than Lancers
- Countered by Spearmen and Crossbowmen
- Mercenary that can be purchased per 2 units for a total of 380 Olive Oil.
- Requires the Eastern Mercenary Contract.
How it fits into a match
Train from <a href="../buildings/golden-horn-tower.html">Golden Horn Tower</a>, <a href="../buildings/mercenary-house.html">Mercenary House</a>, <a href="../buildings/golden-tent.html">Golden Tent</a>, <a href="../buildings/khaganate-palace.html">Khaganate Palace</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
- Feudal Age
- Available to
- 3 civilizations
- Produced or researched at
- Golden Horn Tower, Mercenary House, Golden Tent, Khaganate Palace, 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 | Feudal Age | No resource cost | 66 s | 150 | 1.63 | melee 3, ranged 3 | Sword · 15 damage |
| Golden Horde | Feudal Age | 120 food, 80 gold | 60 s | 150 | 1.63 | melee 3, ranged 3 | Sword · 15 damage |
| Mongols | Feudal Age | 120 food, 80 gold | 30 s | 150 | 1.63 | melee 3, ranged 3 | Sword · 15 damage |
