Hobilar

Available in Stronghold 2 only.

The Hobilar (light cavalry) is the fastest unit in the game, these light cavalry can take down siege weapons. Hails from Wales (hence the Welsh accent). They are good for running down a retreating siege army and even distorting an enemy siege camp. They're attack strength matches that of a spearman, but their speed is nearly doubled.

A good strategy is to build a sally port in a convinient spot, then place a large group of Light Cavalry behind it. When the enemy siege force gets close, immediatley send them out to take down siege equipment. With proper strategy and timing, you can easily flank siege equipment and overall sabotage the entire battle. They are also considerably a great unit to use early in a match considering they only cost gold, and are unlocked early.

However, they are quite weak because of their light armor. They are easily killed by long-ranged units such as archers. They are almost useless when sent to an enemy with archers guarding its walls and towers. They are easily shot and sometimes die instantly when they are idle and doing nothing.

In some cases, because of their great speed, archers firing them become inaccurate and they only hit the ground. Light Cavalry is excellent for distracting the enemy's archers when you are attacking.

Cost: 80 gold, 2 honour.

'"Come on men, stop making stubs or I shall fill the dungeons and re-institute Torcher"' This article, Hobilar, is a stub. Please help the war effort and expand this article.