The Caballarii is a unique heavy cavalry unit of the Frankish civilization from the Vikings, Traders, and Raiders! scenario in Civilization VI. It replaces the Knight.
- Common abilities:
- Ignores enemy zone of control.
- Special abilities:
- Does not suffer combat penalties when damaged.
- Special traits:
- Lower
Combat Strength (48 vs. 50). - No strategic resource requirement.
- Doesn't require Lances to train.
- Lower
Strategy[]
The Caballarii is a major annoyance for the Vikings. It can be produced without strategic resources and shares the Samurai's ability to fight at full strength even when damaged (unless it suffers a ranged attack from a City Center).
The Franks train a lot of Caballarii, so be prepared for a fight. Denmark is neighbors with the Franks, so either use Berserkers to continually attack the Caballarii or garrison Archers or Crossbowmen in your cities and shoot at them as they approach. Building Walls around your cities is also helpful, as it provides you with additional ranged strikes and makes it harder for the Caballarii to capture them.
Civilopedia entry[]
The vast majority of the Frankish troops during the Carolingian dynasty were simply infantry spearmen – the Franks having long before abandoned their traditional 'francisca' throwing ax – but the king did maintain an elite mounted contingent of heavy cavalry… the famed caballarius. Initially these caballarii were housed in or near the palace, but in time spread among the greater landed magnates as well. Whereas most of the troops were merely levies called up in time of war, the caballarius were “professionals,” and even provided temporary leaders for the less well-trained Frankish units. Divided into 'scara' (non-standardized regiments), the caballarii of Charlemagne seem to have been divided into three ranks of prestige, with the 'scholares' being the king’s personal bodyguard. The caballarii could, it seems, be used as true shock troops when mounted, or could dismount and fight on foot. And proved quite effective in either case.