Talk:Knight/@comment-41.13.60.244-20160924191346/@comment-27726014-20181101120221

Lances were used exclusively in the charge. When engaged with the enemy a lance is too awkward. However in real life most cavalry didn't stop to engage as they do in the game. Most of them charged and if the enemy formation didn't break they would retreat and charge again.

If the cavalry somehow was stopped or if they were successful in breaking up the enemy formation they would abandon their lances and draw their swords.