Cavalry units (Age of Empires)

Cavalry in Age of Empires are one of the four combat forces on land, the other ones being infantry, archers, and siege weapons. Cavalry are mounted soldiers.

General information
Cavalry can be split into three different sections: ranged cavalry, hand cavalry ,and siege cavalry. For information about ranged cavalry, see the archer units article. Hand and siege cavalry can be built at the Stable from the Tool Age onward.

Attack and armor upgrades are available at the Storage Pit, while Nobility is researched at the Government Center.

Technologies
Listed below are technologies that benefit cavalry units. This list does not contain unit upgrades.

Civilization bonuses

 * Carthaginians: Elephant units have +25% hit points. Camel Riders.
 * Egyptians: All Chariot units have +33% health.
 * Palmyrans: Camel Riders move 25% faster.
 * Persians: Elephant units move faster.
 * Phoenicians: Elephant units are 25% cheaper.
 * Yamato: -25% Cavalry and Horse Archer cost.