Hussar (Age of Empires III)

For the related Age of Empires II unit, see Hussar (Age of Empires II).

The Hussar is a fast cavalry unit that uses melee attacks and is useful against artillery, Villagers, and some ranged infantry. The Hussar is trained at the Stable once Colonial Age is reached.

Overview
Hussars are the mainline cavalry for most of the European civilizations and should be the backbone of cavalry units for them. Since they are the base cavalry unit they have no distinguishing characteristics. They are fast and hit relatively hard making them good at raiding or getting in close with artillery. They are also effective against light infantry, who are too fragile too stand up to melee combat. They are weak against heavy infantry and ranged cavalry. They should be put in formations with infantry so the two can counter each other's weaknesses.

Upgrades
Hussars can be upgraded into different ranks or form depending on the type of civilization chosen or the Age the player is in.

Veteran Hussar
The Veteran Hussar is an upgrade of the ordinary Hussar and has slightly more hit points and attack compared to its predecessor. The upgrade is available at the Stable for 200 Food and Coin once Fortress Age is reached.
 * Hit Points: 360
 * Siege Attack: 24
 * Guardian Attack: 36
 * Hand Attack: 36

Guard Hussar
The Guard Hussar is an upgrade of the Veteran Hussar and has slightly more hit points and attack compared to its predecessor. The upgrade is available at the Stable for 600 Food and Coin once Industrial Age is reached.

Imperial Hussar
The Imperial Hussar is an upgrade of the Guard Hussar and has slightly more hit points and attack compared to its predecessor. The upgrade is available at the Stable for 1500 Food and Coin once Imperial Age is reached.

Other Upgrades

 * The British can upgrade veteran Hussars into Life Guard Hussars in the Industrial Age.


 * The Ottomans can upgrade veteran Hussars into Gardener Hussars in the Industrial Age.


 * The Germans cannot train Hussars but can send some Winged (Guard level) Hussars from the Home City.


 * The Russians cannot train hussars but can send a group of Bashkirs (Hussars) from the Church when it ships the Royal Decree shipment.


 * The Spanish can use Unction to boost their Hussars in combat, providing a sizable damage increase.

Life Guard Hussar
The Life Guard Hussar is the British royal guard upgrade to the Veteran Hussar. This Technology can be researched in the Industrial Age for 1000 Wood and 1000 Gold. The stats for this unit can be upgraded just like any cavalry found in the game.

The Life Guard Hussar is good against light Infantry and Artillery, but ineffective against infantry, such as musketeers.