Richard the Lionheart

Richard the Lionheart is a Hero found in The Lion and the Demon as an enemy of the player and is also available in the Scenario Editor of Age of Empires II: The Age of Kings. He is based on ‘’’Richard I of England’’’ who was best known for being a key figure during the Third Crusade, leading the campaign with considerable victories against his opponent, Saladin.

Richard the Lionheart is represented by a Paladin but with better stats. Like other cavalry, Richard the Lionheart is affected by all upgrades that affect cavalry as well as any civilization bonuses that affect them. As with all heroes, Richard the Lionheart can self regenerate and cannot be converted.