Scout Cavalry (Age of Empires II)

For the related Age of Empires unit, see Scout (Age of Empires). The Scout Cavalry is a light Cavalry Unit that is featured in Age of Empires II. In a basic game as a European or Asian civilization, the player starts off with a Scout Cavalry and they are able to be trained during the Feudal Age and after. The Cavalry has a weak attack, but they are quick and are effective against enemy Villagers. The Scout Cavalry can also be upgraded to the Light cavalry.

Strategy
Scout Cavalry are primarily used as scouting units, as they do not have a good enough attack to be an effective battle unit. Scout Cavalry are good for harassing enemy Villagers during the Dark Age.

Weaknesses: Spearman, Pikeman, Halberdier, Camel, Heavy Camel, Mameluke, Knight, Cavalier, Paladin