The Black Prince is a cavalry hero available in the Scenario Editor in Age of Empires II. He is based on English royal Edward of Woodstock who took the title The Black Prince as a nickname and is best known for being a key figure during the Hundred Years' War for his victories over the French at the Battles of Crécy and Poitiers.
In-game, he is represented by a Cavalier. Like other cavalry, The Black Prince is affected by all technologies that affect cavalry as well as any other bonuses that affect them. As a hero, he cannot be converted and can regenerate health (since The Conquerors).
Campaign appearances[]
Sforza[]
- His Own Man: The renown mercenary Sigismondo Malatesta is a renamed Black Prince. His contingent of mercenaries is stationed to the north of Rimini and Ravenna. He will join Sforza's army when reached.
- Viva Sforza!: Sigismondo Malatesta appears again, this time leading the Venetian forces allied to Sforza. He will eventually betray Sforza later in the scenario.
Bari[]
- The Onrushing Tide: The protagonist, Andreas Nautikos, is a renamed Black Prince. He is tasked with hindering the Norman siege of Bari while commanding a portion of the city's garrison. After successfully destroying Norman siege weapons, securing the supply for the city and defending Bari from the Norman siege, he facilitates the evacuation of Bari by destroying nearby Norman Docks.
Francisco de Almeida[]
- The Old World: Portuguese Prince Juan, a renamed Black Prince, joins Francisco's forces at Toro and is the only one capable of rallying the scattered troops of King Alfonso's army.
Yodit[]
- Welcome Home: In the HD Edition version of the scenario, Yodit's troops are led by a General that's a renamed Black Prince.
Trivia[]
He is mentioned in the Disorder chapter of the The Hundred Years War campaign in Age of Empires IV.
