Camel Lancer

In game

Camel Lancer — Vital statistics
Camel Lancer	Stronger and more powerful than Light Chariot, but is costlier. Strong versus melee infantry Weak versus buildings, cavalry and units armed with pikes, crossbows or javelins.
Prereq:	Build time	HP	LOS	Attack	Attack speed	Movement speed
File:Rank and File	12.7s (190t)	179	8	14	2.1s (32t)	31
Cost			Created from	Armour	Weapon range	Specialty
Base	Ramp	Pop
: 50	: 5; : 4	1		3	Melee	Bonus damage versus light infantry. Defensive bonus versus melee horse cavalry.

Overall strategy

Camel Lancers are an early form of "heavy cavalry". Not very armoured, but fairly tough, and capable of functioning like a heavy lancer, especially if used against enemy horses. Just don't expect Camel Lancers to perform very well against enemy ranged cavalry especially in later ages when they begin to gain speed bonuses.

See also

• Camel Rider
• Lukhata haGamla