Skythikon (M2TW Unit)

Skythikon (M2TW Unit)
Class	Missile Cavalry
Unit Size	32
Weaponry	Composite Bow Sword
Morale	3
Melee Attack	6
Ranged Attack	6
Defence	3
Charge Bonus	2
Accuracy	NA
Range	125
Ammunition	25
Region	Global
Recruitment Cost	380
Upkeep Cost	175
Turns to Build	1
Unit Limit	6
Building Requirements	Motte and Bailey
Technology Requirements	None
Attributes	Can withdraw Cantabrian circle Hide forest Sea_faring

Asiatic Nomads, who serve the Byzantine Empire as horse archers, wearing little armour and armed with a composite bow.

Overview

Skythikon is the Byzantine term used to describe the mainly Cuman, Asiatic Nomads, who serve the Byzantine Empire exclusively as horse archers. Accustomed to being on horseback in the plains and steppes of Eastern Europe and the Black Sea region, these cavalrymen wear little armour and are armed with a composite bow and a small sword

Details

While weak compared to units such as the Vardariotai or the Byzantine Cavalry, both missile cavalry units available to the Byzantine Empire, the Skythikon are available at the lowest upgrade of a castle, meaning that no construction of special buildings is required. The Skythikon cost the same to maintain as the Byzantine cavalry, though they do have some noticeable differences between the two. Firstly, the Byzantine Cavalry is superior (though only minimally) in melee attack and defence stats as well as having armour, opposed to the Skythikon's lack of armour. On the other hand, the Skythikon is able to be recruited at smaller castles, removing the need to upgrade castle levels, though this advantage is only for early game, as well as having a faster mount. Overall, though, the Skythikon is more useful in the first 10 or so turns, though beyond that point their use becomes pointless, the Byzantine cavalry proving a better choice.

Factions

• Byzantine Empire