Xystophoroi

The Xystophoroi (Greek for Lancers) are a low tier cavalry unit available to Seleukidai, Basileion Attalidon and Athenai.

Abilities
-Disciplined

-Diamond Formation

In Battle
Being the cheapest cavalry unit in the mod, you should not be expecting them to completely destroy enemy units, apart from skirmishers. The other cheap cavalry alternative are the Politai Hippeis which are available to every Greek faction. The Xystophoroi are a very fast cavalry unit, ideal for hit and run tactics. They are very fragile, due to their low armour. At all costs, avoid exposing them to missile fire and pre-longed combat, otherwise they will fall like flies. This unit relies on its speed to survive, as it can outrun basically everything. If used correctly, they can become an extremely annoying unit to face and also a serious threat to skirmishers.