Realistic Cavalry Overhaul For 1212

Uploaded · Published October 13, 2023 · Updated May 18, 2026

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Authors: 别人都习惯的我不喜欢, EARL, Daahaka, wtxyybh

Last revision: 14 May at 15:50 UTC (18)

File size: 189.33 MB

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Description:

Cavalry Core Mechanics Overhaul

Preface: Infantry "Charge Destroyer" Property

• Infantry units with the Charge Destroyer trait (activated by formation skills) significantly weaken cavalry charge impact forces. Some cavalry charges may be forcibly halted when hitting these units.

I. Horse Mechanism (4 Types)

Giant: Ignores all obstacles, calculates mass collision without speed loss – Trample Cavalry
Destrier: Fearless charge, unaffected by "air walls," calculates full mass collision with speed decay – Cataphract/Advanced Lancer
Charger: Charge halts if blocked, unaffected by "air walls" with full mass collision and speed decay – Cataphract-BOW/Standard Lancer
Courser: Charge halts if blocked, weakened by "air walls" with reduced mass collision and speed decay – All Other Cavalry

II. Unit Class Design Philosophy

Western Europe (Lancer)
- Role: Bear-like – Devastating charge impact, low maneuverability. Can penetrate non-spear infantry lines effortlessly but vulnerable if trapped.
- Skills: Couched Lance Charge, Engaged Charge
- Elite Tier: Determined by strength value
- Horse Type: Destrier/Charger
Steppe (Shock Cavalry)
- Role: Wolf-like – Relies on kite-and-pull tactics. Archers bait enemies while shock cavalry flank. High mobility, low mass impact.
- Subtypes: Shock Cavalry (melee), Bow-Shock Cavalry (ranged, no shield)
- Skills: Wolf Pack Tactics
- Elite Tier: Determined by charge bonus
- Horse Type: Courser
Oriental (Cataphract)
- Role: Tank-like – High mass/HP, poor mobility. Excels in melee grind with formation skills but requires infantry support.
- Subtypes:
  • Cataphract (lance+sword): Destrier + Iron Cavalcade Array (melee grind)/Wedge Tactics (charge boost)
  • Cataphract-BOW (sword+bow): Charger + triple-shot arrows (16 ammo)
- Elite Tier: Determined by horse/rider armor and combat prowess
Other Cavalry
- Camel Cavalry: High HP/mass, slow speed, weak charge (similar to Cataphract but extreme)
- War Elephants: Two types (melee/ranged). Extreme HP/mass with terrifying charge impact, low morale, prone to rampage.
- Spear Cavalry: Anti-cavalry melee bonus, low charge bonus (similar to Shock Cavalry)
- Melee Cavalry: 176 units across factions (revised originals + new). Half the unit count of equivalent infantry. Unbreakable formation horses.
- Hybrid Archer-Melee Cavalry: Medium+ armor archers redesigned as hybrid units.

III. Attribute & Combat Roles

Lancer: High anti-infantry, strong charge bonus
Cataphract: High anti-cavalry, extreme mass
Shock Cavalry: High anti-infantry, extreme charge bonus

Originally posted by Earl:

Optimal Tactics:
• vs Infantry: Lancers charge then melee | Cataphracts flank/grind | Shock Cavalry cycle-charge
• vs Cavalry: Lancers frontal charge | Cataphracts duel | Shock Cavalry ambush after baiting

IV. Mount System

Horse Tiers:
- Low/Mid/High/Top(replaces light/medium/heavy)
Attributes: HP, Mas"if you could please fix it, its literally the reason I use your mod, you have the 2x please fix it before you take a few months "s, Speed, Charge Speed, Acceleration/Deceleration, Turn Rate, Stamina
Entity:
- Lancer: Standard (charge speed+0.5)
- Cataphract: Standard (charge speed+1.5)
- Normal: Standard/Shock
- Precursor: Acceleration = Move Speed | Charge Range: 30
Baseline Stats:

• Lancer: Med Charge | Low Speed | Low Accel | High Mass | Med HP | Min Turn | Max Impact • Cataphract: Min Charge | Min Speed | Low Accel | High Mass | High HP | Low Turn | High Impact • Shock Cavalry: High Charge | High Speed | High Accel | Low Mass | Low HP | Max Turn | Med Impact • Standard: Low Charge | Med Speed | Med Accel | Low Mass | Low HP | High Turn | Min Impact

Comprehensive data table for all mounts：
https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/3047562159/592909603985303372/

V. Horse Armor System

The models of horse armor are all in one-to-one correspondence.

Armor Tiers:
- T1: Body (No penalty)
- T2: Gambeson/Caparisoned (HP+15, Missile Res+2 | Speed-0.5)
- T3: Leather/Semi (Missile Res+5/HP+20 | Speed-1)
- T4: Chainmail/Lamellar (HP+30/Missile Res+10 | Speed-1.5)
- T5: Brigandine/Plate Mail (Missile Res+20/HP+40 | Speed-2)
- T6: Plate Armor (HP+250, Mass+1000, Missile Res+30 | Speed-2.5, Accel-1.5, Turn-5)
VI. New Skill System

• Custom mount-specific abilities and cavalry skills redesigned for all units:
https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/3047562159/592909603985303409/

New Units

A variety of new units have been added to the game：
https://steamcommunity.com/workshop/filedetails/discussion/3047562159/592909603985303611/

Originally posted by Earl:

• Knightly Orders/General’s Guards use adjusted Superior-tier horses despite "Well-Trained" classification.

Realistic Overhaul

*(Requires All 3 Mods)*

Core Features:
- Diversity of Arms: Every unit type has unique tactical value.
- Equipment Panel: Displays armor, shield, and weapon for all units.
- Dynamic Stamina: Drain affected by soldier quality, armor, and mount.
- Weapon Variety: Massive arsenal categories with distinct roles.
- Unit Caliber > Armor: Replaces Light/Medium/Heavy with Elite/Superior/Levy….etc
Recommend:

Realistic Missile/Range Overhaul 1212 (Enhance the experience of missile units which will make cavalry appear less powerful)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3065896492

Realistic Infantry Overhaul 1212 (Improve the weakness of infantry)
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3148909626

Order:↓

Realistic Infantry Overhaul 1212 – (Not required)
Realistic Missile/Range for 1212 – (Not required)
Realistic Cavalry Overhaul For 1212 – (This mod)
Any language pack (like French, Russian, Polish etc..) – (Not required)
All 1212 modules

Compatibility:

Incompatible with other Combat Overhaul and Unit size mod.