Wiki/Units/Knights of Minas Tirith

Cavalry · 10 SOLDIERS

Knights of Minas Tirith

Requires Level 2 Stables Strong vs. Swordsmen and Archers Able to switch formation for improved offensive capabilities Minas Tirith maintained a small, elite cavalry division for the purpose of sorties and harassing the Enemy.

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Cost650

Health / soldier400

Health / full battalion4,000

Attack range11.5

Movement speed100

Command points80

Base statistics · Build time: 25s · Range and speed use game units. Mixed battalions are broken down below. Conditional bonuses are not folded into these totals.

OFFENSE

Weapons & attack range

Damage is per hit, before target armor. Different projectile upgrades are shown separately. Attack timing can also depend on animation; these values are not a DPS estimate.

Base equipment

PRIMARY

GondorKnightSword · GondorCavalry

Range

ⓘ

Maximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.

11.5Pre-attack

ⓘ

Delay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.

500 msShot delay

ⓘ

Configured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.

1,000 msClip

ⓘ

Attacks per reload cycle, not total ammunition. Not specified means the weapon definition does not set a clip size; this is common for melee weapons.

Not specified

Damage type	Damage / hit	Splash radius	Conditions
CAVALRY	70	0	Without Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades
CAVALRY	140	0	Requires Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`STANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE`	11.5
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—
DelayBetweenShots	`ELVEN_RIVENDELLLANCER_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	1,000
PreAttackDelay	`ELVEN_RIVENDELLLANCER_PREATTACKDELAY`	500
FiringDuration	`ELVEN_RIVENDELLLANCER_FIRINGDURATION`	1,000
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:63701

GondorKnightSword

DEFENSE

Armor profiles

These percentages are damage received: 50% takes half damage; 200% takes double damage. Unlisted types use DEFAULT. Abilities and temporary modifiers can change the result.

Base equipment

AnorienKnightArmor · GondorCavalry

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	85%
SLASH	70%
PIERCE	40%
SPECIALIST	120%
CRUSH	30%
SIEGE	100%
FLAME	100%
FROST	100%
MAGIC	100%
HERO	200%
HERO_RANGED	200%
CAVALRY	80%
STRUCTURAL	80%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:6853

AnorienKnightArmor

player upgrade

AnorienKnightHeavyArmor · GondorCavalry

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	40%
SLASH	30%
PIERCE	20%
SPECIALIST	98%
CRUSH	15%
SIEGE	50%
FLAME	50%
FROST	75%
MAGIC	50%
HERO	110%
HERO_RANGED	110%
CAVALRY	60%
STRUCTURAL	25%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:6870

AnorienKnightHeavyArmor

player upgrade 2

AnorienKnightHeavyArmor · GondorCavalry

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	40%
SLASH	30%
PIERCE	20%
SPECIALIST	98%
CRUSH	15%
SIEGE	50%
FLAME	50%
FROST	75%
MAGIC	50%
HERO	110%
HERO_RANGED	110%
CAVALRY	60%
STRUCTURAL	25%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:6870

AnorienKnightHeavyArmor

player upgrade 2 player upgrade

AnorienKnightHeavyArmor · GondorCavalry

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	40%
SLASH	30%
PIERCE	20%
SPECIALIST	98%
CRUSH	15%
SIEGE	50%
FLAME	50%
FROST	75%
MAGIC	50%
HERO	110%
HERO_RANGED	110%
CAVALRY	60%
STRUCTURAL	25%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:6870

AnorienKnightHeavyArmor

TOOLS OF THE BATTLEFIELD

Abilities & passive effects

Descriptions come from game tooltips and may lag behind balance edits. Expand implementation details to inspect the current effects and conditions.

upgrade / mode

Purchase Steel Cuirasses (T)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24298

Command_PurchaseUpgradeGondorHeavyArmor

upgrade / mode

Purchase Tempered Blades (C)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24163

Command_PurchaseUpgradeGondorForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the White Tree (V)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:23965

Command_PurchaseUpgradeGondorBasicTraining

active

Capture Building

Cooldown 0s

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING`	—
ReloadTime	`0`	0
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice	`VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding`	—
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice	`VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding`	—
EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess	`BuildingCaptured`	—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_CaptureBuilding

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding`	—
UpdateModuleStartsAttack	`Yes`	—
StartsPaused	`No`	—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_CaptureBuildingUpdate

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding`	—
StartAbilityRange	`15.0`	15
UnpackTime	`1`	1
PreparationTime	`15000`	15,000
PackTime	`1`	1
DoCaptureFX	`Yes`	—
LoseStealthOnTrigger	`Yes`	—

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432

Command_CaptureBuilding

passive / conditional

Horde Notify Targets Of Imminent Probable Crushing Update

Effect values & implementation

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

Property	Game value	Resolved value
ScanWidth	`70.0`	70

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/men/anoriencavalry.ini:131

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

passive / conditional

Weapon Set Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

WeaponSetUpgrade WeaponSetUpgradeModuleTag

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorcavalry.ini:647

WeaponSetUpgrade WeaponSetUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade SetUpgradeModuleTag3

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor`	—
ArmorSetFlag	`PLAYER_UPGRADE_2`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorcavalry.ini:655

ArmorUpgrade SetUpgradeModuleTag3

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades`	—
ShowSubObjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorcavalry.ini:659

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor`	—
UpgradeTexture	`gugondorian.tga 0 gugondorian_HA.tga`	—
UpgradeTexture	`gugondorian2.tga 0 gugondorian2_HA.tga`	—
UpgradeTexture	`gugondorian3.tga 0 gugondorian3_HA.tga`	—
UpgradeTexture	`gugondorian4.tga 0 gugondorian4_HA.tga`	—
UpgradeTexture	`gugondorian5.tga 0 gugondorian5_HA.tga`	—
ShowSubObjects	`HIPS BODY01 SHIELD`	—
HideSubObjects	`TABARD`	—
ExcludeSubobjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorcavalry.ini:663

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

Battalion composition & progression

Member template	Count	Health each
GondorCavalry	10	400

Experience and level upgrades (5)

Level definition	XP requirement	Upgrades / modifiers
GoodHorseLevel1	1	Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
GoodHorseLevel2	120	Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodHorseBonusRank2
GoodHorseLevel3	240	Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 GoodHorseBonusRank3
GoodHorseLevel4	360	Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl4 GoodHorseBonusRank4
GoodHorseLevel5	480	Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 GoodHorseBonusRank5

JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

Faction	Building	Unlock requirements	Path
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2	Trace Starting builder → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2	Trace Starting builder → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel3	Trace Starting builder → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel3, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel3, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
Gondor	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel3, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
The Shire	Stables	Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
The Shire	Stables	Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
The Shire	Stables	Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel3	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
The Shire	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
The Shire	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde
The Shire	Stables	Upgrade_GondorStableLevel2, Upgrade_GondorStableLevel3, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorStable → GondorStablesCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:14472` Command_ConstructGondorKnightHorde

FIELD NOTES

Strategy

Strategy notes have not been written for this unit yet. Use its range, armor profiles and recruitment requirements to inform comparisons; the stat sheet alone does not establish a winning matchup.

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/men/anoriencavalry.ini:2

GondorKnightHorde