Protected by mail armour and wielding axes, these fearsome warriors are effective cavalry.
Literally meaning 'house man', Huscarls are the loyal household soldiers of Scandinavian nobles. Protected by mail armour and wielding axes, they resemble the Vikings of old. However, they have abandoned the ancient ways of fighting on foot, and now fight from horseback as do their peers in the rest of Europe. Though brave and fierce, they can not yet match the horsemanship of nations more accustomed to the saddle.
Quality: Superior
Type: Feudal Low availability, free upkeep in castles, often impetuous or of low discipline
Soldiers: 31
Attack: 6
Charge: 4
Weapon Type: Melee
Defense: 11
Armour: 5
Defense Skill: 1
Shield: 5
Hit Points: 1
Recruitment Cost: 730
Upkeep: 450
- Wooden Castle
- Castle
- Fortress
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Huskarl Cavalry are available in Fortresses until the Full Plate event of the late 14th century (1380-1400).