Effective gunpowder cavalry, Pistoliers are armed with brace of long wheellock pistols and a sword, and protected by heavy armour.
Pistoliers are armed with a pistol and a sword, and well protected by plate armour. They first appeared in the German states, where they were known as Reiters (riders). After the enemy are softened up by close-range pistol fire, they charge in and finish them off the old fashioned way.
Quality: Elite
Soldiers: 42
Melee: 10
Missile: 10
Charge: 5
Weapon Type: Firearm
Defense: 15
Armour: 11
Defense Skill: 4
Shield: 0
Hit Points: 1
Recruitment Cost: 1530
Upkeep: 365
- Stables
- Cavalry Stables
- Baron's Stables
- Earl's Stables
- King's Stables
Pistoliers are available in Castles after the Rise of Shot event in the mid-16th century (1550-1560) where King's Stables have been constructed.