Advanced Cavalry Combat Techniques

Learn Mordhau cavalry combat. Master lance and sword techniques from horseback to dominate the battlefield and utilize mounted mobility to your advantage.

Mounted Mayhem: Advanced Cavalry Combat

While often overlooked by new players, mastering cavalry in Mordhau can turn the tide of battle. Horses offer a significant advantage in mobility and impact, but they require a different approach to combat than on foot. Understanding how to effectively wield your lance or sword from horseback is key to becoming a formidable mounted warrior.

Lance Prowess: The lance is the quintessential cavalry weapon. Its primary strength lies in its devastating charge damage. To maximize this, initiate your charge from a distance, aiming to hit your target squarely. A well-timed charge can instantly kill unarmored or lightly armored opponents. However, the lance is a one-trick pony; once you've charged, it becomes unwieldy. After a charge, dismount or switch to a secondary weapon, as the lance's recovery time leaves you vulnerable.

Swordplay on Horseback: For more sustained combat, a one-handed sword or axe can be more versatile. While you won't achieve the same burst damage as with a lance, you can engage in more fluid exchanges. Remember that your horse's movement will influence your swings. Use the momentum of your mount to add power to your attacks, but be mindful of over-swinging, which can leave you exposed. Aim for sweeping horizontal attacks to catch multiple enemies or precise stabs for single targets.

Horse Management: Your horse is your greatest asset, but also a liability if not managed well. Keep an eye on your horse's stamina, as a tired horse is slower and less responsive. Avoid charging into dense infantry formations unless you're confident in your ability to break through. Horses are vulnerable to concentrated attacks, so be aware of archers and spearmen who can quickly dismount you. If your horse is killed, you'll be left vulnerable on the ground, so try to disengage and find a new mount if possible.

Teamwork and Positioning: Cavalry excels at flanking maneuvers and disrupting enemy lines. Coordinate with your team to identify weak points in the enemy formation. A well-timed cavalry charge can break a stalemate or relieve pressure on a contested objective. Conversely, be wary of being isolated; a lone cavalryman is an easy target. Stick with your allies and use your mobility to support them, whether it's by charging into an enemy engaging a friendly soldier or by quickly repositioning to defend a flank.