Mamlukes are considered to be among the most powerful cavalry available in the game.
Tactics[]
Tactically, Mamlukes should be used similarly to their Swadian and Vaegir counterparts. Both head-on charges and flanking, while infantry and archers occupy the enemy's attention, are effective ways to use Sarranid Mamlukes. Keep in mind that flanking can result in fewer potential casualties.
Commanders that exclusively use Sarranid troops will often find that dismounted Mamlukes are also the most powerful foot troop that they can bring to bear, due to the comparative inferiority of Sarranid Guards. However, this does not necessarily make the unhorsed Mamluke the "best" foot troop overall.
Due to their extremely high Riding skill - matched only by Khergit Veteran Horse Archers - and heavy mounts equal to those used by Swadian Knights, Mamlukes have a slightly easier time breaking away from combat for successive charges compared to the heavy cavalry of other factions. Their riding speed also means that they are faster on the march.
The high offensive capability and exceptional durability of Sarranid Mamlukes make them some of the best units in open-ground combat, as well as a safe choice for siege offense or defense situations.
Stats and Equipment[]
Note: Troops have a set of default stats; at the beginning of a new game, these stats are randomly adjusted for each type of troop. The following is the default set for this troop as seen within the game code and may not reflect the specific stats you will see during actual gameplay. For more information, see Troop stats.
Sarranid Mamlukes are named after the historical Mamluk cavalrymen and knights of the Ayyubid (slaves from the Caucasus, Central Asia, and north of the Black Sea) Dynasty, the independent Mamluk (Turkish and Circassian) Sultanate, and the Egyptian vassal regions of the Ottoman (Turkish) Empire.
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