Camel Lancer

Unique

Heavy Melee Cavalry

130

11035s

Available for 1 civilization

Higher mobility Lancer with a more powerful charge, but less powerful melee attack. Effective against most units.

Heavy armor

Strong in melee combat

Countered by

Civilization bonuses

Ayyubids

Camel Fighters: nearby enemy horse cavalry deal 20% less damage.
Golden Age Tier 5: camel units attack 20% faster.
Military Wing: Reinforcement — Upon completion, Cavalry units gain the ability to construct siege weapons.

Produced by

Stable

Weapons

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Abilities

ChargePassive
This unit automatically makes charge attacks against enemies. There is a short cooldown before it can charge again.

Ayyubids

Tactical ChargePassive
Camel Lancers charge faster, more often, and for longer distances than other heavy cavalry. Camel Lancers deals -25% less baseline charge damage. Each second spent charging increases the charge damage (up to +40%).

Ayyubids

Influences

Ayyubids

Medical Centers
Heals nearby units.
Within 5 tiles of Keep

Upgrades

Blacksmith

Melee Damage Technology

Increase the melee damage of all non-siege units by +1.

Melee Armor Technology

Increase the melee armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Ranged Armor Technology

Increase the ranged armor of all non-siege units by +1.

Military Academy: Increase the production speed of infantry, cavalry, siege, and transport units at buildings by 33%. Does not affect religious units or other support units.

Infantry Support: Infantry increase the armor of nearby camels by 3.

Madrasa

Biology

Age 4

Biology: Investing in natural sciences increases the health of all cavalry by +25%.