You’ll be able to go toe to toe with a few enemies but you won’t last the distance against a big group unless you fight clever. You want decent armor with gauntlets, a helmet and good boots but you want to stay light enough to move in a hurry if you have to. Not too Fast, Not too SlowĪrmor - The middle way involves equipping yourself with decent gear but not weighing yourself down so much that you’ll barely be able to walk. It is worth remembering that fast horses with low armor are much easier to halt so you should only pick off lone enemies if you plan to get in close. However, you will need to work hard to make sure you never get bogged down because you’ll be hacked to pieces in no time if you crash into a tree or get stuck in a group of enemy troops. This approach can also work well with a lance because you can build up great speed and deliver devastating couched lance damage. With heavy crossbows you may find you need to dismount to reload so that’s not a great combination. Ideally you want to be faster than infantry or heavy cavalry so you can always escape when you need to. This approach is best employed by archers and fans of throwing spears or jarids. You’ll need to work on those riding skills if you want to upgrade to a Spirited Courser but it is well worth it for the extra power. The damage done by strikes is boosted by your speed. Provided you don’t get bogged down you’ll be able to keep your distance or ride by and release a devastating blow. These horses cannot take much damage but they are very fast. Horse - For your trusty companion you want the fastest horse possible and there is no substitute for a Courser. It also means you’ll be able to run faster and manoeuvre more easily. It won’t offer much protection on the battlefield but if you keep your distance that shouldn’t be a problem. If you want to be fast then go for lightweight clothing and basic armor. All armor in the game has a weight and in simple terms, the more protective it is, the more it will weigh you down, and the more it will slow you down. Armor - You’ll fall pretty quickly from a great axe swing or a hammer blow but they’ll have to catch you first.