The Hei Guang Cavalry is countered by Halberdier, Camel Rider and Monk. It is a Cavalry / Unique unit, available to the Shu / Wei / Wu.
- Class
- Cavalry / Unique
- Available to
- Shu / Wei / Wu
- Cost
-
65 
65
Hei Guang Cavalry stats
 Hit points | 60 |
|---|---|
 Melee attack | 11 / 1.8s |
 Pierce attack | 0 |
 Range | 0 |
 Melee armour | 4 |
 Pierce armour | 3 |
 Speed | 1.35 |
 Line of sight | 4 |
 Training time | 28s |
What counters the Hei Guang Cavalry?
The Hei Guang Cavalry is weak against Spearman-line, Camel Riders, and Monks.
Hard counters deal bonus damage against this unit — they beat the Hei Guang Cavalry even at a cost disadvantage. Soft counters win the fight through cost-efficiency or mobility, without a dedicated bonus.
| Counter | Type | Why it works |
|---|---|---|
 Halberdier | hard | Attack bonus vs. cavalry |
 Camel Rider | hard | Attack bonus vs. cavalry |
 Monk | soft | Conversion |
What does the Hei Guang Cavalry counter?
The Hei Guang Cavalry is strong against Infantry and Foot Archers.
Civilizations that improve the Hei Guang Cavalry
15 civilizations have a bonus or unique technology that affects this unit.
Bengalis
- Cavalry +2 attack vs. Skirmishers
Berbers
- Stable Units cost -15/20% in Castle/Imperial Age
Bulgarians
- Stirrups (unique tech): Cavalry attacks +33% faster
Burmese
- Manipur Cavalry (unique tech): Cavalry +4 attack vs. Ranged Soldiers
Cumans
- Mounted Units move +5/10/15% faster in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
Dravidians
- Wootz Steel (unique tech): Infantry and Cavalry attacks ignore armor
Franks
- Mounted Units +20% HP starting in Feudal Age
Georgians
- Mounted Units regenerate 2/8/14 HP per minute in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
- Aznauri Cavalry (unique tech): Mounted Units take -20% population space
Gurjaras
- Mounted Units deal +20/30/40% bonus damage in Feudal/Castle/Imperial Age
Jurchens
- Mounted Units and Fire Lancers attack +25% faster starting in Feudal Age
Khitans
- Ordo Cavalry (unique tech): Cavalry regenerates HP in combat
Malians
- Farimba (unique tech): Cavalry +5 attack
Mapuche
- Mounted Units generate +3 gold when defeating military units
Teutons
- Barracks and Stable Units +1/+2 melee armor in Castle/Imperial Age
Wei
- Ming Guang Armor (unique tech): Mounted Units +4 melee armor
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