In the military menu, you can see four columns with data on the land units. Cavalry could be very powerful and fast at times in this era, but rarely outnumbered foot soldiers on the battlefield. When you build your armies, keep in mind that an army that is more cavalry than infantry loses the “combined arms” advantage. Artillery only become available at Land Technology Level 7 (Limber) and they are most important for their firepower on the battlefield and their effectiveness during sieges. They cost about double what an infantryman does. Your cavalry are the force you rely on in a battle to hit the flanks of an outnumbered enemy or chase down those that can’t stand against you. They are your cheapest units, and don’t take long to recruit. Each unit you build represents a force of 1000 men. This interface allows you to select the focus of your military forces. You select your preferred unit type of your land units, as you discover them through technology. Asian countries can get samurai cavalry, for example, but you won’t find these guys riding around Spain unless you send them there. The specific types of unit available to you, and its offensive and defensive abilities, are also dependent on your culture. As you move through the ages, your armies will evolve from men-at-arms and armored knights to advanced musketmen and dragoons, and everything in between. Just as in earlier Europa Universalis games, land units are divided into infantry, cavalry and artillery. Each approach has its advantages and disadvantages depending on your circumstances, and it will be up to you to decide what kind of army you want. Some have attributes that favor the attack, some favor the defense, and others are suited for a more balanced approach. As you upgrade your technology, you will unlock different types of these units, each with different offensive and defensive characteristics. You see them standing, moving and fighting on the map.īattlefield casualties and general attrition will naturally reduce the number of men or quality of ships available to you as you play, but armies will be slowly reinforced and navies in a safe port will slowly be repaired. So, it is time to build some armies and go to war! In times of war, you will have to raise and maintain armies and fleets, conquer nations and project your power onto the world. You need to be aware of the different units of your armies and their strengths and weaknesses. Warfare is one of the most important aspects of Europa Universalis IV, and over the almost 400 years of gameplay, armies and navies will be your prime instruments of power when you go to war. Yes, you knew this dev diary was coming, didn’t you? It’s really quite difficult to play the game without understanding how the armies work. Welcome to another development diary for Europa Universalis IV and today we focus on warfare.
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