Raider Wing

When fighting, Hungarians form thick lines of archers. Hungarians prefer to pack them close together in one or two lines rather than to stack them deeply in multiple lines. This leaves less room for maneuvering but allows them to concentrate their fire better.

Composition

Equipment

Lamellar armor. Some archers carry round shields but many do not since round shields are less effective on horseback and awkward for archers to use in combat.

Weaponry

Composite recurve bows and sabers.

Vehicles

Well trained warhorses.

Structure

Led by a Chieftain with clan leaders serving as lieutenants.

Tactics

Raiders stand off at long distance (200 to 300 feet) and fire arrows into their enemies. If the enemy tries to charge them they will feign retreat and then turn and attack when the enemy's formation begins to break apart.

Training

Wing tactics require a high level of horsemanship, archery skills, and mental discipline to be able to stop the false retreat and counterattack at the right moment.

Type

Cavalry

Overall training Level

Semi-professional