Caballero

thumb|160px|Paladins and Knights taking out enemy infantry. The efficiency of Knights to slaughter most infantry, foot archers, lighter cavalry, and siege weapons is unparalleled in the Castle Age, where they often form the primary fighting force. However, they are still susceptible to certain weaknesses, such as overwhelming firepower, Monks, Camel Riders, or Pikemen. The Knight, being the primary shock unit of most armies, is one of the most effective units used to disrupt enemy villages, destroy colonies, or diminish an enemy garrison. With its high attack, hit points, and natural armor, it can easily stand up against most opposition. Its ferocity can only be countered in terms of both attack power and speed by the Camel Rider, though a line of Pikemen could also serve as a good defense, provided they can catch them. Monks are also a threat, mostly because Knights are very expensive and strong enough to be a primary targets for enemy Monks while not having any conversion resistance, unlike scout units. It is advised to pair archers with Knights to counter these three types of units. Knights are best used in the early Castle Age, when they have few effective counters. Their presence weakens as the economy develops, when unique units, Pikemen, Camel Riders, and siege weapons come into play. This is also when Crossbowmen are able to reach a critical mass and will be able to stand up against Knights. Also, their enormous gold cost means that, in the long run, infantry gradually becomes easier to produce en masse, and can outnumber the Knights. Still, they and their upgraded counterparts play a significant role in the late game.