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Light Dragoons

Cavalry Light Cavalry Great Britain

Battlefield Role

A Light Cavalry regiment fielded by Great Britain.

Strengths: A useful charge bonus (12); high melee attack (10).

How to use: Reserve for a flank charge once the enemy line is engaged — do not throw it away on steady infantry head-on.

Combat Profile

Men (per squad)15 / 30 / 45 / 60
Range80
Accuracy35
Reloading skill25
Ammunition10
Melee attack10
Charge bonus12
Defence8
Morale6
Turns to train2
Recruitment cost530
Upkeep cost230

Abilities

Core: Can dismountCan hide in woodlandGood staminaImpetuousPaths seldom trod

From technology: Wedge formationDiamond formation

Source: https://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Light_Dragoons_(NTW_unit)
Data fetched 2026-08-15 · schema version 1.3.