In a well-crafted 17th century mod, you still command heavy cavalry with swords and pistols. You still rely on disciplined infantry squares. However, the battlefield is dominated by the terrifying volley of matchlock muskets and the thunderous roar of cannon. This hybrid combat forces players to change their tactics. You can no longer charge 60 Swadian Knights into a mob of peasants; you will be mowed down by a rank of musketeers before you close the distance.
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Heavy cavalry (like the Winged Hussars or Swedish Reiters) operates differently. You do not just couch a lance; you fire a pistol volley at point-blank range before drawing your saber. This "caracole" tactic is devastating if timed correctly. In a well-crafted 17th century mod, you still