Formations were a very important part of early modern warfare and Cossacks is no exception. To properly manage your troops you need to employ formations.
Requirements[ | ]
- At least 15 infantry units (40 for cavalry).
- 1 officer.
- 1 musician (eg. drummer).
Formation Sizes[ | ]
| Infantry | Cavalry |
|---|---|
| 15 | 40 |
| 36 | 90 |
| 72 | 160 |
| 120 | |
| 196 | |
| 400 |
How to set up a formation[ | ]
- Assemble the troops, officer, and musician in a common location.
- Select the officer.
- Click on the right part of the pane on the formation size you want created. The troops will automatically assemble and any overflow will remain as individual units.
Benefits of a formation[ | ]
- Management!
- Maintaining proper formation: Column, rank, or square.
- Bonuses to attack and defense.
- A seperate Bonus to defense when using the Stand Ground order.