Scout Rider
2 star cost - Two independent sources
What it is
A two-star cavalry unit that creators call one of the best flanking picks: fast to commit, and able to swing behind the line to cut down archers and commanders.
How to use it
Do not charge it into the front. Use Rush to enter from the flank or rear, and pull it out the moment the enemy stacks polearms. It now evolves to Cavalryman and then Lancer rather than straight to Lancer.
What creators say
One of the four starter picks and the best assassin-style unit: cut the back-line archers while the enemy is occupied.
Source: Chrisu - Command An Army GUIDE In 8 MINUTES (2026-09-21)
Scout Rider evolves along the cavalry line; it works against almost anything as long as you do not use it as a tank.
Source: Tuki - Why Your Spartans Keep Losing (Counters Guide) (2026-09-21)