Stronghold: Crusader features a wide roster of medieval units split between military and support roles. Below is a concise, engaging summary of the key unit types, their battlefield roles, and the most important stats to know when planning an army. (Values are presented qualitatively where exact numeric figures depend on in-game difficulty, map settings, and specific patches/mods.)
This article provides a complete breakdown of every military unit's statistics, hidden mechanics, and practical applications. stronghold crusader unit stats
Horse Archers are the ultimate "harassment" unit. Their ability to shoot while moving allows you to kite slower infantry indefinitely. Horse Archers are the ultimate "harassment" unit
Note: Stronghold Crusader uses hidden dice-roll mechanics for hit success and damage variance, but the values below are the widely accepted community-standard baselines derived from game files. Battering Ram The Verdict: Spearmen are the cheapest
Battering Ram
The Verdict: Spearmen are the cheapest unit in the game. They will lose to Swordsmen and Archers in a straight fight. However, a wall of 50 Spearmen in "defensive stance" will stop a charge of Knights cold. Use them to protect your Archers.