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# Mounted Combat
> *Before VEA, horses in MD were mainly used for running away from fights you knew you couldn't win. However, we've seen the potential of infantry vs cavalry combat and have decided to expand upon the role horses play in actual combat.*
Horses are an expensive commodity for the majority of Rosewood, with only the wealthiest being able to purchase and maintain them.
Your character can have two states with regard to their horse; `Mounted` and not.
To mount your horse, you must have it in your inventory and use the `mount` command whenever and wherever *(excluding certain channels; those marked as **Indoors** or **Cramped.** Additionally, you can't move between Indoor and Cramped channels if you are mounted!)*.\
\&#xNAN;*The same applies to dismounting your horse!*
### Mount | Dismount
{% code title="#any (read above)" %}
```javascript
r!mount | r!dismount
```
{% endcode %}
* ***Stamina cost:*** 2
{% hint style="warning" %}
*Do not use the mount/dismount command while in combat. Instead, you will have the `MOUNT/DISMOUNT` button!*
{% endhint %}
{% hint style="info" %}
*You must have the "horse" item in your inventory to be able to mount. While you have your horse with you, it is considered beside you or stationed somewhere outside/nearby.*
{% endhint %}
*When `Mounted` and `In-Combat`, you are on your horse IC and must RP as such. Keep in mind, that weapons behave differently when they are used while you're mounted. Also, note that there are attack commands specifically made for unhorsing mounted opponents and that some of these moves/weapons can inflict critical/fatal damage to you if you are not careful.*
### Weapon Damage When Mounted (Cavalry Damage Modifier):
| Weapon name | Ground VS Ground | Mounted VS Ground OR Mounted VS Mounted | Ground VS Mounted |
|---|
| Arming Sword | 100% | 30% | 100% |
| Longsword | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Falchion Sword | 100% | 30% | 100% |
| Dagger | 100% | 30% | 30% |
| Club | 100% | 30% | 100% |
| Quarterstaff | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Mace | 100% | 30% | 100% |
| Spear | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Pike | 30% | 100% | 200% |
| Halberd | 100% | 30% | 200% |
| Lance | 30% | 200% | 30% |
| War Hammer | 100% | 100% | 100% |
| Dane Axe | 100% | 100% | 100% |
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