The Hussar and Light Cavalry have a little combat difference not displayed in game. Hussars have an attack bonus of 12 against Monks, 2 more than Light Cavalry. Hussars also have a slightly higher attacking speed, attacking once every 1.93 seconds instead of every 2.03 seconds a Light Cavalry needs. Due to their faster attack, a Hussar without Bloodlines can defeat a Light Cavalry with Bloodlines researched, despite a 5 hit point disadvantage. They can be used to skirmish small towns and small armies before they can become a real threat, they can defend against small attacks from siege weapons and are adept at destroying small armies of archers since they move fast and have decent pierce armor.