Swadian Knights are a heavy cavalry unit. They are the strongest cavalry unit in Mount&Blade, though they have been rivaled in Warband with the addition of Sarranid Mamlukes. The Mamluke is a very similar unit, with small differences including wages and stats, and of course, choice of equipment. Along with Vaegir Knights, Nord Huscarls, and Slaver Chiefs, Swadian Knights require 120 denars to be upgraded from their lower tiers.