Hired Warrior

Hired Warriors are men who specialised in fighting cavalry, upgraded from Yojimbos. They can be found in the inn in towns.

Overview
The Hired Warriors are better equipped as compared to the previous rank but their weapon still lacks quality as compared to better ashigaru units. Their wage cost more than the average ashigaru which can be explained why when you look at their stats. These warriors are better fighters but lacks the proper equipment.

Tactics
Lacking proper equipment means that they do not have a higher chance of survivability. Placing the Hired Warriors near the front-line as support should hold off most attacks defensively but requires the support by archer fire or gunners and should not be use for frontal assault. If the odds are turning against you, call these warriors to fallback and regroup them in a defensive position.

The Hired Warriors can be upgraded to Veteran Hired Warriors but requires a-lot of experience to do so. Training these warriors to the next rank is painful but it is rewarding.