Fast, lightly armoured cavalry can manoeuvre much more easily than slow, ponderous foot troops encumbered by weapons and armour. Therefore these riders are allowed more flexibility than other troops.

Mounted models with a saving throw of no greater than 5+ and a move rate of at least 6" over open ground are classed as fast cavalry. Fast cavalry can make any number of turns without penalty and may change formation once during their movement by any number of ranks. Their manoeuverability is so great they can even do this while marching.