Murphy'sLawyer Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Sure. Empire is a total counter punch army. 3 units of 5 knights, 2 units of 5 pistoliers is where I feel comfortable for mounted chaff. 2 units of 5 archers are a must have tooWell a detachment of 5 archers requires a parent unit to be there within 3" so I see 5 being good for redirecting/blocking charges but not for chaff/harassers. Also if you place your other cav units on the opposite flank of your Warmachines and Rear Guard your opponent will have no fun with their chaff choices. At lower points you could push it together more for a refused-flank that can close the door in two to three turns. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroZero Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Harassers no, chaff yes. Just because its not ranging across the board to buy distance doesnt mean 5 dudes operating behind the parent unit isn't still chaff. I love 5 archers protecting a hordes backside and simultaneously helping artillery bubble wrap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphy'sLawyer Posted February 26, 2014 Author Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Archers in the frontage of the warmahines to redirect, seems like their best job. I have now a great idea of how I should setup my lines now, as much as I can without seeing the board an army I could be facing. Thanks for the discussion guys. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HeroZero Posted February 26, 2014 Report Share Posted February 26, 2014 Yeah that's what I was trying to say ML. Don't forget if your parent is steadfast so are you. I've seen those back rank units hold up a unit for several turns because of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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