Learn how to use and counter horse archers in Total War: Rome II. Discover their strengths, weaknesses, and effective strategies for dominating the battlefield.
Horse archers are pretty much invincible against regular infantry in Total War: Rome II. They're as fast as most cavalry units and can pick off enemies from a distance. Honestly, a whole army of them could slowly wear down another army without taking any losses, all thanks to the classic 'run away and shoot backwards' tactic.
Now, facing them can be a real headache, and that's where light cavalry really comes into its own. They can actually catch up and, well, 'liquor' them, as they say. It'll be a tough fight, but you can deal with them. The classic pincer move, double flanking them and boxing them in, totally works. And hey, chasing them down to the edge of the map never hurt either.
- Use light cavalry to chase them down and engage.
- Employ a pincer movement to trap them.
- Don't let them dictate the engagement; force them into unfavorable fights.
This section is part of the broader 'Battle Basics' guide, covering fundamental strategies to give you an edge in Total War: Rome II battles.
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