Militia Vs. Militia

[Trumanator]

Why are giant militias excluded? They are pretty much considered to be the absolute worst, except as arrow catchers/very poor meatshields. I think I would nominate Pythium's milites as the best. Tower shields (I think), javelins, semi-decent prot and defense, a spear for a bit of repel, whats not to like.

[Redeyes]

I'm rather partial to T'ien Ch'i militia. Tower Shields to soak arrows, Pikeneers to deal the pain when you have joined melee.

Velites are very effective against independents and other situations where javelins work well, though they have a tendency to fail hard against high protection troops.

Huskarls for the norse nations are rather good, with their axes, javelins giving plenty of well-rounded offense, and shields + ring mail a better than usual defense.

Axe Fir Bolgs are highly effective offensively, but are lacking in protection and therefore die to archer fire. Excellent defense is adequate protection against most melee.

[Illuminated One]

Originally Posted by Trumanator

Why are giant militias excluded? They are pretty much considered to be the absolute worst, except as arrow catchers/very poor meatshields. I think I would nominate Pythium's milites as the best. Tower shields (I think), javelins, semi-decent prot and defense, a spear for a bit of repel, whats not to like.

Actually the giant militias can make great chaff (since only one fits into a square aoe effects deal only 1/3 of the damage).