This is the opposite to the other thread (which is again mirrored on TWC). This is dedicated to expensive, rare and supposedly "elite" units which are actually a waste of mnai. Or even more regular ones that are supposed to be good, but simply aren't. Overpriced, underpowered, and generally not worthy of their salt.
They're not elite, but Roman equites are rubbish.
Not that I have an issue with it, Roman cavalry wasn't very good historically. But they're not fast, don't have good stamina, and aren't really very good in melee either. Which makes them no good at any battlefield role, really.
I'm starting to think Thessalian Heavy Cavalry aren't worth the money either, they tire ridiculously fast and they're no good if they get caught in a melee, even with all that armour.
I get more bang for buck from medium or even light cavalry. Even on the shock charge at which they supposedly excel.
While I've had a better time with them recently using them in their proper role, Thureophoroi are quite weak considering their stats.
As flankers they're alright, but they can't hold a line. I use them because they were used historically, rather than them being a unit of choice. Though they always seem to recover a lot of their injuries after a battle.
I've heard that the Pheraspidai/Peltastai Makedonikai are supposedly elite, but aren't.
Not experienced them myself to be able to say one way or the other.
What else is there that's poor value for money?
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