Quote Originally Posted by AmbrosiusAurelianus
Sorry... winces. You're right of course. I was thinking of the peltasts and some of the archers I think. As far as I remember they didn't all have this bonus originally.
Rather, weaken the archers, buff up the javelins (no AP) and you should be set up pretty nice. The pilum would be obviously better against armoured foes but not noticeable against unarmoured foes.