Arcani

[Quietus]

From what I recall, hidden troops in MTW depends on its range from the enemy AI. If they get too close, you will be discovered. I've used it all the time in MTW. I haven't been doing it in RTW since the units are way too fast.

[Kaldhore]

Ive used arcani on the open plains as a means to lure the enemy infantry in the direction I want them to go.

The AI sees hidden units when they are in a certain range.

Never use them against Cav or chariots.

I think they are very good for MP as they can be hidden for the most part of an ambush.

Anyway - I had 3 Arcani units and 2 Equites. I place the Equites far back and let the enemy infantry advance. The Arcani were much farther forward.

(Enemy InF)
(Enemy InF)
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A A
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E E

I didnt charge the Inf with my Arcani, I just let them see 1 unit of A when the inf got in close to the equites, I just kinda walked them towards then Inf. - All the enemy inf turned to this new threat - and thats when I pounced the Equites into their rear. I quickly withdrew those arcani and they hid again. Then I moved one of the other Arcani, so the inf turned to greet those. Again the Equites got them in the rear. Repeated this one more time and I had an enemy army routed.

By the way the 3 enemy inf were Armoured Hoplites in phalanx formation.

Its a case of now you see me now you dont, and confuse the enemy of were to face.

I finally lost 2 of those Arcani units in a seige that I was defending. But not after routing 6 enemy A/Hoplites on the walls.

After thinking about it I should have used them hidden in streets at junctions - luring alleyway ambushes.

[Kaldhore]

Doh ignore the above setup it came out wrong...and I still Cant edit !!

[Kraxis]

Arcani and gladiators are great in small cities as well where the streets are confined. It is like the good old Berserkers of VI figthing Spearmen... They carve a path into the enemy. Just keep them a long way away from cavalry.