Quote Originally Posted by katank
Chariots are best dealt with through massed missiles with a cheap but large meatshield in the front. The meatshield doesn't have to necessarily beat them, just stop them for long enough for archers to do their work.
I've noticed this works nicely when in the open field. And you'll notice that Heavy Peltasts, one of my favorite units in the game, have bonuses against both chariots and elephants.