Best unit depth for missile troops on a plain?

[Roark]

Hi guys,

Just wanted to get your take on the best "depth" for the main classifications of missile units on a flat surface...

Basically: Archers (+variants), Arbs, Pav Arbs & Horse archers. Does it vary for each?

I've recently realised that I may not have been paying close attention to things like visibility with my missile troops, and that perhaps all my guys aren't shooting all the time...

Ta.

[Mouzafphaerre]

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AFAIK foot missiles can fire 2 ranks deep and mounted ones 3. Those might be 3 and 4 respectively... Better check frogbeastegg's unit guide at the guides section.
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[Grey_Fox]

Loose formation means that the effective depth of ranged units can be increased.

[Ciaran]

I always place them in two rows, no matter the terrain. I suppose on a very steep slope you can place them into more ranks because in that rare occasion the soldiers in the back can see over their comrades´ heads. In flat land you´ll also have to place them in front of your troops to prevent a clear line of sight, but that´s something I do anyways, too. Archers, after all, are cheap...

[Vladimir]

Check out the Unit Guide. All your questions and more can be answered there.

[yesdachi]

I typically do only 2 ranks deep for foot and whatever space and time allow for mounted.