When generals are infantry units...

**DukeofSerbia** · 05-05-2006, 19:28

I have with English general Urban Militia with 5* and 2 Feudal Seargents (one with 9* (I think he is hero unit, he had 7* on start) and one with 5*).

Now I start with Sicily and have two 2* Chivalric Man at Arms.

They are not fast as cavalry, more fragile (especially UM) and AI seems to always shoot them with archers/crossbowen/javelin units. Few times I didn't used them in battle and they gained V'n'V Not so bold.

How to use generals who are infantry unit?

P.S.
I always preffer cavalry generals.

**Dutch_guy** · 05-05-2006, 19:42

I usually put them right behind my infantry centre, backing the units up who are likely going to have the hardest time.

Also, when attacking, I tend to move slowly and controlled, that way my infantry ( and maybe heavily armoured ) general doesn't lag behind nor does he get too tired.

While you may use your prince, king or other cavalry general as a heavy flanking force you'll find that a little more dangerous with an infantry general. As he is slower and (probably) has a far lower charge bonus, and you're heavily engaged units might brake when their general isn't covering their backs because he's performing a flanking manoeuvre.

So manouvering is a tad bit harder, but infantry generals have their advantages too... you could - as an example - put him in the woods when facing an all cavalry enemy army - that way he's more effective against cavalry and gives your troops the regular bonuses.

**DukeofSerbia** · 05-05-2006, 19:55

I agree when I face enemy in forests - they are excellent then but in open battles is very difficult.

In high and late era, heavely armored general infantry is magnet for AI arbalesters as I had painfull experience with this.

**Vladimir** · 05-05-2006, 19:57

It's not so bad really especially if he's leading a 100 man unit. You don't get the speed but you get a nice boost to your army's numbers.

**gaijinalways** · 05-08-2006, 13:15

Keep your infantry general in the center, but out of range of the missle troops. I know, easier said than done. True, I often use him and his men to help out the trouble spots, just remember, don't use a wedge (your general will be at the tip)

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