How to use missile cavalry — archer and javelin — in MTW II

[Doug-Thompson]

Hi Doug, I found that for gunpowder based cav., 2 line formation works best, NOT block formation. Loose vs tight formation did not seem to matter. For that matter, the 2 line formation working best for any gunpowder unit, mounted or unmounted holds true in my experience so far.

That seems to be the consensus of people who have a lot more experience with gunpowder than me.

Here's another point: Gunpowder units have such a high-powered missile attack — 20 for a Reiter — they can sit in the enemy's 12 o'clock position and still wipe them out despite armor. Or the long-range camel gunner can get around the flanks at a distance. They don't need the extra "slipperiness" of regular HA and their block formation.

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Re: Enfilade.

Thanks OA.

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On a side note, this guide has become too #!&^ long. It needs a boil down to core principles. I'll try that on another thread.