I usually run 6 to 8 longbow units in a full army. This many arrows from the mighty bows have routed many of Englands enemies in my game. They are definatly worth the price IMO. In one battle four of my longbows marching to reinforce an army were attacked by a french army. They deployed stakes and managed to wreck the french full stack before charging and routing the rest. Good battle and amusing too. One just has to use them with an eye to terrain and the present tactical situation considered.