Quote Originally Posted by Kavhan Isbul
I do not believe the armenian infantry is a missile infantry - they have only maces, and their main strength lies in their huge number - 100 of them. The Armenians may or may not build a unit of them - most probably they will not.
You may be right as it has been a long time since I used them. However, I use my mercs quit agresively and I remember being pleased with their performance. Just keep in mind that 40 men more per unit is a big deal.

Quote Originally Posted by Kavhan Isbul
The naxarars are pretty much Kwarizmians in units of 20 men. The ghazis can take care of them easily in a forest, but if you need to face them in the open, you will need a unit of spearmen to hold them before you can hit them with your camels or sultan in the back. Since there are two units of them, at least two units of spearmen are highly recommended. The naxarars are heavily armored and while slow, it will take a loooong time to make a significant impact on them using only horse archers.
The HA's aren't supposed to kill a unit, they're used to disorganise and withle down the enemy so they are easier killed by others. Read the HA guide in the guide forum to see what they can accomplish.

But for the rest it all depends on what the Armenians can field. The 2 units of spears is however advisable.