Wedge formation

**Martok** · 06-05-2007, 22:58

Originally Posted by Caerfanan

EDIT: Oh, maybe just for the initial charge?

Because units in Wedge formation have both a higher attack value and a lower defense value, it's generally best to use Wedge in flanking maneuvers, as this will decrease your units' vulnerability. Attacking head-on in Wedge formation works as well, but you're going to lose a lot more men that if those same units are hitting the enemy on the sides and/or rear.

Also, Wedge formation seems to be a little more maneuverable than Close formation. In practical terms, this can help you get units out of tight spaces if some of them are being squeezed into an unfavorable position.

**Caerfanan** · 06-06-2007, 13:23

Originally Posted by Martok

Also, Wedge formation seems to be a little more maneuverable than Close formation. In practical terms, this can help you get units out of tight spaces if some of them are being squeezed into an unfavorable position.

Uh, that's an interesting one. I happen to have had several times my mounted general stuck between two enemy units and hacked to pieces because I could'nt order his unit to run away. I'll try to switch formation to wedge then disengage...

Before charging again!

**Agent Miles** · 06-06-2007, 16:20

Quite. Here's some shots of my Danish King pounding a huge viking unit into dog food. Charging down hill in wedge formation really helps.
https://s132.photobucket.com/albums/...tMiles/Sweden/

**Caerfanan** · 06-07-2007, 10:12

Originally Posted by Agent Miles

Quite. Here's some shots of my Danish King pounding a huge viking unit into dog food. Charging down hill in wedge formation really helps.
https://s132.photobucket.com/albums/...tMiles/Sweden/

Very interesting picture, Agent Miles. The morale flip ont he viks right after the flanking maneuver speaks for itself!

**gunslinger** · 06-07-2007, 06:21

Originally Posted by Martok

Also, Wedge formation seems to be a little more maneuverable than Close formation. In practical terms, this can help you get units out of tight spaces if some of them are being squeezed into an unfavorable position.

I think it is way more maneuverable. Many people have mentioned using the wedge to save horse archers, and this has been my primary use of it. Horse archers spread into two ranks on close formation can get away from an enemy quickly if they turn 180 degrees and run straight to their rear. However, they take forever to wheel around to face any other direction. When you need to get away toward one of your flanks, just pop them into a wedge, double-click the destination, and watch the enemy get worn out trying to catch you.

I never realized how big the attack bonus is for a wedge. I'll have to play with that.

**Martok** · 06-07-2007, 06:25

Hey gunslinger! Good to see you 'round these parts again.

Originally Posted by gunslinger

I think it is way more maneuverable. Many people have mentioned using the wedge to save horse archers, and this has been my primary use of it. Horse archers spread into two ranks on close formation can get away from an enemy quickly if they turn 180 degrees and run straight to their rear. However, they take forever to wheel around to face any other direction. When you need to get away toward one of your flanks, just pop them into a wedge, double-click the destination, and watch the enemy get worn out trying to catch you.

Interesting. I guess I really will have to try using that more the next time my Jinnettes get stuck in a hard spot then.