Interesting Hoplite Tactics

[guineawolf]

since i found out militia hoplites can fight very well even with just 5 attack and 8 defense,if they lead by a good general(at least 5 star,can do with lesser star general if they(militia hoplites) get better equipment from the FOUNDRY and better training from TEMPLE of NIKE.The appearence of general just bring those militia hoplites higher morale(and not yet count on 3 level exp=+3 attack,+3 defense skill,+3 MORALE from temple of nike)

i use militia hoplites as light infantry,and as regulars in the medium game(mostly i will get faster production from more barracks from many cities that have been conquered to fill up those reserve).It save many Denarii for me.You guys can do that if you got huge population growth.

I use militia hoplites as main army in the start of game since i got no militia barrack yet.I replace the militia hoplites with hoplites after i build every cities of mine(standard buildings,an upgrade of my army production).Only using hoplites when i got better supply.

Armoured hoplites?i use them as heavy armor swordsmen(similiar with legion,can fight alone with their 8 morale)

Well,if you want the tactics?Then i am using my hoplites as swordmen most of the time.Only using phalanxe when i face cavalry base enemy army,and when i need to hold the line and wait for the arrival of my reinforcement(As romans,lorica segmenta legion can do the jobs).

Just click twice at the location behind enemy center line,doing this you will find out how powerful they are(even with militia hoplites),just sacrifice of some defense to get more attack rate,remember not charge,just run toward behind enemy line.When your army get pass to enemy back,click to charge to enemy at the center,then your army will surround your enemy completely(this what i call slaughter) .

The purpose of phalanxe for me just use them to hold enemy charge...then off the phalanxe formation to fight as swordsmen...of coz off the guard mode too..
You can let the guard mode on to hold your enemy long enough for you,coz more tired your troops are,the lower their morale...