Using artillery well

[Mouzafphaerre]

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I've used it effectively in my Lusotannan campaign as anti-heavy infantry (particularly phalanx) and against gates/towers.

It pays off especially when you have a height advantage. Deploy the long range ones way behind your main line and turn off fire at will. Also make sure none of your units stand in their way.

One of my nigh impossible victories was won thanks to artillery and well timed rear cavalry charges. You can find it way back in the heroic thread.
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