Javelinmen - Usage and Deployment

**Knight of the Rose** · 10-14-2008, 12:17

Originally Posted by Vantek

How many ranks deep do you deploy them? Three?

I think that the "line-of-sight" modifier is applied to javelins as well, though I must admit my memory is a bit clouded here. Basically, you want 2 ranks on flat and 3 on high ground to maximize volley potential.

Personally, I find javelin results very random, just like naphtas. They are situational and you can't depend on them too much. But in early they are pretty much the only armour-busting unit, and they do come cheap.

/KotR

**Turbosatan** · 10-14-2008, 13:15

Originally Posted by Knight of the Rose

I think that the "line-of-sight" modifier is applied to javelins as well, though I must admit my memory is a bit clouded here. Basically, you want 2 ranks on flat and 3 on high ground to maximize volley potential.

Excuse me, sorry I know this topic is getting dragged about like anything, but what's the "line-of-sight" modifier?

Do units who can't see & still shoot get a penalty, then?

Thanks...

**caravel** · 10-14-2008, 13:57

Thread split off.

**Vantek** · 10-14-2008, 14:56

I think that the "line-of-sight" modifier is applied to javelins as well, though I must admit my memory is a bit clouded here. Basically, you want 2 ranks on flat and 3 on high ground to maximize volley potential.

: O three ranks shoot on high ground?! I always thought it's 2 everywhere!! The reason I suggested 3 is that your javelinmen REALLY need to move around a lot and in two ranks they're just WAYYY too cumbersome. Is it really 3 on high ground? I've always deployed my arbalesters in 2... sigh...

**Roark** · 10-15-2008, 02:14

The best way to deploy javelins is on boths flanks of a pinned enemy Huscarle unit.

:-P

**drone** · 10-15-2008, 03:31

Originally Posted by Roark

The best way to deploy javelins is on boths flanks of a pinned enemy Huscarle unit.

:-P

And the best way to learn how to use javelins is to play the Irish VI campaign.

Sink or swim!

**jadast** · 10-16-2008, 18:27

I have grow to appreciate the javelin in defensive battles especially in the mountains. A few volleys while the enemy is slowly working uphill is worth bringing them. They are also fast enough to get off the field so you can bring up a decent replacement unit quickly.

**Roark** · 10-17-2008, 00:18

Yeah I pack javelins as a standard, especially if I'm Hungary, coz Jobbagy are really good value.

My standard hill defence is a half-hex of spears or polearms, with javelins behind them on Engage-at-will, and my archers behind the javs.