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    Quote Originally Posted by Vantek View Post
    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.

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    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...

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    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...

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    Default Re: Javelinmen - Usage and Deployment

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

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    Quote Originally Posted by Roark View Post
    The best way to deploy javelins is on boths flanks of a pinned enemy Huscarle unit.

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    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.

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    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.

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