Quote Originally Posted by seleucid empire View Post
Hello there,
im seeking advice on using elephants. I already know how to use them very well, but i was wondering how they go against other elephants? its it the first person to charge wins? I usually use javelins to rout elephants but i was wondering if i could use my katapract elephants against Carthaginian forest elephants and not take too many caualties. im hesitant to try this because my army is a long way away from the recruitment zone
Theoretically, Cataphract Elephants should win against all other types (they have javelins, more armour, and superior morale). So far, I've only used other elephants in pachyderm fights though. Anyway, the best unit for such a job would be some kind of mounted skirmisher, in your case Hetairoi Aspidophoroi. Or Dahae/Arachosian skirmishers - they have more ammo.