AP vs lethality

[Atraphoenix]

Let's not forget that some hillmen units have javelins too. They can be quite deadly as flankers.

by playing nomad factions in fact except saros they becomes settled; how can you use them as flankers? I just send them to pin phalanx while HAs rains death arrows from back...

On the other hand, my statement does not mean hillmen or other AP units are not suited for flanking.
I know, they are great flankers, but who will hold the line against phalanx?
I will try hoplites soon, I tested others phalanx routs them easily.