Talk:Longbowman (Age of Empires II)/@comment-27977344-20160618094048

Longbowman only have advantage is longest range archer, but they still have weakness: low HPd and weak defense. If you must face the large groups of Longbowmen, I suggest that you should use the following force, I can ensure that you could easily take them out:

First, make sure you have some Rams (at least 3 Rams, you can choose any line but I recommend you should choose Siege Ram for better). Second, you must have at least 5 Onagers (or whatever Onagers line, it still effective). Finally, bring the Rams close to the Longbowmen (the reason why must do it are Longbowmen and other archer will fire at them first even if have other units in front of them (Cavalry, Archers) I have test 5 times and I discover it. Rams have high Pierce Armors so they could resist range attack) meanwhile use Onagers take them out (you well know that Onagers easily take foot archers - including Longbowmen out). In this battle, I only need 5 Siege Rams and 5 Siege Onagers to counter 50 Longbowmen, finally 50 Longbowmen killed but I don't lose any units

P.s: It's not necessary use Onagers, you can choose other units if you want the battle more interesting: Other Unique Units (such as Elephants), Cavalry (Paladins) and even Infantry (Eagle Warriors). Sorry for my bad English, good luck friends ^^