Talk:Mameluke (Age of Empires II)/@comment-24444169-20180206095521/@comment-26842175-20180207213229

Another advantage of the archer line is the fact that they have a lower frame delay, which makes them easier to micro. The difference in fire rate is also big. Another advantage of archers is the fact that Skirmishers don't do a lot of damage vs. possible meatshields.

However, if you lack the thumb ring or arbalest upgrade then Elite Skirmishers are a better option.