Talk:Woad Raider/@comment-66.182.237.200-20151017034451/@comment-27202541-20160926214837

I tested some of these matchups that have been mentioned, by putting 2 armies of equal costs against each other. Now, as some units are more expensive than others, armies of expensive units will be smaller than armies of cheap units. Despite the fact that Paladins are way more expensive than Woad Raiders, the Paladins easily win cost-effectively. I also tested it with Cavaliers and the results were variable.

Hand Cannoneers aren't cost effective against Woad Raiders at all, despite dealing bonus damage to them. I guess the speed is just too much :P

Cataphracts, Samurai, Jaguar Warriors, and even Champions can counter Woad Raiders. You just can't counter them easily with ranged units. In choke points, probably, but not in open areas.