Talk:Italians/@comment-91.6.9.71-20151210135027

Pretty solid civ

Their eco is ok, even though they don't have any special bonuses to it, but tech wise it's okay.

The archers of them are pretty good as well, with an very open tech tree... same goes for Cavalry (they're only missing the Paladin and Hussar upgrade). So you are able to use light cavalry as trash meat-shield. With this army composition you should be able to counter almost anything:

Genoese Crossbowman -> Cavalry and Infantry

Handcanoneers -> Infantry (and somewhat weak cavalry too)

Skirmishers -> Helberdiers and Archers

Light Cavalry -> Archers and Siege

With that you can use Trebuchet or Bombard Cannons as Siege. I personally like trebuchets better, but it's always nice to have the option to choose.