Talk:Legion/@comment-26177661-20180410060228/@comment-33695347-20190730185812

Techinically it's true the extra hitpoints are helpful to reach (damage absorption) but due to their rapid fast attack, the Roman Legions inflict much greater damage, making it less easier for the archers to retreat again.

So technically the Roman speed helps in most cases, other faster archers (mounted) generally have speed to hit and run legions from both Civs.