Making something out of nothing (Can you turn this into a Thug?)

[Jarkko]

Originally Posted by chrispedersen

As for the results 15 or so comitense can take almost any indy, anyway, so I'm not sure we're adding much via the leo.

Indeed, the Comitanense are tough, they have lots of staying power. They walz through weaker indies like nothing even alone (just a commander to lead them is needed). However, when I've tried to use them (even with the help of a prophet) against knights or barbarians, they've gotten trashed. The Leos added quite a punch to that staying power (and the Leos themselves have nice staying power to stand up front to deal the damage). Yet, as I mentioned, I wouldn't advice anybody to actively go for this strategy, but it certainly opened up to me that the Leos actually might have uses in certain situations, and I actually believe I might have a cunning plan for them in a few situations (need to test this out first ).

[Wrana]

Originally Posted by Jarkko

Indeed, the Comitanense are tough, they have lots of staying power.

I think about trying Limitani Solaris. They are cheaper, produced everywhere and have fire resistance in case Leo misses.

[chrispedersen]

Originally Posted by Jarkko

Indeed, the Comitanense are tough, they have lots of staying power. They walz through weaker indies like nothing even alone (just a commander to lead them is needed). However, when I've tried to use them (even with the help of a prophet) against knights or barbarians, they've gotten trashed. The Leos added quite a punch to that staying power (and the Leos themselves have nice staying power to stand up front to deal the damage). Yet, as I mentioned, I wouldn't advice anybody to actively go for this strategy, but it certainly opened up to me that the Leos actually might have uses in certain situations, and I actually believe I might have a cunning plan for them in a few situations (need to test this out first ).

Don't get me wrong.. I still like leos. body ethereal burning hands has a lot to recommend it.

that said, if you want to take out cav, 80 gold get you 10 netwielding retiaris.. a cheaper solution for cavalry cannot be imagined.