Armed Militia Versus Brigands

[GameHog]

36 spear, 36 Bow outmatched by 2 sets of 18 brigands. Seems a bit ridiculous to me. Whats the point in raising a militia, if men with clubs can route your whole army.

[PocketAces]

Not sure what your tactics are but 72 men should be bale to out do 36.

[Scaristotle]

Did you tell your spearmen to charge, therefore negating their primary stats? Spearmen get Impale which wrecks charging enemies. Have them stand still on Hold The Line and let them soak the charge. (I personally then switch them to Push Forward after they break said charge, so they can "kill 'em'all.")

That said, I have lost one fight to brigands. Instead of them going on to raze my city, they fell back and started multiple camps in the same region.

[9erRed]

Greetings,

Yes, Spear men on Hold only. Make sure they did not run to the location as fatigued effect them badly. You should have had a great bonus on friendly ground.
- No Manor yet? As that small group of 5 can decimate 18 Brigands.

- Also set the archers, if you can, to the side to allow them to fire on enemy and not hold so to not hit friendly. Be ready to move them quickly.

[GameHog]

Yes, Spearman on Hold Ground. Archers to the back until they get close, then i move archers off to side. Still get pumbled. IDK if the AI is too strong, or the Militia is too weak.