Even factions not mentioned as Bow/crossbow focused spam these units in game - why the heck factions when they go 70% ranged units?

[ARFett]

When you go for distinct factions then get them the focused units they are claimed to have.

As it is AI spams ranged heavy squads with 60-80 percent ranged units even on factions that are claimed to be melee heavy.

So factions become just on hodge podge samey.

Give them a distinct focus and not let the idiotic AI just spam ranged and alchemical units because they are just unbearable when you are fighting 4:1 odds.

[mikarat]

I am not sure about exact mechanics here, but just because a nation specialised in given units these were not necessarily highest in numbers. I think those units were just higher quality then average in other nations.

If your troops have decent armour for the stage you are in, they can take a few knocks from ranged troops. Alchemists also help to force you to spread out your units a bit as otherwise you would just have your guys hold hands 😉

The key is balance, I would say if you have a troop from each class and play smart - you will do just fine

[ARFett]

And again on three missions one after another:

70% enemies are archer/crossbowman/alchemists

Does not matter which faction.