bombard cannon counter unit strategy for Aztecs

[_eRaNu_]

As the Aztecs are lacking in cavalry and decent ranged archer units, can anyone suggest a decent counter strategy for the Aztecs?

[Woodynator]

...eagle warriors

[_eRaNu_]

... they were getting destroyed by hand cannoneers

[Woodynator]

...more eagle warriors

(or (siege) onagers)

[_eRaNu_]

OK, thanks. Might stop playing Aztecs in future :/

[Woodynator]

Aztecs is one of the best landmap civs in the game...just saying :p

[-Dare Devil/x/]

-Think Woody had it with Siege Onagers.

[Woodynator]

well, you dont need siege onagers.

In 1v1, you should be able to overwhelm him with eagles. It takes way longer to get a decent amount of hand cannons out than eagles (takes chemistry + slow to create + good eco and normally fast imp for aztecs). If you cant win the game like this, it means your skill level is below the one of your opponent, and you deserve to lose.

In teamgames, unless its like BF, you just keep pumping out eagles and go harass someone else, and let your teammates deal with the hand cannons.

[Gae Assail]

Whats wrong with arbs/eagles ?

[Woodynator]

azt archers dont get thumb ring

[Lord Baltimort]

what map are you playing? on Black forest you could mass seige onagers, or cut through the forest and flank the enemy. on a map like arabia you should have enough room to run around and/or overwhelm their units with eagles.

[_eRaNu_]

Next game I'll try building up a decent eagle warrior army in castle age, instead of waiting until imperial - by which time it might be too late to take on ranged units + bombard cannons.

[Woodynator]

Originally posted by Frog_tantrum:

Next game I'll try building up a decent eagle warrior army in castle age, instead of waiting until imperial - by which time it might be too late to take on ranged units + bombard cannons.

castle age eagles suck. go crossbows in castle, and build barracks and eagles when u clicked up. dont forget the upgrades! start with the defensive ones.

[_eRaNu_]

ok, thanks for the tips

[kendope]

staggered formation, Dont use patrol. Run up and get as close as you can and press S(stop). Surround and rape those hand cannoners! Don't fight in a narrow otherwise you will get ♥♥♥♥ stomped. I usually mix in some skirms since they literally cost nothing and maybe 2-4 siege onagers or rams just so they can tank some of the hand cannoner damage. But most cases when I'm rich I just mass eagles and yolo.

[Lord Baltimort]

Originally posted by kendope:

staggered formation, Dont use patrol. Run up and get as close as you can and press S(stop). Surround and rape those hand cannoners! Don't fight in a narrow otherwise you will get ♥♥♥♥ stomped. I usually mix in some skirms since they literally cost nothing and maybe 2-4 siege onagers or rams just so they can tank some of the hand cannoner damage. But most cases when I'm rich I just mass eagles and yolo.

When you say skirmishers literally cost nothing, that means they cost no resources. The word you are looking for is virtually. Sorry but I can't help myself but point that out when I see it used wrong.