Whats the better archer unit? Plumed archers or Long bowman?

[Chef Vic]

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Chu Ko Nu

[TheDiaper]

It depends

[yuzhonglu]

How open is the map?

[grraf]

Id say between the two the best one is the ratan archer
On a more serious note its the map type that is a huge factor(easily wall-able&heavy forested areas are where longbows dominate while the plumed archer's high hp&mobility allows it to shine on open maps)

[Door Into Summer]

Long Bowmen are the best unique unit, period.

[conqueror060]

I personally prefer Plumed Archers but it highly depends on the situation and how you want to use them.

[TheDiaper]

Originally posted by Door Into Summer:

Long Bowmen are the best unique unit, period.

LUL, no.

[TheDiaper]

UU tier lists from pros/ casters

Hera
https://youtu.be/4WXAjovEph4
Plumes: S
Longbows: A

Ornlu
https://youtu.be/5SEDFDs8Gbk
Plumes: S
Longbows: A

Viper
https://youtu.be/LDUuDRpnWXs
Plumes: S
Longbows: A




Id say generally plumes are indeed better than longbows, they are cheaper, they are produced faster, they move faster, they are tankier (plus mayans have better rams for arrow soaking); but in some scenarios longbows would have the upper hand due to their range.

[Cloak and Swagger]

Plumed

[Mr.America]

Generally, Plumed.

Post-imperial FU, longbows. It's damn hard to get through massed longbows with their full range.