If you have less than 75 cavalry units, assuming that they are already in front of your army, the best arrangement for them is the following commands: "Hold Position", "Form 1 Row", Click on "Form 5 Rows" for Very Tight Arrangement. To determine if a battle is going to be a line, look at the minimap in the order screen, if the red dots (enemies) are charging forward, then they start to disperse on both sides, then it is a line battle. Order your whole party to "Hold Position", order any mounted units to mount and cavalry must always be up front in this battle. Bring it up as soon as the battle starts. This way, your cavalry will take the pounding, keeping your infantry safe while attacking.Īs always, the troop order screen will be important.
The musketeers however, and any infantry unit, should always be arranged and deployed onto high round if possible. The simplest way of deploying is the all-out-charge order every cavalry unit to attack, no arrangements whatsoever. In a head on battle with these troops, you can just deploy them. Later in-game you'll have acquired better troops such as German Infantry Musketmen, Musketeers, Winged Hussars and Reiters. When the cavalry charge has been held off, order any infantry unit (including Pikeman) to charge, at the same time move the musketeers to a high place on the map and order them to fire at will. All of these steps must be done within 15 seconds to maximize efficiency. Also while observing the enemy's movement, it is wise to move the cavalry in a moderate distant location in the map so that they can gain just enough momentum for a good cavalry charge. At the same time, order the ranged infantry to stay behind the wall of Pikemen, ready to open fire. Observe the movement of your enemy in the troop order screen, if they are riding fast towards your position, quickly direct the Pikemen in the front lines and order them to arrange in 3 rows. Order any cavalry units to mount (this is because after a few seconds they dismount their horses). The first thing that should be done is to bring up the troop order screen. This type of battle usually happens when your enemy outnumbers you significantly. Your ability to judge the enemy's movement and applying these tactics while facing them will devastate your enemy whether you win or not.
Later in-game troops are better equipped, well-armored and skilled, e.g. With proper tactics to face the enemy, less casualty, efficiency and shock can still be achieved. Musket Militamen, Pikemen, Scythe Wielder.