Caballería Arquera

Cavalry Archers are one of the best harassers in the game. When attacking with Cavalry Archers the player must always micromanage them properly to maintain distance from the enemy targets. Tactics that employ these units require a lot of resources since these units work way better if used in large numbers. Cavalry Archers are an excellent way to deal with slow-moving melee units like most infantry. They also possess very solid stats all-around, so they fare well even when caught in battle. However, Cavalry Archers require many technologies to be researched to make them effective, meaning it is difficult to get a group of them out in a reasonable timeframe without them being weak. Additionally, they are countered very cost-effectively by Elite Skirmishers, which Cavalry Archers generally cannot outrange, as these can soak up the damage from Cavalry Archers, and deal drastic bonus damage to them. Mangonels and Scorpions can also be devastating to a group of Cavalry Archers if they don't avoid their projectiles, while rams or Armored Elephants can be used as a very effective damage sponge against them. Various unique units are strong against Cavalry Archers, whether through dealing bonus damage to them (i.e. Camel Archers) and/or having too much pierce armor for the Cavalry Archers to handle (e.g. War Wagons). Huskarls, Ghulams, and Eagle Warriors are very deadly to Cavalry Archers due to their high pierce armor, bonus damage, and having enough speed to catch them (or at least enough so the Cavalry Archers cannot effectively kite them). Shrivamsha Riders are also a very effective counter for the Gurjaras; despite not dealing bonus damage or having high pierce armor, the Shrivamsha Riders' unrivaled movement speed and projectile-dodging mechanic make them a menacing foe to Cavalry Archers.