0AD gameplay is not that geared around counters, but anyway, this is my input based on tactical use more than on simple performance:
- swordsmen are better than spears against other infantry, but you better have spears or pikes if you fear a cavalry attack.
- in almost all cases, pikemen are the best melee infantry, because they soak damage better than the others, and in infantry clashes most damage is dealt by ranged troops.
- skirmishers are OP, they are not really countered by
0AD gameplay is not that geared around counters, but anyway, this is my input based on tactical use more than on simple performance:
- swordsmen are better than spears against other infantry, but you better have spears or pikes if you fear a cavalry attack.
- in almost all cases, pikemen are the best melee infantry, because they soak damage better than the others, and in infantry clashes most damage is dealt by ranged troops.
- skirmishers are OP, they are not really countered by