How do I force missile units to melee?

[lampros69]

Sometimes I don't want missile units keep shooting but engage in melee instead (for instance, when I want missile cavalry to chase fleers). But no matter what I do, they always keep shooting unless 1) they run out of ammunition or 2) are themselves attacked by melee troops. It's quite frustrating. I've tried everything I can think of - including taking them out of fire at will mode. What do I do?

[UndrState]

Alt-left click will make missile units attack with their melee weapons.

[lampros69]

Alt-left click will make missile units attack with their melee weapons.

Ah, thank you.

[RuthlessChubbz]

I use that key command by default when organising my calvary and melee units to charge as well. Not sure if it actually makes any difference, it's more of a "just in case".

[UndrState]

I use that key command by default when organising my calvary and melee units to charge as well. Not sure if it actually makes any difference, it's more of a "just in case".

The only problem that might come about with that is with heavy cavalry, they'll use their swords not their lances.

[mbchudno]

The only problem that might come about with that is with heavy cavalry, they'll use their swords not their lances.

Alt click to melee, make sure skirmish off to make sure unit will do it without delays.

[UndrState]

Alt click to melee, make sure skirmish off to make sure unit will do it without delays.

Sir, you quoted me but what you said makes no sense in context with what you quoted.

It's also already established that Alt click is the answer to the thread subject question.

[mbchudno]

Skirmish button on ranged units... i hit wrong button for quote...

[General Maximus]

Alt+RIGHT click, which is the one used to order an attack. Not the left click.

Alt+double right click makes them take out their swords and charge, like a usual melee unit's charge.