Originally Posted by
LusitanianWolf
I've had some good success using chariots (Gallic, Indian and Garantine, besides the already proven scythed) and there are some tips I can share (many are also applicable to elephants):
- Good use of chariots require a lot of micromanagement so I recommend using only one unit by army. Less is more.
- Keep the chariots behind your main battleline as a reserve during the start and brunt of the battle, to be used as a decisive blow. Most chariots have the inspire friendly units trait so they will
- be aware that the AI likes to focus their ranged units on them.
- Search for weak spots or wavering units on the enemy battle line and use the chariots to trample them! Use the double click to charge as with cavalry but after engaging the enemy don't let them get bogged in melee and keep them always moving. Go after units that are already engaged in melee and trample them, just be careful not to lose momentum, static chariots are dead chariots. If possible use shock units like swordsman, axeman or heavy cavalry to exploit the holes in the enemy line created by the chariots.
- Keep the chariots for use in decive moments, park them safely behind your lines (bolstering the morale of your troops) when they are not needed, avoid overusing them and they will do great.