Murk
Arcane
- Joined
- Jan 17, 2008
- Messages
- 13,459
I was under the impression that axes are good generalist weapons, so I have roughly 2-3 spears and 3-4 axe guys plus 2-3 archers/crossbows.
I'm assuming you're using 1handed axes? Early on I'd gear those guys with pole arms and have them poke from a distance. Polearms will do more damage, get +10% to hit which in the early game is huge, and let you concentrate more attacks on a single enemy to quickly whittle them down.
Later I'd only go with 1-2 axe bros. I don't like using 1handed weapons when possible, so with the 2handers I'd like them to be able to use their round swing (even if only to hit 2-3 people and not a full 6). Shield breaking can also be distributed to those using 2handed weapons since all of the short ranged ones can also break shields (including 2hcleavers, greatswords, greatmaces, and greathammers; tho not as effectively as axes).
I do think it's a good idea for you to have 1 hammer dude for armor breaking and 1 mace dude to cause stagger and/or knockout.