Yes, you have a good point. This is why i proposed a barrack’s rework adding two generic units with different support roles:
- Light Infantry Line: Cheap and fast infantry. Resistent to arrows. Strong vs siege and soft counter archers. Weak vs everything Else. A barracks’ light cavalry replace, a kind of eagle warrior lite. Good for mixing with other mounted units against pikes or skirms.
- Shieldman Line: Slow and tanky infantry. Good melee armor, but weak attack. Strong vs Infantry. Weak vs everything else. The generic infantry counter, good for mixing with ranged units, specially against infantry.
This way, you always have a trash support alternative from barracks, more accesible easier to tech into and mix with your gold unit.
This is the link to the post, if you feel curious about it: Soft Barracks Rework