In all multiplayer games nobody uses the Huskarl because it is a useless unit, It’s absurd to create an anti-archer infantry unit that attacks with a sword, that is ridiculous because archers will always have some military unit to defend them. I would prefer the Norse to have a military unit similar to the Greek Peltast, I would like that unit to be the godi but the godi is only effective against mythical units and is not effective against archers.
This cursed unit always makes me have to create Hypaspists, wich is expensive in food… It’s such an annoying unit. I can’t deny that it’s strange for a unit without a shield, that uses a long sword, and is still strong only against archers.
Maybe they could give them another utility, perhaps extra damage to buildings? Or siege weapons, maybe. I’m not exactly sure how this unit is currently, but it’s definitely used in the late game against my toxotes sometimes.
Bro you are way too wrong. Huskarls are incredible mixed in with an army. They are fast and confuses your opponent. Also Freyr’s bonuses makes them cheap !
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- Tyr tech let them wreck buildings!
But I agree they should be more of an alrounder unit = solid base everything with a slightly higher multiplayer vs archers.
Huskarl has been part of the Norse civilization from the begining so removing them is ridiculous.
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They are also a Goth unique unit in Aoe2. While i never play norse (because everyone else does), its a great unit. If you dont like it dont use it.
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Hypaspists? If the Huskarl is only effective against archers, any military unit can defeat a Huskarl army. The Huskarl is not used in the game, not even for tactical plays. In all the games of professional players, no one uses the Huskarl. I would even dare to say that the Huskarl is the least used unit in the game.