Slingers

Slingers aren't very strong units, with all the penetrating power of Archers, joined with the poor accuracy and range of javelin-throwing infantry. Still, they have one good use: their shots are usually highly dangerous not just to unarmored units, such as Archers, but deal added damage versus armoured units, including units such as Long Spearmen, Noble units and even Medium and Heavy Chariotry. However, unlike your usual bunch of javelin infantry, they are easily countered if rushed by javelin infantry or light melee infantry. Even large mobs of Horsemen can be used to attack them head on.

Because of their short range, Slingers are best countered using Medium Chariots or a unit armed with composite bows, such as the Maryannu or Egyptian Chariotry.