May 25, 2013 · Older ashigaru yari (spears) were replaced with long-shafted yari, similar to contemporary pikes, as the ashigaru professionalized enough to handle such weapons in …

Sep 4, 2020 · This is a misconception. Though lower in class, ashigaru were generally treated as full warriors, and by the late Sengoku and Edo their equipment could be quite impressive. Also …

May 17, 2022 · Set up blocks of Long Yari ashigaru (4) with spaces in between wide enough to fit 3 Matchlocks on ranked fire (3 ranks deep). Position Matchlocks so their first rank is just …

First , bow ashigaru have a more effective first volley with fire arrows. If you are using bows for harrassing before melee combat, rather than skirmish, bow ashigaru is better. Second, if you …

Jul 15, 2018 · Oda ashigaru is simply sick. I think later on having a line of Yari ashigaru can remain viable if you recruit them in a province with an armory. The extra armor will make them …

Jul 18, 2020 · Ashigaru, due to their numbers are also more effective in missile engagements, releasing larger opening barrages and being less susceptible to enemy fire. Personally I like to …

Apr 20, 2024 · Ashigaru would've been attached to samurai, either appointed by orders from above, or they were already worked together such as helping run the samurai's estates, took …

Jan 9, 2020 · I usually write long paragraphs but this time it simply comes down to an observation I've noticed in Shogun 2. Ashigaru dominate the spear class, samurai dominate the sword …

Jul 1, 2016 · A year or two ago I saw a Japanese movie(?) clip on youtube where the pike-wielding Ashigaru, raising and lowering their pikes, literally bashed each other on the head. …

Apr 3, 2011 · It seems like Ashigaru are always a viable option, even for Oda. Even when you could field an army of all samurai/armored units it would still be advantageous to have …