Combat tactic that no longer works in 6.3x

[Effidian]

In 6.2x I used to break a footman's stance by grazing them with my horse. This would make them drop their stance and then I could hit them as I galloped past. Very useful tactic against anyone, but especially shields. Now they get knocked down and I can't seem to hit them. Anyone get this to work in 6.3x?

I miss the tactic, but I'm not sure if it should be there or not. Anyone else use this?

 

[DaLagga]

Yes, it still works great. But you have to be traveling by then at a decent speed for it to work now. You have to just clip them, and then when you swing you'll hit them before they can completely fall. Its a nice little nerf for cavalry, but more are needed.

 

[Effidian]

Ah, okay. Back to practicing then...

 

[jackx]

Also, try swinging right at the side of your horse (basically look down as you ride past)... that way you'll hit them even if they are already falling...

 

[CurryMutton]

Actually, if the timing is right (or you are lucky), you can hit time when they get knocked down or trying to get up. It happened more than a dozen of time these 2 days.

 

[Eduardo X]

I'm a horse archer, so I knock them down and pump an arrow into them as they get up. I love to do that. Is that cheap?

 

[Otto Von Lanstien]

Yes it is cheap but I'm totally with you there dude.

 

[Ragnarok]

My strategy for beating river pirates is to get a horse good archery and ride arkound them in a circle filling them full of arrows... DAMN!! It's fun!!

 

[Eduardo X]

My new strategy is to kill a horse rider or two and then charge into the crowd of foot soldiers with arrows pumping. I try to knock down as many of them as I can, and it usually works well. My Men At Arms of Knights sweep in after me and kill the fallen enemies.