Swadian Sharps - They aren't very good. Only advantage is their armor.
Nord V. Archer - They are the lowest level archers (level 19), and they are the weakest archers, but they can still be used.
Khergit V. Archer - These guys aren't actually half-bad - they have decent armor, the ability to move quickly on horse. Downside is that they really suck at melee.
Vaegir Marksmen - Very powerful and accurate, probably the best archers. Only downside is that their armor isn't exactly the best.
Rhodok Sharpshooter - They are quick to train, have the highest damage ranged weapons, wear decent armor, and comes with shields. One great tactic that can be used with Rhodok Sharps is "Hold Your Fire" to raise their shields. Since they are all guaranteed heavy board shields, you can advance using a wall of board shields. The other archers are not guaranteed shields, and Vaegirs and Nords don't have any shields. Rhodok Sharps also have excellent melee abilities, coming with high power strike - combined with the shield tactic, these guys are really useful.
I would go with either Khergits, Vaegirs, or Rhodoks for archers.
Nord V. Archer - They are the lowest level archers (level 19), and they are the weakest archers, but they can still be used.
Khergit V. Archer - These guys aren't actually half-bad - they have decent armor, the ability to move quickly on horse. Downside is that they really suck at melee.
Vaegir Marksmen - Very powerful and accurate, probably the best archers. Only downside is that their armor isn't exactly the best.
Rhodok Sharpshooter - They are quick to train, have the highest damage ranged weapons, wear decent armor, and comes with shields. One great tactic that can be used with Rhodok Sharps is "Hold Your Fire" to raise their shields. Since they are all guaranteed heavy board shields, you can advance using a wall of board shields. The other archers are not guaranteed shields, and Vaegirs and Nords don't have any shields. Rhodok Sharps also have excellent melee abilities, coming with high power strike - combined with the shield tactic, these guys are really useful.
I would go with either Khergits, Vaegirs, or Rhodoks for archers.