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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Zhure" data-source="post: 258707" data-attributes="member: 308">I use a hedgehog formation in 3e. Line of troops wielding poleweapons (guisarme, longspear, ranseur), alternating down the front rank. A second rank uses the same layout.When attacked with a non-reach weapon, at least two and usually three or more troops will be able to hit. The guisarme wielder attempts a trip. If successful, the target is prone and taking a -4 to hit, and is +4 to hit.The longspear wielder is braced for a charge against mounted targets, otherwise holds a readied action to attack. The ranseur is ready to disarm anyone with a reach weapon.Behind this rank, the second rank is ready to step up to replace casualties or for guisarme wielders who have to drop their weapon.You can also put a rank of tower shield, shortsword wielders right in front of the hedgehog in case anyone closes.Inside this hedgehog is where you put the archers and mages. Adopting a roman tactic and using slingers to send caltrops all over the battlefield will minimize the effect of cavalry at breaing the hedgehog.Hope that helps,Greg</blockquote>