Talk:Archer/@comment-25655827-20141112143008/@comment-3312380-20141125092651

The point of archers is not to be tanks but to be able to destroy things from the longest distance in the game. You have to think like a sniper to use them correctly. They would be overpowered if they did more damage output or took more hits, especially for the cost. Even then, a group of archers can put out a huge damage output if they are shielded correctly with tank type troops. The group doesn't really cost that much but you should be careful not to lose the entire group from splash damage.

So no, they are not exactly weak but can be used in an extremely weak way.