Hey, just starting to get into large # Cataphracts on my server, but haven't really had an opportunity to play around with small scale battle results to figure this out myself yet. Was hoping someone here could answer.

I've read that Cataphracts can be layered with Calvary and Scouts only, because these are the only two troop types faster. However, since ranged units always target other ranged units first, wouldn't archers be a valid layer?

I understand this would greatly slow down the attack speed, so often times wouldnt be worth it, but for short distance attacks it seems like it should work. Or do the cataphracts cover too much ground before the archers get into range? Thanks for replies.