10-03-2012, 12:26 AM
The classic horse archer (when you're actually a horse archer) is no longer a viable option. It gives you mobility, but that's pretty much it. You're at the mercy of your horses maneuverability when turning to shoot and you're a much bigger target for any ranged they may have. Infantry is just a little bit of melee stat padding, and I think you may get a point or two in athletics. In regards to the armor buff, that only applies to infantry-only armor, like the Coat of Plates. You'll have better armor as a sniper than you would as heavy infantry.
Captain_Stoogey