So, continuing with my compilation of various micro strategies and openings: this is a list of stuff I've found while messing around with archers in the campaign on the ninja level in insane mode. Perfect level for kiting practice.

How archidons work
It's interesting how the archidon's reload mechanism and graphics works. It's basically like this:
Archidons immediately begin to reload after firing an arrow, regardless of whether or not they're moving.
If there is an enemy unit in the archidon's range, it will raise its bow in that unit's direction. Otherwise, it will keep its bow held vertically downwards.

Micromanaging archidons

Kiting:
The most commonly used technique. Right click somewhere behind the archidon (or, if you're fr0st, press "G") until it reloads, then press "S" to fire an arrow. Repeat. Dodge attacks in a diagonal direction away from the attacking unit or behind it, if necessary.

Reverse kiting:
Less used, but very effective for chasing down swords that got too close to your archer and are trying to retreat. Right click somewhere in front of the archer (don't click on an enemy unit), wait for reload, then press "S" to fire an arrow. Repeat.

At this point I could spew out all the data on HP that i've been playing around with lately, but that's not related to micro. So I'd like to ask (mostly directed at fr0st here): what other micro techniques are there for archers?

Hi reader,

Confusing post to me.

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Hi reader,

Confusing post to me.

.:Invincitron:.

Hi Invincitron,

...Could you explain how it's confusing?

.:Reader:.

P.S. I like this format. It's fancy.

The most commonly used technique. Right click somewhere behind the archidon (or, if you're fr0st, press "G

I didnt know that u can play in the game with Gs and Ss
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Wait. You fire an arrow manually with S?

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Wait. You fire an arrow manually with S?

No, S is the stand command. If you wait for the archer to reload, after it's done, once you press S, the archer stands there and is able to fire arrows. (it can't fire while running)

If you manually tell the archer to move away from the enemy (without pressing G) then press G as it is moving, it'll shoot behind it so fast it is almost instant, while still moving towards your castle. Then as it is moving click towards your castle again and press G.

I haven't tried this but I have accidentally done it a few times when my tank units die.

Wait. So if I press Defend, then press G, then press Defend, then press G, right? Also, do I need to press ctrl, because that doesn't work on my Mac.

Don't press Defend or Attack, or any of those buttons. Press G, then RIGHT CLICK to move your archer. Never use ctrl.

Oh. Thanks! Anyone know how to kite Magikill or Allbowtross or other ranged units?

No problem. Albowtross is the same thing. Magikill, you can't really kite because they're too slow.

when i kite i tell my archer to go back, then when it loads i right click target, repeat. but one problem is misclick

Use a wide select to select it (and possible other units :P).

In fact I never use G and S. I just click garrison. That's it. As for other micro archers, there are stuff like dodging attacks, and the usual pulling back injured.

Wait. How do you switch from the Arrow Garrison button to the screen so quickly?