Primary Role:
DEFENSIVE
(Against Cavalry then Infantry)

Secondary Role:
OFFENSIVE (Secondary Clearing Waves), Escort Duty

Countermeasure:
Swashbucklers, Conquistadors, Blunderbuss, Farmers

Max ATTACK Research Level: 9
Max DEFENSE Research Level: 13

Swash are your most useful unit by far, with high defense vs. cavalry and good speed which makes them ideal as backup for you and your allies. It's better to send swashbucklers as backup instead of farmers because swash are faster (can arrive sooner) and the enemy won't get as many experience points (1 point per unit). Swash can be useful for raiding due to their speed and carrying capacity and can be used in follow up clearing waves but never charge in blind and NEVER EVER use them as a first strike force. Swash do better in groups so focus on your Assembly Point groups.