Hello all! I've been working on a big elite cavalry 1v1 comparison, but in the meantime wanted to share a smaller testing set I did to find the weakest melee infantry in WH3. These tests are just for fun and don't necessarily reflect actual effectiveness in campaign or MP.

  
**METHODOLOGY**

Melee infantry <300 gold were chosen to compete in the Trashcan Tournament. Units were matched against each other in a series of 1v1s in skirmish mode. The results (wins/losses) were recorded and used to rank units. It's the same method I used for [previous 1v1 testing](https://www.reddit.com/r/totalwar/comments/1or9ye8/updated_elite_melee_infantry_1v1_testing/), so check that thread if you want full details.



**RESULTS**

|Unit name|Cost|Total wins|
|:-|:-|:-|
|Zombie Pirate Deckhand Mob|250|9|
|Men-at-Arms|250|8|
|Gnoblars|200|7|
|Men-at-Arms (Spears)|250|6|
|Orc Labourers|250|5|
|Skavenslaves|125|4|
|Goblin Labourers|150|3|
|Skavenslaves (Spears)|150|2|
|Zombies|100|1|
|Peasant Mob|125|0|

 The results were pretty straightforward for this one! Each tested unit beat everyone ranked below it. The rankings are also pretty closely matched to cost when you account for lower performance from the spear-wielders against infantry. I was surprised at how much stronger Zombie Pirate Deckhand Mob are than zombies and the rest of the field, since I've always considered them basically the same thing. Skavenslaves vs Goblin Laborers was the closest fight; it was the only matchup that required 7 rounds to resolve.

  
The Bretonnian **Peasant Mob** emphatically claimed the title of weakest melee infantry in the game. Basic zombies are the only opponent that the peasants even managed to bring below half hp!

  
**REQUESTING HELP WITH UNIT TESTING VIA WH3 MULTIPLAYER**

The cavalry 1v1 testing is nearly done. Unfortunately, the AI is very determined to self-sabotage with cavalry. I've managed to find workarounds in almost every case, but there are a few matchups that I cannot stop the AI from breaking if it's playing either side. 

  
I would like to use a multiplayer skirmish lobby to complete the remaining five matchups. If anyone is able to help (should be <30 minutes), please message me so we can set up a time to run a few tests in a MP lobby. Thanks!

  
Previous tests:

[Elite infantry 1v1s](https://www.reddit.com/r/totalwar/comments/1or9ye8/updated_elite_melee_infantry_1v1_testing/)

[Elite anti large infantry performance](https://www.reddit.com/r/totalwar/comments/1paqwwe/who_should_you_bring_to_protect_you_in_jurassic/)

What are the weakest infantry in WH3? (unit testing and request for help)