Do AI factions take into account what kind of troops I have, or only how many?

[Mindel]

AI factions seem to gauge their success change from what percentage of troops they have compared to you. If I replace a retinue of 7k light skirmishers with a retinue of 2k heavy cavalry, will all of my factions immediately assume that I'm a much easier target now just because I have fewer troops?

 

[Serenity84]

It's only about numbers. It's what makes LI retinues so good at deterring factions. With the tribal retinues overhaul factions aren't really an issue anymore

 

[Rags17]

Yes.

Check the forums, there are numerous threads on the "best" retinues. The consensus is that hordes of LI and Archer retinues make good policemen to keep faction revolts at bay but once you are secure in your realm quality trumps quantity.

Makes perfect sense to me !

 

[Mods]

Factions aren't usually a threat anyway, not worth taking those terrible retinues just for them imo. I prefer a decent with the supply/quality ratio. Send the retinues to siege those low supply lands without worries

 

[Rags17]

Factions aren't usually a threat anyway, not worth taking those terrible retinues just for them imo. I prefer a decent with the supply/quality ratio. Send the retinues to siege those low supply lands without worries

That's no way to use retinues ! The only way is a mass of Heavy Knights jam packed in the centre of the line aimed right at the heart of the enemy Peasant Revolt LI - what a mess that makes !