User blog comment:Cfp3157/Empires Clash for Legacy: Mongols vs. Varangian Guard/@comment-25242759-20150622031551

Deathblade's "Archery and Barbarians" edges:

Okay,

Long Range: Mongols. While the longbow has more range, the composite bow has a faster rate of fire and has more stopping power. The Varangians have chainmail, which is very susceptible to thrusting and piercing attacks. The Mongols have, presumably, a form of lamellar, which can stop piercing atacks. In the Mongols hands, the composite bow can decimate the Varangians with more accuracy than the Varangians. While the Varnagians have more range, the Mongols better accuracy seal the win.

Mid Range: Dead Even. TBC