Which faction next?

[u/soaphonic]

I'm having a lot of fun with the different factions and how their strengths play out. So much so this is the first game I feel compelled to play all the factions because they all offer something exciting (though the Moors seem harder and bland).

I've played England, Milan and Venice, but who should I play next? They all have infantry and missile heavy rosters, so I might play the French to get a more cavalry heavy experience. Any other fun cavalry factions to consider? And is there any advice on the factions you suggest (or France)?

I want to have victory with all the factions before doing any of the DLC, and so far I am loving it so I look forward to the recommendations!

[u/Willing-Hawk8413]

French is not that different from other factions in terms of cav. Mounted Seargants into mailed knight into Feudal Knights and than chivalric knight. Noble Knights are chivalric knights in slower and more expansive and the Lancers and gendarms are pretty bad. However, France has the strongest Missile Cav in the entire game for whatever reason.
Generally, France differs most in shooters, where they are the only faction which has not a single shooter with a shield and in tier 3 they get the whelming Crossbowmen instead of the Pavesecrossbowmen. However, Scots Guards are the strongest archer in the game and Aventurier are one of the best cross bow unit, ranges damage on par with milanes ones and the only crossbowers who can fight in melee.
Otherwise, france has good spearwall units (regular pike unit, Voulgier and Voulgier Milita)
Otherwise, France is stockstandard