Unlike the Mediterranean three-finger draw, Saracen archery primarily uses a thumb ring or thumb-based release.
The primary source for this topic is the book Saracen Archery , an English translation of a Mameluke manuscript that details the techniques of medieval Islamic archers.
Historical techniques involved holding multiple arrows in the bow hand to fire in rapid succession, which is faster than drawing from a quiver for every shot.
The manual details specific ways to hold the bow to maximize stability and minimize fatigue.
In gaming, the Saracens are famous for their unique building-damage bonus for archers, making them a top-tier civilization for early aggression.
You can find detailed breakdowns of this build order on the r/aoe2 subreddit .
This strategy focuses on building 3+ Archery Ranges early in the Feudal Age to overwhelm the opponent with a mass of archers.