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Elite heavy cavalry available to both Roman factions. These cataphract-style riders are heavily armored, making them the ultimate shock weapon to break barbarian infantry lines from the flanks.
Superior to Western archer variants, offering longer range and higher missile damage to counter nomadic horse archers. The Migratory Nomadic Hordes
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| Faction | Unique Units | Playstyle | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | | Francisca Heerbann (Axe-throwing infantry), Paladins (Elite heavy cavalry, unlocked by converting to Christianity) | Aggressive melee infantry supported by powerful, unique shock units. | | Saxons | Saxon Keel (Light raiding infantry), Chosen Axemen (AP infantry), Saxon Hearth Troops (Elite heavy infantry capable of Shield Wall) | Top-tier infantry-focused faction, with strong elite units that can go toe-to-toe with Roman legions. | | Celts | Druids (Morale-boosting religious unit), Hounds of Culann (Uncontrollable, AP berserker unit), Gallowglass (Heavy two-handed sword infantry), Scotti Chariots | Old-fashioned, aggressive infantry swarm. Their berserkers and morale-boosting druids can create unstoppable charges. | | Alemanni | Chosen Axemen (AP), Golden Band (Elite two-handed infantry), Lombard Berserkers, Burgundii Lancers (Elite heavy cavalry) | A very well-rounded "growth" faction with good infantry, effective cavalry, and a mix of unique units. | | Lombards | Berserkers | Aggressive, all-around faction focused on heavy infantry and powerful berserker units to break enemy lines. | | Saxons | See above | See above | rome total war barbarian invasion units
Wealthier and more stable than its western counterpart, the ERE can afford a more balanced and professional army. Their true strength lies in their formidable cavalry and excellent archers, allowing for a combined-arms approach that is more flexible than the WRE's infantry-focused legions.
The staple of any barbarian faction. While weak, their extreme low cost allows for massive spam, allowing you to flood the map with sheer numbers. III. The Steppe Tribes: Masters of the Horse
: A "berserker-like" unit for the Celts, inspired by Irish mythology. Factions with Notable Rosters Elite heavy cavalry available to both Roman factions
As a Roman, prioritize holding your line with spearmen while your archers destroy the high-value barbarian elite units from the rear.
The Romans possess the most technologically advanced units, but they are shackled by an economy in freefall and religious strife.
The Sassanid Empire represents the premier eastern superpower, utilizing a specialized roster built around elite cavalry and distinct support units. The Migratory Nomadic Hordes This public link is
: Exceptional heavy cavalry that allow the Franks to compete with the top-tier eastern factions.
As the barbarian tide slammed into the Roman line, the ground began to shake. Not from the infantry, but from the Sarmatian Auxiliaries
– the best in the game