Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Units -

Some factions possess berserker-style units that can enter a "frenzy." While frenzied, they become uncontrollable but gain massive boosts to attack, defense, and morale. They will fight to the last man.

The premier heavy shock cavalry of the Western Roman Empire, used to break enemy lines.

| | Countered By | Why | | -------------------------- | ------------------------------------------ | ----------------------------------------------------------------------- | | Hunnic Horse Archers | Roman Crossbows, Berber Camels | Crossbows outrange bows; Camels cause morale penalty to horses. | | Gothic Noble Swordsmen | Frankish Axemen | Axes ignore armor. The Goths die before they swing. | | Roman Armored Legionaries | Saxon Hearth Troops + Javelins | Javelins strip armor, Saxons charge while Romans are disorganized. | | Elephants | Any unit with flaming arrows or onagers | Fire causes rampage; onagers crush them in 2 hits. | | Berserkers | Limitanei + Plumbatarii | Let the berserkers tire themselves on the shield wall, then dart them. | | Foederati Infantry | Hunnic Heavy Lancers (charge) | Low morale; a single rear charge causes a chain rout. | rome total war barbarian invasion units

: Found in the North/Northwest, these are excellent "budget" versions of Hunnic horse archers.

Naval raiders and shock infantry.

By understanding the unique properties of each faction's unit roster—from the disciplined, turtle-like defensive formations of the Roman Empire to the screaming, axe-wielding shock infantry of the Western barbarians—you can forge an empire that will endure the darkest of ages. Advancing Your Campaign

Silvius pointed to the walled town of Sirmium, held by a usurper emperor. “We walk to the gate. We surrender. They open the portcullis. Then we cough.” Some factions possess berserker-style units that can enter

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The Sassanids are the masters of heavy cavalry and elephant warfare.