Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Units

These factions depend on raw physical power, high offensive stats, and ambush tactics to overcome Roman engineering. The Alemanni & Franks

– the best in the game

Study the enemy roster before every battle. If you see Hunnic Horse Archers, recruit crossbows. If you see Roman Plumbatarii, charge cavalry before they throw. And if you see a unit of Norse Berserkers with gold chevrons... run.

The Western and Eastern Roman Empires rely on heavy professional infantry, though they are fewer in number than the legions of old. Plumbatarii rome total war barbarian invasion units

Elite foot archers with exceptional range and missile damage. They provide the necessary firepower to crack heavily armored defensive formations.

: Some units can swim across rivers, allowing for flanking maneuvers during bridge battles.

The Western Roman British (a special, emergent faction) have access to the heavy Graal Knights , some of the best heavy cavalry in the game. II. The Barbarian Hordes: Speed and Steel These factions depend on raw physical power, high

The stands as the ultimate counterweight to the Eastern Roman Empire. Their roster balances highly sophisticated missile units, cataphracts, and exotic beasts. Key Sassanid Units

Generals with the "Night Attacker" trait can force battles in total darkness. Units without high morale or specific traits may suffer leadership penalties, while flaming ammunition becomes vastly more cinematic and terrifying. The Roman Roster: Splintered Empires

Elite, heavily armored shock cavalry capable of shattering even elite Roman infantry formations. IV. Specialized Units & Mercenaries If you see Roman Plumbatarii, charge cavalry before

Mace-wielding heavy infantry designed specifically to counter heavily armored Roman legions.

Maximizing the effectiveness of the Barbarian Invasion roster requires understanding special unit formations and attribute interactions. The Shield Wall

Exclusive to the Eastern Empire. These heavily armored riders sacrifice speed for near-invulnerability to missile fire and exceptional frontal charging power.