“Our children are eating boot leather,” Alaric replied.
Elite heavy cavalry capable of fighting through the thickest melees. rome total war barbarian invasion units
The ultimate heavy shock cavalry. Both the rider and the horse are heavily armored. They wield maces, making them incredibly effective at crushing heavily armored enemy infantry. “Our children are eating boot leather,” Alaric replied
Specialized light spears, useful only as cheap, disposable garrison troops to maintain public order. Both the rider and the horse are heavily armored
“What is our objective, sir?” asked a young standard-bearer, his face already speckled with purple.
Fast-moving, unarmored infantry painted in blue dye. They rely on high charge bonuses and fear mechanics to break enemy morale instantly.
Primarily used by Roman Comitatenses and select Germanic units. This defensive formation locks shields together, drastically increasing defense against frontal melee attacks and missile fire. It slows down movement speed significantly but creates an immovable frontline wall. The Schiltrom
