Heavily armored mace-wielding infantry used to hold the line while the cavalry maneuvers into flanking positions. The Berbers
Spear-wielding units can form a tight, outward-facing defensive circle. This makes them virtually immune to cavalry charges from any direction, though they become highly vulnerable to archers.
: A horde faction with a roster heavily focused on versatile, high-endurance cavalry and horse archers, though they lack strong infantry.
Highly skilled horse archers capable of firing deadly volleys while moving at maximum speed. They can wear down heavy Roman infantry without ever engaging in melee combat. rome total war barbarian invasion units
Germanic units excel in ambush tactics, high offensive pressure, and specialized infantry formations.
The Huns and the Sassanid Empire are designed to dominate through superior mobility and ranged superiority, respectively.
Skirmishers and axe-wielders are required to wear down heavily armored Roman troops before engaging them in direct combat. Heavily armored mace-wielding infantry used to hold the
The pinnacle of Eastern cavalry. They combine elite horse archery with the highest armor values in the game, allowing them to dictate the pace of any engagement.
Heavily armored shock cavalry that deal massive damage on the charge. The Eastern Roman Empire boasts some of the most potent cataphracts in the game, allowing them to dominate the open plains against horse archers.
You can hire local units to supplement your army. In the west, you can hire Celtic or Frankish mercenaries to boost your infantry line, while in the east, you can recruit Sarmatian or bedouin mercenaries. : A horde faction with a roster heavily
: A "berserker-like" unit for the Celts, inspired by Irish mythology. Factions with Notable Rosters
Where Rome was about disciplined legions vs. varied "barbarian" hordes, Barbarian Invasion flips the script. The Roman Empire is fractured and on the defensive. Units feel more fragile, morale is fickle, and night battles, religion, and loyalty mechanics change how you use armies.