Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Units

Elite heavy infantry carrying the legionary eagle. They provide massive morale boosts to nearby troops.

: Generally ranked as the best unit in the game, these elite heavy cavalry possess massive armor and powerful charges. rome total war barbarian invasion units

Infantry-focused, high morale.

In BI, units can swim across rivers.

Pure shock cavalry. Their devastating charge can break almost any infantry line instantly. Elite heavy infantry carrying the legionary eagle

| | 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. | Infantry-focused, high morale