In the original Rome: Total War , the Legionary was the ultimate unit. In Barbarian Invasion , the Legionary is a dying breed. Manage your economy carefully, watch your religious unrest, and use the terrain (especially rivers and swimming spots) to survive the onslaught.
Deep in the Italian heartland, near the rotting gates of Rome itself, a single unit of true Roman infantry still existed. They were the Legio I Italica —not the elite of old, but the stubborn of now. Just sixty-three men. Most were raw recruits or grey-bearded veterans who had forgotten how to die. Their armor was patched. Their gladii were notched. But they still marched in step.
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: Massive "super-heavy" cavalry available to the Eastern Roman Empire. Both rider and horse are fully armored, acting as a slow but unstoppable "hammer". rome total war barbarian invasion units
: High-damage heavy infantry used to break through Roman shield walls.
Exceptionally heavy Germanic cavalry capable of going toe-to-toe with Roman cataphracts. The Saxons
An elite variation of standard Roman infantry. Before engaging in hand-to-hand combat, these troops unleash a devastating volley of armor-piercing darts ( plumbatae ) that can shatter enemy formations from a distance. In the original Rome: Total War , the
: Unique to the Sarmatians, these are highly capable shock troops that can stand toe-to-toe with many male noble units. 🪓 Barbarian Tribes
: Infantry that throw heavy axes before charging, capable of shattering shields and morale quickly.
: Many basic barbarian units now possess missile attacks they use just before engaging in melee combat, a feature previously reserved for specific units like Roman Legionaries. Deep in the Italian heartland, near the rotting
The elite heavy cavalry option for several Germanic factions. While they lack the technological armor of Roman cataphracts, their high morale, brutal charge power, and combat stamina make them incredibly lethal in extended engagements.
Armed with heavy maces, these infantrymen are specifically designed to counter heavily armored Roman units. Mace attacks bypass a significant portion of enemy armor ratings, making them crucial for sieges and front-line grinding.
A defensive formation utilized by elite Germanic and Celtic infantry. It tightens the formation, significantly boosting defense against frontal melee attacks and missiles, though it reduces movement speed.
These are the upgraded, late-era legionaries as highlighted on Steam Community . They have high morale, decent armor, and can hold the line against most barbarian infantry. The spearmen variant is crucial for stopping the massive barbarian cavalry charges.