Long-range archers who can hold their own in a light melee.
High-tier, heavily armored swordsmen capable of going toe-to-toe with Roman Comitatenses. The Germanic and Celtic Factions
Highly mobile light cavalry that excel in skirmishing and chasing down routing enemies. rome total war barbarian invasion units
The backbone of the late Roman army. While similar to early legionaries, they are slightly weaker, relying on spear and pilum (javelin) combos, making them effective against both cavalry charges and infantry.
Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion shifts the grand strategy epic into the twilight of the ancient world. The Western Roman Empire fractures under economic rot, religious strife, and relentless migratory waves. To survive or conquer in this dark era, you must master a completely overhauled roster of military units. Long-range archers who can hold their own in a light melee
Barbarian factions rely on numbers, ferocious charges, and the unique "Horde" mechanic. When a horde faction loses its last settlement, its population transforms into massive armies that travel together to sack or settle new lands. The Germanic Tribes (Franks, Alemanni, Saxons)
Elite heavy shock cavalry. They boast exceptional morale and armor, making them the perfect vanguard to shatter a weakened enemy formation. The Vandals & Goths The backbone of the late Roman army
Rare shock units in the late-game era. They excel at disrupting tight enemy formations and causing mass casualties on flat terrain.
The Western roster relies on heavy infantry to stall enemies while regional mercenaries or specialized cavalry clean up.