: Common to Germanic tribes (Alemanni, Burgundii, Lombardi), these units have armor-piercing (AP) attacks, making them ideal for cutting through Roman legionaries.
: Powerful two-handed swordsmen unique to the Celts. They lack shields but can wreck almost any infantry or spear unit in a direct melee. rome total war barbarian invasion units
: Unique to the Franks, these axemen throw heavy axes before charging, dealing significant morale and physical damage. : Common to Germanic tribes (Alemanni, Burgundii, Lombardi),
Both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires have moved away from the early Republic's "Marian" style. Their strength lies in heavy defensive infantry and specialized missile troops. : Common to Germanic tribes (Alemanni
: Elite Roman archers available to the Western Empire and Romano-British, often considered some of the best foot archers in the game. Barbarian Factions: Shield Walls and Axes