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.

Some Roman and Hunnic units can deploy a wagon fort on the campaign map. This acts as a mobile settlement. Inside, archers become immune to cavalry. Use this when outnumbered 3:1.

: Rely on heavy infantry like Auxilia Palatina and Plumbatarii (who use lead-weighted darts). They also utilize Equites Clibinarii for heavy cavalry support.

: 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 ((exclusive))

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.

Some Roman and Hunnic units can deploy a wagon fort on the campaign map. This acts as a mobile settlement. Inside, archers become immune to cavalry. Use this when outnumbered 3:1. rome total war barbarian invasion units

: Rely on heavy infantry like Auxilia Palatina and Plumbatarii (who use lead-weighted darts). They also utilize Equites Clibinarii for heavy cavalry support. Both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires have

: 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