Rome Total War Barbarian Invasion Units |link|

In Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion , the unit landscape shifts from the early-Republic legions of the base game to a gritty, high-defense era of heavily armored infantry and devastating "shock" cavalry. This expansion introduces distinct mechanics like Shield Walls and Schiltroms, which make high-tier units significantly harder to break than in the original game.  Key Unit Features & Mechanics 

The Franks

Infantry-focused, high morale.

Limitanei: Frontier garrison troops; cheaper and less skilled than Comitatenses but essential for holding borders. rome total war barbarian invasion units

• Lancers & Horse Archers: No settlements—you literally move your "camps" as wagons. Units gain experience by migrating.
• Wagon Fort (Special ability): Parked wagons act as mobile walls. Unique siege defense in open field.

Chosen Archer Warband (Germanic Factions): Long-range archers who can hold their own in a light melee. In Rome: Total War - Barbarian Invasion ,

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