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.
: Low-cost border guards. While weak in a direct fight, they provide massive public order bonuses and can pin down enemy units due to high defensive stats. rome total war barbarian invasion units
: 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 Both the Eastern and Western Roman Empires have
In Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion , the unit rosters reflect a world in transition. The classic Roman legion has evolved into defensive border guards and elite field armies, while barbarian factions range from traditional infantry-heavy warbands to terrifying nomadic horse-archer hordes. While weak in a direct fight, they provide
: Top-tier heavy infantry for the Saxons. They are extremely durable and serve as the faction's primary "hammer".