Bandit armies that pop up on the map can be almost anything - a huge army of peasants will melt before determined legions or even light cavalry. For instance, early in the game the barbarians North of Rome will field gigantic armies, but often they're light infantry that can be easily outmaneuvered or outfought. The type of troops in an army makes a big difference.
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A full banner represents roughly a thousand men.
His numbers are bolstered by units of barbarian mercenaries, but they'll cave if the fighting gets ugly. He could use more missile troops and cavalry, though. A great general can win against a weaker one even when all the other odds are stacked against him.Ī three star commander? Excellent. In all of the Total War games this statistic is vital! The rank of the general determines how well his men will fight, how long they'll fight, how quickly the enemy will rout, how hard he is to bribe or assassinate, and more.
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Here's how to make sure you're always fielding better troops. Fair battles between evenly matched groups of troops are fun, but the easiest way to win is to always make sure your army is bigger and better than anything they ever face.
Because you're in competition with your Roman allies to get wealth, you'll pretty much want to be in constant expansion from the first turns.
That's great, but cities won't be handed to you - you've got to TAKE them. Armies and the Strategic Map Okay, so you've been paying attention so far and now you know how to create productive, wealthy cities and a suitable navy ready for action.