Most favorable location for barbarian factions.Unlike Gaul, which depends on sheer numbers to achieve victory, or Britannia, which must shuttle their fearsome woaded warriors and chariots across the English Channel, the armies of Germania can muster soldiers and dive right into the action of mainland Europe. Germaniaīoasting some of the fiercest warriors in the ancient world, Germania is one of the only playable barbarian factions that is able to recruit from a diverse pool of military units in Rome: Total War. The following five factions are the very best that players at any level can choose from. This particular title in the Total War series excels in making each faction feel truly unique.įrom specialized military units to distinct national histories and political aims, the factions in Rome: Total War, much like their real life counterparts, have varying degrees of power throughout the game. Released in 2004 during the golden age of PC gaming, Rome: Total War transformed the strategy genre by combining real time combat tactics with a turn-based campaign. For more help on that side of the game you can also find a couple of guides I co-wrote with Alwyn over on Total War Center here and here. In both cases politics are a bit easier than Rome as you don't start as a republic, so don't have that loyalty penalty. You start at war with the Seleucids, but they have problems of their own which usually keep them busy. Their roster is also decent without too much in the way of gimmicks or units needing special strategies, except for chariots, which can be a bit finnicky but also fun.Įgypt are a solid faction with a decent sized unit roster, easy access to food (which makes it easier to build and upgrade buildings,) a central location with different ways you can choose to expand, and their nearest opponents aren't too difficult. Once you have the isles secured, you have a solid base to then expand into Gaul and beyond. Iceni start in a corner of the map and you can essentially play a short campaign with them just conquering the British Isles. The other two factions I tend to suggest for new players are the Iceni and Egypt. Think we missed one? Give us a Modmail and suggest new Subreddits to add to the lists! Total War Center Mod List (Not every mod, but most Overhauls)Ī guide to buildings and economy in Three Kingdoms KamachoThunderbus' Spell Stat Cheat Sheet List of Total War Tools Explaining Historyīig list of recommended reading on classical antiquity Filter ContentĬommunity Message the Mods Join the Offical Discord Join the Subreddit Discord Join our Weekly Q&A Thread Resources
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