Hello Youtube, BlueMatona here and welcome to this Rome: Total War top ten list where
we will be ranking the top ten calvary units in the game.
In this list I included all horse-based units, including chariots, as well as war elephants.
I did not include general units, however,, so this is examining just the cavalry units
that can be trained by a player.
So without further adieu, lets get started.
Taking the number 10 spot is the Sacred Band Cavalry of Carthage.
This unit has a 12 attack stat, 18 defense, and costs a fairly high 780 Denarii per unit.
This unit has good moral and stamina, and like most cavalry can form wedge formation.
Despite them being the elite of the Carthaginian cavalry, they do not hold up well when faced
off against the cavalry of many other factions.
Number 9 is the Cataphract Camels of the Parthian army.
This unit is encased with armor, and despite having a low attack stat of 7, the ultra-high
defense of 23 gives it an advantage on the battlefield.
The high price tag of 940 Denarii means that this unit should not be used as the main calvary
in a Parthian army.
They receive a combat bonus when fighting in deserts, great for the Parthian nation,
and has the ability to scare horses.
This unit is very effective when used against traditional horse-based calvary.
Number 8 on our list is the Gothic Cavalry of Germania.
For a nation that is very infantry heavy, the Gothic cavalry provide formidable punch
in a Germanic army.
The attack stat of 13 and defense stat of 19, coupled with the 790 Denarii price, mean
that this heavy calvary can hold its own against most other calvary units in the game.
They have excellent morale and actually have a combat bonus when used in snow.
Number 7 are the Scythed Chariots of the Seleucid Empire.
With an attack of 15, and razor sharp blades on either side of the chariot, this unit is
an infantry killing machine.
They cost 980 Denarii and frighten nearby enemy infantry as well, making the enemy more
likely to route.
Their defense stat is very low, only 1, but with 4 hit points and fast speed that helps
to avoid enemy arrow fire, this unit can still last a while on the battlefield.
Number 6 are the Cataphracts of the Seleucids.
These heavily armored units have a low attack of 7 and a high defense of 23.
Their price is 890 Denarii.
While the attack stat may seem low for a cavalry unit, they have an extremely powerful charge.
If used properly, this calvary can take out almost any enemy calvary unit in the game.
It’s important to not leave them in combat on flat or uphill ground, but rather use them
just for their charge or if you have the uphill advantage.
Halfway down the list at number 5 are the Egyptian Chariot Archers.
This unit holds a solid attack of 9, and deals a very high missile attack of 13.
Their low defense of 1 is counteracted with 2 hit points, meaning that it will take 2
kill shots to take down this unit.
The low price of 570 means that these chariots can form a solid part of any Egyptian army.
They have a combat bonus in deserts and have the ability to form the Cantabrian circle.
Number 4 are the Mercenary War Elephants of Numidia and Parthia.
These Elephants have an attack of 7, and are outfitted with archers riding on top that
have a missile attack of 11.
The defense of 16 is incredibly high given that these Elephants have 15 hit points, making
them extremely hard to kill.
They have a combat bonus against enemy calvary and frighten nearby enemy units.
The unit has the same stats for both Numidia and Parthia, but the Parthian units cost 80
Denarii less.
The high price tag of 2490, however, is their only downside, so if you can afford them,
buy them right away.
Starting off the top 3 units on this list are the Cataphract Archers of Armenia.
This unit deals an attack of 9 when used in melee, and has a high missile attack of 10.
The defense is also very high at 22 and they cost an expensive 1140 Denarii.
This is an extremely powerful unit that can form the Cantabrian Circle.
They combine the raw armored power and melee combat strength of Cataphracts with the ability
to pour arrows into the enemy’s ranks.
Number 2 are the Praetorian Calvary of the Roman Empire.
With an attack of 12 and defense of 22, coupled with their extremely cost-effective price
tag of 840 Denarii, this calvary unit is the best horse-based unit in the game.
They can take on any other cavalry unit one on one and have a very powerful charge that
is excellent at beating down enemy infantry units.
Rounding out this list of the top ten calvary units in Rome: Total war are the Armored War
Elephants of the Seleucid and Carthaginian Armies.
These guys are the most powerful unit in Rome: Total War and absolutely obliterate any opposition.
The attack stat of 7 is complemented by a missile attack of 10 from the archers positioned
on top of the elephants.
They have a very high defense of 19 and have an incredible 15 hit points, making them the
hardest unit to kill in the game as well.
Like other Elephant units, they frighten nearby enemy troops and have a combat bonus vs. enemy
calvary.
The astronomical price tag of 2670 Denarii for Carthage, and 2870 for the Seleucids,
makes them the most expensive unit in the game.
If you can afford them, buy them though because these units have the ability to change the
course of a battle all on their own.
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