"One axe can topple a tree. Many can level the forest."
Celtic warriors were ideally equipped to hack through even heavily-armoured foes. Their axes took one of two forms: one-handed axes were typical, and the most practical, but two-handed axes were also used. In comparison to swords, axes were cheap to make, and were effective against chainmail, as a blow could still shatter bone and crush the organs beneath the armour. They could also be used to pull aside shields, or hack them apart. Like other Celtic troops, the lightly-armoured axemen relied on their own shields for defence. There was a long tradition, perhaps dating as far back as the Stone Age, of veneration for axes and hammers in Celtic cultures. Although both were associated with strength, axes in particular were used as grave goods and even depicted on coins celebrating victories.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Good Missile Block Chance
Good Armour
Low Health
Base Stats[]
Celtic Axe Band
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
34
Bonus HP:
3
Melee Attack:
43
Melee Defense:
5
Charge Bonus:
50
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
100
Walk Speed:
14
Run Speed:
33
Charge Speed:
45
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Axe
Melee Weapon
Damage:
16
Armour Penetration Damage:
16
Bonus vs Infantry:
10
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.1
Large Oval Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
7
Armour:
35
Missile Block Chance:
50
Cloth
Armour
Armour:
3
Abilities[]
Attributes[]
Guerrilla Deployment
This unit can deploy outside of the deployment zone.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.