"They are not famed for their elegant bladework, they are feared for it."
The longsword was a weapon of high worth and status within the Celtic community. A warrior had to prove himself in battle many times before he was permitted to wield one. The two-handed longsword was first developed during the 8th century BC, but fell from favour before re-emerging around 450BC. It is possible that Celtic ironwork was significantly behind that of the Romans, as apparently their longswords bent very easily and had to be straightened against the ground. On the other hand, since Celtic ironworking was several centuries old, some believe that Roman accounts of this practice mistook this practise, and it was actually a ritual to 'decommission' defeated, dishonoured or damaged weapons.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Capture Power
Good Armour
Low Health
Base Stats[]
Celtic Warband
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
34
Bonus HP:
5
Melee Attack:
45
Melee Defense:
7
Charge Bonus:
30
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[]
Spatha
Melee Weapon
Damage:
36
Armour Penetration Damage:
4
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.066
Large Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:
5
Armour:
37
Missile Block Chance:
35
Cloth
Armour
Armour:
3
Abilities[]
Frenzy
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
30
Recharge Time:
210
Improves a unit's attack capabilities for an extended period of time.
Frenzy (30s):
+10 Melee Attack
Frenzy (1s):
+50% Fatigue
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.
Raider
This unit may set buildings on fire, cause more fire damage with torches and capture faster than other units.
Frenzy
Guerrilla Deployment
Hide (forest)
Raider