Equites Sagittarii (Total War: Attila)

Equites Sagittarii
Class	Medium Bow Cavalry
Recruitment cost	575
Upkeep cost	290
Turns	1
Multiplayer cost	575
Factions	Eastern Roman Empire
Health	222
Size	80
Armour	32
Missile block chance	20
Morale	36
Melee attack	15
Melee damage	40
Charge bonus	15
Melee defence	40
Ranged damage	49
Rate of fire	55
Range	150
Ammunition	19
Movement speed	80
Capture power	10
Spotting	750.0
Hiding	1.25

Equites Sagittarii are a type of missile cavalry in Total War: Attila.

Description

"To fire a bow is a skill; to fire a bow from horseback is an art."

'Equites sagittarii' is Latin for 'horse archers', specialist mounted units armed with bows who served as auxiliary units in the Roman army from the time of Augustus. This, like many adaptations made to the army's original model, was entirely due to contact with the powerful armies of the eastern empires - Parthia and later, Sassanid Persia. Equites sagittarii were, therefore, far more likely to be found serving in the east, where they could match their opponents tactic for tactic in lightning runs and skirmishing. Additionally, the type of glue used in their composite bows would fail in the west due to its predominantly damp climate. Additionally, it was much more difficult to fire a long or self bow from horseback, so javelins were more likely to be used by skirmish cavalry of the Western Roman Empire.

Strength and Weaknesses

• High Health
• Good Range
• Good Rate of Fire

Base Stats

Equites Sagittarii
Unit
Number of Men:	80
Morale:	36
Bonus HP:	7
Melee Attack:	15
Melee Defense:	10
Charge Bonus:	15
Reload:	45
Ammunition:	19
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:	90
Mass:	100
Medium Horse
Mount
Hit Points:	125
Mass:	440
Walk Speed:	18
Run Speed:	80
Charge Speed:	110
Charge Distance:	75

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

Composite Horse Bow
Missile Weapon
	Normal Shot	Flaming Shot	Heavy Shot	Whistling Shot
Damage:	37	45	30	12
Armour Penetration Damage:	12	0	18	2
Base Reload Time:	20	34	34	20
Range:	150	150	150	150
Bonus vs Infantry:	0	0	10	0
Bonus vs Cavalry:	0	10	0	0
Bonus vs Elephants:	0	10	0	0
Special Effects:

Small Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence:	30
Armour:	5
Missile Block Chance:	20

Iron Lamellar Armour
Armour
Armour:	27

Abilities

Precision Shot
Target:	Self	Initial Recharge:	0
Active Time:	30	Recharge Time:	210
Improved missile weapon damage for an extended period. These values are further modified by the unit itself.
Precision Shot (30s): +50% Missile Damage Fatigue (1s): +100% Fatigue

Attributes

Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire when mounted and moving.