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Germanic Mounted Brigands are a type of missile cavalry in Total War: Attila.

Description[]

"Armed with spear and javelin, these mounted raiders are ideal battlefield scouts."

The lack of strong, fast mounts in northern Europe restricted the Germans’ ability to build cavalry forces. Horses were expensive to keep and, given the size and strength of typical Germanic warriors, they were more suited to life as infantry. While the Germans relied primarily on the strength of their infantry, some tribes built reputations as skilled horsemen. Notoriously aggressive in their cavalry tactics, they often seized the initiative when faced with greater numbers. Their confidence as riders was also unshakable; turning their backs on new technologies and techniques, the Germans notably refused to use the four-horned saddle that had revolutionised the cavalry of their Celtic neighbours. Even so, there were a number of tribes that became renowned for their cavalry expertise.

Strength and Weaknesses[]

  • Excellent Rate of Fire
  • Excellent Capture Power
  • Very Poor Armour

Base Stats[]

Germanic Mounted Brigands
Unit
Number of Men: 80
Morale: 34
Bonus HP: 5
Melee Attack: 16
Melee Defense: 16
Charge Bonus: 26
Reload: 65
Ammunition: 6
Very Light Infantry
Human
Hit Points: 75
Mass: 70
Very Light Horse
Mount
Hit Points: 110
Mass: 300
Walk Speed: 19,5
Run Speed: 100
Charge Speed: 120
Charge Distance: 75

Weapons and Gear[]

Spear
Melee Weapon
Damage: 24
Armour Penetration Damage: 8
Bonus vs Infantry: 0
Bonus vs Cavalry: 20
Bonus vs Elephants: 20
Building damage: 0.033
Javelin
Missile Weapon
Damage: 70
Armour Penetration Damage: 20
Base Reload Time: 14
Range: 80
Bonus vs Infantry: 0
Bonus vs Cavalry: 15
Bonus vs Elephants: 15
Special Effects:
Small Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence: 30
Armour: 5
Missile Block Chance: 20
Cloth
Armour
Armour: 3

Abilities[]

Ability Attila Precision Shot 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[]

Ability Attila Campaign Stealth Campaign Stealth
This unit can move around the campaign map without being seen.
Ability Attila Resistant to Fatigue Resistant to Fatigue
Fatigue has less of an effect on this unit.
Ability Attila Guerrilla Deployment Guerrilla Deployment
This unit can deploy outside of the deployment zone.
Ability Attila Hide (forest) Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Ability Attila Ignore Terrain Ignore Terrain
Speed penalties caused by the terrain are ignored by this unit.
Ability Attila Fire Whilst Moving Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire when mounted and moving.
Ability Attila Parthian Shot Parthian Shot
This unit can fire all around and not just in-front of itself.
Ability Attila Snipe Snipe
This unit remains hidden while firing.
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