Matiarii were an infantry unit attached to the elite Palatina Legions, and so mostly served in the Emperor's personal army, fighting primarily with javelins. Perhaps most famously, matiarii were a part of the Imperial army that fought at the Battle of Adrianople, widely regarded as the catalyst for the terminal decline of the Western Roman Empire. The Emperor Valens supposedly took refuge with his matiarii as the Roman force collapsed.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Rate of Fire
Low Ammunition
Poor Missile Block Chance
Base Stats[]
Matiarii
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
36
Bonus HP:
5
Melee Attack:
7
Melee Defense:
2
Charge Bonus:
2
Reload:
40
Ammunition:
9
Medium Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
100
Walk Speed:
14
Run Speed:
33
Charge Speed:
45
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Sword
Melee Weapon
Damage:
36
Armour Penetration Damage:
4
Bonus vs Infantry:
0
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.066
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
Mail
Armour
Armour:
23
Abilities[]
Rapid Advance
Target:
Self
Initial Recharge:
0
Active Time:
30
Recharge Time:
210
Improved unit movement speed over an extended period.
Rapid Advance (30s):
+50% Speed
Attributes[]
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.