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Noble Germanic Swordsmen are a type of melee infantry in Total War: Attila.

Description[]

"A noble name will never perish."

Whereas German tribes often fought in a more ordered, organised manner than the Celts, they sometimes adopted their neighbours’ weapons and equipment, either through battle or trade. Celtic armour found its way onto the backs of privileged German warriors, while double-edged longswords were another example of creeping Celtic influence. An iron sword was a prestigious possession, so those who carried them were either of noble blood or were veteran followers. By following a noble, warriors were duty-bound to show dedication and valour. If he fell in combat, the noble’s men were expected to fight to the death. Anyone who survived such a battle was disgraced. Some hanged themselves, unable to live with the shame and dishonour of outliving their battle-lord.

Strength and Weaknesses[]

  • Good Armour
  • Average Missile Block Chance

Base Stats[]

Noble Germanic Swordsmen
Unit
Number of Men: 160
Morale: 51
Bonus HP: 32
Melee Attack: 24
Melee Defense: 29
Charge Bonus: 14
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[]

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
Round Shield
Shield
Melee Defence: 15
Armour: 15
Missile Block Chance: 25
Mail
Armour
Armour: 23

Abilities[]

Ability Attila Shield Wall Shield Wall
Target: Self Initial Recharge: 0
Active Time: N/A Recharge Time: N/A
The unit moves into a close formation and raises shields.
Assemble (5s)
Shields Ready:
+10 Attack Against Infantry
+25 Missile Block Chance
+15 Shield Defence
+200% Entity Mass


Attributes[]

Ability Attila Disciplined Disciplined
This unit does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
Ability Attila Encourage Encourage
This unit provides a morale bonus to nearby allies.
Ability Attila Hide (forest) Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
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