"A leader is one who knows the way and follows it."
The group of Norsemen who became known as ‘Vikings’ referred specifically to the seafarers who raided those lands bordering the North Sea, particularly the sparsely-defended Britannic coasts. Vikings were not just raiders, however, they also created a thriving trading economy, facilitated by their excellent shipbuilding and sailing skills. Their characteristic ‘longships’ enabled them to extend their reach as far afield as Russia, Ireland, and even Greenland. There is also evidence that later in the Dark Ages Viking explorers discovered America, several centuries before Christopher Columbus claimed it for Spain. On the battlefield, Vikings generally used the traditional barbarian charge as part of their raiding tactics – striking hard and fast before melting away again as quickly as they appeared.
Strength and Weaknesses[]
Excellent Capture Power
Base Stats[]
Nordic Raid Leader
Unit
Number of Men:
160
Morale:
43
Bonus HP:
57
Melee Attack:
19
Melee Defense:
19
Charge Bonus:
67
Reload:
0
Ammunition:
0
Heavy Infantry
Human
Hit Points:
90
Mass:
150
Walk Speed:
13
Run Speed:
32
Charge Speed:
40
Charge Distance:
35
Weapons and Gear[]
Danish Axe
Melee Weapon
Damage:
40
Armour Penetration Damage:
16
Bonus vs Infantry:
20
Bonus vs Cavalry:
0
Bonus vs Elephants:
0
Building damage:
0.1
Very Heavy Leather Armour
Armour
Armour:
25
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.
Raider
This unit may set buildings on fire, cause more fire damage with torches and capture faster than other units.
Scare (everyone)
This unit frightens all enemy units.
Immune to Fear
This unit is immune to the fear effects of scary units.
Rapid Advance
Hide (forest)
Raider
Scare (everyone)
Immune to Fear