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Vandal Raiders are a type of melee cavalry in Total War: Attila.

Description[]

"Vandals value bravery and disregard the wellbeing of others."

Originally thought to be from Scandinavia, and settling in Poland during the 2nd century BC, the Vandals were a confederation of Germanic tribes who went on to successfully migrate down through Europe and into Africa, forming a kingdom there in AD439. They didn't stop there. Eventually, Vandal activity in the Mediterranean became so great that the Romans lost control of the sea and many of its islands, including Sicily. Following several Roman attempts to recapture their lost territories the Vandals invaded Italy, where they became the second of the Germanic barbarian peoples to sack Rome during the 5th century - bringing the city to its knees in AD455. This led directly to an attempted invasion of the Eastern Roman Empire, repelled by the Maniots - once the Spartans of legend - and resulting in the Vandals' expulsion from Greece. Eventually, the Romans gave up trying to destroy them, and the two co-existed uneasily until the Western Empire's collapse around AD476.

Strength and Weaknesses[]

  • Excellent Capture Power
  • Excellent Spotting
  • Has Missile Weapon

Base Stats[]

Vandal Raiders
Unit
Number of Men: 80
Morale: 45
Bonus HP: 9
Melee Attack: 27
Melee Defense: 37
Charge Bonus: 42
Reload: 50
Ammunition: 2
Light Infantry
Human
Hit Points: 75
Mass: 90
Light Horse
Mount
Hit Points: 110
Mass: 385
Walk Speed: 18,5
Run Speed: 90
Charge Speed: 115
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
Precursor 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
Leather Amour
Armour
Armour: 10

Abilities[]

Ability Attila Frenzy Frenzy
Target: Self Initial Recharge: 0
Active Time: 30 Recharge Time: 210
Improves a unit's attack capabilities for an extended period of time.
Frenzy (30s):
+10 Melee Attack
Frenzy (1s):
+50% Fatigue
Ability Attila Rapid Advance 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[]

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 Raider Raider
This unit may set buildings on fire, cause more fire damage with torches and capture faster than other units.
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