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Lead an army

Lead the charge in massive, 10-vs-10 battles and let your renown spread across the world. Amass a formidable army, form an impenetrable battle plan with other heroes, and know every inch of the battlefield to secure victory.

Explore history

Delve into the history of heroes and add to their exploits. Earn glory in battle to rival the greatest commanders of the ancient world. Discover the intricate and fascinating history behind iconic figures and master their battle styles while competing with players from around the world.

Become a hero

Step into the boots of Julius Caesar of Rome, Leonidas of Sparta, Arminius of Germania, and many more to add new chapters to their storied exploits. Harness your wit and might to build an army and become a force to be reckoned with across ancient battlefields.

Commanders

Factions

Army

Maps

Commanders

Leonidas

MILTIADES

ALEXANDER THE GREAT

CYNANE

JULIUS CAESAR

GERMANICUS

SCIPIO AFRICANUS

SULLA

ARMINUS

VERCINGETORIX

BOUDICA

AMBIORIX

HANNIBAL

HASDRUBAL

Factions

Greece

Roman Empire

Barbarians

Carthage

Greece

Roman Empire

Barbarians

Carthage

Army

MELEE INFANTRY

Heavily armoured infantry shines when it comes to close-combat engagements. Their main weapon is the charge, with troops sent hurtling towards the enemy for a direct frontal assault. Charging can also be used for a quick unit rotation and a tactical retreat.

Light infantry act as skirmishers, running ahead of the main battle lines and aggressively harassing the enemy. Thanks to their mobility, skirmishers are well suited for reconnaissance, especially in wooded areas. 

CAVALRY

Thanks to their high mobility and improved visibility range, the role of light cavalry gains a further tactical boon when paired with artillery units on the battlefield. Cavalry are able to sneak behind enemy lines to locate and ambush enemy artillery and missile units.

Medium cavalry can exploit weak points, targeting exposed enemy flanks in formations and charging into the rear of enemy lines. Fast-moving and fairly well-protected, these units can provide sharp support to your army's flanks.

Skilled in close-combat, these cavalrymen are an armoured fist to punch through enemy ranks. They greatly complement melee units, either serving as the vanguard of a heavy infantry charge, or providing the perfect follow-up blow against an enemy reeling from an infantry assault.

Missile Infantry

Long-range units are a powerful weapon when attacking distant enemies. If handled properly, missile infantry can become an unrelenting force, inflicting heavy casualties and demoralising enemy units even before they reach your main forces.

ARTILLERY

With a long range and an ability to inflict devastating damage, siege engines usually deploy at a safe distance from the main battlefield and work well with scout units. Scouts define a target, and siege engineers concentrate fire, sending the enemy into oblivion. In addition to being heavy-missile war machines, artillery units use traps, which can also reduce scythe through enemy units.

War Dogs

These ferocious hounds can ambush the enemy and disrupt their defenses. Sic the dogs on footmen, and there will be few left for the handlers to finish off. Wardogs are highly effective against poorly armored units and can break up phalanx formations.

To deal maximum damage, keep the dogs in terrain that lends cover—high grass and forests—and strike adversaries from the side or rear after using the Rebellion ability. Avoid prolonged fights—these will wear the War Dogs down. Stay away from ranged units and remember that the dogs will bite everything in their way, so choose the direction of attack wisely!

Elephants

Elephants are the backbone of the Carthaginian army. They can terrify even the bravest souls on the battlefield and are unlike any other unit in Total War: ARENA. Heavy battle machines, elephants are nearly invulnerable to enemy attacks. They can crush infantry with ease using their Trample attribute. By smashing the ground, elephants can deal huge damage to the warriors in front of them, while their roar reduces the morale of all nearby enemies for an extended time. On the other hand, elephants are rather slow and may become an easy target for armor-piercing weapons, including pikes, falxes, and light artillery.

Maps

Salernum

Thermopylae

Marathon

Rubicon

Alpis Graia

Gergovia

Germania

Hadrian's Wall

Capitoline Hill

Passage of Augustus

Teutoburg Forest

Oasis

Capua