Bull Warriors (RTW unit)
| Bull Warriors (RTW unit) | |
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| Class | Heavy Infantry |
| Unit Size | 160 men |
| Weaponry | |
| Morale | 12 |
| Melee Attack | 13 |
| Ranged Attack | 17 |
| Defence | 12 |
| Charge Bonus | 4 |
| Accuracy | |
| Range | 35 |
| Ammunition | 2 per man |
| Region | Global |
| Recruitment Cost | 1150 |
| Upkeep Cost | 200 |
| Turns to Build | 2 |
| Unit Limit | Unlimited |
| Building Requirements | Sacred Circle of Esus |
| Technology Requirements | None |
| Attributes | |
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Bull warriors are men whose bravery, stamina and skill are unmatched. These elite fighters are shock troops.
Overview
Among the doughty folk of the Spanish hills the Bull Warriors are men whose bravery, stamina and skill is unmatched. These elite fighters are shock troops who disregard all danger when cutting their enemies to pieces. Carrying only a sword and shield they do not look much of a threat, a mistaken assessment that enemies rarely get to make twice! This is particularly true of they manage to ambush enemy forces. They fear no men and their over-eagerness to join a battle can be problematic, but like all foot soldiers, they need to be wary of cavalry.
Bull Warriors derive their name from the distinctive horned helmets which they wear.
Details
Bull Warriors are the strongest unit that Spain has. They are very good quality troops that are difficult to obtain, and generally aren’t early-game troops. For one, only the largest Spanish cities with a Sacred Circle of Esus can recruit Bull Warriors. These troops also have a huge recruitment cost and two-turn recruitment wait, opposed to the more common single turn, although their upkeep is very reasonable at 200 denarii. Bull Warriors are similar in how they are used to Scutarii from the Hall of Heroes. Both units use pila and swords in combat, similar to Roman infantry. However the Bull Warriors have a considerably higher attack and another hitpoint, making them far superior troops, able to defeat Legionary Cohort and fight toe to toe with Praetorians. Because of their extra hitpoint, experience effects their defense twice as much as it effects other troops and when fully upgraded they will even defeat a fully upgraded Urban Cohort, though when neither are upgraded the Bull Warriors will be soundly defeated.
They are an excellent unit in a Spanish Campaign, being the only infantry that can hope to stand against Post-Marian legions, but in multiplayer they are too expensive to be cost effective.
Factions
Spain