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Total War: Rome II Guide

2013 · Grand strategy and real-time tactics

Digital cover

Total War: Rome II digital cover
Rome II Emperor Edition promotional artwork with a Roman soldier.

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GuideWhat you will find
Armored infantry fight at close range with shields and swords.Campaign basicsBuild an economy that can support the next conquest.
Long lines of troops form up across a grassy hillside.Food & provincesRead provincial consequences before upgrading every settlement.
Armored infantry fight at close range with shields and swords.Factions & leadersCompare the roles and limitations of Total War: Rome II forces.
Dense formations of shielded troops clash on a battlefield.Battle tacticsWin the engagement by controlling roles, angles and fatigue.
Infantry fight beside wooden defenses, with one warrior in the foreground.Diplomacy & siegesChoose wars and assaults that the campaign economy can sustain.

At a glance

Three useful starting points
FocusWhat to know
Read food and public orderA profitable province can still collapse if construction creates shortages or unrest.
Recruit around a generalArmies need leadership, upkeep and a replacement plan.
Use morale as a weaponFlanks, missiles and cavalry pressure can rout units before every soldier dies.

Factions & leaders View guide →

Factions & leaders reference
NameRoleAt a glance
RomeGrand Campaign factionStrong infantry tradition with supporting cavalry and missile options.
CarthageGrand Campaign factionBroad recruitment and mercenary options require careful upkeep planning.
MacedonGrand Campaign factionPike formations reward protected flanks and suitable terrain.
IceniGrand Campaign factionTribal forces reward coordinated attacks and morale awareness.
EgyptGrand Campaign factionCombines Hellenistic and regional military options.
GeneralArmy leaderCommands an army and develops skills through campaigning.

Quick answers

Unlocks, routes and useful answers
TopicGo straight to
Campaign basicsInspect the starting province →

Pictures All pictures →

Armored infantry fight at close range with shields and swords.
Armored infantry fight at close range with shields and swords.
Dense formations of shielded troops clash on a battlefield.
Dense formations of shielded troops clash on a battlefield.
Infantry fight beside wooden defenses, with one warrior in the foreground.
Infantry fight beside wooden defenses, with one warrior in the foreground.
Long lines of troops form up across a grassy hillside.
Long lines of troops form up across a grassy hillside.
References
Guide references
ReferenceWebsite
Total War: Rome II: game and edition overviewstore.steampowered.com