Rome Total War: Barbarian Invasion - Top Ten Best Units

The ten strongest / most significant units in the RTW Barbarian Invasion, in my opinion. Did my best to include a mix of cavalry, horse archers, infantry and foot archers. Individual rankings not that important - just showing what the units can do. Got some fun clips for this one.

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Timestamps:

00:00 Intro / Number Ten
02:00 Number Nine
02:45 Number Eight
03:15 Number Seven
03:59 Number Six
04:48 Number Five
05:24 Number Four
06:34 Number Three
07:40 Number Two
08:43 Honourable Mentions
09:57 Number One

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10. Lombard Berserkers (Lombardi, Alemanni, Burgundii)
9. Francisca Heerbann (Franks)
8. Sarmatian Armoured Archers (Roxolani, Sarmatians)
7. Hunnic Elite Warriors (Huns)
6. Goth Raiders (Goths, Ostrogoths)
5. Paladins (Franks)
4. Equites Clibinarii (East Roman Empire)
3. Comitatenses First Cohort (West & East Roman Empire)
2. Imperial Household Bodyguard (East Roman Empire)
1. Clibinarii Immortals (Sassanids)

Hon. mentions: Chosen Axemen (Saxons, Lombardi, Alemanni, Burgundii), Auxilia Palatina (WRE), Bosphoran Infantry (Roxolani/Sarmatians), Hounds of Culann, Gallowglasses (both Celts), Graal Knights (Romano-British).

Why Chosen Axemen over Golden Band? Golden Band don't do armour piercing damage, meaning their offensive potential is relatively low for their price. They also require more time and infrastructure to train.