Roads

Learn about the different types of roads and their impact on movement and trade in Total War: Rome II. This guide covers road types, construction, and benefits.

This guide section focuses on the strategic importance of roads in Total War: Rome II. Roads significantly impact army movement, trade, and provincial development. Understanding how to build and maintain them is crucial for expanding your empire and securing your borders.

Road Types and Benefits:

• Dirt Roads: Basic roads that offer a small movement bonus to armies.
• Paved Roads: A significant upgrade, providing a larger movement bonus and increased trade income.
• Highways: The highest tier of roads, offering the greatest movement bonus and substantial trade income.

Construction and Maintenance:

• Roads are constructed using the 'Road Building' edict in the provincial capital.
• The level of road that can be built depends on the settlement's level and available technology.
• Maintaining roads incurs a small upkeep cost, but the benefits in terms of army speed and trade revenue generally outweigh the cost.

Strategic Importance:

• Faster army movement allows for quicker responses to threats and more efficient offensive campaigns.
• Improved trade routes generate more income, funding your military and infrastructure projects.
• Well-developed road networks facilitate the rapid deployment of reinforcements across your empire.