Routing

Master the art of routing in Total War: Rome II. Learn essential strategies and tactics to break enemy morale and secure victory on the battlefield. This guide covers key mechanics and effective approaches.

This guide focuses on the 'Routing' mechanic in Total War: Rome II. Routing is a critical aspect of battles where units lose morale and flee the battlefield. Understanding and exploiting routing can turn the tide of any engagement.

Key Concepts of Routing:

• Morale: Units have a morale stat that decreases when under heavy fire, engaged in prolonged combat, or witnessing allied units rout.
• Fear: Certain units or general abilities can inflict fear, drastically reducing enemy morale.
• Flanking and Rear Attacks: Attacking an enemy unit from the flanks or rear significantly impacts their morale.
• General's Presence: A strong general on the battlefield can bolster allied morale, while a defeated or fleeing general can shatter it.
• Battlefield Events: Events like artillery barrages, ambushes, or the death of a key unit can trigger widespread panic.

Strategies to Induce Routing:

1. Focus Fire: Concentrate missile fire on a single enemy unit to break its morale quickly.
2. Cavalry Charges: Utilize cavalry charges, especially against the flanks or rear of engaged infantry, to cause mass panic.
3. General Engagement: Engage the enemy general with your own elite units or general to demoralize their army.
4. Exploit Weaknesses: Target units with low morale or those already wavering.
5. Psychological Warfare: Use units with abilities that cause fear or terror.
6. Reinforce Success: Once a unit starts to rout, pursue it with your own units to encourage a wider collapse.

Preventing Your Own Units from Routing:

• Maintain unit cohesion and avoid prolonged engagements against superior foes.
• Keep your general close to your main fighting force.
• Use abilities to bolster morale when under pressure.
• Avoid unnecessary flanking maneuvers that expose your units.
• Ensure your missile units are well-protected.

Mastering routing, both offensively and defensively, is crucial for achieving victory in Total War: Rome II.