Temple-Class Buildings (5)

Master the Temple-class buildings in Total War: Rome II! Learn about the benefits of shrines and groves for Public Order, health, population growth, and unit training.

Alright, let's talk about the Temple-class buildings in Total War: Rome II. These structures are super important for keeping your provinces happy and healthy, and some even let you train special units. Think of them as your go-to for boosting morale and making sure your people don't get too sick. We'll break down the different types and what they offer, focusing on the shrines and groves dedicated to Brigantia, Britannia, and Andrasta.

Shrines and Groves for Brigantia

• Shrine to Brigantia (First Tier): This basic shrine gives you a 5% Public Order bonus from happiness and a 5% Public Health bonus. It's a solid start for any province.
• Sacred Grove of Brigantia (Second Tier): Stepping up, the grove doubles those bonuses to 10% for both Public Order and Public Health.
• Sacred Circle of Brigantia (Third Tier): The top-tier temple here offers a 15% Public Order bonus and a 15% Public Health bonus. Plus, it throws in a 1.5% Population Growth bonus, which is huge for expanding your cities.

Shrines and Groves for Britannia

• Shrine to Britannia (First Tier): Similar to Brigantia's shrine, this one provides a 5% Public Order bonus from happiness. It also increases your tradable goods, which means more income!
• Sacred Grove of Britannia (Second Tier): The second tier bumps the Public Order bonus to 10% and continues to increase tradable goods.
• Sacred Circle of Britannia (Third Tier): At its highest level, this temple gives you a 15% Public Order bonus and still boosts your tradable goods.

Shrines and Groves for Andrasta

• Shrine to Andrasta (First Tier): This shrine offers a 5% Public Order bonus from happiness and is the first step to training those fearsome Woad Warriors.
• Sacred Grove of Andrasta (Second Tier): The grove increases the Public Order bonus to 10%. Crucially, it also grants a +1 Experience bonus to troops trained here and unlocks the ability to train Head Hurlers alongside Woad Warriors.
• Sacred Circle of Andrasta (Third Tier): The ultimate Andrasta temple provides a 15% Public Order bonus. Troops trained here get a +2 Experience bonus, and you can train both Woad Warriors and Head Hurlers, with both unit types benefiting from the +1 Experience bonus they gain from this building.

Building these temples is key to managing your empire. Prioritize them based on your needs – whether it's keeping a rebellious populace in check, boosting your economy, or getting elite troops on the battlefield faster. Don't underestimate their impact!