: Never engage Darius with Alexander or any cavalry. Chariots shred horses. Pin him with a phalanx to kill him quickly. Battlefield Tactics
: Use him as a "crisis point" hammer. Do not leave him in prolonged melee; instead, use him for devastating rear charges. ROME: Total War - Alexander
: He is your most powerful unit but also your greatest risk. If he dies, the campaign ends immediately. : Never engage Darius with Alexander or any cavalry
The Macedonian army relies on the "Hammer and Anvil" doctrine: the Phalanx pins the enemy (Anvil), and the Companion Cavalry delivers the killing blow (Hammer). 100% Achievement Guide: Total War: ROME REMASTERED Battlefield Tactics : Use him as a "crisis point" hammer
The Alexander expansion is unique because of its . Unlike other Total War titles, you cannot afford a slow, defensive playstyle. You must maintain constant momentum while Alexander survives.
: He leads a massive unit of Companion Cavalry (124 units in campaign).
: Advance eastward toward the heart of the Achaemenid Empire. Capturing coastal cities is critical to preventing Persian naval dominance in the Mediterranean.