how can i make units hard to die?

[-Amon-]

hello..

i am planning to make one man unit(like kensai)..but i have doubts about this man's life http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/flat.gif ..


which option(s) makes unit hard to die?
strength,armour or whatelse?


thanx for answers..

[tombom]

I know defense, armour, shield bonus, shield size and use shield in melee help, and samurai might too.

[-Amon-]

thanks http://www.totalwar.org/forum/non-cgi/emoticons/wave.gif ..i'll try