As the Julii I found that one of the most effective ways of dealing with enemy chariots when I do not have enough missile troops to handle the problem is to charge them with my general in cycles. You do not take many casualties in the initial charge so the key is to pull them back as soon as the damage from the initial charge is done. In the mean time all your pila throwing infantry should be moving forward set to fire at will while the chariots are tied up by your general. Once your general is free and a short distance away again charge the chariots again. Repeat this as often as you can without allowing your general to get bogged down in hand to hand combat.
There are several benefits to this approach:
  • The casualties you take in the general's unit will be replenished without having to spend money on training costs.
  • You'll exhaust the chariot units for the fight with your infantry.
  • You'll inspire good combat traits in your general which will increase his effectiveness in future battles.
  • This will also help you level up your general (something you should always be striving to do anyway). Your general can be a very powerful unit when used correctly.
  • The morale of your front line will be greatly increased due to your general's vicinity


Now since you're fighting the britons keep in mind they bring some powerful infantry to the fight. Do not let your general get bogged down by enemy infantry while you're trying to pick apart their chariots. Once they bring infantry to the melee between your cavalry and the chariots get your general out of there! They are doing some of the work for you by reducing the mobility of their chariots.

Hope this helps.