Naked Fanatics...Are they of any use?

**Dutch_guy** · 05-01-2005, 11:38

they are good shock troops, especially in the beginning .
But I find that they become useless when you can get Chosens and Forresters

**Beefy** · 05-01-2005, 13:42

cannon fodder? speed bumper?

**Uesugi Kenshin** · 05-01-2005, 13:53

They are good shock infantry in the beginning of the game, but once you get access to better trained and armoured chosen swordsmen they become obsolete.

**Ldvs** · 05-01-2005, 14:23

Their only advantage is the high morale, otherwise, they're useless. In RTR they are a little bit more useful but still, I think it was just another "fun" unit with no particular purpose.

**player1** · 05-01-2005, 15:22

Good for flanking, since that's whne their attack shines and their low defense is less important.

Also, they have low upkeep...

But personally, I favor Woad Warriors more. Available earlier, plus faster.

**Marcus Maxentius** · 05-01-2005, 18:39

Until you're rolling in the cash they're good as flankers/rushers. Minus the elites, I find them no worse than other lower level barbarians. They all have the same characteristics. They're like foot cavalry if they're is such a thing. They have a strong initial attack, but if they battle isn't won they take casualties. Some good advice is to never use them alone or in small numbers. Send a bunch out and charge all at once for best results.

I'll have to try Brittania and the woad warriors. I think naked fanatics seem better statwise with the 5 point shield which I think should be higher since it's so big. Woads are cheaper though and have stamina added so that's a bonus.

**The Stranger** · 05-01-2005, 18:48

they are Gaesatae actually, totally naked me with a large shield and a spear and a sword. they were young men of gallic tribes. but as a lot of barbarians fought that way they just named them naked fanatics and gave them to all barb factions