Ardiaei Unit Roster

Infantry Units

Illyrioi Ropalophoroi

Illyrioi Ropalophoroi (Illyrian Clubmen) The Illyrian tribes are experienced land and sea raiders and their chief joy is the prospect of plunder!
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 5 2 1 36 14/15 4/40 13/2 85 1

 

Taulantioi Katadromeis

Taulantioi Katadromeis (Taulantian Light Infantry) The Taulantians are one of the most southern tribes of Illyria. Their king Glaukias was once the protector of young Pyrrhus, and helped him to gain the throne of Epeiros. These infantrymen are equipped with typical crested pot helmets, wood and leather scutum shields, and several javelins.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
13 9 7 8 39 23/3 7/65 13/2 85 1

 

Illyrioi Peirates

Illyrioi Peirates (Illyrian Corsairs) Bloodthirsty men that have taken to piracy in order to fill their coffers.
Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
15 10 9 25 43 25/3 6/50 13/3 85 1

 

Liburnai Peirates

Liburnai Peirates (Liburnian Pirates) The famous Liburnian pirates are more known for their fast and agile ships than for their own armament. Little is known about their exact appearance and style warfare. As raiders, they are agile, fast-moving, and necessarily lightly equipped. Before any assault, javelins are hurled toward the enemy. Then the assault commences with short weapons like axes and short swords.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
26 7 3 1 39 18/13 6/50 13/3 85 1

 

Lapodes Machairaphoroi

Lapodes Machairaphoroi (Lapodes Swordsmen) The Lapodes live between the Istros (Danube) and the Adriatic coast, in southern Pannonia. As Celtic-Illyrian warriors, they use the thick wooden Celtic scutum, the Celtic longsword, as well as Celto-Raetian helmets or more frequently, the usual chainmail disc and stud helmet, along with the typical Illyrian tunic.
Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
15 10 9 8 46 25/3 7/65 13/3 85 1

 

Illyrioi Pelekophoroi

Illyrioi Pelekophoroi (Illyrian Axemen) These leather-armoured warriors are equipped with light axes and shields.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
26 7 3 20 39 18/13 6/50 13/3 85 1

 

Illyrioi Pantodapoi

Illyrioi Pantodapoi (Illyrian Light Spearmen) Warbands are bound to the service of a strongman or petty village head. They fight well as personal glory is the way to status, but are often difficult to control.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
16 6 8 8 39 20/3 4/40 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Doryphoroi

Illyrioi Doryphoroi (Illyrian Spearmen) The men of a spear warband are effective against cavalry and most infantry, but lack the discipline of more ‘civilised’ troops.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 7 10 10 39 22/4 4/75 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Keles Hoplitai

Illyrioi Keles Hoplitai (Illyrian Noble Hoplites) Well-trained nobles using their own equipment, these hoplites are among the strongest part of the warband.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
19 8 12 35 45 24/4 7/65 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Sicaphoroi

Illyrioi Sicaphoroi (Illyrian Sica Bearers) Sica bearers are steadfast and aggressive warriors, the ‘infantry of the line’ for Illyrian warlords.
Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
22 11 3 15 43 23/7 4/75 13/3 85 1

 

Dardanioi Epilektoi

Dardanioi Epilektoi (Thraco-Illyrian Elite Infantry) Fundamentally, these are elite infantrymen typical of the Illyrians, but equipped with Thracian/Macedonian equipment, like the heavy Thracian helmet, Hallstatt-style bronze armour, and and high-quality kopis swords. Some use more Celtic equipment like long swords, and more rarely, chainmail for those who can afford it.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
16 11 11 38 52 27/3 7/65 13/3 85 1

 

Illyrioi Epilektoi (Late)

Illyrioi Epilektoi (Late) (Illyrian Chosen Hoplites (Late)) Their superb equipment makes these nobles very suitable for forming a stout phalanx in the main battle line.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
21 9 14 35 48 26/4 5/70 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Pantodapoi Hoplitai

Illyrioi Pantodapoi Hoplitai (Illyrian Hoplite Spearmen) The first Illyrian heavy spearmen were probably introduced by Bardyllis. Although they use the Hellenic hoplon shield and have the ability to form a strong defensive formation, they often still fight in the classic Illyrian manner.
Class: 2 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 7 10 15 39 22/4 4/65 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Hoplitai

Illyrioi Hoplitai (Illyrian Hoplites) Hoplites are well-equipped infantry that are most effective in the formidable, if slightly inflexible, phalanx formation.
Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 7 10 30 43 22/4 4/65 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Aristoi Hoplitai

Illyrioi Aristoi Hoplitai (Illyrian Noble Guards) These noble hoplites generally supply their own equipment and are the heaviest infantry available to an Illyrian warlord.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
19 8 12 35 51 24/4 5/70 -/- – 0

 

Enetoi Pelekophoroi

Enetoi Pelekophoroi (Veneti Spearmen) These spearmen are equipped with three meter long spears, useful against cavalry, as well as axes for close combat. The pot and Negau type helmets are used by Illyrians and Venetians as well. These helmets are the most popular among the Hallstatt Celts and some ancient Italic tribes, and are still used by them, being easy to produce and affordable.
Class: 2 Size: 256
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
19 9 6 8 39 25/1 4/40 -/- – 0

 

Missile Units

Breukoi Toxotai

Breukoi Toxotai (Breuci Archers) The Breuci are cattle-breeders, living in harsh conditions on rough terrain. They are unconquered and reputed to be fierce warriors. After the Celtic invasion of Pannonia, they have become more Celticised, and have adopted some Celtic customs and equipment.
Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
8 3 1 10 30 16/1 2/30 13/3 175 15

 

Illyrioi Toxotai

Illyrioi Toxotai (Illyrian Archers) Archer warbands are used to harass and break up enemy formations.
Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
10 5 2 8 35 18/1 0/15 12/3 165 15

 

Illyrioi Akontistai

Illyrioi Akontistai (Illyrian Light Skirmishers) These fierce people are skilled raiders, accustomed to the skirmishing style of warfare.
Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
26 7 3 8 32 18/13 4/40 15/6 85 7

 

Illyrioi Sphendonetai

Illyrioi Sphendonetai (Illyrian Slingers) A sling is a deceptively simple weapon: a slinger can bring down the strongest man with a single shot.
Class: 3 Size: 175
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
8 3 1 1 30 16/1 2/30 4/5 165 20

 

Illyrioi Peltastai

Illyrioi Peltastai (Illyrian Peltasts) They are battle-tested in many small skirmishes and are best utilized to harry heavier formations, screen dispositions, and fight over rough terrain.
Class: 2 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
26 7 3 8 39 18/13 6/50 15/7 90 7

 

Cavalry Units

Delmatae Hippakontistai

Delmatae Hippakontistai (Illyrian Light Cavalry) These javelin-armed mounted skirmishers can strike quickly and be gone before the enemy reacts.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
36 9 4 11 39 30/3 2/35 15/6 85 6

 

Illyrioi Hippeis

Illyrioi Hippeis (Illyrian Medium Cavalry) This medium cavalry can be ordered to threaten the enemy’s back, flanking protection and turning attacks.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
54 11 4 28 46 27/4 2/35 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Aspidophoroi

Illyrioi Aspidophoroi (Illyrian Melee Cavalry) Light lancers are fast, lightly equipped cavalrymen who rely on hit-and-run charges where the killing power of their lances is maximised.
Class: 2 Size: 120
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
47 8 7 11 39 26/5 6/55 -/- – 0

 

Illyrioi Epilektoi Hippeis

Illyrioi Epilektoi Hippeis (Illyrian Bodyguard Cavalry) Like all general’s guards, this unit is best committed to the fight at the point of crisis.
Class: 1 Size: 100
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
48 9 9 33 49 26/5 4/45 13/4 75 1

 

Thureos Reforms

Illyrioi Thureophoroi

Illyrioi Thureophoroi (Illyrian Thureos Spearmen) These Illyrian reformed infantrymen usually wear quilted Illyrian cuirasses and more modern Greek helmets, like the affordable and widely used Chalcidian or Attic models.
Class: 3 Size: 300
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
18 7 10 25 46 22/4 7/65 13/2 85 1

 

Illyrioi Eugeneis (Late)

Illyrioi Eugeneis (Late) (Illyrian Noble Guards (Late)) The Illyrian phalanx is a slow-paced formation, designed to make a slow approach under fire for charging afterwards, or to make a breakthrough in enemy lines, like a giant hedgehog.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
21 9 14 35 51 26/4 5/70 -/- – 0

 

Dardanioi Epilektoi Sicaphoroi

Dardanioi Epilektoi Sicaphoroi (Illyrian Elite Sica Bearers) A true elite unit, heavily equipped with strong shields, armour, heavy helmets, they are often decorated and wield two throwing spears and a high quality sword.
Class: 1 Size: 200
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
24 13 4 35 49 25/7 7/65 13/3 85 1

 

Illyrioi Basilikon Hippeis

Illyrioi Basilikon Hippeis (Illyrian Bodyguard Cavalry) Armed with spears, these men are shock cavalry, able to deliver a devastating charge attack; they are then well trained enough to fight effectively in continued hand-to-hand combat.
Class: 1 Size: 100
Charge Attack Defense Armor Morale

Melee Dmg/AP

 Shield/Missile Block Missile Dmg/AP Range Ammo
50 10 11 38 49 27/5 6/55 -/- – 0