Combat Guides

Overview
Since the release of nearly all P2P abilities into the FTP world, old Roman actionbars are no longer useful. Instead, this series of actionbars has been assembled so that all Romans can use a unified combat method that ensures all troops are up to the DPS standard.

The Infantryman's Slogan: "Victory Runs from the Enemy's Blood"
The lifeblood of Rome's army; infantry units allow for area of effect damage which allows our numbers to count more when in battle. To the right is the official 2H actionbar to be used by all Roman infantry. If you possess abilities like Tuska's Wrath, Devotion, and Sacrifice, feel free to use these in conjunction with this ability bar in a manner that works for you.

The Armorer's Motto: "For the Good of the Many"
Armor soldiers are less common than infantry, but provide necessary support for the rest of Rome's forces. Since dealing damage is already a weak area for armor units, their actionbar is based around using damage-soaking abilities and directing enemy fire at themselves. This tactic includes using abilities like provoke, debilitate, reflect, and immortality to stay alive as long as possible and draw attacks away from more vulnerable assets.

The Cry of the Cavalry: "Death from Darkness"
Cavalry units are highly mobile and are used as scouts as well as flanking attackers. These soldiers must be able to out-maneuver enemies while still providing viable levels of offense to support the infantry and armor divisions who are engaged on the front line of battle. To achieve this, Cav units have been outfitted with a mix of DPS and mobility slots on their actionbar.

Artillery Epigram: "Fight Fire with Fire"
Artillery units use powerful magic attacks and keep their distance from the heat of battle if possible. Much like infantry, the artillery's job is to lay down as much firepower as possible with area of effect spells to show the enemy the might of Rome's fury. This setup assumes the soldier has a staff. For a wand setup, replace sonic blast with concentrated blast.