Assassins

Learn how to effectively use Assassins in Total War: Rome II to eliminate enemy leaders, sabotage buildings, and disrupt enemy economies. Level up your Assassins by targeting diplomats and captains.

Alright, let's talk about Assassins in Total War: Rome II. These guys are seriously potent, way more so than Spies in many situations, and they're your go-to for taking out enemy leaders and absolutely wrecking an army. Imagine the chaos: right before a big battle, the enemy commander just drops dead! That's a massive morale hit for them, and you'll be fighting with a huge advantage.

Assassins aren't just about assassination, though. They're also fantastic for sabotaging enemy buildings. This is a lifesaver later in the game when those Roman factions start churning out massive armies every few turns. While a Spy needs to scout out what's in a city first, your Assassin can then waltz in and mess with whatever they want. You can target crucial buildings, and even if a city isn't producing troops, you can still cripple their economy by destroying roads or markets.

At their core, though, Assassins are about killing. To get your Assassin leveled up, you'll start by taking out low-level diplomats. Once they've gained some experience, you'll graduate to taking on enemy Captains, and eventually, the big prize: enemy Generals. The key here is your Assassin's skill level. Sometimes, you just won't be able to take down a top-tier commander because your Assassin isn't skilled enough. The solution? Keep hitting those diplomats and captains to boost their stats.

So, to sum it up: level up your Assassins by assassinating diplomats and captains, use them to take out enemy Generals right before a big fight, and cripple enemy income and troop production with sabotage.