Flank Attacks

Learn how flanking attacks in Total War: Rome II can destroy enemy morale and cause routs. Protect your own flanks to avoid defeat.

Getting attacked from the side or rear by the enemy can severely damage a unit's morale. Imagine fighting an enemy infantry unit and believing you can win, only for cavalry to emerge from the fog and decimate your rear lines. This situation can lead to feelings of impending doom and cause your units to rout.

Always flank the enemy. Routing is a beneficial outcome when it happens to your opponent. Equally important is protecting your own flanks to prevent the enemy from doing the same to you.