Unit IDs are usually case-sensitive and must be enclosed in quotes if they contain spaces.
If your terminal commands return errors, reference the underlying engine constraints:
For example, to create 5 units of Comitatenses with 3 experience, 2 armor, and 1 weapon upgrades in the settlement "Rome", you would type: create_unit Rome comitatenses 5 3,2,1
| Unit ID | Display Name | |---------|---------------| | desert_archers | Desert Archers | | desert_cavalry | Desert Cavalry | | desert_raiders | Desert Raiders | rome total war barbarian invasion unit id list
Because the game reads hardcoded, asset-specific script names rather than user-facing localized titles, trying to spawn a unit using its visible name will result in a syntax error. This comprehensive guide provides the complete , categorized by faction type, alongside exact steps to execute the spawn command successfully. How to Use the Create Unit Cheat in Barbarian Invasion
Press the tilde key ( ~ ) located below the Escape key ( Esc ) on standard QWERTY keyboards.
The following list provides the internal IDs for some of the most frequently used units in the expansion: Limitanei: limitanei Comitatenses: comitatenses Comitatenses First Cohort: comitatenses_first_cohort Plumbatarii: plumbatarii Auxilia Palatina: auxilia_palatina Praeventores: praeventores Scholae Palatinae: scholae_palatinae Equites Catafractarii: equites_catafractarii Foederati Cavalry: foederati_cavalry Bucellarii: bucellarii Barbarian & Germanic (Franks, Saxons, Alemanni, etc.) Axe Heerbann: axe_heerbann Sword Heerbann: sword_heerbann Saxon Keel: saxon_keel Saxon Sea Raiders: saxon_sea_raiders Frankish Paladins: paladins Lombard Berserkers: lombard_berserkers Night Raiders: night_raiders Warlord (Saxon): barb_warlord_saxon Steppe & Nomad (Huns, Goths, Sarmatians, Vandals) Gothic Knights: gothic_knights Gothic Lancers: gothic_lancer Steppe Warriors: steppe_warriors Hunnic Elite Warriors: hunnic_elite_warriors Hunnic Lancers: hunnic_lancers Sarmatian Auxilia: sarmatian_auxilia Sarmatian Virgin Cavalry: sarmatian_virgin_cavalry Eastern (Sassanids) Clibinarii: clibinarii Sughdian Warriors: sughdian_warriors Levy Spearmen (Sassanid): levy_spearman_sassanid Common & Mercenary Units Peasants: peasant_vandal , peasant_gothic , peasant_roman Onagers: roman_onagers Ballistae: roman_ballistae Mercenary Veterans: merc_veteranii Moorish Raiders: moorish_raiders How to use these IDs Unit IDs are usually case-sensitive and must be
— War Wagons (Mobile fortresses / ranged platform units) steppe_chieftain_cavalry — Steppe Warlord Bodyguard Eastern Faction Unit IDs (Sassanid Empire)
To use these IDs, you must activate the developer input window, known historically as the .
To add units to an army or settlement, open the console (typically with the ** ** or **~** key) and use: create_unit "[settlement/character name]" "[unit ID]" [amount] [exp] [armor] [weapon]` How to Use the Create Unit Cheat in
| Unit Name | Unit ID | | :--- | :--- | | | saxon shield wall | | Saxon Fyrd | saxon fyrd | | Saxon Huscarls | saxon huscarls | | Saxon Archers | saxon archers | | Frankish Infantry | frankish infantry | | Frankish Heavy Cavalry | frankish heavy cavalry | | Frankish Axemen | frankish axemen | | Alemanni Warband | alemanni warband | | Alemanni Nobles | alemanni nobles | | Berserkers | berserkers | | Noble Spearmen | noble spearmen | | Chosen Axemen | chosen axemen | | Chosen Swordsmen | chosen swordsmen |
This report provides a complete, verified list of unit IDs for Rome: Total War – Barbarian Invasion (v1.6). It covers all playable factions (Western/Eastern Roman Empire, Huns, Goths, Saxons, Franks, Alemanni, Vandals, Celts, Sassanids, Berbers, Roxolani) plus Romano-British and generic rebels. Use this reference for console commands, modding, or scenario design.
Mastering the Unit ID list for Rome: Total War: Barbarian Invasion opens up a new dimension of gameplay. Whether you're using cheats to create a super-army or diving deep into modding to craft your own historical scenarios, understanding these identifiers is fundamental.
Press and hold the top-left and top-right corners of your screen simultaneously to reveal the console window. The Command Architecture