AoC Bodyguards Expansion (proto-knights, armoured horses, etc)
This mod redesigns the General’s bodyguards for AoC factions. These units have been redesigned and upgradable higher-tier Bodyguards have been added. Bodyguards of Christian factions can upgrade to proto-knights with kite shields, while the Avars and Cordoba can upgrade to armoured horses. All factions now have two bodyguard units, upgradable through the campaign tech tree.
This mod is designed to enhance vanilla AoC and is balanced. This mod is modular and should be compatible with most mods. These units are available in campaign and custom battles.
General’s bodyguards and houseguards consist of the most elite soldiers. All General’s bodyguard units have survivability buffed and are more formidable in battle. This shifts their roles to be elite fighting units that – while lower in numbers – can be descisive in battle. Households and traits that buff bodyguard combat are now more encouraged.
Emirate of Cordoba: Umayyad Armoured Guard
Avars: Avar Armoured Guard
Kingdom of Asturias: Royal Guard Knights
Kingdom of Lombardy: Gastald Guard Knights
Kingdom of Mercia: Royal Foot Knights
Westphalia: Hearth Companions
NOTE: The Frankish and Danish factions already have two bodyguard units in vanilla AoC.
– All higher-tiered Bodyguard units are unlocked through the campaign tech tree (eg. chivalry).
– All Bodyguard units have appropriate armour and combat buffs.
– Each faction now has unique perks/styles for their Bodyguards…
– Eg. Frankish bodyguards have the Cavalry Testudo ability. Westphalian bodyguards can throw javelins before a charge. Danish bodyguards can throw axes before a charge. Etc.
In vanilla AoC, bodyguard units arent often used in battles due to the risk for what medeocre impact they do in combat. Bodyguards are now elite, more durable and the finest unit of an arm; as such, they should be used to full potential in battle and are valued battle units.
While historical accuracy is kept in mind, liberties have been taken to make the content match vanilla AoC design and for better gameplay.
Most mods should be compatible. This mod is designed to be used alongside with any mod loadout. Updated in 2017 to fix some bugs and updated the balance!
Support is appreciated if you like these kind of mods for future Total War games.
Required DLC:
These DLC should be installed in order to use this item.
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