The Hittite faction is one of three key civilizations accessible to players inTotal War: Pharaoh,along with Ancient Egypt and the Canaanites. The Hittites have a lot of strong units, with an emphasis on strong melee combat and good mobility, as well as heavy armor and defensive bonuses. With a range ofstrong infantryand chariot units, they can be one of the more entertaining factions to play as, and one of the more difficult ones to face.
Players will be able to recruit these units into their army either by playing as the Hittite factionin the game’s campaignor custom battle modes, or by conquering Hittite territories and recruiting natives. Many Hittite units can be of great value to an army, particularly when it comes to their defensive abilities. These qualities can make them ideal for guarding captured settlements and territories.
7Veteran Hittite Spearmen
Strong defensive unit ideal for protecting Archers and Generals.
Veteran Hittite Spearman are a powerful heavy infantry unit with a special bonus when fighting against chariots. With125 Armorand46 Melee Defense, this unit is best used to protect other, more vulnerable units, and isbest placed defensively.
With considerably weaker offensive stats such as31 Melee Attack,26 Speedand only a mere17 Charge Bonus, it is best to send this unit on an attack only as a last resort or when faced with considerably weaker enemies. Nonetheless, the Veteran Hittite Spearmen are supremely effective as an anti-cavalry defense, and few units can come close to matching them in that regard.
6Veteran Hattusan Axemen
A powerful melee unit that will stay in the fight longer than most.
Veteran Hattusan Axemen are an elite infantry unit who specialize in taking on opponents equipped with shields. Particularly useful against strong defensive infantry, the Veteran Hattusan Axemen have a phenomenal number ofHealth Pointsat20,400, almost double that of many of their infantry counterparts.
The unit can be used both offensively and defensively and carries a strong125 Armor,60 Damageand65 Morale. The Veteran Hattusan Axemen also possess the Storm Warrior perk, which increases their combat effectivenessduring rain and stormy weather conditions.
5Royal Hittite Chargers
Elite club infantry with a bonus to Charging.
Royal Hittite Chargers are a supremely effective two-handed club infantry unit who are capable of taking just about any enemy type so long as they are in close range. With45 Melee Attackand44 Charge Bonus, the unit is best used to make short charges to engage nearby enemies.
Additionally, the Royal Hittite Chargers can also use missiles to attack enemies from range. The unit has50 Missile Damage, but a relatively short75 Range. Still, the versatility of this unit and its high statistics across the board make it one of the best infantry units in the game.
4Royal Hittite Chariots
Versatile chariot unit capable of inflicting damage from range and up close.
Royal Hittite Chariots are among the strongest chariots in the game, and are effective from both long range and when charging into enemy forces. Their92 Speedand92 Charge Bonusmake them very mobile and capable of charging repeatedly into stationary units.
With73 Missile Damageand70 Range, they can also be kept at a safe distance while dealing out considerable damage against enemy melee units. Their limited ammunition means that these ranged skirmishes can only be utilized a handful of times, so it is wise toemploy this tacticallywhere possible.
3Golden Spearmen
Elite spear unit with strong melee and defensive abilities.
Golden Spearmen are arguably the strongest Spear & Shield infantry unit in the game, with a bonus against chariots and resistance to flanking maneuvers. This unit has130 Armorand70 Morale, making them less likely to route and much harder to thin out than even the toughest of defensive units.
The Golden Spearmen can fare well when it comes to offense too, with a decent36 Melee Attackand46 Damage. The unit also possesses the Underdog perk, which will give them a bonus when fighting against multiple enemy units at the same time.
2Hittite Vanguard
Heavily armored defensive spear unit with good attacking abilities.
The Hittite Vanguard are among the most elite infantry units available to the Hittite faction. This Two-Handed Club unit has20,400 HPand an impressive43 Charge Bonuscombined with59 Damage. All the unit’s other stats are very well-balanced, leaving no obvious weakness for enemies to exploit.
In addition to having great base stats, the Hittite Vanguard also havea number of powerful perks, includingArmoredandArmor-Piercing. They also have theExperts in Flankingperk, which will grant them additional damage when attacking enemies from the side or rear.
1Mesedi
Strongest unit in the Hittite faction with supreme melee abilities.
The Mesedi are the elite axe and shield infantry for the Hittite faction and one of the best melee infantry units in the game. With44 Melee Attackand50 Melee Defense, very few units are able to stand toe-to-toe with the Mesedi and come out better-off.
The Mesedi also have70 Morale, making them harder to route, in addition to theStorm WarriorandUnderdogperks which will assist them at various times throughout different battles. In general, almost no units are able to take on the Mesedi alone. This can be used to create all kinds oftactical advantages on the battlefield.
