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Foot Guards (British)

Infantry Elite Infantry Great Britain

Battlefield Role

A Elite Infantry unit fielded by Great Britain.

Strengths: Solid morale (11); strong defence (13); a useful charge bonus (16).

How to use: Use it to hold or take ground as part of a combined-arms line supported by artillery and cavalry.

Combat Profile

Men (per squad)40 / 80 / 120 / 160
Range80
Accuracy55
Reloading skill85
Ammunition10
Melee attack9
Charge bonus16
Defence13
Morale11
Turns to train4
Recruitment cost910
Upkeep cost300

Abilities

Core: Can guardCan hide in light scrubCan hide in woodlandGrappling hooksInspires nearby unitsResistant to morale shocks

From technology: Chevaux de friseEarthworksFire and advanceSocket bayonetSquare formation

Source: https://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Foot_Guards_(British)_(NTW_unit)
Data fetched 2026-08-15 · schema version 1.3.