Old Guard
Infantry Elite Infantry France
Battlefield Role
A Elite Infantry unit fielded by France.
Strengths: Exceptional morale (13) keeps it steady under fire; strong defence (15); a devastating charge (18); high melee attack (11).
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 |
| Range | 80 |
| Accuracy | 60 |
| Reloading skill | 90 |
| Ammunition | 10 |
| Melee attack | 11 |
| Charge bonus | 18 |
| Defence | 15 |
| Morale | 13 |
| Turns to train | 4 |
| Recruitment cost | 1020 |
| Upkeep cost | 250 |
Abilities
Core: Can guardCan hide in light scrubCan hide in woodlandGrappling hooksInspires nearby unitsResistant to morale shocksScares enemies
From technology: Chevaux de friseEarthworksFire and advanceSocket bayonetSquare formation
Source: https://wiki.totalwar.com/w/Old_Guard_(NTW_unit)
Data fetched 2026-08-15 · schema version 1.3.