| Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Availability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | merc_greek_hoplite | Mercenary Hoplites | Greece/Asia Minor | | merc_barbarian_axeman | Gallic Axemen | Thrace/Illyria | | merc_rhodian_slinger | Rhodian Slingers | Rhodes Coast | | merc_elephant_african | African Elephant (Restored) | Egypt/Syria (Repack only) | Once you have the RomeTW-ALX.exe running (the repack usually uses a No-CD .exe), open the console with the ` key (tilde). Type:
create_unit [Settlement Name or "General Name"] [Unit ID] [exp/arm/weap/exp] rome total war alexander unit id list high quality repack
If you have downloaded the (typically from GOG, Steam, or community-repacked versions with enhanced stability and unlocked files), you have likely encountered one problem: the game’s unit IDs are not always documented in plain text, and the vanilla export_descr_unit.txt can be cryptic. | Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name
| Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | persian_immortal | Immortals | Spear & bow hybrid | | persian_sparabara | Sparabara | Light archers with large shields | | persian_cavalry_heavy | Persian Heavy Cavalry | Shock cavalry | | persian_chariot_scythed | Scythed Chariots | Unique to Alexander; ID verified | | persian_elephant_war | War Elephants | Towered elephants | | eastern_infantry | Kardakes | Standard Persian marine/ infantry | | persian_archer | Persian Archers | Massed archers | | Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | indian_elephant | Indian Armored Elephant | Highest HP in game | | indian_archer | Indian Longbowmen | Very high damage | | indian_axeman | Hillmen Axemen | Woodsmen trait | 4. Mercenaries & Rebels (Unique IDs) The High Quality Repack typically includes all vanilla mercenaries plus 2-3 "restored" units cut from the original CD version. Mercenaries & Rebels (Unique IDs) The High Quality
| Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Availability | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | merc_greek_hoplite | Mercenary Hoplites | Greece/Asia Minor | | merc_barbarian_axeman | Gallic Axemen | Thrace/Illyria | | merc_rhodian_slinger | Rhodian Slingers | Rhodes Coast | | merc_elephant_african | African Elephant (Restored) | Egypt/Syria (Repack only) | Once you have the RomeTW-ALX.exe running (the repack usually uses a No-CD .exe), open the console with the ` key (tilde). Type:
create_unit [Settlement Name or "General Name"] [Unit ID] [exp/arm/weap/exp]
If you have downloaded the (typically from GOG, Steam, or community-repacked versions with enhanced stability and unlocked files), you have likely encountered one problem: the game’s unit IDs are not always documented in plain text, and the vanilla export_descr_unit.txt can be cryptic.
| Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | persian_immortal | Immortals | Spear & bow hybrid | | persian_sparabara | Sparabara | Light archers with large shields | | persian_cavalry_heavy | Persian Heavy Cavalry | Shock cavalry | | persian_chariot_scythed | Scythed Chariots | Unique to Alexander; ID verified | | persian_elephant_war | War Elephants | Towered elephants | | eastern_infantry | Kardakes | Standard Persian marine/ infantry | | persian_archer | Persian Archers | Massed archers | | Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Notes | | :--- | :--- | :--- | | indian_elephant | Indian Armored Elephant | Highest HP in game | | indian_archer | Indian Longbowmen | Very high damage | | indian_axeman | Hillmen Axemen | Woodsmen trait | 4. Mercenaries & Rebels (Unique IDs) The High Quality Repack typically includes all vanilla mercenaries plus 2-3 "restored" units cut from the original CD version.