The falx was a weapon with a curved blade that was sharp on the inside edge used by the Thracians and Dacians. The name was later applied to a siege hook used by the Romans. Falx is a Latin word originally meaning ' sickle ' but was later used to mean any of a number of tools that had a curved blade that was sharp on the inside edge like a sickle.

Falxmen are a type of heavy infantry unit available to Dacia and Thrace in Rome: Total War and Total War: Rome Remastered. Falxmen are used to carve a path into enemy formations. They are superior, but somewhat ill-disciplined warriors who are willing to charge into a fight without orders.

Battanian Falxmen are tier-four infantry of Battania. The falx was historically used by the Dacians and Thracians, ancient inhabitants of much of the Balkans. It was reputedly able to split a shield in a single blow, reach around shields to inflict brutal …

Sep 29, 2023 · I like falxmen best as Thrace as they work well on the walls and for flanking units pinned by the phalanxes. However, in Rome 1 their attack is not actually classed as armour piercing, it's just high enough that they do well against early Roman units.

Many Dacian infantry fought as peltasts, equipped with javelins, short swords and oval shields, but they also fielded archers. However, the Dacians were most feared because of a weapon called the 'falx', which they used with deadly, limb-lopping skill.

Many Dacian infantry fought as peltasts, equipped with javelins, short swords and oval shields, but they also fielded archers. However, the Dacians were most feared because of a weapon …

The falxmen are tough, hardy, reliable, and versatile, able to hack through most infantry, light and heavy, act as flank troops in the same way as Germanic night raiders, or a supporting second line for a weaker first line.

Falxmen are aggressive troops who are exclusive to unplayable factions. They are the best tier 2 barbarian Infantry and are a fine compliment for Thracian Phalanx Pikemen. They have a punishing attack, which often leads to killing whatever …

Many Dacian infantry fought as peltasts, equipped with javelins, short swords and oval shields, but they also fielded archers. However, the Dacians were most feared because of a weapon …

Gothic Falxmen are a type of melee infantry in Total War: Attila. "These man carry a falx, nothing more. They need nothing more." A Germanic people consisting of several confederated tribes, it is thought that the Goths came from the Baltic coast region …