Infantry Charge

**jukeness** · July 01, 2010, 04:53 PM

What does the charge bonus matter for infantry? I never see infantry die on impact, so what is the charge bonus for, for them?

**MisterFred** · July 01, 2010, 07:41 PM

Its a tiny benefit. I occasionally see people drop when two-hand sword wielders charge in, a little faster than they would otherwise. If there's anything else, its news to me

**Julianus** · July 01, 2010, 09:12 PM

It's said that charge is most important for Celtic and Germanic infantry, though I have little experience with them.

**mamik_yev_konak** · July 02, 2010, 01:45 AM

At least you don't see people jumping up and down during the charge. That used to freak me out.

**athanaric** · July 02, 2010, 06:46 AM

Originally Posted by mamik_yev_konak

At least you don't see people jumping up and down during the charge. That used to freak me out.

It's useful though for mods which include non-human infantry, such as FATW.

**Bonapartist** · July 02, 2010, 07:36 AM

Originally Posted by athanaric

It's useful though for mods which include non-human infantry, such as FATW.

How is FATW? Would you recommend it?

**athanaric** · July 02, 2010, 01:51 PM

Originally Posted by Bonapartist

How is FATW? Would you recommend it?

Definitely. The only officially released mod - or game - that stays true to Tolkien's work, without interference by movies or other games. Sadly they're gonna stick to RTW though, unlike EB. They're currently working on 3.0.

**jukeness** · July 02, 2010, 09:28 AM

Thank you for the replies.

**0N3** · July 10, 2010, 07:44 AM

Seems like it has been giving no clear answer yet. The charge bonus increases the damage done by units as soon as the charge connect. (when you see them running towards a foe with weapons above their heads, when they hit it will cause extra damage) They often start the attack infront of the units or charge trough them for no effect because of a bug, though. It is often valuable to counter-charge instead of standing still because of the bonus charging gives.

**mamik_yev_konak** · July 10, 2010, 10:21 AM

Originally Posted by 0N3

Seems like it has been giving no clear answer yet. The charge bonus increases the damage done by units as soon as the charge connect. (when you see them running towards a foe with weapons above their heads, when they hit it will cause extra damage) They often start the attack infront of the units or charge trough them for no effect because of a bug, though. It is often valuable to counter-charge instead of standing still because of the bonus charging gives.

Precisely. And this is why charging your infantry against enemy charging cav is considered by most an exploit. Because that's exactly what it does. It exploits the system which makes the cav charge ineffective and less fatal if your own inf charges back.