Which Barbarian Faction should i play as?

[RandomSarmartian]

Hey everyone,

I was wondering what barbarian faction to play as. I have beaten the game with the nomad factions so was wondering what I should do next. THanks in advance for any suggestions.

RandomSarmartian

[Bull3pr00f de Bodemloze]

Cimbri are nice. Belgae are as well. Not so fond of the Arverni, but that might be because I've battled them a lot as Rome.

[cigar man]

The Dacians are a really fun faction to play as. Also the Cimbri are fun. Both factions start far enough away from Rome that you wont be forced into fighting them early in the game, so you will have some time to sufficiently build up your economy and strength.

[Grimbold]

Gallaeci hands down

[ImperialAquila]

Try the Gallaeci. You control some of the regions that generate high income. That should give you an advantage. Plus both Carthage and Rome are too busy fighting each other. You can capitalize on the disorder.

Cimbri are pretty decent. You start far from Rome with lots of neutral regions around you. You can also use the dense forests to place ambushes on the strategy map. You have both natural and man-made defenses to protect your cities.

Dacia has good infantry that can chew up legions and phalanxes if used properly. Plus you are near Greece, home of the money making cities. With the Greeks fighting among themselves and against Romans, you can use this to your advantage.