ap question

[Ulfric]

Hello all! This is the only other Rome mod i've tried besides eb, and I must say it is stunning! The units look fantastic and fighting the romans is actually challenging! I do have one question though, why do some units that have axes have the armor piercing trait, while others that also wield axes don't? Thanks!

[High Fist]

It's because axes pack a harder punch than other weapons IRL. There is a lot of weight to the axe head and a shorter blade to it as well, which means all of the force is delivered is a smaller area than if you have a long sword (physics and stuff). Does a better job of punching through armour than a sword or spear would.

[Larkin]

It's because axes pack a harder punch than other weapons IRL. There is a lot of weight to the axe head and a shorter blade to it as well, which means all of the force is delivered is a smaller area than if you have a long sword (physics and stuff). Does a better job of punching through armour than a sword or spear would.

I think you misunderstand the question - he's asking why some axe units gain the trait while others don't.

[High Fist]

I think you misunderstand the question - he's asking why some axe units gain the trait while others don't.

Whoops, misread that.

Then it's probably because of the size. That or some units are just plain stronger than others.

BTW welcome to the forums Ulfric. You didn't set up an account just to ask that did you?

[viktorslama]

maybe those that don't have AP yet wield axes have *smaller* and thus, less massive, axes.

[Ulfric]

maybe those that don't have AP yet wield axes have *smaller* and thus, less massive, axes.

Yeah I thought it was probably something along those lines, but I just wanted to know for certain.