5 best Egyptian units in Total War: Pharaoh

Total War: Pharaoh tells the story of a power struggle after the death of a pharaoh and the factions he left in conflict. Among these factions, the Egyptians are masters of desert warfare and surgical strikes. They are a good mix of ranged and melee units. These characters are fast and can fight in difficult environments full of sand and with high temperatures. However, some of them are better than others.

This article lists the five best Egyptian units you can use in Total War: Pharaoh.

Note: This list is subjective and solely reflects the opinions of the writer

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What are the most efficient Egyptian units in Total War: Pharaoh?

1) Chariots

In Total War: Pharaoh, you can get the power and versatility of chariots (Image via Creative Assembly Sofia/Sega)

Chariots are one of the elements most associated with ancient Egyptian combat in popular culture. This fact is not accidental; historically, they were consolidated as effective units due to their mobility and high speed. They quickly became a powerful weapon throughout the ancient Near East.

In Total War: Pharaoh, these facts are used to create the Egyptian chariots, which are very flexible and can be adapted to different offensive and defensive tactics. In addition, their speed and ability to attack in all directions make them a nightmare for enemy infantry.

Then, there are the Royal Chariot Companions, available only to the Pharaoh and the First Commander. These upgraded units are the best of their kind, with increased speed and damage.

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2) Nubian Slingers

In Total War: Pharaoh, the Nubian slingers can throw projectiles at medium range (Image via Creative Assembly Sofia/Sega)

In Total War: Pharaoh, being able to attack from a certain distance is an advantage. In ancient times, melee and infantry were more common, so having units that could do damage without being close to their targets was an advantage.

In the case of the Nubian Slingers, they are one of the best options to stay in the rear and reinforce the offense. They have excellent range and the ability to do medium damage and armor piercing. The latter ability allows these units to quickly degrade enemy armor.

Other game-changing abilities include the use of Flaming Shot, a skill that weakens enemies before they are close enough to attack.

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3) Queen's Guard

The Queen's Guard is a great choice (Image via Creative Assembly Sofia/Sega)

Traditionally, in Egypt and many other civilizations, rulers had a guard whose main purpose was to protect them. They had some of the best warriors in the country, and their skills surpassed those of any ordinary soldier.

In the case of Total War: Pharaoh, the Tausret Swordsmen are part of this fighting elite. This is the only sword and shield unit that is usually at the top of most tier lists among gaming experts. The ideal placement for these swordsmen in the game is at the front of the attack in the mid-to-late game.

The Queen's Guard has improved stats, such as Encouragement and Improved Flanking, allowing them to deliver attacks with greater accuracy and damage.

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4) Elite Medjay Archers

In Total War: Pharaoh, the Medjay Archers have long-distance attacks (Image via Creative Assembly Sofia/Sega)

The Medjay were an ethnic group of Nubian mercenaries who evolved over the years to become the elite guard of the pharaoh and the police force responsible for protecting places of vital importance, such as the tombs of dignitaries.

This historical truth is used in Total War: Pharaoh to introduce some of the best units in the game. One of them is the elite Medjay Archers of Ramses' troops. These soldiers have armor that allows them to absorb damage from enemies, making them less vulnerable than other units.

In addition to shooting arrows, these elite warriors can also engage in melee combat, making them very versatile and a wise choice for almost any situation.

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5) Pharaoh's Guard

The Pharaoh's Guard is an elite unit (Image via Creative Assembly Sofia/Sega)

We mentioned earlier that monarchs usually have an elite military corps to protect them. In the case of the Pharaoh, we have one of the best units in Total War: Pharaoh. Like the Royal Chariots, access to this type of soldier is only available to the Monarch or by asking favors of the First Commander.

Despite the difficulty of unlocking these units, they are well worth the effort and cost. Each soldier possesses a pair of axes, which they can wield with mastery and ferocity. As a result, the amount of damage they inflict on enemies is very high.

In addition, when facing units with numerical superiority, these units get bonuses that give them better stats when attacking for a few seconds.

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These are our recommendations for five Egyptian units you can use in Total War: Pharaoh. If you want more details, you can read our guide focused on factions, leaders, and the game map.