| Unit Name | Unit ID | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Scythian Noble Cavalry | scythian noble cavalry | Heavily armored horse archers/melee hybrid. |
| Scythian Horse Archers | scythian horse archer | Fast skirmishers. |
| Scythian Chariots | scythian chariot | Shock chariots. |
| Head Hunting Maidens | scythian maiden | Unique infantry with high morale. |
Overall Verdict: 9/10 – Essential tool for modders, handy for debug enthusiasts
This repack isn’t a game patch or a graphical mod; it’s a curated reference document (usually a .txt, .xls, or .pdf file) that compiles all unit IDs from Rome: Total War – Alexander expansion. For anyone editing export_descr_units.txt, scripting battles, or creating custom scenarios, this is gold.
In the pantheon of classic strategy games, few have endured as stubbornly as Rome: Total War. While the base game is legendary, its often-overlooked expansion—Alexander—remains a diamond in the rough for hardcore historians and modders. But if you’ve ever downloaded a “High Quality Repack” of this 2006 gem, you’ve likely stared into the abyss of the game files, wondering: How do I actually command the elite Argyraspides without scrolling through endless menus? rome total war alexander unit id list high quality repack
The answer lies in a dusty, forgotten artifact: The Unit ID List.
The Macedonians possess the most versatile roster, relying on the formidable Macedonian Phalanx and heavy Companion Cavalry.
| Unit Name | Unit ID | Description |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| Companion Cavalry | greek cavalry companion | Elite heavy shock cavalry; Alexander's personal guard. |
| Macedonian Cavalry | greek heavy cavalry | Heavy cavalry available to generals. |
| Hypaspistai | greek hypaspist | Elite armored infantry acting as a link between phalanx and cavalry. |
| Phalangites | greek phalangite | The backbone of the army; pikemen in phalanx formation. |
| Pezhetairoi | greek pezoi | High-quality phalangites (Companions on foot). |
| Royal Pikemen | greek royal guard | The absolute elite of the phalanx units. |
| Peltasts | greek peltast | Skirmishers armed with javelins. |
| Archers | greek archer | Standard ranged support. |
| Agrianian Axemen | greek agrianian | Fierce infantry with high attack, effective against armor. |
| Balista | greek balista | Field artillery. |
| Onager | greek onager | Siege artillery. | | Unit Name | Unit ID | Description
Because these repacks often use high-resolution textures, the soldier model line might point to a custom model. If you change a unit ID, you must update the corresponding entry in descr_model_battle.txt.
Once you have a high quality repack installed, you’ll find a folder named /alexander/data/. Inside the text files, you discover the Unit ID List. This isn't a glamorous document; it's a raw, uncommented list of internal names like greek_elite_infantry_phalanx, persian_immortals, and alexander_horse_guards.
Why is this list so powerful?
For the Casual Player (Cheating with Style):
Using the console (press ~), you can summon any unit instantly. But you need the exact ID. For example, typing create_unit "Alexandria" "greek_royal_phalanx" 3 3 3 3 feels like casting a spell. Without the ID list, you’re guessing. With the high quality repack’s clean ID list (free of the typos found in old CD versions), you can instantly create a stack of Silver Shields and watch them mulch through Persian levies.
For the Modder (Archaeology of Code): The Alexander expansion is unique. It introduced "Hero" units (the only time RTW had single-entity generals like the later Warhammer games). The unit IDs reveal hidden relics:
A high quality repack ensures these IDs are uncorrupted. In corrupted repacks, these IDs become hex-nonsense like _p3rs14n_3l1t3. Edit the relevant
These are the heroes of the campaign. The High Quality Repack retains original IDs but may unlock AOR (Area of Recruitment) variants.
| Unit ID (Type Name) | Display Name | Notes |
| :--- | :--- | :--- |
| greek_hoplite_spartan | Spartan Hoplites | Best stats; PG-17 rating in repack files |
| macedonian_phalangist | Pezhetairoi | Standard pike phalanx |
| macedonian_hypaspist | Hypaspists | Elite swordsmen |
| greek_hoplite_elite | Elite Hoplites | Corinthian helmets |
| macedonian_cavalry_companion | Companion Cavalry | Shock cavalry (ID: companion_cav in some repacks) |
| macedonian_peltast | Peltasts | Javelin skirmishers |
| macedonian_archer | Cretan Archers | High range, low armor |
| macedonian_royal_guard | Royal Foot Guard | Late-game bodyguard unit |
