A comparison of functions and trade-offs, without a numerical performance ranking.
How to read this comparison
- Compare the named activity, resource demands and equipment constraints.
- Entries are not ordered by strength; no current universal meta is asserted.
Role comparison
Peltasta / Rodelero / Murmillo
Shield attacks and controlled pullsThe featured allocations preserve one-handed weapon and shield compatibility.
- Strengths
- Defence, gathering and named shield attacks
- Considerations
- Shield removal changes several interactions
Cataphract combinations
Mounted weapon routeMount compatibility is a separate selection constraint.
- Strengths
- A different movement plan
- Considerations
- Do not assume every Murmillo action works mounted
Wizard combinations
Spell-focused routeAdvanced spell selections change resources and equipment needs.
- Strengths
- Several distinct spell systems
- Considerations
- The shield STR list does not transfer
Cleric support combinations
Healing and party utilitySupport responsibility depends on the actual advanced combination.
- Strengths
- Dedicated recovery options
- Considerations
- The base-family label alone does not define a healer
