War for Westeros Units and Counters
Use the confirmed War for Westeros unit families and counter-play framework to prepare for infantry, cavalry, siege engines, giants and dragons.
Quick answer
War for Westeros confirms five broad unit families: infantry, cavalry, siege engines, giants and dragons. PlaySide’s development update treats counter-play as a core RTS idea and uses cavalry pressure to show why a basic infantry blob is not a universal answer. No official page has published damage, armor, cost or production numbers.
Unit families
| Family | Safe reading of the announcement | Do not assume yet |
|---|---|---|
| Infantry | Line presence and reliable occupation of ground | Exact armor, morale or formation bonuses |
| Cavalry | Mobile pressure with visible charge impact | Charge multiplier, speed or hard counter |
| Siege engines | Long-range or structure-pressure role | Range, ammunition or building damage |
| Giants | Large-scale battlefield presence | Cost, armor or anti-giant formula |
| Dragons | High-impact fantasy unit | Flight rules, fire damage or production limits |
A counter-play workflow
- Name the threat: write “cavalry charge,” “siege pressure” or “large fantasy unit,” not just “enemy army.”
- Choose a role: look for an anti-unit response when the final roster is documented.
- Protect the response: counters can still be flanked or hit by siege.
- Watch the first contact: physical impact and unit behavior may change the result of a seemingly equal fight.
- Reassess: replace a failed composition instead of repeating it.
This is a safe preparation framework, not a hidden data table. For terrain choices, see maps and terrain; for the wider loop, see gameplay.
Scenario notes
- Against cavalry, keep enough space to react and do not expose the only anti-cavalry group on a side route.
- Against siege, ask whether pushing the firing line or attacking its escort is safer; the game’s exact siege rules are unknown.
- Against giants or dragons, use the same threat-first method. Their counters must wait for an official roster or tested build.
FAQ
Is there a complete counter chart?
No. Only the broad counter-play principle and five unit families are confirmed.
Are giants and dragons playable units?
They are named in official battlefield material, but their final rules are not public.
Can I copy a Total War counter guide?
No. War for Westeros is a separate game; third-party systems are not evidence.
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