Imperator Rome Navy Composition May 2026

The AI loves to build heavy ships. You win by ignoring Triremes and spamming fast Liburnians to flank those heavy ships while your own heavies tank the damage. Control the sea, and you control the trade routes—and trade routes win the game. Do you agree with the "No Trireme" meta? Let me know in the comments below!

Unlike land combat, naval warfare is not about brute force. It is about imperator rome navy composition

Most Imperator: Rome players focus on the "big three"—Heavy Infantry, Horses, and Siege Equipment. But if you are playing as a maritime republic (like Carthage or Rhodes), or trying to pry open the gates of Egypt, ignoring your navy is a death sentence. The AI loves to build heavy ships