Bithynoi Xiphophoroi

The Bithynoi Xipophoroi (Greek for Bithynian Swordsmen) are a mid tier melee infantry unit available to Bithynia only.

Abilities
-Disciplined

-Shield Wall

In Battle
The worst of the Greek mid tier swords, but also the cheapest, the Bithynoi Xipophoroi present the best option for a heavy melee infantry line for the Bithynian armies, since the Bithynoi Pezoi lack the weapon damage (they wield axes) and the melee defence, in oder to hold the line. They can be a very effective force when combined with the Eugeneis Hippeis or the Symmachoi Thrakes Rhomphaiophoroi, so it's wise to use them to hold the enemy forces in place, while other units deliver the decisive blows.