Brute (Civ5)

== Game Info ==
Unique melee unit of the Barbarians. Replaces the Warrior.
== Strategy ==
The Brute is the earliest Barbarian unit. Although it is weak to stronger units, such as Spearmen and Swordsmen, a fortified Brute can stand toe-to-toe with most units up to the Pikeman, especially if the Brute is in hill, forest, or jungle terrain. If you lack superior units, overrunning Brutes with a melee unit backed by an archery unit, or simply multiple melee units at once will do the job. Once you have units such as Longswordsmen and Musketmen, you will easily be able to destroy Brutes with one attack.
If you play as the Germans, you can convert Brutes to your side by capturing Barbarian encampments early on in the game. Additionally, in the Brave New World expansion, the reformation belief Heathen Conversion allows Missionaries to convert Barbarians to your side.
== Civilopedia entry ==
== Gallery ==
File:Brute in-game (Civ5).png|Brute in game
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Category:Barbarians