Kriegsbruders form the armored fist of the army when the Order goes to war - their heavy armour, shields and longswords let them get stuck in to a melee, rather than the charge-retreat charge tactic of knights armed with lances. Kriegsbruders ("brothers of war") are so named to distinguish them from their clerical brethren (the "brothers of faith") who deal with the nonviolent side of the Order, such as spiritual and pastoral care, administering the farms and monasteries, and counting the money.
Core Unit Statistics
Basic Attributes
Health
7,563
Strength (Units)
21
Leadership
220
Speed
10.30
Range
0
Ammo
0
Labour
2.35
Max Level
24
Combat Proficiency
Piercing AP
1,235
Piercing DMG
952
Piercing DEF
535
Slashing AP
1,357
Slashing DMG
1,082
Slashing DEF
599
Blunt AP
0
Blunt DMG
0
Blunt DEF
205
Terrain Effects
Desert
Plains
Hills
Steppe
Urban
Great
Good
Bad
Good
Bad
Unit Traits:
Schwerbruders - For the duration of Season XVII: Knightfall, this unit's Leadership cost is reduced by 10 points.
Mounted Fortress - The unit's shields can block and reduce incoming ranged damage.
Trial by Sword - Charging attacks deal extra damage.
Fire-Resistant - This unit's armour is less vulnerable to thermal weapons than other units of the same era.
Combat Penalty vs Heroes - Charging damage dealt to heroes by this unit's charging skill reduced by 15%.
Formations:
Dispersed - A loose formation that reduces unit vulnerability to ranged weapons.
Wedge - The unit forms a wedge-shaped formation to break through enemy lines.
Unit Orders:
Shied-Charge - The unit raises their shield to block incoming arrow attacks while charging forward, dealing a strike worth double damage.
Full Assault - The unit moves through the enemy's formation while delivering blows with their swords, temporarily increasing their own maximum health by 60% and all defences by 100 points.
Veterancy Paths:
Base Path
The Soldier's Life (1): Each level increases health by 3%.
Top Path:
Hone (3): Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 5%.
Resilient (2): Each level increases Full Assault's damage by 10%.
Bloodbath (3): Each level increases slashing damage by 2%.
Unwavering (3): Each level increases Shield Charge's damage by 10%.
Move as One (2): Each level increases Full Assault's damage by 10%.
Razor-Sharp (3): Each level increases slashing damage by 2%.
Steadfastness (1): Full Assault and normal attacks reduce the cooldown of Full Assault by 1 second upon killing an enemy.
Bottom Path:
The Soldier's Life (3): Each level increases maximum health by 3%.
Heart of a Hero (3): Each level reduces all damage taken by 3%.
The Soldier's Life (3): Each level increases maximum health by 3%.
Toughen Up (3): Each level increases piercing defence by 3%.
Bloodbath (1): Taking damage reduces Full Assault's cooldown by 0.5 seconds upon taking damage.
The Soldier's Life (3): Each level increases maximum health by 3%.
Diligence (1): Full Assault immediately restores 10% of maximum health, restoring an additional 10% every 2 seconds.
Key Doctrines:
Kriegsbruders Battle Doctrine - Normal attacks apply a 15% health drain effect.
