On battlefields unsuitable for heavy cavalry, the infantry are spearheaded by dismounted knights armed with two-handed greatswords. These "zweihanders" are amongst the most skilled fighters the Order can muster, and specialize in disrupting enemy infantry by inflicting a great deal of damage in a short burst of aggression, opening up the enemy battle line and allowing the supporting troops to exploit the chaos.
Core Unit Statistics
Basic Attributes
Health
7,197
Strength (Units)
24
Leadership
300
Speed
5.50
Range
0
Ammo
0
Labour
3.36
Max Level
30
Combat Proficiency
Piercing AP
0
Piercing DMG
0
Piercing DEF
636
Slashing AP
1,624
Slashing DMG
1,602
Slashing DEF
693
Blunt AP
0
Blunt DMG
0
Blunt DEF
589
Terrain Effects
Desert
Plains
Hills
Steppe
Urban
Bad
Good
Fair
Fair
Good
Unit Traits:
Schwertbruders - For the duration of Season XVII: Knightfall, this unit's Leadership cost is reduced by 10 points.
Perseverance - Continuous attacks cannot be interrupted by any control effects except Disrupt.
Repulse - Skills can repel infantry units, increase the damage a target takes from repeated attacks by 10% and reduce slashing defence by 100 points. This effect can stack up to 5 times.
Fire-Resistant - This unit's armour is less vulnerable to thermal weapons than other units of the same era.
Formations:
Dispersed - The unit spreads out a little to lessen the damage from ranged attacks.
Column - A borrow formation effective for charging under enemy fire.
Unit Orders:
Prepared Stance - While in Prepared Stance, 2% maximum health will be restored every second. Once health is full, maximum health and slashing damage will be increased by 30% for 7 seconds when the next skill is used.
Knight's Defence - The unit blocks enemy attacks and slashes with their sword. Grants immunity to control effects during continuous attacks.
Knight's Gambit - The unit strikes at the enemy 5 times. Grants immunity to control effects during continuous attacks.
Veterancy Paths:
Base Path:
Razor-Sharp (3): Each level increases slashing damage by 3%.
Top Path:
Unwavering (3): Each level increases Knight's Gambit damage by 10%.
Hone (3): Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 5%.
Razor-Sharp (3): Each level increases damage dealt to infantry by 5%.
The Soldier's Life (3): Each level increases health by 3%.
Inner Energy (3): Each level reduces Knight's Gambit cooldown by 2 seconds.
Unwavering (3): Each level increases Knight's Gambit damage by 10%.
Swordplay (1): Each level reduces Knight's Cambit's cooldown by 4 seconds.
Bottom Path:
The Soldier's Life (3): Each level increases health by 3%.
Toughen Up (3): Each level reduces damage taken while using Prepared Stance by 5%.
Razor-Sharp (3): Each level reduces damage taken from infantry by 5%.
Inner Energy (3): Each level increases piercing defence by 3%.
Bloodbath (3): Each level reduces damage taken while using Knight's Defence by 10%.
Heart of a Hero (3): After Prepared Stance restores health to 100%, the next skill used will increase all types of Defence by 15%.
Piety (1): Afte Prepared Stance restores health to 100%, the next skill used will increase all types of Defence by 15%.
Key Doctrines:
Zweihander Marching Doctrine - Increases movement speed by 6%.
Zweihander Stamina Doctrine - Increases Double Strike damage by 15%.
