Unit Name
Helot Auxiliary (also known as „Resolute Guard“)
Unit Acquire Method
Seasonal Silver-era (Sparta season) mercenary unit unlocked by completing the Sparta seasonal challenges—available immediately without precursor units.
Traits
- Splendor of Bloodshed – Leadership cost reduced by 10 during Sparta season.
- Camp Supplies – Ability to construct temporary supply points that replenish allies’ ammo and provide buffs.
- Steadfast Defense – Prioritizes maintaining formation.
- Shieldbearers – Reduces incoming ranged damage while shields are raised.
Skills / Formations
- Shield Wall – Tightly packed front-facing defensive formation.
- Block – Dense formation boosting overall unit defence.
- Ammo Cache – Deploys a small ammo supply for allies to recover ammo. Cooldown: 11 s, Duration: 16 s, refills ~2% ammo.
- Ammo Depot – Builds a temporary ammo supply structure on the battlefield. Cooldown: 64 s, Construction time: 16 s, Duration: 32 s.
Tips / Tricks
- Deploy Ammo Cache before or during engagements to maintain sustained ranged support.
- Use Ammo Depot to fortify defensive positions or sustain push operations.
- Stick the unit near frontline siege units or archers to maximize support.
Pros / Cons
Pros:
• Provides vital ammunition support without resource cost
• Defensive formations enhance survivability
• Season-specific leadership cost bonus
Cons:
• No direct offensive output—purely support role
• Depot construction is slow and vulnerable to disruption
• Only available during the specific seasonal window
Mastery
❌ No – Helot Auxiliary does not have a Mastery tree.
Summary
Helot Auxiliaries are excellent support units in Sparta-themed seasons. While they don’t fight directly, their ammo resupply skills and durable formations make them indispensable for sustained ranged or siege operations.
