Camel Lancers
Desert‑hardened lancer cavalry that plant their camel’s bulk to brace against charges, pierce enemy shields with javelin‑lances, then surge forward to trample flanks.
1 | Quick Overview
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Era / Tier | ★★★★ Heroic (Season XIV Scorpio) |
| Unit Size | 12 Lancers |
| Leadership | 235 L (225 L during Scorpio bonus) |
| Mount | Camel (scale‑armoured, high health) |
| Role | Anti‑cavalry shock & shield‑piercing frontline |
2 | Core Traits
- Unstoppable Momentum: Scale armour grants high HP and damage resistance; immune to most control effects while braced.
- Anti‑Cavalry (Camel): Enemy horses fear camels—reduces incoming cavalry damage.
- Thick Hides: Vulnerable to fire (takes +50 % burn damage).
3 | Formations
| Formation | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Wedge | Penetrate enemy lines; concentrate lance impact. |
| Dispersed | Minimise splash damage from ranged weapons. |
4 | Unit Orders
| Order | Cooldown | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Barricade | Passive | Plant camels and brace: immune to control except fire; +50 % block value. |
| Charge | 12 s | Advance with lances low: +200 % cavalry charge damage vs units, +50 % vs shields. |
5 | Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths
- Cavalry counter: Charge deals massive bonus vs cavalry, keeping enemy horses at bay. | Cavalary gets stopped once approaching camels (AOE)
- High burst impact: Wedge formation + Charge cleaves through shield walls.
Weaknesses
- Fire‑vulnerable: Thick hides take extra burn damage from flamers & incendiaries.
- Narrow front: Low model count magnifies losses.
- Terrain‑dependent: Poor performance on hills or urban tiles.
6 | Doctrine Suggestions
7 | Micro & Tactics
- Form Wedge & Barricade
- Brace once you see enemy push starts, dont face tank
- When enemy horses approach, stay Braced for the CC and go into charge mode once cav push is over
8 | Synergies & Counters
Synergies
- Shield infantry: provide cover and bait charges into your Charge.
- Spearmen: lock enemy infantry so Camel Lancers can flank.
Counters
- Flamethrowers / Archers: burn damage bypasses bracing.
- Heavy artillery: long‑range bombardment can whittle them down before they brace.
Key Takeaway
Camel Lancers dominate mounted threats and shield lines alike: brace up to shrug off enemy charges, then spear the flanks with devastating lance‑drives. Watch out for fire and rough terrain—master brace‑charge cycles to wreak havoc in any desert clash.