Avenging Kriegsbruders
Elite Horsemanship from Season XVII “Knightfall”: Shield‑braced cavalry that absorb incoming strikes, then charge and cleave through enemy lines.
1 | Quick Reference
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Era / Tier | ★★★★½ Heroic (Season XVII Knightfall) |
| Unit Size | 21 models |
| Leadership Cost | 230 L (220 L during Knightfall bonus) |
| Primary Role | Frontline anchor → shield‑charge → cleave burst |
| Speed | 10.0 m/s; action recovery 2.35 s |
2 | Core Traits
- Mounted Fortress: Shields block melee and ranged, reducing incoming ranged damage.
- Trial by Sword: Charged attacks deal bonus damage on impact.
- Fire Resistance: 50 % less damage from flamethrowers and fire aoe.
- Hero Penalty: 15 % reduced charge damage vs heroes.
3 | Formations
| Formation | Use Case |
|---|---|
| Dispersed | Loosen spread to reduce splash from artillery and aoe. |
| Wedge | Concentrate impact to break infantry or shield lines. |
4 | Unit Orders
| Order | Cooldown | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Shield Charge | 30 s | Brace shields then charge: double‑damage impact against units; bonus vs shields. |
| Full Assault | 22 s | Enter relentless melee: +40 % max HP & +100 DR, continuous sword slashes for duration. |
5 | Veterancy Paths
6 | Doctrine Recommendations
7 | Micro & Combos
- Form Wedge behind spear or shield screens.
- Shield Charge into braced line for initiation.
- Full Assault immediately to chain cleaves across ranks.
- Cycle: Withdraw to rebuild shields, recover orders, then re‑engage.
8 | Synergies & Counters
Synergies:
- Pike Units (Imperial Spear Guard) pin enemies for your Charge.
- CC Heroes (Poleaxe, Maul) hold foes in place for Full Assault.
Counters:
- Ranged AoE
- Anti Cav
Key Takeaway
Master the shield‑brace → charge → cleave cycle. Avenging Kriegsbruders combine impenetrable defence with unstoppable shock offense—ideal for turning the tide in both sieges and open field engagements.