Unit Name
Landsknechts
Unit Acquire Method
Seasonal Silver-era unit available during Season VI: Scourge of Winter via seasonal challenge progression (no prior unit unlocks needed)
Traits
- Swamp – +26% damage to cavalry, slows enemy cavalry by 45% for 2 s on hit
- Preparation – Must Brace Halberds before using Battle Charge
- Quick Strikes – Deliver fast, precise hits in rapid succession .
- Ostarion Halberd – Unique polearm that boosts armour penetration on brace and slows enemies
- Combat Penalty vs Heroes – Charge damage vs heroes reduced by 35%
Skills / Formations
- Dispersed – Reduces ranged vulnerability
- Phalanx – Dense polearm formation improving front focus
- Brace Halberds – Prepare to brace and enable Battle Charge (3 s cooldown)
- Battle Charge – Piercing charge skill with CC; unlocked post-brace; cooldown ~35 s .
- Stab & Hook – Applies single-target bleed + slow for 10 s; cooldown ~20 s
Tips / Tricks
- Use the brace→charge sequence to set up and execute devastating initiations.
- Follow up with Stab & Hook to inflict bleed and hinder fleeing units.
- Position in Phalanx for maximum damage and block efficiency during engagement.
Pros / Cons
Pros:
• High burst damage and crowd control with Battle Charge
• Excellent cavalry disruption via Swamp trait
• Solid formations and unit durability
Cons:
• Charge requires setup; vulnerable during Brace window
• Penalty vs heroes reduces effectiveness on solo high-tier targets
• Lacking ranged/pummel versatility
Mastery No
