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Unit Name

Squires (Silver-era, Tier 3 Buckler Shield Infantry)

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Unit Acquire Method

Unlocked via the Heraldic melee infantry tree for 7,500 Honour, or instantly with 20× Squire’s Signaculum

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Traits

• Melee Fighters – Excellent in close-quarters combat.
• Assault Troops – Deal bonus damage on the initial charge.
• Shieldbearers – Reduced ranged damage when shields are raised

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Skills / Formations

• Dispersed – Spread formation to mitigate ranged fire.
• Block – Dense formation boosting front-line durability.
• Shield Rush – Long charge with high impact; grants defensive bonuses for 10 s post-charge. Cooldown: 40 s
• Sprint Strike – Short burst charge; Cooldown: 25 s

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Tips / Tricks

• Use Shield Rush to initiate engagements, then maintain Block formation to hold ground.
• Follow up with Sprint Strike to press advantage or finish off weakened foes.
• With mastery and veteran upgrades focused on charge, Squires can charge twice in many cases

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Pros / Cons

Pros:
• Excellent charge potential and frontline staying power
• Strong defensive synergy after charging
• Accessible elite unit with effective Honour cost efficiency

Cons:
• Specialist in charges only — less effective without cooldowns
• Lacks long-term versatility beyond burst roles
• Mid-ranged vulnerability once cooldowns are unavailable

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Mastery ✅ Yes

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