🛡️ Unit Wiki: Brawling Brethren (Tier 4)
Small Description: The Brawling Brethren, or Crescent Monks, are elite Tier 4 melee infantry introduced in the Eternal Era. Wielding the Monk’s Spade, they blend sweeping area attacks with staunch defensive resilience. Their signature combo—Deadly Epicycle followed by Crescent Moon—knocks up and shreds clustered foes, while their flame resistance and block-and-strike capability let them sustain through heavy barrages.
Unit Acquire Method
Unlock by completing Season XV “Eternal” seasonal challenges (Stage 2 prerequisite: Wuxing Pikemen). No honour tree or signaculum required.
Traits
- Area Effect – All orders deal splash damage against nearby enemies.
- Block & Strike – Can block incoming melee attacks while striking back instantly.
- Flame Resistance – Takes reduced damage from fire-based weapons.
Formations & Orders
Formations
- Dispersed – Spread formation reduces ranged damage taken.
Orders
- Deadly Epicycle (5 s CD) – Spin slam that deals heavy AoE slashing damage.
- Crescent Moon (12 s CD) – Sweeping polearm slash that knocks back and launches enemies if used after Epicycle.
Tips & Tricks
- Combo Execution: Cast Deadly Epicycle, then immediately follow with Crescent Moon to maximize knock-up and splash damage.
- Positioning: Use Dispersed to absorb arrow volleys before closing in with orders.
- Defensive Stance: Block incoming strikes to charge mastery buffs, then retaliate with Deadly Epicycle.
Pros / Cons
Pros: • Powerful crowd-control and area damage • High sustain via block-and-strike mechanic • Effective tank and skirmisher in tight spaces
Cons: • No mobility orders—requires manual engagement • High leadership cost (250) • Vulnerable if caught without orders on cooldown
