🛡️ Unit Wiki: Axe Raiders (Heroic 4★ Special Melee Infantry)
Unit Name
Axe Raiders
Unit Acquire Method
Unlocked via Season IX: Tyranny seasonal challenges, following progression through Outriders. Available as Heroic-era unit—no Honour tree or signaculum needed yet.
Traits
- Slaughterers – Throw axes with every attack; after Double Axe, throws apply −200 defence debuff for 5 s, stackable.
- Indomitable – Once axe ammo is spent, unlocks Raider Charge and Cutting Edge skills.
- Spite – Below 50 % health, gain increased attack/defence for 8 s with self-heal effects on damage.
Formations
- Dispersed – Loosely spread to reduce ranged damage exposure.
- Column – Narrowly packed for impactful charges.
Skills / Orders
- Throw Axes (CD 22 s) – Area throw with knockdown; enables Close to the Edge follow-up within 7 s.
- Double Axe (CD 9 s) – Unit-wide double axe throw; no ammo → transforms into Cutting Edge (rapid melee rush).
- Raider Charge (post‑ammo) – Charge with daze effect, then melee attack.
- Cutting Edge (CD 12 s, post‑ammo) – Rushes nearest enemy in melee, boosts movement when no target.
Tips / Tricks
- Combine Throw Axes + Close to the Edge for high burst and debuff control zones.
- Switch confidently between ranged and melee mode when ammo runs out—skills adapt accordingly.
- Excellent at breaking enemy defenses and punishing high-value targets.
Pros / Cons
Pros:
• Versatile damage: ranged axe throws + melee charge.
• Debuff potential via defence reduction and dazing effects.
• Fearsome in skilled hands; MVP-level performance.
Cons:
• Small unit size (18) — vulnerable when abilities are on cooldown.
• Some game-breaking potential: “phasing” through shields criticized by players.
• Only available during Tyranny expansion.
Mastery
❌ No – Axe Raiders lack a Mastery progression tree.
Veterancy Highlights
Built-in veterancy transforms elite Axe Raiders with bonus skills and buffs:
- Hone, Sharp Shot, increased ammo and accuracy
- Move as One, Razor-Sharp, Bloodletting
- Cooldown reduction, speed buffs, and health regen under Spite.
Summary
Axe Raiders are elite, hard-hitting shock units capable of devastating both ranged and melee targets. Their ranged ammo and melee transformation offer flexibility, but mastery over timing and positioning is key. Be warned: some players consider their ability to bypass formations overly potent—but when used effectively, they remain one of the most feared units in the game.
