Azaps
Overview
Azaps serve as the Anadolou Empire’s professional foot soldiers, historically operating as town and border guards wielding a single-handed kilij and a small buckler shield. They are unlocked via the Season IV “Blood of the Empire” seasonal challenges once Janissaries are completed.
Abilities & Orders
- Shield Rush (40 s CD): Charge forward, dealing high slashing damage and taking reduced damage while moving.
- Counterstrike (21 s CD): Removes crowd-control, then blocks frontal attacks and immediately counterattacks.
- On Watch (23 s CD): Unleashes a wide cleave, hitting multiple enemies in front.
Battlefield Tactics
- Mid-Line Anchor: Position behind pikes or shields; use Counterstrike to soak charges and turn momentum.
- Flank & Ambush: Employ Shield Rush through gaps, then Counterstrike to lock down isolated targets.
- AoE Pressure: Time On Watch when enemies cluster—ideal during castle breaches or narrow choke points.
- Formation Picks: Use Column for focused charges and Dispersed against ranged volleys.
Synergies & Counters
- Synergies: Pairs well with ranged units (e.g. Janissaries) by blocking enemy charges and creating firing windows.
- Strong Against: Sword infantry and halberdiers lacking heavy armor.
- Weak Against: High-pierce hitters (e.g. Pike Militia) and ranged harassment; avoid open field without cover.
Veterancy Paths
