Black Tortoise Regiment Quick Guide (Traits, Pros, Cons)
Traits
- Ranged infantry armed with heavy crossbows specializing in high single-target pierce damage.
- Sudden Storm skill allows rapid follow-up attacks.
- Enhanced mobility skills grant swift repositioning.
- Above-average durability for an Range unit.
Pros
- Exceptional burst damage against cavalry and heroes.
- Strong survivability thanks to higher health and defenses.
- Mobility tools enable hit-and-run tactics.
- Scales well with doctrines boosting pierce damage and attack speed.
Cons
- Shorter optimal range compared to longbow units, requiring careful positioning.
- Vulnerable to massed infantry without support.
- Needs active micromanagement to avoid enemy skirmishers.
- Skill-reliant; downtime can leave them exposed.
Tactical Tips
Use Black Tortoise to hunt down high-value targets and harass flanks. Leverage mobility skills to dodge threats, then unleash double shots for maximum impact. Always keep them behind a frontline and pair with melee units to cover their range gap.
