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🛡️ Unit Name: Elite Ironcap Swordsmen

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Unit Acquire Method

• Unlocked after completing the tutorial battle (free alongside other Ironcap units).
• Upgrade to Elite version achieved through veterancy.

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Traits

• Shock Troops – Highest effectiveness when charging.
• Assault Troops – Deal more damage on the initial attack.
• Combat Penalty vs Heroes – Charge damage to heroes reduced by ~15%.
• Shieldbearers – Reduce incoming ranged damage when shields raised.

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Formations & Orders

• Dispersed – Loosens formation to reduce ranged damage.
• Shield Wall – Frontline defensive stance.
• Column – Narrow formation for effective charges.
• Ironcap Charge – High-damage unit charge; cooldown ~30 s, charging units take less damage, stuns enemies at higher veterancy.
• Rally to Me – Unit rushes to hero with speed boost (~2x), cooldown ~22 s.

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Tips / Tricks

• Use Ironcap Charge on flanks or enemy ranged/mage units for maximum impact.
• Follow-up with Shield Wall to absorb counter-attacks.
• Combine with Rally to Me to maintain cohesion during aggressive maneuvers.

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Pros / Cons

Pros:
• Excellent charge damage and frontline disruption
• Versatile with formations and orders
• Moderately affordable and quick to unlock early

Cons:
• Inherently squishy—won’t hold long against stronger melee
• Damage drops off after initial charge
• Penalty when charging heroes (–15%)

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Mastery: ✅ Yes

Mastery table below includes required scrolls, levels, and effects:

Tier	Name	Effect	Req. Level	Scrolls Required
I	Quick	+8% movement speed	10	5 × Uncommon Scroll
II	Swordsmen	+80 slashing damage	11	10 × Uncommon Scroll
III	Quick II	+8% movement speed (stack)	11	10 × Uncommon Scroll
IV	Swordsmen II	+100 slashing damage	12	15 × Uncommon Scroll
V	Focused	Ironcap Charge block effect doubled + knockback	14	4 × Rare Scroll
VI	Asymmetrical Warfare	+400 damage versus polearm units	14	15 × Uncommon Scroll
VII	Self‑Sacrifice	Ironcap Charge deals +200 damage	16	20 × Uncommon Scroll
VIII	Fight as One	Immune to daze while charging; unaffected by other controls	18	6 × Rare Scroll

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Veterancy & Doctrines (overview)

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Ironcap Swordsmen Showcase & Veterancy Highlights

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