Conqueror’s Blade “Sparta” Spear & Shield – Comprehensive Guide

The Sparta Spear & Shield hero is a versatile new class introduced in Season Sparta (December 2024). Wielding a spear and tower shield, it blends stout defence with brutal counter‑offence. This guide covers skills, an all‑purpose build, gear and sigils, play‑style tips, unit synergies, match‑ups and positioning advice to help you master the Spartan warrior.

Skill Breakdown

Active skills

Skill	Cooldown	Effect	Optimal use
Aegis Retribution	16 s	Two‑stage shield bash. First hit deals blunt damage; a quick second tap stuns the target and doubles block‑recovery for 5 s if you blocked just beforehand. Each hit generates rage.	Block an attack ➔ bash to stun ➔ follow with heavy combo while the enemy is helpless.
Ares’ Cleave	16 s	Heavy two‑part swing. First hit moderate blunt, second hit high slashing with bonus crit‑rate; generates rage on hero hits.	Land after a stun or knock‑back for guaranteed crits; great finisher vs wounded heroes or clustered units.
Heracles’ Throw	8 s	Quick ranged spear toss that deals high piercing damage and builds rage.	Poke fleeing heroes, snipe artillery crews, soften targets before closing.
Heracles’ Mounted Throw	8 s (mounted)	Same spear toss while on horseback.	Harass while moving or escorting cavalry; chip enemies before dismounting.

Ultimate – Spartan Kick

Power source: Deal or block damage to build Rage → converts to 1‑3 stacks of Fury.
Use: Spend 1 Fury (10s personal CD) to unleash a massive blunt‑damage kick that knocks victims back. Enemies slammed into walls take huge bonus damage.
Play tip: Save the kick for clutch moments—peel divers, disrupt enemy pushes, punt foes off ledges or into friendly kill‑zones.

Passive toolkit

Passive	What it does	Why it matters
Sidestep	While guarding, dodge becomes a short side‑step that keeps the shield raised; follow‑up attack instantly triggers chain finisher.	Lets you reposition without dropping guard and punish missed swings.
Shield Defense	Blocking prevents stagger/knock‑down and grants bonus Rage.	Soak arrows or heavy blows to empower your ultimate.
Counterattack	Hits made directly out of block generate extra Rage; upgrades lower sidestep stamina or let you sidestep through units.	Encourages “block ➔ counter” rhythm; weave through enemy blobs to flank.

All‑Purpose Attribute Build

Build focus	Stat priority	Notes
Recommended (Damage‑bruiser)	Strength → some Agility	Maximises Spartan Kick, Cleave and bash damage while retaining decent armour penetration from Agility. Best balance for PvP, sieges and PvE.
Hybrid	Strength : Agility ≈ 2 : 1	Slightly less burst, more penetration vs heavy armour; good for mixed‑armour lobbies.
Tanky (niche)	Toughness / Armour	High survivability but very low kill pressure; viable only if team needs pure CC wall.

Gear & Sigils

Weapon traits

+Strength or +Agility
Armour Penetration
Blunt / Pierce

Armour

Epic‑grade medium set for balanced defence and mobility.
Seek +Armour, +Toughness, +Crit Defence / Damage
Leadership prefix on all pieces is valuable for higher‑tier unit load‑out.

Core Play‑Style

Engagement flow

Advance with guard raised to absorb ranged fire.
Block the first enemy swing to build Rage.
Sidestep around flank, hit Aegis Retribution for stun.
Ares’ Cleave big second hit to burst.
If crisis or opportunity: Spartan Kick to knock key target away or into a wall.
Chase with normal attack chain, rebuild Rage, repeat.

Peeling & disruption

Shield‑up body‑blocking protects archers/artillery.
Aegis stun or Kick instantly removes divers.
Kick into walls/obstacles for bonus damage and positional control.

Objective holding

Face the main threat; block to power ultimate.
Use Kick + bash chain to break enemy momentum at gates/breaches.
Contest capture circles with shield raised—delay caps, buy reinforcements time.

Match‑Ups

Favoured vs	Reason
Musket, Bow, SS, LS, Spear, Pike	Shield nullifies poke; you close distance and CC.

Challenging vs	Mitigation tips
Poleaxe	Avoid unblockable grabs; sidestep, counter when they whiff.
High‑mobility skirmishers (Pike, Nodachi)	Patience—block their opener, then punish; don’t whiff Kick.

Positioning & Rotations

Lead pushes with shield raised; hug cover and corners.
Fight in narrow spaces to maximise knock‑back wall damage.
Rotate early—mount up and head to weak lanes; your CC is most valuable where lines are collapsing.

Commander Checklist

Always keep one core skill off cooldown before diving.
Track Rage → Fury; time Spartan Kick for turning points.
Ping flanks; Spartans dislike side/back hits.
Withdraw at ≤ 15 % health; resupply then re‑engage.

Conclusion

Spear & Shield Spartans convert unwavering defence into explosive counter‑offence. Master the guard‑to‑rage loop, chain your stuns and kicks with team damage, and you’ll stand as an unbreakable hoplite wall that turns the tide of sieges, field battles and PvE alike.

For Sparta!