Unit Guide: Caradoc’s Champions
Overview
- Name: Caradoc’s Champions (also known as Bedivere Rangers)
- Tier: 3 (Silver Era)
- Type: Light Cavalry (Lancers)
- Leadership Cost: 195
- Unit Size: 21 troops
- Speed: 10.00
- Max Level: 18
- Acquisition: Unlocked via Season XVIII: Avalon Unit Challenges
Unit Traits
- Intangible Cavalry: Capable of changing direction multiple times during a charge
- Chargers: Charging damage and speed increase by 20% every 1.5 seconds during a charge, up to three times
- Soldier of Avalon: Leadership cost reduced by 10 during Season XVIII: Avalon
Formations & Orders
- Formation: Wedge – effective for breaking through enemy lines
- Orders:
- Charge: Initiates a charge to a designated location, dealing damage along the way (Cooldown: 40s; Duration: 10s)
- Second Charge: Can be used during an ongoing charge to redirect and continue charging (Cooldown: 25s; Duration: 10s)
- Third Charge: Similar to Second Charge, allows for another directional change while charging (Cooldown: 25s; Duration: 10s)
Veterancy Path
Strengths
- High Mobility: Exceptional speed and agility, allowing for rapid repositioning
- Multi-Stage Charging: Unique ability to chain up to three charges, maintaining momentum and pressure
- Flanking Potential: Effective at exploiting gaps in enemy lines and targeting vulnerable units
Weaknesses
- Light Armor: Susceptible to sustained melee combat and braced formations
- Small Unit Size: Limited durability; requires careful micro-management
- Vulnerability to Pikes: Particularly at risk when facing well-positioned spear or pike units
Tactical Usage
- Hit-and-Run Tactics: Utilize their speed to engage and disengage quickly, avoiding prolonged fights
- Flanking Maneuvers: Exploit their agility to attack enemy flanks and rear positions
- Target Prioritization: Focus on disrupting ranged units, artillery crews, and isolated infantry
Recommended Doctrines
Crafting Unit Kits
- Caradoc’s Cavalry Kit:
- Fief Level Requirement: 4
- Materials Needed:
- 8 Cheap Fabric
- 8 Treated Leather
- 10 Improved Copper
- Cost: 50
Synergies & Counters
- Synergizes Well With:
- Shield infantry units (e.g., Prefecture Guards) to create openings for charges
- Skirmishing archers, capitalizing on disrupted enemy formations
- Countered By:
- Instant dmg
- Range
- Brace (Pike)
Lore
Caradoc Strongarm, the first knight of the Round Table during King Uther Pendragon’s reign, initially opposed Arthur’s coronation, rallying armies against Camelot. However, Arthur’s wisdom and persuasion led to their reconciliation. Caradoc’s Cavalry, renowned for their skill in both attack and defense, excel in advancing or retreating as the situation demands.