Pavoreans — Golden‑Tier Gladiator Javelineers (Season XIII Colosseum)
Hybrid javelin‑and‑trident infantry that strip shield walls, apply lethal marks, and finish foes with devastating melee combos.
1 | Quick Overview
| Parameter | Details |
|---|---|
| Tier / Era | ★★★★★ Golden (Season XIII Colosseum) |
| Unit Size | 12 gladiators |
| Leadership | 305 L |
| Primary Arms | Javelins & Tridents |
| Role | Ranged shield‑break → Mark of Death → melee burst |
2 | Core Traits & Mechanics
- Long Shot: Piercing javelins ignore block, lowing enemy shields.
- Mark of Death: Hits apply a mark; skill‑attack on marked targets deals % HP true damage and reduces their damage output.
3 | Orders
| Order | Cooldown | Effect |
|---|---|---|
| Doom Throw | 15 s | Volley of javelins, applies Mark of Death to all hit targets. |
| Trident Charge | 5 s | Charge stab; bonus damage if target is marked. |
| Spearfishing | 30 s | Triple trident combo with final knock‑back; extra vs marked. |
Combo Sequence: Doom Throw → Trident Charge → Spearfishing for maximal burst.
4 | Formations
- Block: Tight lines to focus javelin volleys.
- Dispersed: Reduce splash damage when repositioning.
5 | Strengths & Weaknesses
Strengths:
- Shields down in seconds with piercing javelins.
- True‑damage finish via mark removal.
- Crowd‑control knock‑back on melee finisher.
Weaknesses:
- High leadership; losses hit hard.
- Vulnerable to focus fire from flamethrowers and musket canisters.
- Long cooldown on Spearfishing leave gaps.
6 | Doctrine Recommendations
- +Piercing Damage
- +Armor Penetration
- +Ammo Capacity
7 | Veterancy Paths
- Sicae (Left): +Ammo, –Doom Throw CD, +shield‑break.
- Tridentarii (Right): +Trident damage, +hero damage, +knock‑back targets.
8 | Micro & Tactics
- Position in Block formation 20 m from enemy line.
- Doom Throw to strip shields & mark.
- Trident Charge on marked target.
- Spearfishing to knock back & true‑damage finish.
- Fallback behind allied shield/pike for cooldown.
9 | Synergies & Counters
Synergies: Shield infantry for pinning; assassins/cav to follow knock‑back.
Counters: Flamethrowers, grenadiers (AOE), heavy cavalry charges.
Key Insight
Pavoreans excel at shield penetration and explosive finish. Master the javelin‑mark‑melee loop and control battlefield chokepoints with surgical precision.