Ironcap Swordsmen
2 Star Unit · Max Level 18 · 100 Leadership
Chivalric Era
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Melee Infantry
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Unit Count : 28
Sword & Shield Infantry
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Melee Infantry
Characteristics
ShieldbearersRanged damage is reduced while unit is using shields.
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Assault TroopsThis unit is best used to charge the enemy, as they will cause more damage when attacking.
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Shock TroopsThis unit is most effective when charging an enemy unit, rather than in sustained melee.
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Damage Penalty vs heroes (charge)Charging damage dealt to heroes by this unit's charging skills reduced by 15%.
Formations
The unit spreads out a little to lessen the damage from ranged attacks

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Dispersed
The shield wall is a tightly packed formation intended to defend in one direction.

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Shield Wall
A narrow formation effective for charging under enemy fire.

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Column (Heavy)
Unit Orders
Order your units to charge a designated location.
Inflicts high damage on enemies charged in the path to the designated location.
Charging soliders take less damage

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Shield Rush
The unit forms up on their commander, gaining a temporary speed boost to do so.

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Rally to Me