Shieldmaidens
5 Star Unit · Max Level 30 · 280 Leadership
Golden Era
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Wolves of Ragnarok
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Unit Count : 28
Characteristics
Fire-ResistantThis unit's armor is less vulnerable to thermal
weapons than other units of the same era.
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NorthlandersLeadership value is decreased by 10 during season VII.
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Staunch Defenders (Ragnarok)This unit is excellent in defense, making it ideal for blocking an enemy advance. Damage taken is also reduced.
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Two WeaponsThis unit carries spears and swords: Wielding spears and shields improves defence and blocking, wielding swords improves attack capability.
They also stay in formation while switching weapons.
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Stand FirmTakes less damage from cavalry charges when wielding spears.
Formations
The unit forms a ring to defend anything in the center
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Schiltron
The shield wall is a tightly packed formation intended to defend in one direction.
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Shield Wall
A dense formation intended to enhance the unit' defences.
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Block
Unit Orders
While wielding swords, the Shieldmaidens roar to encourage their surrounding allies and charge towards the target point,
hurting enemies along the way.
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Freyja's Charge
While wielding swords, the Shieldmaidens launch three consecutive strikes at the enemy with their shields,
greatly reducing the enemies' armor penetration for a short period of time. The third strike deals double damage.
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Triple Strike
The unit switches to wielding their spears, ideal for fighting defensively.
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Wield Spears
The unit forms a ring around their commander, and will endeavour to follow and maintain this formation.
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Cover Commander (Maiden)
The unit will defend a designated area, forming a smaller shield wall and boosting the protection of nearby allies.
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Guardian
The unit switches to wielding their swords, ideal for leading an attack.
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Wield Sword
Terrain Effects
Desert
Plains
Hills
Steppe
Urban
Recommended Doctrines - Click for details
Epic Spear Doctrine II
Epic Spear Doctrine III
Epic Spear Doctrine V
Attack Doctrine
Guardian Doctrine
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