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Varangian Guards

AT5 · No masteryInfantrySpecial
290Base Leadership
Leadership Doctrine
Standard-16% leadership243
Premium-10% leadership261

Attributes

Basic

Health
12,702
Strength
16
Speed
5
Labour
2.24

Attack

Piercing damage
1,326
Slashing damage
1,755
Blunt damage
988
Piercing armour pen.
1,300
Slashing armour pen.
1,800
Blunt armour pen.
1,179

Defence

Piercing defence
557
Slashing defence
570
Blunt defence
515
Block
700
Block recovery
75

Strength

Where this unit shines, by fight type

Blob7/10
Flank7/10
Skirmish7/10
Duelling6/10

Skill Tree Veterancy nodes unlocked as the unit levels. Hover or focus a node for detail.

Recommended veterancy5 points top, rest mid and top (of the mid) when it splits into 2 ways. Capstone unlocks "Axes of the North" (+15% dmg to infantry, renames the unit)

Hero pairingMediuem or Heavy armors

Filled nodes show the recommended points, out of each node's max.

Each level increases health by 3%Max level 2
Each level increases piercing defence by 3%Max level 2
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%Max level 2
Reduces damage taken from rear attacks by 10%Max level 1
Each level increases block recovery rate by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases health by 3%Max level 3
Each level reduces all damage taken when armour is pierced by 5%Max level 3
Reduces melee damage taken by 10%Max level 1
Each level increases slashing damage by 3%Max level 2
Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 3%Max level 2
Increases movement speed by 10%Max level 1
Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 3%Max level 2
Each level increases Great Sweep's blocking break by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases Colossal Strike's damage by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases Shatter Shield's blocking break by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases damage dealt to infantry by 15%Max level 1
Each level increases slashing defence by 3%Max level 2
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%Max level 2
Increases blunt defence by 3%Max level 2
Shield bashing can now knock back enemiesMax level 1
Each level increases piercing damage by 3%Max level 2
Each level increases blunt damage by 3%Max level 2
Increases the number of enemies each soldier can attack with a single normal strike by 1Max level 1

Skills

1

Unbreakable

The soldiers take up a defensive stance. This reduces the damage that they take by 30%, but also reduces their movement and attack speed by 40%. After a successful block, damage taken is reduced by 30% for 1.4 seconds.

2

Raging Onslaught

The soldiers pull out their two-handed axes, increasing all types of armour penetration and damage by 400 points, and gaining new rage skills.

3

Great Sweep

The unit consumes 30% Rage to strike at the enemy with their axes, gaining control immunity for 2 seconds. When they hit an enemy, soldiers with less than 50% health will deal 50% more damage and 20% of their maximum health will be restored. They will also knock down enemies.

4

Colossal Strike

The unit consumes 30% Rage to initiate a full power attack, gaining control immunity for 2 seconds. When they hit an enemy, soldiers with less than 50% health will deal 50% more damage and 20% of their maximum health will be restored. They will also knock down enemies.

Formations

Dispersed

The unit forms a spread-out square formation to lessen the impact of ranged attacks.

Shield

Soldiers stand in a tight defensive formation, countering frontal attacks. Enhances impact resistance.

Unique doctrines The unit's own doctrine slots from the game data. Amya's picks live in the guide below.

  • Varangian Axe DoctrineEpic
  • Varangian Sword Doctrine IRare
  • Varangian Sword Doctrine IIEpic
  • Epic Rupture DoctrineEpic

Guide

Counters

  • Loses to: Rare units that have more burst than them like claymore or yorkist
  • Struggles vs: Debuff units and units that space you such as phalanx
  • This unit counters: Heavy block units, stacked units

Playstyle

  1. 1 (Raging Onslaught, switch to axes) → X-move in → 3 → 2 → 1 → V → 1 → V → 1 → V (repeat)
  2. You can press V between spell steps to add one AA. Go into custom battle to understand how to optimise dmg and not actually cancel it too early.

Doctrines

Highest level you can.

Mandatory

  • Epic Combat Doctrine (3/6/9)
  • Iron Damage Doctrine V (Ironsides)
  • Linebreaker Doctrine

Top Pick

  • Unit Damage Doctrine V
  • Anti-Infantry Doctrine

Filler

  • Epic Leadership Doctrine
  • Damage Reduction Doctrine

Don’t put

  • Mouvement speed after hit

Example Build

  • Unit Damage Doctrine V
  • Epic Combat Doctrine (3/6/9)
  • Iron Damage Doctrine V (Ironsides)
  • Linebreaker Doctrine
  • Anti-Infantry Doctrine or Epic Leadership Doctrine

Seasonal Challenges

Tier 1 quests12 quests
  • Get 0/50 total kills or assists in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Destroy a siege engine or acquire 40 capture points in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get a Troop Kill Score of 400 or higher with any unit in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • In Field or Siege Battles of any type, win 0/3 battles in a row or join 0/5 battles.
  • Use artillery to kill 30 soldiers or 2 heroes in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Earn 0/10 'Shatter the Ranks' badges.
  • You or your group collectively kills a total of 240 soldiers in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Complete 0/15 Fief Quests.
  • Search 0/15 loot sites in the open world.
  • Earn 0/10 'Cakewalk' badges during PVE battles.
  • Get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 PVE battles
  • Join 0/10 Ranked Battles or win 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
Tier 2 quests12 quests
  • In Field or Siege Battles of any type, win 0/3 battles in a row or join 0/5 battles.
  • Be placed in the top 5 in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • In Field or Siege Battles of any type, get a kill/death ratio of 1 or higher with any two units 0/10 times.
  • Get an A rating or better in 0/10 Free battles, or get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Deploy or destroy an artillery piece in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get the 'Hat-Trick' or 'A Deadly Century' badge in 0/9 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • In Deathmatch, you or your group collectively kills a total of 0/150 heroes.
  • Complete 0/15 Daily Quests.
  • Take part in 0/10 Territory War battles.
  • Achieve victory in 0/10 Bandit Raids.
  • Defeat 0/1,500 enemy units in PVE battles
  • Get a Troop Kill Score of 600 or more in 0/10 Ranked battles, or get a Troop Kill Score of 1000 or more in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
Tier 3 quests12 quests
  • Get a Troop Kill Score of 1000 or higher in 0/8 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Earn 40 capture points or interrupt a capture in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Join 0/10 Deatchmatches or win 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get an A rating or better in 0/10 Free battles, or get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Deploy or destroy an artillery piece in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • You or your group collectively kills a total of 8 heroes in 0/7 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • You or your group members get 0/20 A+ or better ratings in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Defeat a band of rebels 0/15 times in the open world.
  • Complete 0/15 Daily Quests.
  • Achieve victory in 0/10 Bandit Raids.
  • Get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 PVE battles
  • Join 0/10 Ranked Battles or win 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
Tier 4 quests12 quests
  • Get a Troop Kill Score of 800 or higher in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get 0/50 total kills or assists in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Join 0/10 Deatchmatches or get the 'Quad Kill' badge 0/9 times in Field or Siege battles of any type.
  • Get 0/50 kills or assists in Free Battles, or get 8 kills or assists in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Use artillery to kill 30 soldiers or 2 heroes in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get the 'Hat-Trick' or 'A Deadly Century' badge in 0/9 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • You or your group collectively kills a total of 8 heroes in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Complete 0/15 Daily Quests.
  • Complete 0/15 Fief Quests.
  • In Field or Siege Battles of any type, get a kill/death ratio of 1 or higher with any two units 0/10 times.
  • Achieve victory in 0/10 Bandit Raids.
  • Join 0/10 Ranked Battles or win 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
Tier 5 quests12 quests
  • Using Varangian Guards, win 0/10 Raider Camps or Bandit Raids.
  • Use a trebuchet or knock down a ladder in 0/10 battles in any mode.
  • Get a Troop Kill Score of 300 or higher with any unit in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Join 0/10 Deathmatches or get the 'Quad Kill' badge 0/9 times in Field or Siege battles of any type.
  • Join 0/10 Free Battles or win 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Use artillery to kill 0/160 soldiers or 0/10 heroes in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get the 'Hat-Trick' or 'A Deadly Century' badge in 0/9 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • In Deathmatch, you or your group collectively kills a total of 0/150 heroes.
  • Raise your hero up 0/12 levels.
  • Complete 0/15 Daily Quests.
  • Defeat 0/1,500 enemy units in PVE battles
  • Defeat 0/30 heroes in Ranked battles, or get the 'Grand Bloodbath' badge 0/6 times in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
Tier 6 quests12 quests
  • Using Varangian Guards, win 0/10 Raider Camps or Bandit Raids.
  • Use Varangian Guards to kill 0/200 enemy soldiers while using Raging Onslaught in Field or Siege battles.
  • Get a Troop Kill Score of 300 or higher with any unit in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get an A rating or better in 0/10 Deathmatch battles, or get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Join 0/10 Free Battles or win 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Use artillery to kill 30 soldiers or 2 heroes in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Earn 0/10 'Shatter the Ranks' badges.
  • In Deathmatch, you or your group collectively kills a total of 0/150 heroes.
  • Defeat a band of rebels 0/15 times in the open world.
  • Search 0/15 loot sites in the open world.
  • Get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 PVE battles
  • Defeat 0/30 heroes in Ranked battles, or get the 'Grand Bloodbath' badge 0/6 times in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
Tier 7 quests12 quests
  • In Expeditions or Bandit Raids, use Varangian Guards and win 0/10 times.
  • Use Varangian Guards and win 0/5 Field or Siege battles of any type.
  • In Field or Siege Battles of any type, win 0/3 battles in a row or join 0/5 battles.
  • Get an A rating or better in 0/10 Deathmatch battles, or get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Get an A rating or better in 0/10 Free battles, or get an A+ rating or better in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Use artillery to kill 0/160 soldiers or 0/10 heroes in Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Earn 0/10 'Shatter the Ranks' badges.
  • You or your group collectively kills a total of 8 heroes in 0/10 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
  • Complete 0/15 Daily Quests.
  • Complete 0/15 Fief Quests.
  • Defeat 0/1,500 enemy units in PVE battles
  • Defeat 0/30 heroes in Ranked battles, or get the 'Grand Bloodbath' badge 0/6 times in Field or Siege Battles of any type.