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← Hero Guides · Weapon
Shortsword & Shield
By Amya · Updated 2026-08-03
Where this weapon shines
Hero Killing7/10
Units Killing7/10
Dueling8/10
Crowd Control7/10
Loadouts
pick one columnFlameshackle
Anti-unitAnti-unit frontline control and diving high-value targets. You make squishy units explode with your spells and unbrace braced units.
Spells
QShield ChargeShielded ChargeIII20sCharges forward with the shield, slamming the first enemy encountered to deal 216% Base + 1568 Blunt Damage and inflict Knockdown. Then bashes the enemy, dealing 204% Base + 1475 Blunt Damage. Finally slams the ground, dealing 116% Base + 1561 Slashing Damage.BuffIncreases Defences by 50% during the charge.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.
EKickKickIII8sKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.Second pressDelivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback. Third press:: Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.
RIronsidesIronsidesIII24sUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.DebuffWeakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.
TThunderstruckThunderstruckIII45sDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed and Knockdown upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.
QShield ChargeShielded ChargeIII20sCharges forward with the shield, slamming the first enemy encountered to deal 216% Base + 1568 Blunt Damage and inflict Knockdown. Then bashes the enemy, dealing 204% Base + 1475 Blunt Damage. Finally slams the ground, dealing 116% Base + 1561 Slashing Damage.BuffIncreases Defences by 50% during the charge.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.EKickKickIII8sKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.Second pressDelivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback. Third press:: Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.RIronsidesIronsidesIII24sUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.DebuffWeakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.TThunderstruckThunderstruckIII45sDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed and Knockdown upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.Shield Bash can replace Shield Charge or Kick, and deals high damage plus flames. Not recommended, no cleanse and easily interrupted.
Attributes
Full Armoror Armor + Toughness
Full Strength is more damage but risky. You become squishy, and you can kill exotics before they explode.
Stoneguard
Best for beginnersFrontline tank, the most common build. Very hard to kill, so you stay in fights and pressure heroes and units over time.
SpellsQShield ChargeShielded ChargeIII20sCharges forward with the shield, slamming the first enemy encountered to deal 216% Base + 1568 Blunt Damage and inflict Knockdown. Then bashes the enemy, dealing 204% Base + 1475 Blunt Damage. Finally slams the ground, dealing 116% Base + 1561 Slashing Damage.BuffIncreases Defences by 50% during the charge.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.EKickKickIII8sKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.Second pressDelivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback. Third press:: Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.RIronsidesIronsidesIII24sUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.DebuffWeakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.TThunderstruckThunderstruckIII45sDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed and Knockdown upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.
QShield ChargeShielded ChargeIII20sCharges forward with the shield, slamming the first enemy encountered to deal 216% Base + 1568 Blunt Damage and inflict Knockdown. Then bashes the enemy, dealing 204% Base + 1475 Blunt Damage. Finally slams the ground, dealing 116% Base + 1561 Slashing Damage.BuffIncreases Defences by 50% during the charge.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.EKickKickIII8sKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.Second pressDelivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback. Third press:: Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.RIronsidesIronsidesIII24sUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.DebuffWeakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.TThunderstruckThunderstruckIII45sDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed and Knockdown upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.Barricade can replace Shield Charge. It debuffs, breaks shields and cleanses, but you lose an important mobility tool.
Attributes
Full Armoror Armor + Toughness
Epic Set
More riskAggressive hybrid for duels and supply point control. No debuff after Ironsides, so you stay aggressive longer.
SpellsQShield ChargeShielded ChargeIII20sCharges forward with the shield, slamming the first enemy encountered to deal 216% Base + 1568 Blunt Damage and inflict Knockdown. Then bashes the enemy, dealing 204% Base + 1475 Blunt Damage. Finally slams the ground, dealing 116% Base + 1561 Slashing Damage.BuffIncreases Defences by 50% during the charge.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.EKickKickIII8sKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.Second pressDelivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback. Third press:: Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.RIronsidesIronsidesIII24sUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.DebuffWeakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.TThunderstruckThunderstruckIII45sDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed and Knockdown upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.
QShield ChargeShielded ChargeIII20sCharges forward with the shield, slamming the first enemy encountered to deal 216% Base + 1568 Blunt Damage and inflict Knockdown. Then bashes the enemy, dealing 204% Base + 1475 Blunt Damage. Finally slams the ground, dealing 116% Base + 1561 Slashing Damage.BuffIncreases Defences by 50% during the charge.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.EKickKickIII8sKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.Second pressDelivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback. Third press:: Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.RIronsidesIronsidesIII24sUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.DebuffWeakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.TThunderstruckThunderstruckIII45sDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.Control RemovalRemoves Dazed and Knockdown upon use.BuffIncreases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.Effects on EnemiesSpooks and slows hit cavalry.Shield Bash can replace Shield Charge or Kick. High damage and breaks shields, still no cleanse.
Attributes
Full Armoror Armor + Toughnessor Full Strength
Full Strength increases damage but makes you more vulnerable. For experienced players.
Same weapon for all three
roll it once, it carries every loadoutNEED: Slashing Dmg / Slashing Pen ; Bonus: Blunt DMG&Pen & Armor / Toughness
Also true whatever you slot
- Best gender
- Female (Small dash forward with shield charge). Some prefer Male as this little Dash make them miss the charge.
- Aiming (Hero)
- Assisted on, Locked off
- Aiming (Units)
- Assisted off, Locked off
- Armour class
- S LeadershipLeadership increases the number of units you can take into battle, making it the best value out of every stat you could wish to get. · AA HP · A Piercing def / Slashing def · B Rest
Gear Which set to build, cheapest first, and what to roll on the weapon. Leadership is a reforged armour stat you grind (lock it on every piece), not a flat set bonus. New to it? See crafting and honing.
Roll forSlashing damage and slashing pen on the weapon. Bonus, blunt damage and pen, armour and toughness. Lock leadership on every armour piece.
Best runes this season Amya's picks for Chaos: A Realm Divided. Every piece holds at most 5 Rune Power, so each slot is a budget call. Open a rune for its full effect, or read the whole seasonal set on the Hero Runes page.
Weapon5/5
Peerless Warrior
3
Gain immunity to all control effects except [Winded] when using [Centurion's Battle Drill] and [Thunderstruck].
Eight Gates Formation
2
When attacked by Units, all defense values increase by 20 points for 7 seconds. Stacks up to 8 times. Upon reaching max stacks, restores 2% maximum Health per second for 5 seconds (triggers once).
Helm5/5
Severed Hair
3
Damage taken from Units is reduced by 20%. When Health is below 50%, damage taken from Units is additionally reduced by 10%.
Yang Fire VIII
1
Increases Agility and Armour by 2 points.
Yang Fire VII
1
Increases Strength and Toughness by 2 points.
Armour5/5
Art of Stillness
3
Damage taken is reduced by 10%. While in a Knockback, Knockdown, Knockup, or Concussed state, damage taken is additionally reduced by 5%.
Peach Garden Oath
2
Maximum Health increased by 5%. Upon death, surrounding allies immediately restore 10% maximum Health.
Bracers5/5
Line Breaker
2
Damage dealt to Units is increased by 6%.
Unexpected Strike
2
Damage dealt to Heroes is increased by 6%.
Yang Fire VII
1
Increases Strength and Toughness by 2 points.
Boots5/5
Fight to the Death
3
When Health is below 25%, damage taken from Heroes is reduced by 50%.
Cyan Satchel
2
Bandage duration is reduced by 40%, but the total healing amount remains unchanged.
Guide
Shortsword is a brawler class focused on tanking and disruption. Your role is to absorb damage, control fights, and prevent enemy heroes from playing effectively.
Playstyles & Builds
- Flameshackle (Anti-Unit): Strong vs units, great for clearing high-value and squishy targets (Zykalian, Sipho and rattans) since you make them explode with your spells and unbrace units like Stalwarts or other anticav
- Stoneguard (Tank/Brawler): Most common, very tanky, strong frontline presence (best for beginners)
- Deathmatch Epic (Hybrid): More aggressive, no debuff after the ult and heal, most hybrid build
It all depends on your playstyle and preference.
Matchups
- Strong vs light/medium armor (easy to chase and stagger with good damage burst)
- Weak vs heavy armor (focus on disrupting, not killing)
Auto-Attack Technique (Important)
Auto-attacks are used to stagger and control enemy heroes in a faster and more reliable way. Instead of spamming, use a timed rhythm to keep enemies constantly interrupted and unable to react.
- Left-click -> short pause (under 1s) -> repeat
- For timing practice -> Hold right-click whenever you see your shield moving up -> instantly left-click -> repeat
- Add Sprint + Autoattack to chain staggers and control enemies in duels
Gameplay
- Focus on disruption and pressure, not damage (Flameshackle still does decent damage vs Units)
- Dive fights to create chaos and force reactions
- Target vulnerable units behind enemy lines or clean up squishy units
Full Strength Build
- More damage but much less tanky
- Relies heavily on
IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. and hero gameplay - Requires good armor and weapon
Not recommended for beginners.
Standard Control / Brawler (Flameshackle)Anti-unit frontline control and diving high-value targets.
Purpose:
- Anti-unit frontline control: Use
KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. to break shields and apply flames on units to unbrace braced units. Use 
ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. to open the frontline for your units and your team. - Dive: Target enemy high-value units (exotics). Always engage with a horse jump to apply flames on impact, followed by KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. or ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.. Very effective against Zykalian, Siphos, Rattan units, and other squishy ranged units that take increased flame damage.
Tips:
- Shield Charge: Save it for engage or escape to buy time (applies flames on hit)
- KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use it to cleanse stuns, break shields, and apply flames on units (applies flames on every hit)
- IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use when focused. After it ends, you get -20% armor for 4s, but you can mitigate this debuff with KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. (+40% defense for 3s) and ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. (+20% defense for 4s)
- ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Try to always use it behind enemy units to knock them into your own braced units. Jump into multiple units to apply flames and CC on all units you hit
Playstyle advice:
- Focus on unit damage and disruption, not dueling heroes
- Prioritize high-value and squishy units
- Don’t overcommit alone: you are not as tanky as Stoneguard
- Create chaos, force reactions, and open space for your team
- Play around your cooldowns to maximize pressure on units
- Recommended stats: Full Armor / Armor + Toughness. Full Strength is more damage but risky (you become squishy + can kill exotics before they explode, reducing their AoE impact)
Alternative skill:
- Shield Bash can replace Shield Charge or KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. and deals high damage + applies flames
Not recommended: no cleanse, long animation, easily interrupted, and vulnerable to chain CC, but fun to play and may work in some specific scenarios.
Standard Control / Tank (Stoneguard)Frontline tank, most common and best for beginners.
Purpose:
- Frontline control: Stay in the frontline to absorb damage and constantly disrupt enemy units with KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. and ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.. Use your CC to protect your team and create space. You become a dangerous target to focus, and while enemies try to kill you, your team gets free space to engage.
- Sustain & pressure: You are very hard to kill, allowing you to stay longer in fights and slowly pressure enemy heroes and units over time.
Tips:
- Shield Charge: Use it to engage, catch enemies, or escape when needed: very important mobility tool overall
- KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use it to cleanse stuns and break shields against heroes and units
- IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use when focused by multiple units to maximize survivability. Try to fight inside low-damage units (e.g. Imperial Spearmen, Spear Sergeants): after 15 hits you recover 5% of your max HP, and combined with IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. you can quickly heal back to full HP
- ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Best used during engages or on grouped enemies. Try to jump into multiple units, and try to always use it behind enemy units to knock them into your own braced units. Be careful: you can still get one-shot if you are not paying attention where you dive in
Playstyle advice:
- Don’t overextend alone: you are tanky but not unkillable
- Focus on disruption over damage
- Stay close to your team and enable them to fight safely: since you do low damage, you count on your units and your team to win fights
- Recommended stats: Full Armor or Armor + Toughness
Alternative skill:
- Barricade can replace Shield Charge: provides debuff on enemies, breaks shields and cleanses, increasing survivability
Not recommended: awkward animation, hard to aim, easy to interrupt, and you lose an important mobility tool, overall less reliable than the standard setup.
Hybrid / Dueler / Brawler (Epic Set)Aggressive hybrid, duels and supply point control.
Purpose:
- Dueler / Brawler: More aggressive playstyle focused on fighting enemy heroes and applying constant pressure.
- Hybrid role: Balanced between survivability and damage, allowing you to both disrupt and deal meaningful damage.
- Supply point control: Very effective at contesting and blocking supply points, preventing enemies from pulling units thanks to IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. debuff removal and healing.
Tips:
- Shield Charge: Use it to engage, chase, or escape: prioritize targeting heroes for maximum impact
- KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use it frequently to stagger enemies, increase your defense, and cleanse stuns
- IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use when trading or being focused: no debuff after IronsidesIronsidesUnleashes Qigong, dealing 67% Base + 391 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 200% for 10 seconds.
Debuff:
Weakens after the Buff expires, reducing Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry. (Epic set bonus) allows you to stay aggressive longer, and the reduced cooldown is very valuable in fights
- ThunderstruckThunderstruckDashes forward and leaps, slamming the ground with the shield to deal 412% Base + 6238 Blunt Damage to all nearby enemies and inflict Knockup. Press again during the dash to unleash the slam early.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed and Knockdown upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 20% for 4 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: Use to engage, apply CC, and pressure both heroes and grouped units: can also be used to escape when combined with Shield Charge
Playstyle advice:
- Play more aggressive than other builds, but don’t overcommit
- Focus on duels vs light/medium heroes
- Use your sustain to win extended fights
- Very strong in small fights and supply point control
- Recommended stats: Full Armor / Armor + Toughness or Full Strength. Full Strength increases damage but makes you more vulnerable (recommended for experienced players)
Alternative skill:
- Shield Bash can replace Shield Charge or KickKickKicks forward, dealing 160% Base + 964 Blunt Damage, inflicting Knockback, and breaking blocks.
Second press:
Delivers a roundhouse kick, dealing 172% Base + 1084 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockback.
Third press::
Delivers a flying kick, dealing 186% Base + 1107 Blunt Damage and inflicting Knockdown.
Control Removal:
Removes Dazed, Knockdown, and Concussed upon use.
Buff:
Increases Defences by 40% for 3 seconds.
Effects on Enemies:
Spooks and slows hit cavalry.: deals high damage and breaks shields
Not recommended: no cleanse, long animation, easily interrupted, and vulnerable to chain CC, making it overall unreliable (can still be useful in Deathmatch and fun vs low armor targets).