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← Units · Infantry
Modao Battalion
By Amya · Updated 2026-07-14
Where this unit shines, by fight type
Blob9/10
Flank3/10
Skirmish7/10
Duelling3/10
290Base Leadership
Leadership Doctrine
Standard-16% leadership243
Premium-10% leadership261
Veterancy Line what to spend your points on. Nodes unlock as the unit levels.
Recommended veterancyMix: 17 top rest bot
Hero pairingHeavy
Recommended, node maxedPartly filledHover or focus a node for detail.
Each level increases health by 3%Max level 1
Each level increases slashing damage by 2%Max level 3
Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases damage dealt to cavalry by 5%Max level 2
Each level increases Modao March damage by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases piercing damage by 3%Max level 3
Each level increases piercing armour penetration by 5%Max level 3
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%Max level 2
Each level increases Carnage's damage by 3%Max level 3
Each level increases damage dealt to cavalry by 5%Max level 2
Reduces Carnage's cooldown by 10 seconds. Changes unit name to Hao Jing BattalionMax level 1
Each level increases slashing defence by 3%Max level 3
Each level increases piercing defence by 3%Max level 3
Each level reduces damage taken when attacked from the rear by 5%Max level 2
Each level increases health by 3%Max level 2
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%Max level 3
Increases blunt defence by 3%Max level 3
Each level reduces damage taken from cavalry by 3%Max level 3
Each level increases health by 3%Max level 2
Each level reduces damage taken while using Carnage by 5%Max level 3
Increases all defences by 10%. Changes unit name to Dynastic GuardsMax level 1
Counters
- Loses to: Claymores, Yorkist, and more if hero jump you while fighting you
- Struggles vs: Rattan pikes, Hero dive, block units
- This unit counters: Cav, low dmg units, this unit is a “support/tank” unit for blob fight
Skills & Formations
Modao DefenceModao DefenceModao Battalion immediately enters the battle formation, fully resisting cavalry, reducing infantry damage taken by 22%, cavalry damage taken by 65%, and hero cavalry damage taken by 20%. After a successful attack, increase 100 points of all types of defense value, stackable up to 15 times.
Modao MarchModao MarchThe unit launches a forward attack, dazing nearby enemies and knocking them back, while stabbing enemies that are farther away. If unable to attack enemies, the unit's movement speed will increase for a short period as they move toward the enemy. Increases all types of defence by 100 points when attack lands. This effect can stack up to 15 times.
CarnageCarnageThe unit holds their blades in front of them and sprints in the designated direction. Upon encountering an enemy, they slash as hard as they can.
Three RanksThree RanksThe unit forms three ranks, greatly improving their ability to deal with focused attacks.
Trapezoid FormationTrapezoid FormationThe unit forms a tight formation, greatly improving their ability to deal with oncoming attacks.Playstyle
- When fighting infantries: X-move in, engage with 2, instantly press 3 after, 2 again, brace
- Each time 2 comes back, press 2 and re-brace (this is for the best burst possible in blob fights)
- Don’t hesitate to X-move to re-stack your unit
- If cav is coming, you NEED to be braced. Brace 1-2s before cav hit.
Doctrines
Highest level you can.
Mandatory
Epic Bloodthirsty DoctrineEpicGain 12% lifesteal for 6 seconds after dealing damage.Gain an additional 12% lifesteal for 3 seconds if health drops below 30%.Damage dealt is increased by 12% when health is above 60%.
Unit Damage Doctrine VEpicIncreases damage dealt to unit by 120 points,Increases all types of damage by 80 points.
Toughness Doctrine VEpicDamage taken is reduced by 33%.This effect weakens each time damage is taken, and completely disappears after 8 hits.
Top Pick
Filler
Don’t put
- 2x cav DMG reduction at the same time, you already good with 1x
Tips & Tricks
- You can reset the Toughness Doctrine (-33% dmg taken on the first 8 hits) by swapping the unit at supply and re-taking it
- Modao Defense and Modao MarchModao MarchThe unit launches a forward attack, dazing nearby enemies and knocking them back, while stabbing enemies that are farther away. If unable to attack enemies, the unit's movement speed will increase for a short period as they move toward the enemy. Increases all types of defence by 100 points when attack lands. This effect can stack up to 15 times. both increase piercing defense and slashing defense by 100 for 3 seconds with each hit, stacking up to 15 times
Attributes
Lvl 1 & 30
Basic
- Health
- 7,890
- Strength
- 24
- Speed
- 4.8
- Labour
- 3.36
Attack
- Piercing damage
- 1,232
- Slashing damage
- 1,485
- Piercing armour pen.
- 1,498
- Slashing armour pen.
- 1,536
Defence
- Piercing defence
- 696
- Slashing defence
- 624
- Blunt defence
- 450
WIPMax level stats are not in yet. Switch back to Lvl 1 for the unit's current attributes.
Balance history Official balance changes for this unit, newest first. Each entry's Source opens the real patch notes.
19 changes
Seasonal Challenges
50 quests
Tier 1 quests10 quests
- In Siege or Field Battles, get an A rating or better 0/6 times.
- In Siege Battles, push a siege tower to the ramparts once or destroy a siege engine in 0/6 battles.
- Win 0/6 Deathmatches.
- In Siege Battles, destroy a siege ladder or acquire 15 capture points in 0/6 battles.
- In Field or Siege Battles, get 0/30 total kills or assists.
- In Siege or Field Battles, get Hat-Trick 0/3 times.
- Search 0/12 loot sites in the open world.
- Join 0/6 Deathmaches or get ranked in the top 5 0/8 times in Field or Siege Battles.
- Get a Troop Kill Score of 1000 or higher in 0/3 Field or Siege Battles of any type.
- Complete 0/12 Fief Quests.
Tier 2 quests10 quests
- Earn 0/60 badges.
- Raise your hero 0/8 levels.
- In Siege or Field Battles, you or your group collectively kills a total of 8 heroes in 0/7 battles.
- In Field or Siege Battles, get an A rating or better 0/7 times.
- In 0/6 Siege or Field Battles, you or your group collectively kills a total of 240 soldiers.
- In Field or Siege Battles, use artillery to kill 0/160 troops.
- Earn 0/7 'Shatter the Ranks' badges.
- Win 0/4 Free Battles or join 0/8 Territory Wars.
- Achieve victory in 0/7 Raider Camps or Bandit Raids.
- Use a trebuchet or interrupt a capture in 0/7 Siege Battles.
Tier 3 quests10 quests
- In Field or Siege Battles, get 0/60 total kills or assists.
- In Siege or Field Battles, have any unit's kill/death ratio reach 1.5 or above 0/7 times.
- In Field or Siege Battles, use buckler infantry to deal 0/4,500,000 damage.
- Take part in 0/6 Territory War battles.
- Defeat 0/1,500 troops during Expeditions.
- Raise your hero 0/8 levels.
- Earn 'No Quarter' 0/6 times.
- In Field or Siege Battles, deploy 0/15 artillery.
- Win 0/4 Ranked Battles or win 0/8 Field or Siege Battles.
- Win 0/4 Deathmatches or get an S rating in 0/5 Field or Siege Battles.
Tier 4 quests10 quests
- Win 0/4 Free Battles or complete 0/15 Fief Quests.
- In Field or Siege Battles, use artillery to kill 0/160 troops.
- In Siege or Field Battles, you or your group members get 0/45 ratings of B+ or better.
- In Siege Battles, get the 'Say Cheese' badge 0/4 times.
- Win 0/3 Field or Siege Battles in a row or win 0/5 times.
- In Siege or Field Battles, get Drop Dead 0/3 times.
- Defeat a band of wandering Rebels 0/12 times.
- Use Modao Battalion to win 0/7 Expeditions.
- Raise your hero 0/8 levels.
- Use the Modao Battalion unit and win 0/4 ranked battles or 0/8 Field or Siege Battles.
Tier 5 quests10 quests
- Use a trebuchet or interrupt a capture in 0/7 Siege Battles.
- Earn 0/7 'Shatter the Ranks' badges.
- In Expedition Mode get an A+ rating or better 0/7 times.
- In Siege or Field Battles, you (or your group collectively) defeat 0/60 heroes.
- Raise your hero 0/8 levels.
- In Siege or Field Battles, use Modao Battalion to kill 0/300 soldiers.
- Use the Modao Battalion unit in 0/7 ranked battles or in 0/14 Siege or Field battles.
- Take part in 0/6 Territory War battles.
- Achieve victory in 0/7 Raider Camps or Bandit Raids.
- In Siege Battles, deploy or destroy an artillery piece in 0/7 battles.