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← Units · Infantry
Palace Guards
By Amya · Updated 2026-07-14
Where this unit shines, by fight type
Blob4/10
Flank3/10
Skirmish3/10
Duelling2/10
230Base Leadership
Leadership Doctrine
Standard-16% leadership193
Premium-10% leadership207
Veterancy Line what to spend your points on. Nodes unlock as the unit levels.
Recommended veterancy- Top Line: for Dmg - Bot Line: for Tank
Recommended, node maxedPartly filledHover or focus a node for detail.
Reduces damage taken by 5%Max level 1
Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 5%Max level 3
Each level increases slashing damage by 2%Max level 3
Increases the number of enemies each soldier can attack with a single strike by 1Max level 1
Each level increases critical value by 6%Max level 2
Each level increases blocking break by 30%Max level 3
The unit may use a shield bash attack, dealing blunt damageMax level 1
Attacking enemies can daze themMax level 1
Increases damage dealt to infantry by 15%Max level 1
All damage is increased 10%. Decreases all defences by 5%Max level 1
Each level increases piercing defence by 3%Max level 3
Reduces damage taken from rear attacks by 15%Max level 1
Each level increases blocking recovery by 20%Max level 2
Reduces bleed damage when armour pierced by 20%Max level 1
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 7%Max level 3
Each level increases health by 4.5%Max level 2
Unlocks Shield formationMax level 1
Each level reduces damage taken by 3%Max level 2
Increases all types of defence by 20%Max level 1
Skills & Formations
Shield RushShield RushOrder your unit to charge in a designated direction, inflicting high damage on enemies hit along the way. Charging soldiers take less damage.
Guard The ThroneGuard The ThroneThe unit immediately takes a defensive stance, reducing damage taken from the front. It also gets control immunity for 5 seconds. Attacking enemies while in this state will increase the amount of damage dealt.
Once the unit adopts the defensive stance, it may use the 'For the Power!' skill; your unit will move quickly towards enemy soldiers if they are close enough, and knock them back on contact.
Shield WallShield WallThe shield wall is a tightly packed formation intended to defend in one direction.
BlockBlockA dense formation intended to enhance the unit's defences.
ShieldShieldSoldiers stand in a tight defensive formation, countering frontal attacks. Enhances impact resistance.
Playstyle
If Tank build:
- Same as Imperial Spear Guards, hold frontline
- Be careful about fire that stops your brace
- Play around your cooldowns, use your CCi to dodge heavy AOE CC from heroes
If DMG build:
- After brace you will have a good burst
- Your action after brace is considered a charge, so any doctrines that influence charge will be in effect
- Even playing for dmg, use your brace and CCi to dodge enemy burst and CC
- If you only need dmg: brace and unbrace for burst dmg
Doctrines
Highest level you can.
Mandatory
Top Pick
Filler
Tank build: swap charge-focused doctrines for tank-focused doctrines (CCi / Stand Fast, Block Doctrine, Defence Doctrine, Health & Resistance Doctrine, Awareness Doctrine), same as Imperial Spear Guards.
Attributes
Lvl 1 & 24
Basic
- Health
- 7,346
- Strength
- 28
- Speed
- 5
- Labour
- 3.92
Attack
- Slashing damage
- 1,314
- Blunt damage
- 383
- Slashing armour pen.
- 1,416
- Blunt armour pen.
- 462
Defence
- Piercing defence
- 582
- Slashing defence
- 498
- Blunt defence
- 287
- Block
- 650
- Block recovery
- 65
WIPMax level stats are not in yet. Switch back to Lvl 1 for the unit's current attributes.