Iron Cap Arquebusiers — Conqueror's Blade Einheiten-Guide

Silver-era arquebusiers.

Quick facts

Unit type: ranged
Tier / era: T2 / chivalric
Weapon type: Arquebus
Leadership cost: 95
Role / classification: arquebus, armor-piercing, silver-era, volley-fire, burst
Recommended veterancy line: Top line (13/13 points)
Core doctrines: Unit Damage Doctrine V, Fusillade Doctrine V, Epic Arquebus Doctrine I, Gun Defence Doctrine V
My tier: D

Updated 1 November 2026

Ranged units · Tier 2 units

My take: D tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Iron Cap Arquebusiers – Conqueror's Blade T2 ranged unit

Overview

Silver-era arquebusiers. Armour-piercing volleys with high burst, then a very slow reload. 24 men, 95 leadership.

Strengths

Excellent armour penetration, softens heavy infantry and cavalry
High burst in one volley
Hold Fire for a steadier, harder volley

Weaknesses

Very slow reload
Skirmishers and light cavalry catch them reloading
Needs a front line and covered flanks
Fire arrows and fire bombs punish them when clustered

How to Play

Volley Fire: mass volley at the target area.
Hold Fire: stops the firing so they steady their aim. Use it before the fight starts, for the target that matters.
Stand behind shields or fortifications and time the volley as the enemy walks in.
Never leave them open while they reload. Shield infantry in front.
Fast skirmishers and lancers punish the long reload.

Doctrines

Slot 1 · Unit Damage Doctrine V
+120 vs units · +80 all damage
Main damage slot.
Slot 2 · Fusillade Doctrine V
+20% rate of fire · +8% damage dealt to cavalry
Faster volleys, better vs cavalry.
Slot 3 · Epic Arquebus Doctrine I
+20% shooting accuracy
Bullets land more often.
Slot 4 · Gun Defence Doctrine V
+60 all defences · +200 health · +10% ammo
Sturdier gunners, more ammo.

Veterancy

Start

Sharp Shot: 1/1 points · +15% firing accuracy
Per level: Lv 1: +15% firing accuracy

Top line

Force: 3/3 points · +15% armour penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +5% armour penetration / Lv 2: +10% armour penetration / Lv 3: +15% armour penetration
Like Clockwork: 1/1 points · +12% rate of fire
Per level: Lv 1: +12% rate of fire
UNVERIFIED
Like Clockwork: 1/1 points · +12% rate of fire
Per level: Lv 1: +12% rate of fire
UNVERIFIED
Cold Blood: 2/2 points · +6% piercing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +3% piercing damage / Lv 2: +6% piercing damage / Lv 3: +6% piercing damage
Like Clockwork: 1/1 points · +12% rate of fire
Per level: Lv 1: +12% rate of fire
UNVERIFIED
Sharp Shot: 2/2 points · +30% firing accuracy
Per level: Lv 1: +15% firing accuracy / Lv 2: +30% firing accuracy
In the Blink of An Eye: 2/2 points · +8% critical value
Per level: Lv 1: +4% critical value / Lv 2: +8% critical value
Mustering: 1/1 points · Adds 4 more soldiers to the unit.
Tooltip: Adds 4 more soldiers to the unit.

Bottom line

The Soldier's Life: 2/2 points · +6% health
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health
Improved Supplies: 1/2 points · +10% ammo
Per level: Lv 1: +10% ammo / Lv 2: +20% ammo
Mustering: 0/1 points · Not taken
New Steel: 0/1 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +10% ammo
Quick March: 0/1 points · Not taken
Mustering: 0/1 points · Not taken
Better Bullets: 0/1 points · Not taken
Anti-Infantry: 0/1 points · Not taken

Build totals

+45% · firing accuracy
+15% · armour penetration
+36% · rate of fire
+6% · piercing damage
+8% · critical value
+6% · health
+10% · ammo

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Balance history

2026-04-01 · nerf
Mastery Node 8: Reduced Firecracker throw probability by 25% and firecracker base damage by 23%.
April 2 Update and Maintenance Log
2026-02-09 · buff
Added 'Startle the Horses' trait: Ranged attacks stop charging cavalry/cause deviation, +26% damage against cavalry, and -60% cavalry speed for 2s.
February 9 Update and Maintenance Log
2025-12-17 · buff
New Doctrine 'Firearm - Steel Core' added: +50 ranged Block Break, +100 Piercing Damage, but -20% Ammo.
[Roses: Ash and Bloom] Season Events and Maintenance Announcement
2025-05-29 · rework
Added Mastery Path. Highlights: Rapid Fire skill (speed boost) and firecracker throwing.
May 29 Update Log
2025-05-15 · buff
Leadership cost reduced: 120 -> 95.
May 15 Update Log
2024-07-04 · buff
Veterancy node Like Clockwork: Rate of fire bonus increased from 10% to 12%.
July 4th Update Log
2024-03-27 · rework
The node of 'Decrease Unit Losses in the World, Unit Resupply Cost' changed to 'Increase Ammo'.
News Update on March 28th
2024-02-01 · bugfix
Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.
Feb 1st UPDATE LOG
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixes the issue where some Units couldn't face the enemy while using their skills.
December 7th Update Notice
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where changing units might cause skill locking with a certain probability.
December 7th Update Notice
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where the Unit's head model would behave abnormally when changing Unit Attire.
December 7th Update Notice
2023-09-20 · buff
Leadership cost reduced from 145 to 120.
September 21st Update Log
2023-09-19 · buff
Leadership cost reduced 145 to 120.
BALANCE CHANGES
2023-03-29 · bugfix
Fixed issue where damage reduction/increase effects for Chivalric units only triggered after a successful block.
MAR 30 UPDATE LOG

Questions about Iron Cap Arquebusiers

Which veterancy line do I use for Iron Cap Arquebusiers?

My imported build puts the most points in Top line: 13/13 points.

Which doctrines are in the Iron Cap Arquebusiers guide?

Unit Damage Doctrine V, Fusillade Doctrine V, Epic Arquebus Doctrine I, Gun Defence Doctrine V

How much leadership does Iron Cap Arquebusiers cost?

Iron Cap Arquebusiers costs 95 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Iron Cap Arquebusiers?

2026-04-01 · nerf: Mastery Node 8: Reduced Firecracker throw probability by 25% and firecracker base damage by 23%.