Elite Javelin Sergeants — Conqueror's Blade Einheiten-Guide
Javelin infantry that can throw and fight in melee.
Quick facts
- Unit type: infantry
- Tier / era: T4 / heroic
- Weapon type: Javelin
- Leadership cost: 240
- Role / classification: javelin, hybrid, ranged, melee
- Recommended veterancy line: Top line (14/14 points)
- Core doctrines: Javelin Damage Doctrine V, Javelin Attack Doctrine V, Unit Damage Doctrine V, Epic Javelin Doctrine II
- My tier: B
Updated 1 November 2026
My take: B tier
Overview
Javelin infantry that can throw and fight in melee.
How to Play
- Find a good angle for the throws.
- Weaken the enemy with javelins before melee.
- Aim at cavalry and grouped infantry.
- Switch to melee when they close in.
Doctrines
- Slot 1 · Javelin Damage Doctrine V
+250 javelin damage · +30 ammo
Heavier javelins, more of them.
- Slot 2 · Javelin Attack Doctrine V
+300 javelin's block break · +100 piercing damage
Javelins crack shields.
- Slot 3 · Unit Damage Doctrine V
+120 vs units · +80 all damage
Main damage slot.
- Slot 4 · Epic Javelin Doctrine II
+60 piercing damage · +180 piercing armour penetration
Javelins punch through armour.
Veterancy
Start
- Piercing Javelins: 1/1 points · Increases javelin armour penetration by 5%.
Tooltip: Increases javelin armour penetration by 5%.
Top line
- Sharp Javelin: 3/3 points · Each level increases javelin damage by 6%.
Tooltip: Each level increases javelin damage by 6%.
- In the Blink of An Eye: 2/2 points · +8% critical value
Per level: Lv 1: +4% critical value / Lv 2: +8% critical value
- Western Javelin: 3/3 points · Each level increases javelin Block break by 30%.
Tooltip: Each level increases javelin Block break by 30%.
- Precise Javelins: 2/2 points · Each level increases javelin's accuracy by 10%.
Tooltip: Each level increases javelin's accuracy by 10%.
- Ranged Throw: 2/2 points · +6% javelin's maximum range
Per level: Lv 1: +3% javelin's maximum range / Lv 2: +6% javelin's maximum range
- Double Shot: 1/1 points · Unlocks Double Shot.
Each soldier can throw 2 javelins per attack.
Tooltip: Unlocks Double Shot. Each soldier can throw 2 javelins per attack.
- Double Shot: 1/1 points · Each level reduces Double Shot cooldown by 15 seconds.
Changes unit appearance.
Tooltip: Each level reduces Double Shot cooldown by 15 seconds. Changes unit appearance.
Bottom line
- Bloodbath: 3/3 points · +9% slashing defence
Per level: Lv 1: +3% slashing defence / Lv 2: +6% slashing defence / Lv 3: +9% slashing defence
- Quick Throws: 2/2 points · −12% interval between javelin throws
Per level: Lv 1: −6% interval between javelin throws / Lv 2: −12% interval between javelin throws
UNVERIFIED
- Toughen Up: 3/3 points · +9% piercing defence
Per level: Lv 1: +3% piercing defence / Lv 2: +6% piercing defence / Lv 3: +9% piercing defence
- The Soldier's Life: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health
- Mustering: 0/1 points · Not taken
- Rudimentary Medicine: 0/1 points · Not taken
- Improved Supplies: 0/1 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +30% ammo
Build totals
- +8% · critical value
- +6% · javelin's maximum range
- +9% · slashing defence
- −12% · interval between javelin throws
- +9% · piercing defence
Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.
Balance history
2026-07-01 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where the Leadership increased abnormally.
July 2 Online Update Log2026-01-28 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where shield block did not work.
January 29 Live Update Notice2026-01-22 · nerf
Increased Leadership from 220 to 240.
January 22 Unit Balance Adjustments2025-12-25 · rework
Mastery 7 Block-break increased to 500. Mastery 8 Throw Javelin now fires two javelins in succession.
December 25 Update and Maintenance Log2024-02-01 · bugfix
Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.
Feb 1st UPDATE LOG2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixes the issue where some Units couldn't face the enemy while using their skills.
December 7th Update Notice2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where changing units might cause skill locking with a certain probability.
December 7th Update Notice2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where the Unit's head model would behave abnormally when changing Unit Attire.
December 7th Update Notice2023-09-20 · nerf
Javelin Piercing Armor Penetration multiplier reduced (250% to 220%). Javelin Piercing Damage multiplier reduced (350% to 320%). Accuracy increased by ~13%. Accuracy higher against slower targets.
September 21st Update Log2023-09-19 · rework
Javelin Piercing Armor Penetration multiplier reduced 250% to 220%; Piercing Damage multiplier reduced 350% to 320%. Javelin accuracy increased by 13%.
BALANCE CHANGES2023-06-28 · rework
New Unit Mastery tree added, including piercing damage and ammo increase, ammo restoration on javelin kill, increased block break, and stacking damage buff for [Throw Javelin].
JUN 29 UPDATE LOG
Questions about Elite Javelin Sergeants
Which veterancy line do I use for Elite Javelin Sergeants?
My imported build puts the most points in Top line: 14/14 points.
Which doctrines are in the Elite Javelin Sergeants guide?
Javelin Damage Doctrine V, Javelin Attack Doctrine V, Unit Damage Doctrine V, Epic Javelin Doctrine II
How much leadership does Elite Javelin Sergeants cost?
Elite Javelin Sergeants costs 240 leadership.
What is the latest recorded balance change for Elite Javelin Sergeants?
2026-07-01 · bugfix: Fixed an issue where the Leadership increased abnormally.
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