Rattan Roundshields — Conqueror's Blade Einheiten-Guide

Chivalric light shield infantry in rattan armour: resists slashing, weak to fire.

Quick facts

Updated 1 November 2026

Infantry units · Tier 2 units

My take: S tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Rattan Roundshields – Conqueror's Blade T2 infantry unit

Overview

Chivalric light shield infantry in rattan armour: resists slashing, weak to fire. 32 men, a lot for this tier. Shield Rush is the charge. From Mastery V, every second attack applies AoE poison.

Strengths

  • 32 men
  • Light and fast, good slashing defence
  • Shield Rush with damage reduction (60s)
  • Mastery V, Rattan Poison: every second attack applies AoE poison (slow and damage over time)
  • Mastery VIII, Indirect Methods: poison also cuts enemy movement and damage by 20%

Weaknesses

  • Fire, artillery and incendiary weapons
  • No piercing or blunt penetration
  • Needs veterancy for all formations
  • 60s between charges

How to Play

  • Shield Rush (60s): charge in one direction with heavy impact, less damage taken while charging.
  • Dispersed on the approach, then Column or Shield Rush to close the gap.
  • Shield Rush into the line, then switch to a defensive formation.
  • Schiltron when you hold an objective and you're surrounded.
  • Column and Schiltron come from veterancy.
  • Stay away from fire.

Doctrines

  • Slot 1 · Stamina Doctrine V

    −24% charge cooldown · +1 number of charge targets

    Charge more often, hit one more.

  • Slot 2 · Poisons Doctrine V

    +140 all armour penetration · +60 poison damage (stacks 2×)

    Poison that pierces armour.

  • Slot 3 · Anti-Infantry Doctrine V

    +200 damage dealt to infantry · +250 block

    Wins the infantry trades.

  • Slot 4 · Iron Damage Doctrine V

    Ironsides: +175 defences for 12 s · +120 all damage while active

    Ironsides with a damage boost.

Veterancy

Start

  • The Soldier's Life: 1/1 points · +3% health

    Per level: Lv 1: +3% health

Top line

  • Move as One: 1/1 points · +5% movement speed

    Per level: Lv 1: +5% movement speed

  • Hone: 2/2 points · +10% slashing armour penetration

    Per level: Lv 1: +5% slashing armour penetration / Lv 2: +10% slashing armour penetration

  • War Machine: 1/1 points · Unlocks Column formation.

    Tooltip: Unlocks Column formation.

  • Assault Training: 2/2 points · Each level increases minimum damage dealt by 10%.

    Tooltip: Each level increases minimum damage dealt by 10%.

  • Fear Nothing: 2/2 points · Each level increases charge damage by 10%.

    Tooltip: Each level increases charge damage by 10%.

  • Second Wind: 2/2 points · Each level reduces charge cooldown by 10 seconds.

    Tooltip: Each level reduces charge cooldown by 10 seconds.

  • Fear Nothing: 0/2 points · Not taken
  • In the Blink of an Eye: 0/1 points · Not taken

    Per level: Lv 1: +4% Critical Hit Chance

Bottom line

  • Toughen Up: 2/2 points · +6% piercing defence

    Per level: Lv 1: +3% piercing defence / Lv 2: +6% piercing defence

  • Schiltron: 1/1 points · Unlocks Schiltron formation.

    Tooltip: Unlocks Schiltron formation.

  • Bloodbath: 1/1 points · +3% slashing defence

    Per level: Lv 1: +3% slashing defence

  • Mustering: 2/2 points · Each level adds 2 more soldiers to the unit.

    Tooltip: Each level adds 2 more soldiers to the unit.

  • Stand Fast: 0/2 points · Not taken

    Per level: Lv 1: block +40 points / Lv 2: block +80 points

  • Reflexes: 0/1 points · Not taken

    Per level: Lv 1: −10% ranged damage taken

Build totals

  • +3% · health
  • +5% · movement speed
  • +10% · slashing armour penetration
  • +6% · piercing defence
  • +3% · slashing defence

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Balance history

  1. 2025-05-15 · buff

    [Weapon Poisons] spread radius increased from 3m to 4m; bleed damage per second increased from 100 to 250.

    May 15 Update Log

  2. 2025-05-15 · buff

    Leadership cost reduced: 115 -> 100.

    May 15 Update Log

  3. 2024-02-01 · bugfix

    Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.

    Feb 1st UPDATE LOG

  4. 2023-12-07 · bugfix

    Fixed the issue where changing units might cause skill locking with a certain probability.

    December 7th Update Notice

  5. 2023-12-07 · bugfix

    Fixes the issue where some Units couldn't face the enemy while using their skills.

    December 7th Update Notice

  6. 2023-12-07 · bugfix

    Fixed the issue where the Unit's head model would behave abnormally when changing Unit Attire.

    December 7th Update Notice

  7. 2023-09-26 · buff

    Mastery Adjustment: Increased HP and slashing defense; every 2 attacks trigger Poisoned Weapons (slow, damage reduction, bleeding); reduced damage taken from infantry and 4/5-star units.

    Patch Notes: Update Log Sep 27

  8. 2023-09-20 · buff

    Improved block ability against ranged attacks, including ability to block arrows while moving and fighting.

    September 21st Update Log

  9. 2023-09-20 · buff

    Leadership cost reduced from 130 to 115.

    September 21st Update Log

  10. 2023-09-19 · buff

    Improved block ability against ranged attacks; can now block arrows while moving and fighting.

    BALANCE CHANGES

  11. 2023-09-19 · buff

    Leadership cost reduced 130 to 115.

    BALANCE CHANGES

  12. 2023-07-06 · bugfix

    Fixed an issue where the charge of some sword & shield units failed to block ranged attacks.

    JUL 6 UPDATE LOG

  13. 2023-06-28 · bugfix

    Fixed an issue where sword & shield units were unable to block ranged attacks during [Shield Rush].

    JUN 29 UPDATE LOG

  14. 2023-03-29 · bugfix

    Fixed issue where damage reduction/increase effects for Chivalric units only triggered after a successful block.

    MAR 30 UPDATE LOG

  15. 2023-03-22 · buff

    Improved the hitbox of sword & shield units' charge skills, reducing the chance of missing.

    MAR 23 UPDATE LOG

Questions about Rattan Roundshields

Which veterancy line do I use for Rattan Roundshields?

My imported build puts the most points in Top line: 10/13 points.

Which doctrines are in the Rattan Roundshields guide?

Stamina Doctrine V, Poisons Doctrine V, Anti-Infantry Doctrine V, Iron Damage Doctrine V

How much leadership does Rattan Roundshields cost?

Rattan Roundshields costs 115 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Rattan Roundshields?

2025-05-15 · buff: [Weapon Poisons] spread radius increased from 3m to 4m; bleed damage per second increased from 100 to 250.

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