Demesne Arquebusiers — Guide des unités Conqueror's Blade
Quick facts
- Unit type: ranged
- Tier / era: T3 / silver
- Weapon type: Arquebus
- Leadership cost: 145
- Recommended veterancy line: Top line (15/15 points)
- Core doctrines: Unit Damage Doctrine V, Hero Damage Doctrine V, Fusillade Doctrine V, Epic Leadership Doctrine, Gun Defence Doctrine V
- My tier: D
Updated 1 November 2026
My take: D tier
Doctrines
- Slot 1 · Unit Damage Doctrine V
+120 vs units · +80 all damage
Main damage slot.
- Slot 2 · Hero Damage Doctrine V
+115 vs heroes · +110 all armour penetration
Hunt heroes, pierce armour.
- Slot 3 · Fusillade Doctrine V
+20% rate of fire · +8% damage dealt to cavalry
Faster volleys, better vs cavalry.
- Slot 4 · Epic Leadership Doctrine
−16% Leadership cost
Room for one more unit.
NEW · 145 → about 121 leadership
- Slot 5 · Gun Defence Doctrine V
+60 all defences · +200 health · +10% ammo
Sturdier gunners, more ammo.
Veterancy
Start
- Force: 1/1 points · +5% armour penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +5% armour penetration
Top line
- In the Blink of An Eye: 2/2 points · +8% critical value
Per level: Lv 1: +4% critical value / Lv 2: +8% critical value
- Cold Blood: 3/3 points · +6% piercing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +2% piercing damage / Lv 2: +4% piercing damage / Lv 3: +6% piercing damage
- Sharp Shot: 1/1 points · +15% firing accuracy
Per level: Lv 1: +15% firing accuracy
- Like Clockwork: 1/1 points · +12% rate of fire
Per level: Lv 1: +12% rate of fire
UNVERIFIED
- Force: 2/2 points · +15% armour penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +7.5% armour penetration / Lv 2: +15% armour penetration / Lv 3: +15% armour penetration
- In the Blink of An Eye: 2/2 points · +8% critical value
Per level: Lv 1: +4% critical value / Lv 2: +8% critical value
- Cold Blood: 3/3 points · +6% piercing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +2% piercing damage / Lv 2: +4% 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
Bottom line
- The Soldier's Life: 1/3 points · +3% health
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health / Lv 3: +9% health
- Like Clockwork: 0/1 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +12% rate of fire
UNVERIFIED
- Sharp Shot: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +15% firing accuracy / Lv 2: +30% firing accuracy
- Garrison: 0/2 points · Not taken
- The Soldier's Life: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +4.5% health / Lv 2: +9% health / Lv 3: +9% health
- Cold Blood: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +2% piercing damage / Lv 2: +4% piercing damage
- Sharp Shot: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +15% firing accuracy / Lv 2: +30% firing accuracy
- Garrison: 0/1 points · Not taken
Build totals
- +20% · armour penetration
- +16% · critical value
- +12% · piercing damage
- +15% · firing accuracy
- +24% · rate of fire
- +3% · health
Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.
Balance history
2025-07-24 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where [Suppressing Fire] did not fire the correct number of shots.
July 24 Update Log2025-07-09 · bugfix
Fixed missing text on the eighth Mastery Node.
July 10 Update Log2025-05-08 · rework
Mastery nodes updated: features Piercing damage, rate of fire, anti-polearm/cavalry damage, and a new 'Suppressing Fire' skill for rapid volleys. Leadership reduced from 170 to 145.
May 8 Update Log2025-02-19 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where the unit would target enemies twice.
February 20 Update Log2024-02-01 · bugfix
Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.
Feb 1st UPDATE LOG2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where the Unit's head model would behave abnormally when changing Unit Attire.
December 7th Update Notice2023-12-07 · 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 Notice2023-09-20 · buff
Soldier count increased from 21 to 24. Leadership cost reduced from 180 to 170.
September 21st Update Log2023-09-19 · buff
Soldier count increased from 21 to 24. Leadership cost reduced 180 to 170.
BALANCE CHANGES2023-08-16 · buff
Leadership cost reduced from 200 to 180.
Update Log for August 17
Questions about Demesne Arquebusiers
Which veterancy line do I use for Demesne Arquebusiers?
My imported build puts the most points in Top line: 15/15 points.
Which doctrines are in the Demesne Arquebusiers guide?
Unit Damage Doctrine V, Hero Damage Doctrine V, Fusillade Doctrine V, Epic Leadership Doctrine, Gun Defence Doctrine V
How much leadership does Demesne Arquebusiers cost?
Demesne Arquebusiers costs 145 leadership.
What is the latest recorded balance change for Demesne Arquebusiers?
2025-07-24 · bugfix: Fixed an issue where [Suppressing Fire] did not fire the correct number of shots.
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