Elite Symmachean Paladins — Guide des unités Conqueror's Blade

Heroic shield infantry.

Quick facts

Unit type: infantry
Tier / era: T4 / heroic
Weapon type: Buckler
Leadership cost: 235
Role / classification: shield, frontline, defensive, paladin
Recommended veterancy line: Bottom line (18/18 points)
Core doctrines: Iron Damage Doctrine V, Paladin Piety Doctrine, Anti-Infantry Doctrine V, Paladin Sword Doctrine, Epic Leadership Doctrine
My tier: A

Updated 1 November 2026

Infantry units · Tier 4 units

My take: A tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Elite Symmachean Paladins – Conqueror's Blade T4 infantry unit

Overview

Heroic shield infantry. A defensive anchor for the front line.

How to Play

Reliable front line.
Brace against cavalry and charges.
Hold choke points and gates.
Put ranged units behind them to control the lane.

Doctrines

Slot 1 · Iron Damage Doctrine V
Ironsides: +175 defences for 12 s · +120 all damage while active
Ironsides with a damage boost.
Slot 2 · Paladin Piety Doctrine
−2 s On Watch cooldown
On Watch comes back sooner.
Slot 3 · Anti-Infantry Doctrine V
+200 damage dealt to infantry · +250 block
Wins the infantry trades.
Slot 4 · Paladin Sword Doctrine
+90 piercing damage
More piercing damage.
Slot 5 · Epic Leadership Doctrine
−16% Leadership cost
Room for one more unit.
NEW · 235 → about 197 leadership

Veterancy

Start

The Soldier's Life: 1/1 points · +6% health
Per level: Lv 1: +6% health

Top line

Stand Fast: 3/3 points · block +120 points
Per level: Lv 1: block +40 points / Lv 2: block +80 points / Lv 3: block +120 points
Second Wind: 1/2 points · Each level reduces Shield Rush cooldown by 2 seconds.
Tooltip: Each level reduces Shield Rush cooldown by 2 seconds.
Force: 0/3 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +5% piercing armour penetration / Lv 2: +10% piercing armour penetration / Lv 3: +15% piercing armour penetration
Nerves of Steel: 0/2 points · Not taken
The Soldier's Life: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health
Second Wind: 0/2 points · Not taken
In the Blink of An Eye: 0/3 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +4% critical value / Lv 2: +8% critical value / Lv 3: +12% critical value
Pious: 0/1 points · Not taken

Bottom line

Cold Blood: 3/3 points · +9% piercing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +3% piercing damage / Lv 2: +6% piercing damage / Lv 3: +9% piercing damage
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
Improved Supplies: 2/2 points · −10% ranged damage taken
Per level: Lv 1: −5% ranged damage taken / Lv 2: −10% ranged damage taken
Bloodbath: 3/3 points · +9% slashing defence
Per level: Lv 1: +3% slashing defence / Lv 2: +6% slashing defence / Lv 3: +9% slashing defence
Force: 1/1 points · +5% piercing armour penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +5% piercing armour penetration
Unswerving: 3/3 points · +9% blunt defence
Per level: Lv 1: +3% blunt defence / Lv 2: +6% blunt defence / Lv 3: +9% blunt defence
Rearguard: 2/2 points · Each level reduces damage taken from rear attacks by 5%.
Tooltip: Each level reduces damage taken from rear attacks by 5%.
Thick Armour: 1/1 points · +10% all defences
Per level: Lv 1: +10% all defences

Build totals

+6% · health
+9% · piercing damage
+9% · piercing defence
−10% · ranged damage taken
+9% · slashing defence
+5% · piercing armour penetration
+9% · blunt defence
+10% · all defences

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Elite Symmachean Paladins veterancy line – Conqueror's Blade

Balance history

2025-12-17 · other
Unit added to the 'Heart of the Mediterranean' Unit Tree, allowing for free unlocking. Existing owners receive compensation vouchers.
[Roses: Ash and Bloom] Season Events and Maintenance Announcement
2025-11-26 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where the exclusive [Paladin Piety Doctrine] description incorrectly mentioned [Battlefield Surgery]; it now correctly refers to [Battle Prayer].
November 27 Online Update Log
2025-11-26 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where a training node description incorrectly mentioned [Battlefield Surgery]; it now correctly refers to [Battle Prayer].
November 27 Online Update Log
2025-01-16 · nerf
Normal attack damage reduced by 15%. Shield Bash attack interval increased, target count and range reduced, and stagger effect removed. Battle Prayer healing frequency halved.
January 16 Mastery & Balance Adjustments Announcement
2024-02-01 · bugfix
Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.
Feb 1st UPDATE LOG
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where the Unit's head model would behave abnormally when changing Unit Attire.
December 7th Update Notice
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where changing units might cause skill locking with a certain probability.
December 7th Update Notice
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixes the issue where some Units couldn't face the enemy while using their skills.
December 7th Update Notice
2023-09-20 · buff
Improved block ability against ranged attacks, including ability to block arrows while moving and fighting.
September 21st Update Log
2023-09-19 · buff
Improved block ability against ranged attacks; can now block arrows while moving and fighting.
BALANCE CHANGES
2023-08-16 · buff
Leadership cost reduced from 245 to 235.
Update Log for August 17
2023-07-06 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where the charge of some sword & shield units failed to block ranged attacks.
JUL 6 UPDATE LOG
2023-06-28 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where sword & shield units were unable to block ranged attacks during [Shield Rush].
JUN 29 UPDATE LOG
2023-05-30 · other
New exclusive doctrine 'Zealous Knight' added: converts 100 ranged damage taken into bleed damage over 3s, while increasing damage and movement speed by 15% during the effect.
Sengoku: Blazing Katana Season Notice
2023-03-22 · buff
Improved the hitbox of sword & shield units' charge skills, reducing the chance of missing.
MAR 23 UPDATE LOG
2022-10-26 · buff
Base health increased to 7,014; health growth to 175. [Battle Prayer] now restores 8% health instantly plus 350 health every 0.5s for 6s. Reduced damage taken during skill animation. Increased free attack damage by 16% and reduced its block cost. Added post-damage buff (30% dmg reduction / 15% dmg increase). [Weak Spot] damage penalty reduced to 10%. New [Elite Warriors] effect: 36% front damage reduction while shields raised.
10.27 Unit Balance Changes
2022-09-21 · buff
Added shield retaliation mechanic to [Attack Freely] state: deals blunt damage and dazes heroes/units when attacked (even if blocked).
Unit Balance Changes Announcement

Questions about Elite Symmachean Paladins

Which veterancy line do I use for Elite Symmachean Paladins?

My imported build puts the most points in Bottom line: 18/18 points.

Which doctrines are in the Elite Symmachean Paladins guide?

Iron Damage Doctrine V, Paladin Piety Doctrine, Anti-Infantry Doctrine V, Paladin Sword Doctrine, Epic Leadership Doctrine

How much leadership does Elite Symmachean Paladins cost?

Elite Symmachean Paladins costs 235 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Elite Symmachean Paladins?

2025-12-17 · other: Unit added to the 'Heart of the Mediterranean' Unit Tree, allowing for free unlocking. Existing owners receive compensation vouchers.