Qin's Footbow — przewodnik po jednostkach Conqueror's Blade

Terracotta ranged unit with heavy foot-drawn bows and extreme range.

Quick facts

Unit type: ranged
Tier / era: T3 / silver
Weapon type: Crossbow
Leadership cost: 130
Role / classification: special, footbow, spark, burst, extreme-range, terracotta
Recommended veterancy line: Main line (14/14 points)
Core doctrines: Double Fire Doctrine V, Epic Leadership Doctrine, Unit Damage Doctrine V, Gunsight Doctrine V, Epic Crossbow Doctrine II
My tier: D

Updated 1 November 2026

Ranged units · Tier 3 units

My take: D tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Qin's Footbow – Conqueror's Blade T3 ranged unit

Overview

Terracotta ranged unit with heavy foot-drawn bows and extreme range. Normal bolts put Spark stacks on enemies, Spark Detonation blows them all up at once. They have to set up to shoot and pack up to move. 40 men.

Strengths

Extreme range, hits back ranks over the front line
Spark: stack, then detonate for massive burst
AoE on detonation shreds packed formations
Strong in sieges

Weaknesses

Can't move and shoot. Set up, pack up
Slow, can't use siege engines or climb ladders
No auto-attack, every shot needs an order
Exposed while setting up and packing up
Needs positioning and support

How to Play

Set Up Footbow before the fight.
Attack Area (2): normal bolts build Spark on everything they hit.
When several enemies carry Spark, Spark Detonation (3). The more stacks go off together, the bigger the hit.
Build stacks first. Don't detonate early.
Detonate when the enemy is packed tight.
Pack up and move before the next fight.
Set up where nobody reaches you easily.
In sieges, the range lets you suppress defenders from safety.

Doctrines

Slot 1 · Double Fire Doctrine V
Double Fire · 45 s cooldown · not with Focus Fire
Burst volley on demand.
Slot 2 · Epic Leadership Doctrine
−16% Leadership cost
Room for one more unit.
NEW · 130 → about 109 leadership
Slot 3 · Unit Damage Doctrine V
+120 vs units · +80 all damage
Main damage slot.
Slot 4 · Gunsight Doctrine V
+40% shooting accuracy · +80 piercing damage
Accurate, harder-hitting bolts.
Slot 5 · Epic Crossbow Doctrine II
+50 piercing damage · +200 piercing armour penetration
Bolts that go through armour.

Veterancy

Start

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

Main line

Force: 3/3 points · +15% Piercing Armour Penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +5% Piercing Armour Penetration / Lv 2: +10% Piercing Armour Penetration / Lv 3: +15% Piercing Armour Penetration
Move as One: 2/2 points · +6% Movement Speed
Per level: Lv 1: +3% Movement Speed / Lv 2: +6% Movement Speed
The Soldier's Life: 3/3 points · +9% Health
Per level: Lv 1: +3% Health / Lv 2: +6% Health / Lv 3: +9% Health
Surge: 3/3 points · Each level reduces the cooldown of [Spark Detonation] by 2 s.
Tooltip: Each level reduces the cooldown of [Spark Detonation] by 2 s.
Razor-Sharp: 2/2 points · Each level increases the damage of [Spark Detonation] by 150.
Tooltip: Each level increases the damage of [Spark Detonation] by 150.
Incineration: 1/1 points · [Spark Detonation] can execute enemies with 10 stacks of Spark. Unit designation changed to: Qin's Footbow - Incineration
Tooltip: [Spark Detonation] can execute enemies with 10 stacks of Spark. Unit designation changed to: Qin's Footbow - Incineration

Build totals

+6% · piercing damage
+15% · piercing armour penetration
+6% · movement speed
+9% · health

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Balance history

2026-05-28 · bugfix
Fixed missing tags for state-switching skills [Set Up Crossbow] and [Pack Up Crossbow].
May 28 Update and Maintenance Log
2025-11-20 · buff
Leadership reduced from 150 to 130.
November 20 Balance Adjustment Announcement
2025-07-24 · buff
New Season Doctrine [Qin's Footbow - Blaze]: Increases [Ignition Bolt] duration by 3 seconds.
July 24 Update Log
2025-07-09 · bugfix
Fixed model issue in the personal tent.
July 10 Update Log
2025-07-02 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where the penetration target count on the unit trait [Heavy Footbow] was displayed incorrectly.
July 3 Online Update Log
2025-06-27 · buff
Base Piercing Damage increased (1596 to 1746), Piercing Armour Penetration increased (2024 to 2124), Attack Penetration targets increased from 2 to 3, and Penetration Damage Reduction reduced (50% to 40%).
June 26 Balance Update Annoucement
2025-06-19 · other
New Seasonal Unit: A large crossbow unit specializing in long-range (100-150m) attacks that pierce up to 2 targets. Features a 'Spark' stacking mechanic that deals damage upon detonation. Movement is slow and they cannot push siege engines or climb ladders.
[Dynasty Awakening: Terracotta's Art of War] Season Update Log
2025-06-19 · buff
New Unit-exclusive Rare Doctrine [Qin's Footbow - Blaze]: Increase [Ignition Bolt] duration by 3 seconds.
[Dynasty Awakening: Terracotta's Art of War] Season Update Log
2025-06-13 · other
New unit introduced in the Dynasty Awakening season, equipped with powerful bows.
"YOUR CHAOS ENDS NOW!"丨 Season Dynasty Awakening| Reveal Trailer
2025-06-06 · other
A new 3-star season unit based on the Qin military of the Warring States era will be introduced. Pre-ordering the Season Pass grants early access.
[Season Preview] From Dust We Rise
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

Questions about Qin's Footbow

Which veterancy line do I use for Qin's Footbow?

My imported build puts the most points in Main line: 14/14 points.

Which doctrines are in the Qin's Footbow guide?

Double Fire Doctrine V, Epic Leadership Doctrine, Unit Damage Doctrine V, Gunsight Doctrine V, Epic Crossbow Doctrine II

How much leadership does Qin's Footbow cost?

Qin's Footbow costs 130 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Qin's Footbow?

2026-05-28 · bugfix: Fixed missing tags for state-switching skills [Set Up Crossbow] and [Pack Up Crossbow].