Outriders Guide – Conqueror's Blade

Fast bow cavalry for hit-and-run and for harassing formations.

Quick facts

Unit type: cavalry
Tier / era: T3 / silver
Weapon type: Bow Cavalry
Leadership cost: 165
Role / classification: cavalry, ranged, mobile
Recommended veterancy line: Bottom line (15/15 points)
Core doctrines: Javelin Attack Doctrine V, Javelin Damage Doctrine V, Epic Immobility Doctrine, Epic Javelin Doctrine II
My tier: C

Updated 1 November 2026

Cavalry units · Tier 3 units

My take: C tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Outriders – Conqueror's Blade T3 cavalry unit

Overview

Fast bow cavalry for hit-and-run and for harassing formations.

Doctrines

Slot 1 · Javelin Attack Doctrine V
+300 javelin's block break · +100 piercing damage
Javelins crack shields.
Slot 2 · Javelin Damage Doctrine V
+250 javelin damage · +30 ammo
Heavier javelins, more of them.
Slot 3 · Epic Immobility Doctrine
Javelins root for 1.5 s
Javelins pin enemies in place.
Slot 4 · Epic Javelin Doctrine II
+60 piercing damage · +180 piercing armour penetration
Javelins punch through armour.

Veterancy

Start

The Soldier's Life: 2/2 points · +6% health
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health

Top line

Toughen Up: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +3% piercing defence / Lv 2: +6% piercing defence
Cold Blood: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +2% all types of damage / Lv 2: +4% all types of damage
Hone: 0/2 points · Not taken
The Soldier's Life: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health
Cold Blood: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +2% all types of armour penetration / Lv 2: +4% all types of armour penetration
In the Blink of An Eye: 0/2 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +2% Critical Hit Chance / Lv 2: +4% Critical Hit Chance
MISMATCH
Breakthrough: 0/2 points · Not taken
Heroes: 0/1 points · Not taken

Bottom line

Cold Blood: 2/2 points · +4% piercing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +2% piercing damage / Lv 2: +4% piercing damage
Improved Supplies: 2/2 points · +20% maximum ammo
Per level: Lv 1: +10% maximum ammo / Lv 2: +20% maximum ammo
Ranged Throw: 2/2 points · Every level increases throwing range by 5 metres.
Tooltip: Every level increases throwing range by 5 metres.
Move as One: 2/2 points · +10% movement speed
Per level: Lv 1: +5% movement speed / Lv 2: +10% movement speed
Sharp Shot: 2/2 points · +30% javelin's accuracy
Per level: Lv 1: +15% javelin's accuracy / Lv 2: +30% javelin's accuracy
Hone: 2/2 points · Each level reduces Burning Plains cooldown by 2 seconds.
Tooltip: Each level reduces Burning Plains cooldown by 2 seconds.
Force: 2/2 points · +4% piercing armour penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +2% piercing armour penetration / Lv 2: +4% piercing armour penetration
Marauders: 1/1 points · After making a normal attack, all of the target's defences are reduced by 5% for 15 seconds. This effect can stack up to three times.
Tooltip: After making a normal attack, all of the target's defences are reduced by 5% for 15 seconds. This effect can stack up to three times.

Build totals

+6% · health
+4% · piercing damage
+20% · maximum ammo
+10% · movement speed
+30% · javelin's accuracy
+4% · piercing armour penetration

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Veterancy Line: Focus on mobility and ranged damage.

Budget Doctrines: See image.

Best in Slot Doctrines: See image.

Balance history

2025-12-25 · bugfix
Fixed issue where Burning Plains skill could fail to throw explosive javelins.
December 25 Update and Maintenance Log
2025-05-08 · rework
Mastery nodes updated: features Ammo/Piercing damage, 33% chance for incendiary javelins, bonus damage to tower shields/cavalry, and ammo restoration on kill. Leadership reduced from 180 to 165.
May 8 Update Log
2024-02-01 · bugfix
Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.
Feb 1st UPDATE LOG
2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixes the issue where some Units couldn't face the enemy while using their skills.
December 7th Update Notice
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
2023-03-22 · buff
Improved the hitbox of charge skills for melee cavalry and Coutiliers, reducing chance of missing.
MAR 23 UPDATE LOG
2022-09-01 · nerf
Ride Like the Wind max defense bonus reduced by 25% and decay speed adjusted.
Spet. 1st Balance Change Notice

Questions about Outriders

Which veterancy line do I use for Outriders?

My imported build puts the most points in Bottom line: 15/15 points.

Which doctrines are in the Outriders guide?

Javelin Attack Doctrine V, Javelin Damage Doctrine V, Epic Immobility Doctrine, Epic Javelin Doctrine II

How much leadership does Outriders cost?

Outriders costs 165 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Outriders?

2025-12-25 · bugfix: Fixed issue where Burning Plains skill could fail to throw explosive javelins.