Black Tortoise — 戰意兵種攻略

Black Tortoise Regiment – heavy shield infantry with exceptional defensive capabilities.

Quick facts

Unit type: ranged
Tier / era: T3 / silver
Weapon type: Crossbow
Leadership cost: 140
Role / classification: range, anti-cav
Recommended veterancy line: Main line (14/14 points)
Core doctrines: Epic Impale Doctrine, New Ammo Doctrine V, Feathered Crossbowmen Armour Doctrine, Gunsight Doctrine V
My tier: B

Updated 1 November 2026

Ranged units · Tier 3 units

My take: B tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Black Tortoise – Conqueror's Blade T3 ranged unit

Overview

Black Tortoise Regiment – heavy shield infantry with exceptional defensive capabilities.

Doctrines

Slot 1 · Epic Impale Doctrine
Bolts pierce +1 target
Bolts pierce one more target.
Slot 2 · New Ammo Doctrine V
+35% ammo · +140 piercing armour penetration
More bolts that pierce armour.
Slot 3 · Feathered Crossbowmen Armour Doctrine
Crossbow and Blade: +15% penetration
Extra penetration in melee mode.
Slot 4 · Gunsight Doctrine V
+40% shooting accuracy · +80 piercing damage
Accurate, harder-hitting bolts.

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
Heart of a Hero: 3/3 points · Every level reduces Sudden Storm cooldown by 3 seconds.
Tooltip: Every level reduces Sudden Storm cooldown by 3 seconds.
Razor-Sharp: 2/2 points · +4% slashing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +2% slashing damage / Lv 2: +4% slashing damage
Heavy Unit: 1/1 points · Sudden Storm temporarily increases maximum health by 150%.
Tooltip: Sudden Storm temporarily increases maximum health by 150%.

Build totals

+6% · piercing damage
+15% · piercing armour penetration
+6% · movement speed
+9% · health
+4% · slashing damage

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Veterancy Line: Focus on defensive stats and formation bonuses.

Budget Doctrines: See image.

Best in Slot Doctrines: See image.

Balance history

2025-05-08 · rework
Mastery nodes updated: features Movement Speed/Piercing damage, Sudden Storm cooldown reduction, bonus anti-polearm/cavalry damage, and additional block break damage. Leadership reduced from 160 to 145.
May 8 Update Log
2024-03-21 · other
New seasonal unit (3-stars). Versatile melee/ranged dual wielders with suppression and burst skills.
New Season Dragonrise is Available Now!
2024-03-12 · other
New unit Feathered Crossbowmen available via Dragonrise Season Pass preorder and seasonal challenges.
Grant of Destiny! Dragonrise Season Preorder!
2024-03-07 · other
Newly introduced 3-Star Unit inspired by the Tang Dynasty. This light-armoured Unit carries both a crossbow and sword, able to switch between them quickly.
Dragonrise Season 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
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 changing units might cause skill locking with a certain probability.
December 7th Update Notice

Questions about Black Tortoise

Which veterancy line do I use for Black Tortoise?

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

Which doctrines are in the Black Tortoise guide?

Epic Impale Doctrine, New Ammo Doctrine V, Feathered Crossbowmen Armour Doctrine, Gunsight Doctrine V

How much leadership does Black Tortoise cost?

Black Tortoise costs 140 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Black Tortoise?

2025-05-08 · rework: Mastery nodes updated: features Movement Speed/Piercing damage, Sudden Storm cooldown reduction, bonus anti-polearm/cavalry damage, and additional block break damage. Leadership reduced from 160 to 145.