Pistoleers — 戰意兵種攻略
Ranged infantry with pistols.
Quick facts
- Unit type: ranged
- Tier / era: T3 / silver
- Weapon type: Arquebus
- Leadership cost: 165
- Role / classification: ranged, firearms, pistol
- Recommended veterancy line: Main line (14/14 points)
- Core doctrines: Reitar Pistoleers - Ranging Fire, Reitar Pistoleers - Tidal Assault, Fusillade Doctrine V, Hero Damage Doctrine V
- My tier: D
Updated 1 November 2026
My take: D tier
Overview
Ranged infantry with pistols. Works at close to medium range.
Doctrines
- Slot 1 · Reitar Pistoleers - Ranging Fire
−15% melee damage taken
Takes less melee damage.
- Slot 2 · Reitar Pistoleers - Tidal Assault
Roar of Powder +15% after Tearing Strike
Combo bonus damage.
- Slot 3 · Fusillade Doctrine V
+20% rate of fire · +8% damage dealt to cavalry
Faster volleys, better vs cavalry.
- Slot 4 · Hero Damage Doctrine V
+115 vs heroes · +110 all armour penetration
Hunt heroes, pierce 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
- The Soldier's Life: 3/3 points · +9% health
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health / Lv 3: +9% health
- Force: 3/3 points · +9% Armor penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +3% Armor penetration / Lv 2: +6% Armor penetration / Lv 3: +9% Armor penetration
- Move as One: 3/3 points · +9% movement speed
Per level: Lv 1: +3% movement speed / Lv 2: +6% movement speed / Lv 3: +9% movement speed
- Better Bullets: 1/1 points · Each level increases [Roar of Powder]'s block break by 200.
Tooltip: Each level increases [Roar of Powder]'s block break by 200.
- Inner Energy: 3/3 points · Each level reduces [Tearing Strike]'s cooldown by 1 seconds.
Tooltip: Each level reduces [Tearing Strike]'s cooldown by 1 seconds.
- Impaler: 1/1 points · [Tearing Strike] deals extra 30% damage to the enemies hit by [Roar of Powder] within 15s.
Unit designation changed to: Reitar Pistoleers - Impaler
Tooltip: [Tearing Strike] deals extra 30% damage to the enemies hit by [Roar of Powder] within 15s. Unit designation changed to: Reitar Pistoleers - Impaler
Build totals
- +6% · piercing damage
- +9% · health
- +9% · armor penetration
- +9% · movement speed
Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.
Veterancy Line: Focus on firearm damage and survivability.
Budget Doctrines: See image.
Best in Slot Doctrines: See image.
Balance history
2026-02-09 · buff
Added 'Startle the Horses' trait: Ranged attacks stop charging cavalry/cause deviation, +26% damage against cavalry, and -60% cavalry speed for 2s.
February 9 Update and Maintenance Log2025-12-17 · buff
New Doctrine 'Firearm - Steel Core' added: +50 ranged Block Break, +100 Piercing Damage, but -20% Ammo.
[Roses: Ash and Bloom] Season Events and Maintenance Announcement2025-05-08 · buff
Leadership reduced from 190 to 165. Listed as Reitar Pistoleers in notes.
May 8 Update Log2025-01-15 · buff
New Selection Box Doctrine (Reitar Pistoleers - Tidal Assault): [Tearing Strike] increases the damage of [Roar of Powder] by 15% for 15s.
January 16 Update Log2024-12-18 · bugfix
Fixed the Bronze Coin issue with replenishing kits.
[Sparta] Season Update Log2024-10-24 · buff
New Seasonal Doctrine [Reitar Pistoleers - Tidal Assault]: [Roar of Powder] deals an extra 15% damage to enemies hit by [Tearing Strike] within 15s.
October 24 Update Log2024-10-10 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where the Roar of Powder skill would fail to be activated correctly when near objects with a certain height difference like stairs.
October 10 Update Log2024-09-29 · bugfix
Fixed an issue where notification prompts for the unit kept displaying in the Season Challenges menu.
September 29 Update Log2024-09-19 · other
New T3 unit introduced: improved short muskets and knight swords, utilizes caracole tactics and burst fire. Skills: Roar of Powder, Tearing Strike.
[Lionfire] Season Update Log2024-09-13 · other
Introduction of the new T3 seasonal unit: Reitar Pistoleers (inspired by Gustav II Adolphus's cuirassiers). They feature weather-resistant muskets, high close-range accuracy, and charging capabilities with swords.
[Lionfire] Season Unit Spotlight: Reitar Pistoleers (T3)2024-09-07 · other
New 3-star unit Reitar Pistoleers introduced for the upcoming Lionfire season.
Lionfire Season| Join the Warfare Revolution!2024-02-01 · bugfix
Fixed the issue of unit models floating in the air after death.
Feb 1st UPDATE LOG2023-12-07 · 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 Notice2023-12-07 · bugfix
Fixed the issue where the Unit's head model would behave abnormally when changing Unit Attire.
December 7th Update Notice
Questions about Pistoleers
Which veterancy line do I use for Pistoleers?
My imported build puts the most points in Main line: 14/14 points.
Which doctrines are in the Pistoleers guide?
Reitar Pistoleers - Ranging Fire, Reitar Pistoleers - Tidal Assault, Fusillade Doctrine V, Hero Damage Doctrine V
How much leadership does Pistoleers cost?
Pistoleers costs 165 leadership.
What is the latest recorded balance change for Pistoleers?
2026-02-09 · buff: Added 'Startle the Horses' trait: Ranged attacks stop charging cavalry/cause deviation, +26% damage against cavalry, and -60% cavalry speed for 2s.
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