Ronin — 戰意兵種攻略

Quick facts

Unit type: infantry
Tier / era: T3 / silver
Weapon type: Special
Leadership cost: 145
Recommended veterancy line: Bottom line (13/13 points)
Core doctrines: Epic Leadership Doctrine, Ronin Swordplay Doctrine, Ronin Tactical Doctrine, Unit Damage Doctrine V, Epic Combat Doctrine
My tier: D

Updated 1 November 2026

Infantry units · Tier 3 units

My take: D tier

Season 28 · Princess*Sparkles

Doctrines

Slot 1 · Epic Leadership Doctrine
−16% Leadership cost
Room for one more unit.
NEW · 145 → about 121 leadership
Slot 2 · Ronin Swordplay Doctrine
+7.5% Iaido Strike damage
Stronger Iaido Strike.
Slot 3 · Ronin Tactical Doctrine
Iaido Strike +1 target
Iaido Strike hits one more.
Slot 4 · Unit Damage Doctrine V
+120 vs units · +80 all damage
Main damage slot.
Slot 5 · Epic Combat Doctrine
Every 3rd hit +11% · every 6th heals 15% · every 9th 2.5 s CC immune
Rewards staying in the fight.
NEW · every 9th hit: 2.5 s CC immunity (was missing in the old text)

Veterancy

Start

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

Top line

Cold Blood: 3/3 points · +6% slashing damage
Per level: Lv 1: +2% slashing damage / Lv 2: +4% slashing damage / Lv 3: +6% slashing damage
Assault Training: 0/2 points · Not taken
Inner Energy: 0/2 points · Not taken
Force: 0/3 points · Not taken
Per level: Lv 1: +5% slashing armour penetration / Lv 2: +10% slashing armour penetration / Lv 3: +15% slashing armour penetration
Assault Training: 0/2 points · Not taken
Wanderer: 0/1 points · Not taken

Bottom line

Force: 3/3 points · +15% slashing armour penetration
Per level: Lv 1: +5% slashing armour penetration / Lv 2: +10% slashing armour penetration / Lv 3: +15% slashing armour penetration
Mustering: 2/2 points · Every level reduces Iaido Strike's cooldown by 2 seconds.
Tooltip: Every level reduces Iaido Strike's cooldown by 2 seconds.
The Soldier's Life: 3/3 points · +9% health
Per level: Lv 1: +3% health / Lv 2: +6% health / Lv 3: +9% health
Inner Energy: 2/2 points · Each level increases Iaido Strike's damage by 7.5%.
Tooltip: Each level increases Iaido Strike's damage by 7.5%.
Mustering: 2/2 points · Every level reduces Iaido Strike's cooldown by 2 seconds.
Tooltip: Every level reduces Iaido Strike's cooldown by 2 seconds.
Samurai: 1/1 points · Upon killing an enemy, Iaido Strike's cooldown is reduced by an extra 1s.
Tooltip: Upon killing an enemy, Iaido Strike's cooldown is reduced by an extra 1s.

Build totals

+12% · health
+6% · slashing damage
+15% · slashing armour penetration

Values from game files · client 1.10.3721.330067.

Balance history

2025-03-20 · bugfix
Fixed issue where C-key follow orders caused abnormal attack damage.
March 20 Unit Balance Adjustments & Free Doctrine Removal Event
2025-03-20 · buff
[Charge] now reduces ranged damage taken by 80%. [Iaido Strike] now knocks down enemies. Fixed inner growth node to reduce cooldown by 1s per kill.
March 20 Unit Balance Adjustments & Free Doctrine Removal Event
2025-03-19 · buff
Charge reduces ranged damage taken by 80%. Iaido Strike can now knock down units. Inner growth bug fixed to reduce cooldown by 1s per kill.
[Silla] Season 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 changing units might cause skill locking with a certain probability.
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
2023-09-20 · buff
Leadership cost reduced from 160 to 145.
September 21st Update Log
2023-09-19 · buff
Leadership cost reduced 160 to 145.
BALANCE CHANGES
2023-07-06 · buff
[Iaido Strike] damage increased by 7.5% via new seasonal doctrine 'Ronin: Blademaster'.
JUL 6 UPDATE LOG
2023-05-30 · other
Added as a new 3-star unit for the Sengoku season. Features Iaido Strikes and fast cooldown resets.
Sengoku: Blazing Katana Patch Notes
2023-05-25 · other
Upcoming unit preorder for the Sengoku season. Preordering grants Ronin unlock orders and a free Naginata Monks contract upon season launch.
MAY 25 UPDATE LOG

Questions about Ronin

Which veterancy line do I use for Ronin?

My imported build puts the most points in Bottom line: 13/13 points.

Which doctrines are in the Ronin guide?

Epic Leadership Doctrine, Ronin Swordplay Doctrine, Ronin Tactical Doctrine, Unit Damage Doctrine V, Epic Combat Doctrine

How much leadership does Ronin cost?

Ronin costs 145 leadership.

What is the latest recorded balance change for Ronin?

2025-03-20 · bugfix: Fixed issue where C-key follow orders caused abnormal attack damage.