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Imperial Defenders is a type of Heavy Spear Infantry in Total War: Three Kingdoms. The unit is unique to the faction of Liu Biao. It is a Wood unit and is best grouped with Champion heroes.


Abilities[]

Main Article: Unit Ability (Total War: Three Kingdoms)

  • Charge Reflection vs. Mounted
    • Reflects the charge damage of any mounted attacker back onto them when braced.
  • Disciplined
    • Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often.
  • Loose (Mobile Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
    • -100% charge resistance
  • Shield Wall (Spear, Mobile Infantry Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
    • Phase 1 (3s)
      • Form up
    • Phase 2 (∞)
      • +700% Charge Resistance
      • +75% Ranged Block Chance
      • +10% Shield Melee Evasion
      • Charge Reflector
      • Cannot Run
  • Turtle (Mobile Infantry Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
    • Phase 1 (3s)
      • Form up
    • Phase 2 (∞)
      • +500% Charge Resistance
      • +100% Ranged Block Chance
      • -20% Melee Attack Rate
      • Cannot Run
  • Circle (Static Infantry Formation)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
    • Phase 1 (3s)
      • Form up
    • Phase 2 (∞)
      • +500 Charge Resistance
      • +25% Ranged Block Chance
      • +25% Melee Evasion
      • -20% Melee Attack Rate
      • Immobilised
  • Caltrops (Active Debuff)
    • Can use if:
      • Not on a wall or barricade
      • Not manning equipment
      • Not engaged in melee
      • Not climbing
      • Not on Elephant
    • Range: 15m
    • Cooldown: 10s


Description[]

TW3K Imperial Defenders in-game

In-game

Elite spear infantry hand-picked by Liu Biao to defend and hold the line behind their robust tower shields.

The momentum of a cavalry charge is like waves crashing onto rocks to these heavily-armoured troops. Clad in iron armour, and equipped with a tower shield, these warriors can form formidable defensive lines against the enemy. The rectangular shield is tall enough to cover a soldier’s crouching body, and the small gaps in the formation enables them to poke and thrust spears through at the enemy while remaining protected.


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