Zhanmajian Infantry
"To kill a man? That's one thing. But to kill an animal? That seems another cruel business altogether."Like the dark before the dawn, battle is a dark affair that – hopefully – leads to a brighter tomorrow. The zhanmadao, known otherwise as the 'horse-chopping sabre', is a dark weapon for the darkest of those times.
The cavalry charge is fearsome, and so too must its countermeasure be equally fearsome. With a long, broad blade, the two-handed zhanmadao is so powerful that with a strong enough strike, it can cleave straight through a steed's legs, bringing a charge to a brutal conclusion.
Unit Abilities
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Caltrops
Simple nut husks, once trodden upon, cause extreme pain and slow movement. -
Smoke Screen
Thick plumes of smoke obscure line of sight, making units seem temporarily invisible. -
Miasma
The dense and tough undergrowth that plagues the jungles of the South is a hindrance to all those who try to penetrate into the heartlands of the Nanman. -
Loose
The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.
Attributes
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SCARE
Reduces nearby enemy morale. Does not stack. -
CHARGE NEGATION VS. MOUNTED
Negates the charge bonus of any mounted attacker. -
DISCIPLINED
Does not suffer a morale penalty when the general dies. It can also rally after routing more often. -
HIDE IN FOREST
Can hide in forests.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Role: assault
This unit excels at charging enemy frontlines, slaying all in their path. - Splash attacks
Individuals in this unit swing their weapons in a wide arc and are thus able to hit multiple foes at once. - Good in melee
This unit is highly skilled in melee and wears its enemies down through sustained hand-to-hand combat.
Unit Name Zhanmajian Infantry |
Main Unit Key 3k_dlc05_unit_metal_zhanmajian_infantry |
Land Unit Key 3k_dlc05_unit_metal_zhanmajian_infantry |
Naval Unit Key 3k_main_campaign_ship_transport |
Land Unit Group Glaive Infantry |
Naval Unit Group Glaive Infantry |
Soldiers 160 |
Caste melee_infantry |
Category inf_melee |
Class inf_mel |
Custom Battle Cost 900 |
Recruitment Cost 800 |
Upkeep Cost 185 |
Morale 34 |
├ Hit Points 96000 |
└ Speed NAN |
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├ Melee Attack Rate 15 |
├ Melee Charge Bonus 144 |
├ Melee Damage - Base 39 |
├ Melee Damage - Armour-piercing 29 |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 5 |
├ Bonus vs Large 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
none |
├ Melee Evasion - Base 20% |
├ Melee Evasion - Shield 0% |
└ Ranged Block Chance 0% |
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├ Armour Base 26 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |