Prince of Donghai Melee Infantry

Xu Raiders

The speed and mobility of raiders is their greatest strength. Less armed and armoured than their contemporaries, raiders are nevertheless invaluable in softening up less defensible enemies and crushing those who try to flee.

Under Sima Yue's leadership, raiders bear down upon enemies with axes drawn, cleaving through any foe foolish - or insignificant - enough to not be well protected, as easily as a hand may pass through water.

Unit Abilities

• 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.
• Circle
  The unit forms into a tight circle, presenting a defensive front from any angle.
• Loose
  The unit spreads apart, making it more difficult for arrows to hit them.
• Shield Wall
  The unit presents a wall of shields to the enemy - an offensive formation best used to push forward under arrow fire. However the formation cannot be maintained in melee combat.

Attributes

• SCARE
  Reduces nearby enemy morale. Does not stack.
• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.
• RAIDER
  Idle soldiers will burn down nearby buildings.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: assault
  This unit excels at charging enemy frontlines, slaying all in their path.
• Good against shields
  This unit causes extra damage against shielded enemies.
• Weak against cavalry
  This unit is very vulnerable to cavalry charges, especially to the flanks.