Formations
Formations
Formations are used in Conqueror's Blade for the targeted control of units. Different formations are available for each unit. Some of these must be unlocked in the unit's Veterancy skill tree. The following formations exist:
Melee-Formations
Dispersed
The units forms a sprea-out square formation to lessen the impact of ranged attacks.
Schiltron
The unit forms a ring to defend anything in the centre.
Shield Wall
The shild wall is a tightly packed formation intended to defend in one direction.
Turtle
The units stands in a tight defensive formation, unsing their shields to protect all sides.
Column
A narrow formation effective for charging unter enemy fire.
Line
The units forms two staggered rows. Effective when advencing. Slight increase in anti-charge defence.
Block
A dense formation intended to enhance the unit's defences.
Cover Commander
The unit keeps their commander in the centre of the formation.
Schield
Soldiers stand in a tight defensive formation, countering frontal attacks. Enhances impact resisance.
Ranged-Formations
Dispersed
The units forms a sprea-out square formation to lessen the impact of ranged attacks.
Wings
The units splits into two echelons to enhance melee strength.
Horns
A two-pronged formation, good for attacking enemies to the front.
Three Ranks
The units forms three ranks. Good for cencentrating fire.
Block
The units arranges itself into a block of even density.
Cavalry-Formations
Dispersed
The units forms a sprea-out square formation to lessen the impact of ranged attacks.
Line
The unit stands in two ranks, making it superior at making frontal attacks.
Wedge
The units forms a wedge-shaped formation to break through enemy lines.
Serpent Formation
The unit stands in two criss-crossing ranks, making it superior at making frontal attacks.
Horns
The unit forms a two-winged, v-shaped formation. Effective for forwar attacks.
