Imperial guardsman

The imperial guardsman is a light melee unit in the upcoming Stronghold Warlords game.
==Description ==
The Chinese guardsman is among the most elite units in the army. Outfitted with heavy lamellar armor and a massive flanged mace, the guardsman can deliver head-crushing blows in close combat and even strike with such a force that damages multiple units in an arc.
The imperial guardsman is recruited at the barracks.
==Game unit==
The imperial guardsman is among the most expensive units, requiring both a heavy mace and armour from the armoury. He moves very slowly in his protective metal, but he can stand up even against the mightiest units in just small numbers. His durability and offensive capabilities truly justify his high cost and his worth on the battlefield.
Guardsmen have a passive ability that makes their weapon randomly swing in an arc, striking multiple foes at the same time. This occasional strike can take away a huge chunk of health off clumped-up enemies, which makes the guardsman exceptionally effective at softening up groups. This ability should be made use of to great extent in prolonged battles, effectively granting the upper hand against armored units over time.
The imperial guardsman shares the same weaknesses as other armored units, suffering from slow movement speed and vulnerability to knockback. Imperial crossbowmen in large numbers can also make short work of their heavy armor.
==Tactics ==
*Use imperial guardsmen in conjunction with the samurai's Precision strike, knocking back enemies and hitting them freely, while they recover.
*Guardsmen are great defenders at choke points and in concaves, where they can effectively damage lines of infantry.
==Gallery==
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Category:Stronghold Warlords units
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