Claymores

Claymores
Stars	★★★★
Era	🟪 Heroic
Max Level	24
Type	Special
Alternative Name(s)	Laird's Swordsmen Eastray Swordsmen
Basic Attributes (Base)
Health (Level 1)	8908
Health (Max Level)	12530
Unit Count	20
Leadership	235
Speed	5.5
Labour	2.80
Range	N/A
Ammo	N/A
Armor Penetration (Base)
Piercing	0
Slashing	1512
Blunt	0
Damage (Base)
Piercing	0
Slashing	1350
Blunt	0
Defense Attributes (Base)
Piercing	351
Slashing	410
Blunt	498

Claymores are a heroic era special melee infantry unit.

In-Game Description

Celtland is famed for its spirits, ballads, and warriors. And the Claymores are considered the mightiest of their warriors. These stalwart fighters carry two- handed blades crafted by renowned swordsmiths and wield them with deadly ferocity.

These Claymores are most known for the Battle of Gallows Hill. At the time, the leader of the Celtlish revolt, Rupert, was being chased by Wealish soldiers as he hurried northward to request the aid of the tribes there. But the Wealish cavalry was hot on his heels and the situation was dire. A group of Claymores tasked with escorting Rupert volunteered to stay behind and buy him time enough to escape. They held the Wealish soldiers at bay for a whole hour, which was enough for Rupert to flee and request aid. When the reinforcements arrived, they were met with a nightmarish scene: the corpses of all the thirty Claymores, along with dead foes many times their numbers.

Henceforth, the Claymores' bravery and loyalty became known throughout Celtland and Wealand, the former hailing them as mighty warriors whereas the latter talked about them only in hushed whispers.

Acquisition

Claymores can be unlocked via the Season X: Highlanders seasonal challenges. As the season's heroic era unit, Claymores require the Bagpipers to be unlocked (i.e. stage 2 of the Bagpipers seasonal challenges completed) before progress can be made on their seasonal challenges.

Unit Traits

Trait	In-Game Description
▲ [Battle-Happy]	Each time a Claymore warrior attacks and hits an enemy, all defences are increased by 40 points. Stackable up to 5 times.
▲ [Fearless Heart]	When the unit uses 'Highland Charge' or 'Claymore Strike', it will get a 'Fearless Heart' effect. For 5 seconds, it will ignore an extra 10% damage. Every time it attacks, it will restore 150 Health for itself and nearby allies. Stackable up to 5 times. Also reduces melee damage taken by 20% for 2 seconds for itself and nearby allies. This effect will become stronger when using 'For Freedom!', restoring 300 points of Health and reducing melee damage taken by 35%.
▲ [Unity]	When Bagpipers use Segue, some negative effects of "For Freedom!" on Claymores will be cleared, leaving only these effects: - Damage dealt reduced by 40%. - Damage taken increased by 40%. - Movement speed reduced by 50%.
▼ [Burns Out]	15 seconds after using "For Freedom!" the unit enters a weakened state for 10 seconds: - Damage dealt reduced by 40%. - Damage taken increased by 40%. - Movement speed reduced by 50%. - Attack speed reduced by 50%. - Other skills cannot be used.

Formations

Formation	In-Game Description
Dispersed	The unit spreads out a little to lessen the damage from ranged attacks.
Column	A narrow formation effective for charging under enemy fire.

Unit Orders

Highland Charge

Base Cooldown: 30s

The unit charges as directed, inflicting damage to enemies along the way (with 'For Freedom!', the charge inflicts greater damage to Blocking). After the charge ends, the unit gains the 'Fearless Heart' effect.

Claymore Strike

Base Cooldown: 30s

The warriors swing their sword, dealing damage to nearby enemies (with 'For Freedom!', enemies will be knocked back). The unit also obtains the 'Fearless Heart' effect.

For Freedom!

Base Cooldown: 60s

The Claymore warriors roar and stir themselves up for battle, boosting their skills for 15 seconds: Fearless Heart is enhanced, movement speed is increased 30%, damage is strengthened by 40%, and Maximum Health is increased by 2000. After the skill ends, the Claymores will be exhausted and their movement speed and attack rate will fall by 50%, damage dealt will fall by 40%, and damage taken will increase by 40% for 10 seconds.

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The Soldier's Life - 1 level(s)
Each level increases health by 3%.

Razor-Sharp - 3 level(s)
Each level increases slashing damage by 3%.

The Soldier's Life - 2 level(s)
Each level increases health by 3%.

Reflexes - 2 level(s)
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%.

Hone - 3 level(s)
Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 3%.

Cold Blood - 3 level(s)
Each level reduces Highland Charge and Claymore Strike cooldown by 2 seconds..

Move as One - 2 level(s)
Each level increases movement speed by 5%.

Razor-Sharp - 2 level(s)
Each level increases slashing damage by 3%.

Vigorous Strike - 2 level(s)
Each level increases Claymore Strike damage by 5%.

Gale Force - 1 level(s)
Increases damage dealt during 'For Freedom!' by 15%.

Notes
Changes unit name to Laird's Swordsmen.

Toughen Up - 2 level(s)
Each level increases piercing defence by 3%.

The Soldier's Life - 2 level(s)
Increases health by 3%.

Reflexes - 3 level(s)
Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%.

Fear Nothing - 3 level(s)
Each level reduces damage taken during Highland Charge by 5%.

A Hundred Paces - 1 level(s)
Each level reduces Highland Charge and Claymore Strike cooldown by 2 seconds..

Bloodbath - 2 level(s)
Each level increases slashing defence by 3%.

The Soldier's Life - 3 level(s)
Increases health by 3%.

Unwavering - 3 level(s)
Each level reduces damage taken while Fearless Heart is in effect by 3%.

Profound - 1 level(s)
Increases maximum health during "For Freedom!" by 2000.

Notes
Changes unit name to Eastray Swordsmen.

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Label	Icon	Name	Levels	Description
1		The Soldier's Life	1	Each level increases health by 3%.
2		Razor-Sharp	3	Each level increases slashing damage by 3%.
3		The Soldier's Life	2	Each level increases health by 3%.
4		Reflexes	2	Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%.
5		Hone	3	Each level increases slashing armour penetration by 3%.
6		Cold Blood	3	Each level reduces Highland Charge and Claymore Strike cooldown by 2 seconds..
7		Move as One	2	Each level increases movement speed by 5%.
8		Razor-Sharp	2	Each level increases slashing damage by 3%.
9		Vigorous Strike	2	Each level increases Claymore Strike damage by 5%.
10		Gale Force	1	Increases damage dealt during 'For Freedom!' by 15%. Notes Changes unit name to Laird's Swordsmen.
11		Toughen Up	2	Each level increases piercing defence by 3%.
12		The Soldier's Life	2	Increases health by 3%.
13		Reflexes	3	Each level reduces ranged damage taken by 5%.
14		Fear Nothing	3	Each level reduces damage taken during Highland Charge by 5%.
15		A Hundred Paces	1	Each level reduces Highland Charge and Claymore Strike cooldown by 2 seconds..
16		Bloodbath	2	Each level increases slashing defence by 3%.
17		The Soldier's Life	3	Increases health by 3%.
18		Unwavering	3	Each level reduces damage taken while Fearless Heart is in effect by 3%.
19		Profound	1	Increases maximum health during "For Freedom!" by 2000. Notes Changes unit name to Eastray Swordsmen.

Mastery

Claymores do not have mastery.