Prince of Qi Melee Infantry

Dao Swordguards

Although known as one of the four 'great weapons' of the realm, the dao languished in relative obscurity during the early centuries of the Han, with the double-edged jian sword far more widely employed. However, the dao has now all-but replaced the jian in standard armies.

Most commonly a long, single-edged sword with a curve at the end, the dao is mostly used by soldiers to slash opponents, which is more efficient and expends less energy than skewering a foe with a jian.

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

• HIDE IN FOREST
  Can hide in forests.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Role: frontline
  Frontline units are tough and able to withstand a beating; they will hold to the end, while others around flee. They are also adept at charging into enemy frontline units.
• Blocks melee attacks
  This unit is highly skilled in parrying and dodging incoming melee attacks.
• Weak against cavalry
  This unit is very vulnerable to cavalry charges, especially to the flanks.