Redfinger | Recommended Swordmaster Characters in Crusaders Quest

Crusaders Quest features multiple characters, with Swordmasters being the most popular. This guide primarily focuses on introducing several commonly used characters to help beginners quickly grasp the game.

Shane

Shane possesses the ability to unleash an area attack every 4 seconds, accompanied by a 40% lifesteal effect. Her primary sources of damage stem from eliminating blocks and passively activating skills. Although the frequency and percentage values of her abilities are not exceptionally high, she is positioned as a tank and is relatively well-suited for this role. With a potent 40% lifesteal, she can rival the lifesteal attributes of two weapons refined with 20% lifesteal each. This grants her a significant advantage when facing numerous enemies, as her attacks strike multiple targets and result in a substantial amount of lifesteal. However, she may struggle against individual foes, as her passive skill triggers three-chain attacks that are not beneficial as a team initiator. 

Consequently, she does not necessarily need to be the team leader and can instead serve as a durable tank with lifesteal capabilities. It is recommended to refine her weapons with Penetration, Penetration, and Lifesteal, further intensifying her lifesteal potential. Overall, in the era of evasion, there is a potential shift towards a lifesteal meta. However, considering her current output is not particularly high, players who already possess formidable tank characters may find Zombie Swordsman to be a suboptimal choice. It would be wiser to wait for a specialized weapon and observe, especially for new players focused on grinding for heroes.

Yalitza

Yalitza, in her role as a team leader, possesses the ability to keep enemies suspended in mid-air while inflicting devastating damage with a remarkably high frequency. Even the mere presence of Yalitza on the battlefield yields satisfactory results. When utilized independently, she becomes an indomitable force, unafraid of any challenges that come her way. For new players, she offers exceptional value, making her development a worthwhile pursuit due to the immense benefits she brings. Yalitza excels at launching adversaries into the air, thereby diminishing their physical defense, while her attacks exhibit an impressively rapid succession. She proves to be a formidable adversary against characters with linear attack patterns. To optimize her performance, it is recommended to pair Yalitza, who boasts a significant degree of autonomy, with physical damage characters, given her passive skill that reduces physical defense. Prepare to witness her extraordinary attack frequency in action.

Lionel

Lionel possesses the active skill known as Fernando's Swordsmanship, which unleashes a physical attack. The damage inflicted is a percentage (75/163/315)% of his attack power, scaling with the number of consecutive chains. Complementing this, his passive skill, Dark Performance, assumes a supportive role. At Level 2, whenever Lionel endures four hits, his attack power receives a 15% boost for 10 seconds, accumulating up to 10 stacks. Additionally, he summons Evil Lightning Balls that strike with 250% of his attack power and Evil Pillars that further deal 800% of his attack power when blocks are employed after the Evil Lightning Balls have been summoned. Sustaining five hits triggers a 15% increase in attack power for 5 seconds, accompanied by the release of orbs that cause 200% physical damage. Should Lionel's HP fall below half, he activates Light Pillars that deliver 500% physical damage. While the increase in attack power can reach a maximum of 10 stacks, it often fails to have a discernible impact in actual combat, possibly due to the stacking mechanic not refreshing the duration, making it challenging to accumulate high levels of stacks. Notably, the orbs possess multiple hits, and if they consistently strike the target, the overall damage ratio is notably elevated.

Victoria

Victoria possesses an exceptionally high armor rating, granting her the ability to confront physically dominant opponents in the arena, including formidable characters like Hector and Sherlock, by absorbing their attacks without faltering. Her impressive survivability and damage mitigation capabilities make her an invaluable asset to the team. During a flag capture, Victoria's entire team benefits from her protective aura, rendering them impervious to any damage below her armor threshold. One of her notable strengths lies in countering Dolphin, as his explosive damage, even with up to 40 hits, becomes inconsequential under the effect of Victoria's flag.

Moreover, Victoria's abilities are intricately tied to her own armor, presenting opportunities for armor buffs, and the game offers various means to enhance her combat effectiveness by augmenting her armor, such as through Sera/Chieftain and similar options. Furthermore, she has access to double armor exclusive weapons without any restrictions, further bolstering her power. Victoria's ultimate ability provides exceptional support to her teammates, prolonging battles and injecting a significant element of unpredictability into the arena. While her individual abilities may not be the sole reason, she enables two other teammates to become invincible, substantially reducing the chances of her team's defeat. Victoria leaves little room for error and remains a formidable force, even when controlled by the AI. Players heavily invest their resources in her, and her consistent high strength is typically complemented by full armor fruits. Encountering her in the arena eliminates the need for speculation or hopes of facing a low-armor Victoria.

However, Victoria does come with some notable drawbacks. She assumes more of a supportive role with limited offensive capabilities. The outcome of battles largely hinges on the strength of her teammates, and her effectiveness in solo combat is lacking. While armor is an attribute that can be increased, it can also be diminished. Characters like Susano'o and Hanzo, who possess armor-reducing abilities, can significantly impact Victoria's performance when she is not in her Ultimate state. Additionally, Victoria primarily excels at countering high-tier damage, and she struggles against low-tier damage that surpasses her armor in a single blow. Burst-type magic damage characters, such as Necromancer, can easily overwhelm Victoria and her team. It's worth noting that the flag effect has a limited duration, and if a team with ample defensive capabilities manages to withstand it for five seconds, they can exploit the vulnerability during Victoria's extended vacuum period. Furthermore, her magic resistance is lacking, and once the flag effect dissipates, she may struggle to endure high-tier magic damage.

Conclusion

In Crusaders Quest, there are many Swordmaster characters. Here, we will introduce a few commonly used characters. If you want to learn more about character introductions, you can visit the Redfinger Android emulator.