| “ | Even the very pinnacles of Bretonnian chivalry and brilliance are not immune to being conjured up as ethereal slaves. | „ |
Damned Paladin is a 
Vampire Coast Hero unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II with Curse of the Vampire Coast. These units are exclusive to multiplayer, with the only Damned Paladin available in campaign being the unique hero Robert Barthelemy.
Description[]
Many decades ago, Cylostra was the favourite court singer of Bretonnian royalty, a renowned performer for kings, rich nobles, and eminent stately guests. Her sense of self-importance could not be understated – whenever she travelled across the lands of chivalry to give her performances, she did so with a huge entourage made up of servants and attendants who would cater to her every whim. Part of this accompanying group were the unfortunate Knights and Paladins assigned to protect her on her travels, a job typically given as punishment for a misdeed or any unchivalrous behaviour that was not quite worthy of execution. Now long-dead, in life these formidable horsemen could not save Cylostra from her ultimate fate of drowning in the sinking Lamprey all those years ago, but her vengeful soul sometimes calls upon their spirits to return from the afterlife to serve her in the tangible world once more.
Attributes[]
Melee Specialist- ▲ Shielded: Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.
- ▲ Anti-Large: Anti-Large: Anti-large units have an advantage against targets that are at least as large as a horse. This advantage can be a damage bonus against large targets or an attack that focuses on a very small area. However, some units are simply better against large targets because their attacks are slow and easy to dodge by skilled melee combatants.
- ▲ Ethereal: Ethereal units ignore most damage done by non-magical weapons. As they have shed most of their physical form, they are not slowed by terrain-based movement penalties either.
Hero Actions[]
Embed Hero[]
- Replenish Troops
Constant Local Effect[]
- Spread Control
Target[]
- Settlement
- Assault Garrison
- Hero
- Assassinate
- Army
- Assault Units
Unit Abilities[]
Active Abilities[]
Passive Abilities[]
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Strategy[]
First and foremost players should be aware that Cylostra Direfin gives her army Magical Attacks. This in turn means that in the early stages of the game Friendly Fire will arguably be more of a concern than the enemy unit he is fighting as every stray bullet an artillery shell will deal full damage to him.
Furthermore, whilst not quite fragile the Damned Paladin is not an ideal damage dealer nor duelist. He will hold and hold well against just about any infantry or cavalry unit no matter their tier, but If he is fighting other lords or heroes you will need to keep an eye on him, preferably with a Lore of Vampires - Vampire Captain ready to support. Otherwise he can die surprisingly fast.
With all that said, The Damned Paladin is a formidable tank an excellent delaying option uniquely available to The Drowned and should not be underestimated. Set him up with all the defensive items you can find, then put him between you and the enemy to attract their attention away from your fragile backlines all whilst liberally bombarding his position with any an all artillery in your army. A simple and extremely effective strategy that works no matter the faction you're fighting again.
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