Having a few Crusaders in the roster can stop you from thinking about 'Who to bring to support this team?', since you can build a three man team and just slap a Crusader into it since he can do no wrong. Need stress healing? The Crusader does that too. Need some more DPS? The Crusader can do it with either Smite or Holy Lance. Need an offhealer? The Crusader can do it. He can fit in into any team in any position and excel to offer support the team. Plague Grenade can also help clear up any enemy with few HP left. The Plague Doctor especially is a good choice to pair with him, since she can Stun both enemy backliners, allowing Holy Lance to devastate an enemy before they can act. He is still very slow however, needing a Stun into the backline to be able to kill enemies before they can act. His last move is usually up to preference between Stunning Blow and Smite, with Stunning Blow providing utility and control when the Crusader gets moved and Smite being able to hit Rank 1 or 2 for huge damage. He can still use both his healing skills, allowing him to still provide on that front.

In terms of stats, it's like an Iron Swan from the Hellion with better targeting, better crit and extra damage against Unholy. It's also a Ranged skill, making it not get Melee Trinket stats which all his other moves get.Ĭonversely, a backline Crusader can be just as effective, if not even more. Zealous Accusation is on the weaker side of his abilities it does good damage for a cleave, but is still less efficient than simply hitting an enemy with Smite. The Prot buff is nice for bossfights with enemies that can't be stunned though. Bulwark of Faith rarely does a lot, since it's usually better to try and Stun an enemy or work on killing one. Holy Lance has good Crit and allows targeting to back ranks if he gets moved, but having Battle Heal is nice as well, especially if you don't have a good source of healing on the team. He can sit in the frontlines with Smite, Stunning Blow and Inspiring Cry to control frontline enemies and help with recovery. He can offer stress heals, stun, and utility. The Crusader is a versatile well-rounded Hero, that can operate in any rank or team composition. 'One need merely avoid the shadows to stand in the Light.' 'I've led more difficult charges than this.' He can also pray for The Light to keep them safe during the night. All his skills involve reducing and resisting stress of himself or his party. Any Buffs or lasting effects given from a camping skill lasts for 4 battles.Īt camp the Crusader focuses on keeping his party's stress levels in check. Only 4 of these can be equipped at one time. Most heroes have three shared camping skills and all heroes have 4 unique camping skills (with the Flagellant being the exception, having only unique camping skills). They take a certain number of 'respite' points to use, and can only be used once per camp (unless the skill says otherwise). His unshakable belief can assuage companions' fear, reassuring them that despite the hardships they will most certainly endure, all will be well in the end.Ĭamping skills are special skills heroes can use while they are camping. Righteousness and conviction inspire compelling speeches around the campfire! In the face of mounting stress, the Crusader is a leader, standing tall and refusing to break. Note: New Crusaders will always come with the Smite skill. He either attacks foes head-on with righteous fury, or embraces a melee support role by leveraging his powerful defensive buffs & off-heals. When the Crusader is leading the charge, all of hell will know to fear the flame.īattle-hardened and stalwart, the Crusader has held the front lines in a hundred holy wars. Even in the midst of battle he can galvanize his allies, giving them the strength to fight off madness for a little longer. No matter the pressures he faces he will remain strong, finding strength within himself to keep fighting on while inspiring others to do the same. While his armor restricts his movement it affords him great protection, allowing him to stand in the frontlines to take the blows that his weaker comrades cannot. With holy blade in hand he smites the wicked and sends them back to the darkness from whence they crept.

4.4 Other Synergy/Tips/Stuff that's nice to knowĮvery cause needs a champion, a hero to rally otherwise common men to a righteous cause and lead them to victory.

Darkest dungeon crusader