At a War Hall, they can be recruited with shields equipped, unlike that of Warhammer 1 factions where you would usually need an armory-type building to get shields. They are a good mutliroled unit that is recruited by the High Elves from any High Elf Rally Field. The Sea Guard are a duel-type unit equipped with a bow and spear. в†‘ Shielded: Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.в†‘ Charge Defence Against Large Foes: When standing and bracing against a charge of large enemies (such as cavalry or monsters) this unit will negate the enemy's charge bonus.

However, some units are simply better against large targets because their attacks are slow and easy to dodge by skilled melee combatants. This advantage can be a damage bonus against large targets or an attack that focuses on a very small area.

в†‘ Anti-Large: Anti-large units have an advantage against targets that are at least as large as a horse.

When the armies of Ulthuan go to war, the Sea Guard play a crucial part, crewing the many warships and acting as the vanguard for the oncoming host. Indeed, it is a point of pride in Lothern that the discipline of their warriors far surpasses that of any found elsewhere in Ulthuan. The vast majority are well-trained in the use of spear, shield and bow - the better to combine the finest aspects of the spear and archer regiments of other cities and realms. These dangerous duties require the Sea Guard to maintain a flexible armoury. The Lothern Sea Guard can fight as effectively on land as at sea, and are equally resolute when defending the walls and fields of Lothern as they are as when battling on the deck of a ship. Unlike other levied citizen militias, the Lothern Sea Guard remain armed and ready at all times. Lothern Sea Guard (Shields) is a High Elves missile infantry unit in Total War: Warhammer II.

Hide (forest): This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.Large: When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any large attacker.

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