This has enough impact to potentially send the whole army packing. When they do so they negate the beneficial impacts of the charging attack. Troops with CDA may brace facing an on coming charge from any entity large or small.

Elite troops have the ability Charge Defense All (CDA).

Troops with CDL may brace facing an on coming charge from large entities such as cavalry or monsters. Spears or Halberds usually have the ability Charge Defense Large (CDL).Shock cavalry excels at breaking enemy lines unless they can defend themselves with spears or halberds. Cavalry charges: Several hundred kilograms of horse, rider, and armor crashing into someone will put a dent in morale.Encirclement: A unit attacked from more than one side will lose resolve much faster than if only engaged from the front.Units can be demoralised by allies routing, meaning that a single rout can cause a chain-reaction in the army. Routing units do not respond to orders, and will run away from the battle. A unit’s banner flashes when it wavers, and turns white when it routs.

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