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Warmonger

Warmonger

Herald of Corruption

Iron Legion - Knights

The Warmonger is a dark knight wielding a flamberge sword and spreading corruption across the battlefield. Excels at area control and team fights with corruption mechanics that damage and debuff multiple enemies. Strong in both duels and dominion modes.

Character Stats

Difficulty
Medium
Health
130
Damage
High
Role
Vanguard

Key Abilities

Corruption

Unique Mechanic

Certain attacks apply corruption that damages enemies over time. Corrupted enemies spread it to nearby allies, making Warmonger devastating in team fights and ganks.

Impaling Charge

Forward Dodge

A charging attack that impales and carries opponents. Can be used for environmental kills or to separate enemies from their team. Applies corruption on hit.

Enhanced Lights

Passive

All light attacks are enhanced, meaning they are not interrupted on block. Allows for continuous pressure and easier access to mixups.

Gameplay Guide

Playstyle Overview

Warmonger excels at controlling space and punishing grouped enemies with corruption. Use enhanced lights to maintain pressure, then mix in bash and unblockable finishers. In team fights, spread corruption to multiple enemies for massive area damage.

Key Combos

Light → Light → Heavy Finisher (Unblockable)

Basic chain to unblockable.

Parry → Impaling Riposte (Corruption)

Parry punish that applies corruption.

Claw (Bash) → Light → Heavy Finisher

Bash into unblockable mixup.

Tips & Strategies

  • Use corruption in team fights to damage multiple enemies
  • Enhanced lights allow continuous pressure even when blocked
  • Impaling charge is great for environmental kills
  • Feint unblockable finishers to bait parries
  • Corruption feats make you extremely strong in Dominion
  • Use bash mixup to open up defensive opponents
  • Parry punish with impaling riposte for corruption spread

Strengths & Weaknesses

Strengths:

  • Excellent team fight presence
  • Corruption mechanic is devastating
  • Enhanced lights maintain pressure
  • Strong in all game modes

Weaknesses:

  • Corruption less effective in duels
  • Bash can be dodged on reaction
  • Requires good positioning
  • Impaling charge is risky