Keandra in Olden Era: skills and tactics

The following is our tactical analysis of the sourced profile. Choices depend on the actual map, learned spells and army; linked cards provide rules and references.

1. Read the actual assigned stacks

   Reference Keandra has 14–20 Swordsmen and 2–3 Cavalry, Basic Righteousness and Basic Offense. My first choice is a Temple army with available cavalry reinforcements. Check the actual map before fighting: the specialty strengthens a particular line but does not supply missing riders or a safe route to the target.

2. Map the enemy reply before charging

   First identify the destination, route and enemies able to attack after arrival. The source distinguishes the base Jousting Bonus of 5% per hex moved from the upgraded 10% version. A longer move is therefore not automatically better: compare retaliation, follow-up attacks and whether infantry can maintain contact. Do not assign upgrade abilities to the base stack.

3. Noble for tempo, Sunspear for positive effects

   Noble Cavalry has Charge!: three Focus, a three-round cooldown and +1 Speed and Initiative for friendly creatures for two rounds, without ending its turn. Choose it when this creates a useful action or reach. Sunspear Cavalry instead gains Attack when receiving a positive effect. Choose by available support, remaining Focus and the battlefield situation.

4. Separate future recruitment from current battle strength

   The specialty’s town growth and bonuses to commanded creatures are separate effects. First secure cavalry reinforcements and safe battle completion, then choose offensive or defensive development for the opponent. Against the same creature line, also consider its Attack and Defense penalty; the bonuses alone do not guarantee victory.