There is a flutter and howl on the battlefield unlike any other. Allies know salvation is at hand and enemies quake with fear: the charge of the Eagle Brigade has come. With lances, swords, and cleansing steel, the Eagle Brigade can quickly crisscross the battlefield to win crucial victories for their cause.
Karol may be one of the youngest in the Brigade's history but he has already achieved near legendary status among his men for mastery of war on horseback and long string of successes in war.
Lancer hero · Generation 12
Karol
Type Lancer
Rarity Legendary
Generation
Gen 12
Skills 8
Story 4 chapters
Exclusive weapon 
Spirit of Winterwind
Spirit of Winterwind Story
Karol's hometown was known before the Great Chill for endless fertile fields and excellent stables, which continue to supply horses into the tundra. Humble families like Karol's and their frost-hardened horses have become the backbone of the Eagles and bulwark to a number of cities along the plains region.
Karol was always interested in joining the Eagles. What boy wouldn't dream of being part of a heroic brigade defending people's lives? Yet visiting recruiters nearly rejected the rather short and stocky Karol until he proved them wrong with a stunning display of footwork that left the recruiter flat on his back.
Karol's cohort received a baptism of fire when a group of mercenaries equipped with Helios Cannons and plated steam-transporters arrived with imperial ambitions. The Eagles were ill-prepared for such devilry. Karol's hometown would likely have fallen had a fierce blizzard not intervened.
Snowstorms may be bad for horses, but they are even worse for siege engines and Helios Cannons. By morning the blizzard had eased and what was left of the defenders saw their chance. Karol sounded the horn for the defiant final charge of the Eagles.
Karol rode with his commander into the thick of the action while a smaller group attacked from the flank. The battle lasted until the middle of the day until the invaders signaled a general retreat. Losses were terrible.
Karol took up the standard from his fallen commander. He surveyed the victory. There were so few of them now. But he saw in his men's eyes that the Eagles had found a new leader, one much younger than expected. Karol would have to move quickly. New alliances must be found to keep such enemies far away from home.
Stats progression
Expedition ATK and DEF bonuses for Lancer troops by star level, plus shard costs to upgrade.
Skills
Exploration Skills
Active in exploration, city defense, and arena-style encounters.
Exploration Dawn Charge
The dawn sun lights a path for Karol's invincible charge, lancing frontal enemies with Attack*200–280% area damage and reducing their Defense by 5–25% for 2 seconds.
Damage Up: 200% / 220% / 240% / 260% / 280%
Enemy Defense Down: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%
Exploration Bristling Strike
Karol launches a blistering series of strikes dealing Attack*100–140% damage against enemies within a certain area.
Values: 100% / 110% / 120% / 130% / 140%
Exploration Soaring Victory
The taste of victory gives sweet succor to the warrior, increasing Karol's Attack by 4–12% for every fallen hero enemy while restoring 2–10% of Health.
Attack Up: 4% / 6% / 8% / 10% / 12%
Heal Up: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Expedition Skills
Active when this hero leads troops on the wilderness map.
Expedition In the Wings
A great offence is a great defense in the case of Karol's cavalry diversions, reducing all troops' damage taken by 4–20%.
Damage Taken Down: 4% / 8% / 12% / 16% / 20%
Expedition Shieldbreaker
Karol knows exactly where enemy infantry are weakest against forces like his own, increasing all troops' Damage Dealt to Lancers by 6–30% and 5–25% to Infantry.
Damage to Lancer Up: 6% / 12% / 18% / 24% / 30%
Damage to Infantry Up: 5% / 10% / 15% / 20% / 25%
Expedition+ Standard of Ages
Karol has turned the lessons of past brigades into a roadmap for victory, increasing all Troops' Attack by 3–15% and Defense by 2–10%.
Attack Up: 3% / 6% / 9% / 12% / 15%
Defense Up: 2% / 4% / 6% / 8% / 10%
Exclusive Weapon
Exclusive Spirit of Winterwind
Karol’s exclusive weapon. Combat stats scale with weapon strength level.
Exclusive Exploration Eagle Flutter
The howling flutter of Karol's Eagles is instantly recognizable, spurring an increase in friendly Squad Attack by 6–14% and Movement Speed by 20–100% for 5 seconds with every Dawn Charge.
Attack Speed Up: 6% / 8% / 10% / 12% / 14%
Movement Speed Up: 20% / 40% / 60% / 80% / 100%
Exclusive Expedition Triumphant March
Karol's Eagle Brigade often relies on combined arms, enhancing his Rally Squad Attack by 5–15%.
Values: 5% / 7.5% / 10% / 12.5% / 15%