The knight is Triara’s tank par excellence, even if the catalogue suggests otherwise: of its 37 champions, 30 play as fighters and only 7 as tanks. The reputation comes from the skills. Hard Block, Tough Skin, Retribution, Shield Master and Fortress all belong to the knight tank, and three of them are among the skills that raise win chance the most in the whole game. A knight tank with two of them is the most reliable wall you can put in front of a shooter.
As a fighter it is a heavy hitter: Shield Bash and Heavy Blow give it punch, and Last Stand and Payback keep it standing. There are knights in all five categories (7 Rookies, 13 Prospects, 11 Pros, 4 Stars and 2 Legends), most of them Prospects and Pros, and by ara 24 Sun, 6 Moon and 7 Tide.
Knights in figures
| Category | Champions | Power | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend | 2 | 5,417–5,927 | 2,415–2,891 | 45–49 |
| Star | 4 | 3,398–4,326 | 1,063–1,723 | 24–31 |
| Pro | 11 | 2,141–3,052 | 522–1,061 | 12–17 |
| Prospect | 13 | 1,879–2,374 | 420–671 | 6–8 |
| Rookie | 7 | 1,297–1,574 | 187–275 | 3–3 |
A knight’s power runs from 1,297 to 5,927; the strongest is Zarus, a Legend, with 5,927, and the most powerful tank is Selen (3,398). By race there are 21 humans, 13 undead, 2 beasts and 1 demon.
Skills a knight can learn
- As a tank: Tough Skin, Second Wind, Last Stand, Retribution, Shield Master, Fortress, Payback, Hard Block, Taunt and Shield Bash.
- As a fighter: Last Stand, Heavy Blow, Payback and Shield Bash.
On top of that, every race has skills of its own that any of its champions can learn: Adaptive for humans, Undying and Curse for the undead, Hellfire and Curse for demons, Predator for beasts, Grace for elves and Fury for orcs; undead and demon shooters can also learn Life Steal. Each champion has two slots, every skill costs one orb, and orbs only come from the cup podium.
In the guide’s simulations, Hard Block, Retribution and Tough Skin each added between 15 and 16 points of win chance on a tank, and Shield Bash between 14 and 17 on a fighter. For a knight tank’s second skill, Fortress alongside Hard Block or Retribution comes close to 30 points.
The best of each category
Two per category, ordered by power. A tank’s power is not comparable with a fighter’s or a shooter’s, because a tank hits less by design: that is why the table shows the lane.
| Category | Champion | Lane | Power | Value | Wage |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend | Zarus | Fighter | 5,927 | 2,891 | 49 |
| Legend | Talos | Fighter | 5,417 | 2,415 | 45 |
| Star | Naelwyn | Fighter | 4,326 | 1,723 | 31 |
| Star | Caelrin | Fighter | 4,303 | 1,704 | 31 |
| Pro | Zelra | Fighter | 3,052 | 1,061 | 17 |
| Pro | Ilantor | Fighter | 2,940 | 985 | 17 |
| Prospect | Joren | Fighter | 2,374 | 671 | 8 |
| Prospect | Elen | Fighter | 2,276 | 616 | 8 |
| Rookie | Naeleth | Fighter | 1,574 | 275 | 3 |
| Rookie | Selia | Fighter | 1,568 | 273 | 3 |
The knights that play as tank
Tanks are scarce across the whole catalogue and every team needs one. These are the 7 of the class, with the figures that matter most in their lane.
| Champion | Category | Power | Health | Resistance | Agility |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Selen | Star | 3,398 | 7,453 | 19 | 12 |
| Joron | Pro | 2,244 | 5,149 | 13 | 11 |
| Nyxas | Pro | 2,141 | 4,887 | 13 | 11 |
| Aron | Prospect | 1,881 | 4,235 | 12 | 9 |
| Halen | Prospect | 1,879 | 4,157 | 12 | 10 |
| Ulriel | Rookie | 1,374 | 3,016 | 10 | 8 |
| Caelon | Rookie | 1,297 | 2,846 | 9 | 8 |
Below, the profile of every knight, from the highest category to the lowest and, within each, by power. The figures are those of a freshly signed champion, at level 1 with no gear; at level 10 they rise by 20%. Value and wage are in coins, and the wage is paid every league round.
Legend knights (2)
Zarus
Zarus, a human knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. Holy, armored, and motivated by something larger than self-interest.
Among the Legend fighters, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in agility (15 against an average of 16.8). With 5,927 power it sits right at the usual figure for a Legend fighter (5,927).
Power 5,927Health 11,200Damage 2,133Agility 15Resistance 20Value 2,891Wage 49
Talos
Talos, an undead knight, breaks the enemy line head-on and lets the force of every blow set the pace. Commands with decrepit authority and defends the field personally.
Among the Legend fighters, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in agility (14 against an average of 16.8). With 5,417 power it sits 9% below the usual figure for a Legend fighter (5,927), among the weakest of its category.
Power 5,417Health 10,325Damage 1,980Agility 14Resistance 19Value 2,415Wage 45
Star knights (4)
Naelwyn
Naelwyn, a human knight, crashes into the enemy formation and focuses every ounce of strength on ending the fight up close. A sacred melee warrior, consecrated for the specific purpose of being a serious problem for the unholy.
Among the Star knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (16 against an average of 15.3). With 4,326 power it sits 7% above the usual figure for a Star fighter (4,036).
Power 4,326Health 8,206Damage 1,705Agility 11Resistance 16Value 1,723Wage 31
Caelrin
Caelrin, an undead knight, accepts the head-on clash, endures the answer, and keeps advancing when others would retreat. A death knight of undead origin who took the title extremely literally.
Among the Star knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (16 against an average of 15.3). With 4,303 power it sits 7% above the usual figure for a Star fighter (4,036).
Power 4,303Health 8,323Damage 1,663Agility 11Resistance 16Value 1,704Wage 31
Aelin
Aelin, a human knight, seeks the heart of the fight and strikes with power that is difficult to contain. Ice armor, ice disposition, ice in the joints he refuses to acknowledge.
Among the Star knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (14 against an average of 15.3). With 4,021 power it sits right at the usual figure for a Star fighter (4,036).
Power 4,021Health 7,741Damage 1,599Agility 11Resistance 14Value 1,488Wage 29
Selen
Selen, an undead knight, absorbs the first clash without giving ground and creates room for the rest of the team. Commands with decrepit authority and defends the field personally.
Among the Star knights, it stands out for its resistance (19 against an average of 16.3) and falls short in damage (1,104 against 1,518). With 3,398 power it sits 4% below the usual figure for a Star tank (3,524).
Power 3,398Health 7,453Damage 1,104Agility 12Resistance 19Value 1,063Wage 24
Pro knights (11)
Zelra
Zelra, a human knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. Ice armor, ice disposition, ice in the joints he refuses to acknowledge.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (12 against an average of 10.2). With 3,052 power it sits 12% above the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730), in the upper part of its category.
Power 3,052Health 6,060Damage 1,217Agility 10Resistance 12Value 1,061Wage 17
Ilantor
Ilantor, a human knight, breaks the enemy line head-on and lets the force of every blow set the pace. A melee knight in impossibly white armor that has somehow remained pristine.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it stands out for its damage (1,225 against an average of 1,101) and falls short in agility (9 against 9.2). With 2,940 power it sits 8% above the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730).
Power 2,940Health 5,713Damage 1,225Agility 9Resistance 11Value 985Wage 17
Vaelan
Vaelan, a human knight, breaks the enemy line head-on and lets the force of every blow set the pace. A Spartan knight who addresses every challenge the same way: directly, in melee, with a spear that has been training longer than the enemy has been alive.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it stands out for its health (5,583 against an average of 5,221) and falls short in agility (9 against 9.2). With 2,814 power it sits 3% above the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730).
Power 2,814Health 5,583Damage 1,162Agility 9Resistance 10Value 902Wage 16
Irius
Irius, an undead knight, seeks the heart of the fight and strikes with power that is difficult to contain. Died on a holy crusade and is very much still on it.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it stands out for its agility (10 against an average of 9.2) and falls short in damage (1,073 against 1,101). With 2,599 power it sits 5% below the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730).
Power 2,599Health 5,100Damage 1,073Agility 10Resistance 10Value 770Wage 15
Sarir
Sarir, a human knight, accepts the head-on clash, endures the answer, and keeps advancing when others would retreat. Adorned for intimidation, disciplined for melee.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in health (5,063 against an average of 5,221). With 2,569 power it sits 6% below the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730).
Power 2,569Health 5,063Damage 1,068Agility 9Resistance 10Value 752Wage 15
Eldtor
Eldtor, an undead knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. A death knight of undead origin who took the title extremely literally.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in health (4,890 against an average of 5,221). With 2,497 power it sits 9% below the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730), among the weakest of its category.
Power 2,497Health 4,890Damage 1,044Agility 9Resistance 10Value 710Wage 14
Karar
Karar, a human knight, breaks the enemy line head-on and lets the force of every blow set the pace. The cornerstone of any army — trained, armored, and very much in the front of melee.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (9 against an average of 10.2). With 2,496 power it sits 9% below the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730), among the weakest of its category.
Power 2,496Health 4,899Damage 1,053Agility 9Resistance 9Value 710Wage 14
Ashros
Ashros, an undead knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. Died on a holy crusade and is very much still on it.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in health (4,847 against an average of 5,221). With 2,476 power it sits 9% below the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730), among the weakest of its category.
Power 2,476Health 4,847Damage 1,036Agility 9Resistance 10Value 698Wage 14
Ultor
Ultor, an undead knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. A dead knight who decided his job was not done.
Among the Pro knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in health (4,834 against an average of 5,221). With 2,466 power it sits 10% below the usual figure for a Pro fighter (2,730), among the weakest of its category.
Power 2,466Health 4,834Damage 1,030Agility 9Resistance 10Value 693Wage 14
Joron
Joron, an undead knight, makes endurance the anchor of the team and remains standing when the battle turns brutal. A death knight of undead origin who took the title extremely literally.
Among the Pro knights, it stands out for its resistance (13 against an average of 10.7) and falls short in damage (757 against 1,036). With 2,244 power it is the strongest Pro tank in the whole catalogue.
Power 2,244Health 5,149Damage 757Agility 11Resistance 13Value 574Wage 13
Nyxas
Nyxas, a human knight, turns the vanguard into a wall and wears down anyone who tries to move it. Holy, armored, and motivated by something larger than self-interest.
Among the Pro knights, it stands out for its resistance (13 against an average of 10.7) and falls short in damage (726 against 1,036). With 2,141 power it sits 3% below the usual figure for a Pro tank (2,203).
Power 2,141Health 4,887Damage 726Agility 11Resistance 13Value 522Wage 12
Prospect knights (13)
Joren
Joren, a human knight, accepts the head-on clash, endures the answer, and keeps advancing when others would retreat. Holy, armored, and motivated by something larger than self-interest.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (11 against an average of 8.2). With 2,374 power it is the strongest Prospect fighter in the whole catalogue.
Power 2,374Health 4,369Damage 1,045Agility 9Resistance 11Value 671Wage 8
Elen
Elen, a demonic knight, stays in the fight until the enemy defence is worn down one strike at a time. Forged in hellfire and given a sword, a shield, and no further instructions other than "get in there." He took naturally to all three, especially the last part.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (11 against an average of 8.2). With 2,276 power it sits 6% above the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150).
Power 2,276Health 4,218Damage 1,006Agility 8Resistance 11Value 616Wage 8
Orya
Orya, a human knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. A Spartan knight who decided this particular frontier needed defending and has been correct about every threat since.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (9 against an average of 8.2). With 2,249 power it sits 5% above the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150).
Power 2,249Health 4,173Damage 1,015Agility 8Resistance 9Value 602Wage 8
Taren
Taren, a human knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. Wearing enough armor to qualify as a small fortification.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (9 against an average of 8.2). With 2,238 power it sits 4% above the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150).
Power 2,238Health 4,203Damage 998Agility 8Resistance 9Value 596Wage 8
Xanen
Xanen, an undead knight, seeks the heart of the fight and strikes with power that is difficult to contain. Commands with decrepit authority and defends the field personally.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (8 against an average of 8.2). With 2,114 power it sits right at the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150).
Power 2,114Health 3,899Damage 970Agility 8Resistance 8Value 532Wage 7
Irion
Irion, an undead knight, breaks the enemy line head-on and lets the force of every blow set the pace. A knight so committed to his melee role that death only stripped away the unnecessary parts.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (7 against an average of 8.2). With 2,057 power it sits 4% below the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150).
Power 2,057Health 3,812Damage 950Agility 8Resistance 7Value 503Wage 7
Aeltor
Aeltor, an undead knight, chains swift movements together and turns every opening into a precise attack. A knight who died on the field and simply declined to stop fighting.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (7 against an average of 8.2). With 2,007 power it sits 7% below the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150).
Power 2,007Health 3,767Damage 915Agility 8Resistance 7Value 479Wage 7
Iriwyn
Iriwyn, a human knight, breaks the enemy line head-on and lets the force of every blow set the pace. So heavily armored that the armor has become the identity at this point.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (7 against an average of 8.2). With 1,954 power it sits 9% below the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150), among the weakest of its category.
Power 1,954Health 3,631Damage 900Agility 8Resistance 7Value 454Wage 7
Zarya
Zarya, a human knight, chains swift movements together and turns every opening into a precise attack. Philosophy on one side, very large spear on the other.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (7 against an average of 8.2). With 1,936 power it sits 10% below the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150), among the weakest of its category.
Power 1,936Health 3,601Damage 891Agility 8Resistance 7Value 446Wage 7
Elus
Elus, a bestial knight, stays in the fight until the enemy defence is worn down one strike at a time. Guardian of sacred places, enforcer of unwritten rules, and extraordinarily unbothered by being outnumbered.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (7 against an average of 8.2). With 1,931 power it sits 10% below the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150), among the weakest of its category.
Power 1,931Health 3,556Damage 897Agility 8Resistance 7Value 444Wage 7
Haliel
Haliel, a bestial knight, chains swift movements together and turns every opening into a precise attack. The jackal-headed judge of souls, repurposed for live combat — which he finds marginally less satisfying.
Among the Prospect knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (7 against an average of 8.2). With 1,895 power it sits 12% below the usual figure for a Prospect fighter (2,150), among the weakest of its category.
Power 1,895Health 3,496Damage 879Agility 8Resistance 7Value 427Wage 6
Aron
Aron, an undead knight, turns the vanguard into a wall and wears down anyone who tries to move it. A dead knight who decided his job was not done.
Among the Prospect knights, it stands out for its resistance (12 against an average of 8.8) and falls short in damage (669 against 908). With 1,881 power it is the third-strongest Prospect tank in the whole catalogue.
Power 1,881Health 4,235Damage 669Agility 9Resistance 12Value 421Wage 6
Halen
Halen, an undead knight, makes endurance the anchor of the team and remains standing when the battle turns brutal. Died on a holy crusade and is very much still on it.
Among the Prospect knights, it stands out for its resistance (12 against an average of 8.8) and falls short in damage (673 against 908). With 1,879 power it sits 9% above the usual figure for a Prospect tank (1,723), in the upper part of its category.
Power 1,879Health 4,157Damage 673Agility 10Resistance 12Value 420Wage 6
Rookie knights (7)
Naeleth
Naeleth, a human knight, stays in the fight until the enemy defence is worn down one strike at a time. Old code, sharp sword, zero tolerance for dishonor.
Among the Rookie knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (6 against an average of 5.6). With 1,574 power it sits 4% above the usual figure for a Rookie fighter (1,520).
Power 1,574Health 2,957Damage 725Agility 8Resistance 6Value 275Wage 3
Selia
Selia, a human knight, advances without fearing an exchange of blows and wins through sheer persistence at close range. Rules by right and holds that right at sword's length from anyone who questions it.
Among the Rookie knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (6 against an average of 5.6). With 1,568 power it sits 3% above the usual figure for a Rookie fighter (1,520).
Power 1,568Health 2,940Damage 723Agility 8Resistance 6Value 273Wage 3
Galya
Galya, a human knight, stays in the fight until the enemy defence is worn down one strike at a time. The person who keeps the army functional while everyone else argues about glory.
Among the Rookie knights playing as fighter, it matches or beats the average in all four figures, most of all in resistance (6 against an average of 5.6). With 1,514 power it sits right at the usual figure for a Rookie fighter (1,520).
Power 1,514Health 2,818Damage 703Agility 8Resistance 6Value 255Wage 3
Valir
Valir, a human knight, controls close range with quick reflexes and pressure that allows almost no respite. Leads from the front, which is unusual for commanders but consistent with his philosophy: if you want something armored and stabbed in melee, you do it yourself.
Among the Rookie knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (5 against an average of 5.6). With 1,485 power it sits 2% below the usual figure for a Rookie fighter (1,520).
Power 1,485Health 2,783Damage 693Agility 8Resistance 5Value 245Wage 3
Xanos
Xanos, a human knight, chains swift movements together and turns every opening into a precise attack. The cornerstone of any army — trained, armored, and very much in the front of melee.
Among the Rookie knights playing as fighter, it sits below the average; the gap shows most in resistance (5 against an average of 5.6). With 1,393 power it sits 8% below the usual figure for a Rookie fighter (1,520), among the weakest of its category.
Power 1,393Health 2,590Damage 655Agility 8Resistance 5Value 216Wage 3
Ulriel
Ulriel, a human knight, turns the vanguard into a wall and wears down anyone who tries to move it. Ice armor, ice disposition, ice in the joints he refuses to acknowledge.
Among the Rookie knights, it stands out for its resistance (10 against an average of 6.7) and falls short in damage (518 against 645). With 1,374 power it sits right at the usual figure for a Rookie tank (1,374).
Power 1,374Health 3,016Damage 518Agility 8Resistance 10Value 210Wage 3
Caelon
Caelon, a human knight, absorbs the first clash without giving ground and creates room for the rest of the team. The cornerstone of any army — trained, armored, and very much in the front of melee.
Among the Rookie knights, it stands out for its resistance (9 against an average of 6.7) and falls short in damage (495 against 645). With 1,297 power it sits 6% below the usual figure for a Rookie tank (1,374).
Power 1,297Health 2,846Damage 495Agility 8Resistance 9Value 187Wage 3
The 7 knight tanks are among the most sought-after champions in the catalogue: few of them, and with the best skills of their lane. If one shows up among your league’s free agents, even a Rookie, it is usually worth signing just for what it can learn.
Keep reading
- All the champions of Triara, the complete catalogue list.
- The profiles by class: warriors, mages, assassins, archers, pirates and healers.
- The tables by category: Legends, Stars, Pros, Prospects and Rookies.
- What to look at before signing, in the champion guide; how much the ara weighs in a match, in the aras guide; and how value, wage and release clause work, in the post on signings.
The figures come from the same catalogue the game uses, for freshly signed champions at level 1 with no gear. If an update changes the catalogue, these lists are regenerated with it.