Quick overview
The Raider's Mask is a defensive item against ranged units - it shatters arrows, causing archers to lose much of their strength against you. It is worn by foreign lords and Ravens, who heavily rely on archers, but you can easily use it against them as well. It is a narrowly focused piece - it does one thing and does it well, just don't expect it to cover your entire defense.
How to use it
Use it when you expect an attack or defense based on archers. Arrows shatter against it, significantly reducing the firepower of your opponent's archers. It is useful in castle defense because you don't know the exact composition of the attack in advance, and archers are often the backbone of most setups. In attack, you will appreciate it the other way around - when you are attacking a defense full of archers, the mask will dampen their shooting before you even get within range of the defenders.
What to combine it with
It only addresses one category of units - arrows - so always combine it with something that covers the rest. In a defensive setup, pair it with standard defense against melee units to ensure you have all directions covered and the opponent has nowhere to dodge. In attack, use it alongside tools for breaching walls to reach the defender, while the mask will reduce their archers' effectiveness in the meantime.
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