This guide focuses on the optimal order of skill acquisition for Defenders in King Arthur: Knight’s Tale, providing insights on which abilities to prioritize to maximize survivability and effectiveness.

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1. Sir Mordred (Main Character)

Mordred is available from the start and should be built primarily for tankiness and debuffing.

Priority Skills

1. Shield Charge – Essential for mobility and crowd control via knockdown.
2. Stigma Upgrades – Enhances debuff capabilities.
3. Robust and Unyielding – Boosts survivability.
4. Thunderbolt (Tier 2) – Strong damage and potential stun.
5. Armorer and Upgrades – Key for defense and AP recovery.
6. Chain Lightning (Tier 3) – Excellent AOE damage and shock debuff.
7. Hardened Armor – Reduces armor loss.
8. Shield Block (Base Level) – Extra block chance for damage mitigation.

Skills to Delay

• Cleave vs. Flurry: Cleave is preferable if choosing offensive options.
• Strong-Willed: Acquire later for debuff resistance.

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2. Sir Percival

A mix of support and damage, often recruited in Act 2.

Priority Skills

1. Taunt, Encouragement, and Guard – For support and damage mitigation.
2. Immolation – Best offensive skill if you need one.
3. Defensive Passives (Armorer, Robust, Shield Block) – Prioritize defense over offense.
4. Monster Hunter Passive – +30% damage to most enemies.

Skills to Delay

• Recuperate: Low priority due to defenders’ inherent tankiness.

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3. Sir Gawain

An offensive-oriented defender, often overlooked due to his trait.

Priority Skills

1. Freezing Attack – Uniquely locks down enemies.
2. Taunt – Essential for controlling enemies.
3. Death Strike – High damage for unarmored targets.
4. Monster Hunter – 30% extra damage against many enemies.

Skills to Delay

• Recuperate: Not necessary if focusing on offense.

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4. The Red Knight

A versatile defender with strong offensive and hybrid potential.

Priority Skills (Offensive Build)

1. Bleeds and Associated Passives – Stack bleeds for damage.
2. Death Strike & Assassination – Burst damage options.
3. Knockdown Skills (Kick, Throwing Axe) – For defensive utility.

Hybrid Build Priority

• Alternate between offensive and defensive skills.

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5. Sir Galahad

Focused on defensive support with powerful defensive skills.

Priority Skills

1. Taunt, Guard, Divine Favor – Maximize defensive support.
2. Holy Smite (Stun Upgrade) – Adds utility.
3. Defensive Passives – Standard armor and block increases.

Skills to Delay

• Offensive Skills: Can be deprioritized.

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6. Sir Peleus

A basic defender with limited options.

Priority Skills

1. Taunt and Guard – Core defensive capabilities.
2. Defensive Passives – As usual, armor and block focus.

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Conclusion

• High Priority: Shield Charge, Taunt, Defensive Passives.
• Medium Priority: Damage Skills (Situational).
• Low Priority: Recuperate, Niche Passives.

Building your defenders with a focus on tankiness and control abilities will ensure survivability and effectiveness on the battlefield.