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{{Infobox Class
|ss=Knight of the Blazing Sun Banner.jpg
|Race=[[Empire]]
|Role=Tank
|Weapons=1h Sword, 2h Sword, Shield
|Armor=Heavy
|Mechanic=Commands
|Mirror=[[Chosen]]
|Gender = Both
|ABB = KotBS, Knight
}}
''The Knights of the Blazing Sun are a small elite order of Templars devoted to the study and mastery of the science and art of warfare. These fervent followers of Myrmidia value ability and accomplishment over all other factors, including noble birth. It is because of this that the order has grown in prosperity, attracting the finest military minds to its banner. A Knight of the Blazing Sun's primary goal is to obtain perfection in the art of war. To that end, Knights travel the Old World individually, seeking battles both large and small. A warband with a Knight of the Blazing Sun at its head is a potent force capable of dealing with opponents with a level of cunning that ensures victory before the battle is even joined.''

= Career description =

'''<Big>Knight of the Blazing Sun Specialty</big>'''

The Templars of Myrmidia are known for keeping a clear head even in the heat of battle. Capable of quickly assessing the ebb and flow of combat the Knight is a born commander. They stride into battle shoulder to shoulder with their comrades shouting out orders and commands even as they swing their great blades. These Battlefield Commands give their allies a potent advantage, allowing them to swing their blades with great vigor or staunchly hold the line against the most oppressive of foes.

'''<Big>Playing as a Knight of the Blazing Sun</big>'''

A single Knight is a potent force indeed, but the Knight of the Blazing Sun truly shines when he is directing a force of allies in the heat of Battle. Knights must carefully watch the ebb of the fight and determine which commands and strategies are best suited for the situation at hand. Rapid reactions and a calm clear mind are the Knight's greatest tools, allowing them to bolster their allies in battle while removing any advantage their opponents may have had.

'''<Big>Fighting against a Knight of the Blazing Sun</big>'''

The Knight of the Blazing Sun can be a daunting opponent to those who approach battle with a single strategy. The best defense against the Knight is to keep them on their toes and make them spend more time commanding the fight than actually participating in the melee. As with all heavily armored fighters the Knight of the Blazing Sun is slower at closing the distance with ranged attackers and can be very vulnerable to ranged magic or missile fire. It is for this reason that Knights frequently surround themselves with powerful allies to seal off their own inherent weaknesses.

= Career Masteries =

'''<Big>Path of Conquest</big>'''

'''This is a mastery path focused on destroying your enemies'''

Knights who choose the Path of Conquest will become experts at pushing the battle line forward. Their battlefield commands focus on bolstering the fighting strength of their allies to take advantage of their opponents' weaknesses. Knights focused on Conquest traditionally forego the use of a sword and shield in favor of the more offensively oriented great sword.

'''<Big>Path of Vigilance</big>'''

'''This is a mastery path focused on hindering and crippling your foes'''

The Path of Vigilance focuses on building a strong defense to cripple opponents and protect allies. Knights choosing this mastery have a variety of commands that will increase their defensive prowess as well as those of nearby allies. This allows them to dig in and hold against almost any assault. Masters of the Path of Vigilance generally choose a stout shield and broadsword combination when defending their allies.

'''<Big>Path of Glory</big>'''

'''This is a mastery path focused on supporting and bolstering you and your allies'''

Knights mastering the Path of Glory excel at inspiring troops to ever greater feats of courage. As such, these Knights can be found almost anywhere on the battlefield leading by example and are a welcome addition to both defensive and offensive maneuvers. Glory can be found regardless of arms and armor, and as such Knights of this mastery can be found wielding either a great sword or sword and shield combination.

= Useful links =

Below are some useful links to help you play this career:

* [https://builder.returnofreckoning.com/career/knight-of-the-blazing-sun Career Builder] for your character.
* [https://builder.returnofreckoning.com/renown Renown Builder] to plan how to spend renown points.
* [[Mounts#Empire |Mounts]] for this career.
* [[Knight_of_the_Blazing_Sun_Equipment_Sets |Armor sets ]] for your career.

= Tome Unlocks =

The table below lists Tome of Knowledge unlocks for the Knight of the Blazing Sun.

== Destruction Only ==
{| style="color:Gold;text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"
|- style="color:white"
!  Task
!  Rewards
!  Destruction Text
|- 
| Encounter a Knight of the Blazing Sun
| XP: 84
| N/A
|- 
| Kill 25 Knights of the Blazing Sun
| XP: 204
| N/A
|- 
| [[Victim]]
| [[Titles|Title]]: The Crippled, XP: 336
| Be Defeated by a Knight of the Blazing Sun
|- 
| Kill 100 Knights of the Blazing Sun
| XP: 500
| N/A
|-
| [[Spoils of War]]
| [[Items (Rewards)|Pocket]]: ''{{#tip-img: /images/7/71/Stained_Glass_Shards_-_kotbs.png|Stained Glass Shards}}'', XP: 806
| Collect a Specific Item from a Vanquished Knight of the Blazing Sun
|- 
| Kill 1,000 Knights of the Blazing Sun
| [[Titles|Title]]: Tank Buster, XP: 1050
| N/A
|- 
| [[Hidden Scroll|What do We Have Here?]]
| [[Items (Rewards)|Pocket]]: ''{{#tip-img: /images/e/e9/Myrmidian_Icon.png|Myrmidian Icon}}'', XP: 1476
| Learn about the Knight of the Blazing Sun by completing a specific task
|-
|Kill 10,000 Knights of the Blazing Sun
|[[Titles|Title]]: Myrmidia's Bane, XP: 1716
|
|-
|Drop the Top
|[[Items (Rewards)|Trophy]]: ''{{#tip-img: /images/2/22/Golden_Empire_Eradicator%2C_One_Pip.png|Golden Empire Eradicator, One Pip}}'', XP: 1800
|Defeat the Current Highest Ranking Knight of the Blazing Sun Player
|-
|Kill 100,000 Knights of the Blazing Sun
|[[Items (Rewards)|Trophy]]: ''{{#tip-img: /images/7/73/Golden_Empire_Eradicator%2C_Two_Pips.png|Golden Empire Eradicator, Two Pips}}'', XP: 1974
|N/A
|}

== Order Only ==
{| style="color:Gold;text-align: center; table-layout: fixed; width: 100%;"
|- style="color:white"
!  Task
! Rewards
!  Order Text
|-
|[[Hidden Scroll|What do We Have Here?]]
| [[Items (Rewards)|Pocket]]: ''{{#tip-img: /images/e/e9/Myrmidian_Icon.png|Myrmidian Icon}}'', XP: 1476
| Learn about the Knight of the Blazing Sun by completing a specific task
|}

= Guides =

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