When they do so they negate the beneficial impacts of the charging attack. Troops with CDL may brace facing an on coming charge from large entities such as cavalry or monsters. Shock cavalry excels at breaking enemy lines unless they can defend themselves with spears or halberds. Units can be demoralised by allies routing, meaning that a single rout can cause a chain-reaction in the army.
Routing units do not respond to orders, and will run away from the battle. A unit’s banner flashes when it wavers, and turns white when it routs.
