Veterancy is an important concept for the players of Company of Heroes franchise. The way you play and the way your troops battle determines how far and strong they will become. In Company of Heroes 3, veterancy takes center stage again.
Veterancy is the term used to describe the rank, experience, and general performance of a unit or group of troops during combat. As a unit goes into battle, and based on their performance, they will become more experienced, and therefore their veterancy level will increase.
The veterancy levels are:
Each level gives the unit special advantages, such as better health, more damage and better survivability, which can be crucial to your success in-game.
In Company of Heroes 3, there are a number of ways to increase the veterancy of your troops. The most common way is by either killing enemy units or destroying enemy buildings. Additionally, your troops will gain experience when capturing points, taking out enemy squads and completing other objectives.
As your troops gain experiences, they can reach the highest ranking, Heroic. Once they reach this rank, they become much more powerful and receive the following bonuses:
These special abilities are unique to each unit or group and provide a real advantage, such as an area of effect attack, a healing aura, or a formation bonus that increases the overall attack power.
The veterancy system in Company of Heroes 3 is an important feature which rewards the players for their tactical and strategic play. By increasing their veterancy level, units become stronger and more capable of withstanding greater punishment, as well as more capable of dominating the battlefield. In doing so, players will be able to get the most out of their army and ensure their victory.