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A '''Trojan''' is a type of [[monsters|monster]] found in the [[Clockworks]].

==Traits==
Trojans are humanoid leviathans with a horse's head equipped with a large powerful sword and an equally large shield which blocks all attacks from the front. The only way to damage a Trojan is to attack the glowing purple crystal (presumably [[Dark Matter]]) on their backs. Trojans appear to have started life as valiant soldiers (such as the Legion of Ur) who were corrupted, and it is believed that some Trojans are actually corrupted spiral knights.

Trojans deal mixed shadow and normal damage. They are also immune to [[Curse]] status.
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==Types==
{{Hidden header|Trojan}}
{{Monster
|name=Trojan
|location=
*All [[Battle Arena]]s
*[[Dark City]]: Plazamonium, Stygian Steeds
*All [[Candlestick Keep]] levels
*[[Devilish Drudgery]] levels - [[Scenario Room]]s
*[[Blades of the Fallen]]: Soldier's Graveyard
*[[The Silent Legion]]: Cryptic Statuary
*[[The Gauntlet]]: Last Stand
*[[Firestorm Citadel]]
*[[Shadow Lair]]: [[Firestorm Citadel]]
*[[Heart of Ice]]: Frozen Highway, Amu-Sol
*[[Shroud of the Apocrea]]: The Grasping Plateau
*[[Grinchlin Assault]]: Ascent, Summit
|description=These massive leviathans are invulnerable from the front. Hit the crystal on their back to bring them to their knees.
|abilities=
*Attack Buff {{attack|shadow}} {{status|shock}} {{buff|attack}}
*Charge {{attack|normal}} {{attack|shadow}}
*Sword Slam {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
*Shield
|drop=*{{Mat|Brimstone}}
*{{Mat|Swordstone}}
*{{Mat|Phial of Phear}}
*{{Mat|Trojan Horseshoe}}
*{{Mat|Mug of Misery}}
*{{Mat|Shadow Steel}}
*{{Mat|Wicked Idol}}
*{{Mat|Crest of Ur}}
*{{Mat|Sinful Brew}}
}}

==Notable Trojans==

{{Hidden header|Maulos}}
{{Monster
|name=Maulos
|tier1=Tiers 2 & 3
|image2=
|image3=
|location=*[[Heart of Ice]]: Amu-Sol
|description= The mini boss of [[Mission|Heart of Ice]]. A mysterious Frozen Trojan intending to freeze Cradle with Everfrost's power resource. The boss consists of three phases, during every phase [[Chromalisk#Tundralisk|Tundralisk]]s will spawn. He uses the 'Heart of Ice' a mace like [[Vanaduke|Lord Vanaduke]] that will create a trail of breakable ice, causing the Freeze status to anyone who gets in the path of it. His attack buff also knocks back knights and creates blocks of ice. He is supported by a lot of cold monsters.
*In the first phase he spawns two invincible [[Wolver#Perma-Frostifur|Perma-Frostifur]]. When he's dealt enough damage, Maulos will surround himself with a block of ice, will not move and will be very easy to hit. 
*In the second phase he spawns around four [[Wolver#Frostifur|Frostifur]]s and when hit enough will again surround himself with ice. [[Lost Soul#Frozen Soul|Frozen Soul]]s come to help Maulos in this part of the battle. 
*In the third phase he spawns two to four [[Devilite#Layoafer|Layoafer]]s. He is finally defeated when he takes enough damage.
|abilities=
*Attack Buff {{attack|normal}} {{attack|shadow}} {{status|stun}} {{buff|attack}}
*Mace {{attack|normal}} {{attack|shadow}} {{status|stun}}
*Ice Block Trail {{status|freeze}}
|drop=*{{Mat|Brimstone}}
*{{Mat|Swordstone}}
*{{Mat|Phial of Phear}}
*{{Mat|Trojan Horseshoe}}
*{{Mat|Red Shard}}
*{{Mat|Dark Shard}}
*{{Mat|Sinful Brew}}
*{{Mat|Vile Seal}}
}}

{{Hidden header|Gold Trojan}}
{{Monster
|name=Gold Trojan
|tier1=All-Tiers
|image1={{SKCell|'''All Tiers'''<br>|center|left|||128px}}[[Image:Monster-Gold_Trojan.png|Monster-Gold_Trojan.png]]
|image2=
|image3=
|description=Gold Trojans cannot be killed or damaged, like all other gold monsters. RUN! 
*This monster seems to no longer exist, but it is shown in the Promotional video of Spiral Knights.
|abilities=
*Attack Buff {{attack|normal}} {{status|shock}}
*Charge {{attack|normal}}
*Sword Slam {{attack|normal}} {{status|stun}}
}}

==Strategy==
Trojans are invulnerable, except for a large crystal on their backs, and will rapidly turn to face their target. When fighting them with a group, whichever player the Trojan is currently tracking (usually the knight who has dealt it the most damage) should keep it facing away from the other players so they can attack. If fighting one solo, it is necessary to bait it into attacking and strike it from behind before it recovers, or use bombs, circling so the Trojan will turn its back to them. A good way to fight trojans while fighting them solo, is to stand far enough away from them to entice them to charge. Sidestep the upcoming charge and stand near enough to the Trojan to make it swing it's sword onto the ground. This should buy you plenty of time to get some hits in.

Trojans attack with speedy charges and [[stun|stunning]] overhead sword swings, and also use a focusing move that raises their attack power while [[shock]]ing and knocking back and damage knights who are too close. Its attacks require some charge-up and can be interrupted (though much force is required), and two well-coordinated players on opposite sides can potentially kill it without letting it attack at all.  Trojans can also be tricked into damaging and stunning other monsters. In some cases, the Trojan can lock a stunned knight in place, preventing the player from moving.

Stun and Freeze-inflicting weapons and vials can prove helpful when fighting a Trojan, as it will be unable to move and will be open to attacks in its weak point.

There is a danger of being trapped in a corner by a Trojan, particularly when fighting solo, since most attacks cannot knock them back.  A [[Shieldbearer Guide#Shield Bumping|shield bump]] can push them slightly and allow you to escape, but it's easy to get your shield broken fighting one; some exceptionally heavy attacks, such as a [[Troika]]'s charge or another Trojan's sword slam, can also push them.

When a Trojan takes enough damage, purple explosions emit from it, turning it into stone. Attacking a Trojan once it has become stone will cause it to shatter, dropping rewards.

==Trivia==
* According to the mission: The Return of Ur (Rank 8-1), Trojans are known as the 'Legion of Ur,' and are said to have once numbered in the thousands, [[Devilite]]s are trying to summon them into the Clockworks for unknown causes.
* Due of the similarity, it is probably that most of Trojans are corrupted [[Spiral Warden]]s.
* [[Arkus]] is a fallen ex-knight of the Spiral Order that was being transformed in a Trojan. This gives evidence that at least some Trojans are corrupted Spiral Knights. 
* Although rarely, Maulos is the only miniboss who can drop materials when he is defeated.
* Trojans can be compared to [[Deadnaught]]s as their attack patterns are similar and they are only vulnerable to damage from the back.

==See also==
*[[Fiend]]
*[[Monsters]]
*[[Visual Encyclopedia/creature|Visual Encyclopedia of creatures]]
*[[Arkus]]

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[[Category:Fiend family]]