The AI trying to cap a font with a manic champ

I usually just use Crusaders w/ Thirst for Battle and Battle Leader. By the time I get to the boss/shrine they're usually sitting at 20 defense minimum and hitting for 60ish.

By the time I finished the elemental plateau scenario for the Nora Abate campaign (I forget the exact name, that scenario was a Firking nightmare btw) on legendary, I had 1 crusader hitting for over 100 damage and my Priest of Valdac was hitting for 35/shot because of battle leader. Good times.