Sarafan knights

Sarafan Knights, also known simply as Knights , were an Enemy Class seen in Blood Omen 2. They were first seen in Chapter 4: the Upper City and later throughout Sarafan controlled areas of Meridian.

Kain encountered the first Sarafan Knight in the Bishop's Manor in the Upper City, where a Knight (presumably on instructions from Marcus ) interrogated his subordinates about the possible location of the Bishop's secret tunnel. After he had entered the Manor, Kain was confronted by the first Sarafan Knight as he approached the final chamber in the Manor. Thereafter, the Sarafan Knights were seen in areas throughout Meridian where a more heavy Sarafan presence than the ordinary Sarafan Guard was required (such as the Sarafan Keep, Canyons and the Wharves).

Sarafan Knights were powerful enemies with resilient defence and the ability to avoid combat by kneeling when damaged. The Knights were the first 'heavy' Sarafan Troops seen in Blood Omen 2; apparently ranking above the the Sarafan Guard and Glyph guards and below the advanced Glyph knights (though ordinary Sarafan Knights lacked the vampire detecting Glyph magic armor associated with Glyph Guards and Knights). They were much stronger and more resilient than previous enemy classes as well as better armed and armored - weapons which Kain used to decapitate his enemies (with his grab attacks) couldn't be used on them because of their armor. Sarafan Knights were armed with the powerful Long Axe and had an unblockable charging attack.