DwarvenGrimHammerHorde
Infantry · 10 SOLDIERS

DwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Grim Hammers Requires Level 2 Hall of Warriors Strong vs. Pikemen and Spam Units Clad in fine Dwarf-wrought armour and wielding weapons that are the envy of Middle-earth, these sturdy soldiers fear no foes.

Grim Hammers Strong vs. Pikemen and Spam Units Clad in fine Dwarf-wrought armour and wielding weapons that are the envy of Middle-earth, these sturdy soldiers fear no foes.

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Cost250
Health / soldier220
Health / full battalion2,200
Attack range11.5
Movement speed50
Command points60

Base statistics · Build time: 25s · Range and speed use game units. Mixed battalions are broken down below. Conditional bonuses are not folded into these totals.

OFFENSE

Weapons & attack range

Damage is per hit, before target armor. Different projectile upgrades are shown separately. Attack timing can also depend on animation; these values are not a DPS estimate.

Base equipment

PRIMARY

DwarvenGrimHammerAxe · DwarvenGrimHammer

Range
ⓘMaximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.
11.5
Pre-attack
ⓘDelay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.
500 ms
Shot delay
ⓘConfigured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.
1,000 ms
Clip
ⓘAttacks per reload cycle, not total ammunition. Not specified means the weapon definition does not set a clip size; this is common for melee weapons.
Not specified
Damage typeDamage / hitSplash radiusConditions
SLASH4010Without Upgrade_HorseDiscipline
SLASH400Requires Upgrade_DwarvenForgedBlades · Without Upgrade_HorseDiscipline
SLASH4010Requires Upgrade_HorseDiscipline
SLASH400Requires Upgrade_DwarvenForgedBlades Upgrade_HorseDiscipline
Weapon timing, targeting & source
PropertyGame valueResolved value
RadiusDamageAffectsENEMIES NEUTRALS—
LeechRangeWeaponYes—
AttackRangeSTANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE11.5
MeleeWeaponYes—
DelayBetweenShots10001,000
PreAttackDelay500500
PreAttackTypePER_SHOT—
FireFXFX_GondorSwordHit—
FireFlankFXFX_Flanking—
FiringDuration10001,000
Source definitiondata/ini/weapon.ini:74143

DwarvenGrimHammerAxe

DEFENSE

Armor profiles

These percentages are damage received: 50% takes half damage; 200% takes double damage. Unlisted types use DEFAULT. Abilities and temporary modifiers can change the result.

Base equipment

DwarvenGrimHammerArmor · DwarvenGrimHammer

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT60%
SLASH40%
PIERCE80%
SPECIALIST30%
CRUSH110%
SIEGE100%
FLAME100%
FROST100%
MAGIC100%
HERO200%
CAVALRY150%
HERO_RANGED200%
STRUCTURAL45%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:7113

DwarvenGrimHammerArmor

TOOLS OF THE BATTLEFIELD

Abilities & passive effects

Descriptions come from game tooltips and may lag behind balance edits. Expand implementation details to inspect the current effects and conditions.

active

Intimidation

Requires Level 2 Modifier Type: Passive Debuff Nearby enemy units suffer -10% speed Passive ability

Cooldown 0s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_FAKE_LEADERSHIP_BUTTON—
ReloadTime11

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_BlackRiderDreadVisage

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityFakeLeadership—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel2—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_BlackRiderDreadVisageUpdate

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityFakeLeadership—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—
StartsPausedYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:42907

Command_GrimIntimidateFakeLeadershipButton

upgrade / mode

Purchase Khûzdul Runes (C)

Upgrades this battalion with Khûzdul Runes Increases the damage done by melee weapons

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyDwarvenForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:12178

Command_PurchaseUpgradeDwarvenForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Thrór's Banners (V)

Increases this battalion to Level 2 Can only be equipped at Level 1

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyDwarvenBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13047

Command_PurchaseUpgradeDwarvenBasicTraining

active

Capture Building

Take control of targeted structure

Cooldown 0s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING—
ReloadTime00
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoiceVoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding—
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoiceVoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding—
EvaEventToPlayOnSuccessBuildingCaptured—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_CaptureBuilding

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—
StartsPausedNo—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_CaptureBuildingUpdate

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding—
StartAbilityRange15.015
UnpackTime11
PreparationTime1500015,000
PackTime11
DoCaptureFXYes—
LoseStealthOnTriggerYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432

Command_CaptureBuilding

passive / conditional

Horde Notify Targets Of Imminent Probable Crushing Update

Effect values & implementation

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

PropertyGame valueResolved value
ScanWidth60.060
Source definitiondata/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/dwarven/grimhammerhorde.ini:139

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisage

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
BonusNameSpeed10Debuff—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel2—
RefreshDelay20002,000
Range200200
TargetEnemyYes—
ObjectFilterAOTR_GENERIC_BUFF_RECIPIENT_WITH_HORDES_OBJECT_FILTER—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/dwarven/grimhammerhorde.ini:205

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_DreadVisage

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_DwarvenForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeGuardian

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_DwarvenForgedBlades—
ShowSubObjectsForged_Blade—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dwarven/grimhammer.ini:636

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeGuardian

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorFighterFearless

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_AMU

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_GondorFighterFearless—
AttributeModifierFearlessForever—

FearlessForever

PropertyGame valueResolved value
CategorySPELL—
ModifierRESIST_FEAR 100%—
ModifierRESIST_TERROR 100%—
Duration00
Source definitiondata/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dwarven/grimhammer.ini:683

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_AMU

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_DwarvenSiegeHammer

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_SHU

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_DwarvenSiegeHammer—
AttributeModifierDwarvenSiegeHammer—

DwarvenSiegeHammer

PropertyGame valueResolved value
CategoryWEAPON—
ModifierARMOR -64%—
Duration00
Source definitiondata/ini/object/goodfaction/units/dwarven/grimhammer.ini:688

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_SHU

Battalion composition & progression

Member templateCountHealth each
DwarvenGrimHammer10220
Experience and level upgrades (5)
Level definitionXP requirementUpgrades / modifiers
GoodLevel11Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
GoodLevel250Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodTroopBonusRank2
GoodLevel3100Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl3 GoodTroopBonusRank3
GoodLevel4150Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl4 GoodTroopBonusRank4
GoodLevel5200Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 GoodTroopBonusRank5
JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

FactionBuildingUnlock requirementsPath
Erebor · War of the RingErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13191

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Erebor · War of the RingErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13191

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Erebor · War of the RingErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13191

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Erebor · War of the RingErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13191

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Erebor · War of the RingErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13191

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Erebor · War of the RingErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:13191

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde

Erebor · Thrór's reignErebor Hall of WarriorsNo additional upgrade gate recorded
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSet_ThrorEra → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:86371

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Erebor · Thrór's reignErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel2_ThrorEra → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:86371

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Erebor · Thrór's reignErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel3_ThrorEra → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:86371

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Erebor · Thrór's reignErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSet_ThrorEra → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:86371

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Erebor · Thrór's reignErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel2_ThrorEra → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:86371

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Erebor · Thrór's reignErebor Hall of WarriorsUpgrade_DwarvenBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → DwarvenPorter → DwarfBarracks → DwarfBarracks → DwarvenBarracksCommandSetLevel3_ThrorEra → Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:86371

Command_ConstructDwarvenGrimHammerHorde_EredLuin

FIELD NOTES

Strategy

Strategy notes have not been written for this unit yet. Use its range, armor profiles and recruitment requirements to inform comparisons; the stat sheet alone does not establish a winning matchup.

Source definitiondata/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/dwarven/grimhammerhorde.ini:2

DwarvenGrimHammerHorde