
Equip Bows (W)
Permanently equips Riders of the Naith with bows
Effect values & implementation
Source definition
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:39237Command_ToggleNimrodelWeapon

Riders of the Naith Strong vs. Infantry and Archers Can stealth near trees With the strong increase of orcish incursions on their eastern border, the Galadhrim have begun employing mounted archers to cut off and scatter the orcs before they can make it to the treeline.
Base statistics · Build time: 30s · Range and speed use game units. Mixed battalions are broken down below. Conditional bonuses are not folded into these totals.
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.
No soldier weapon set was resolved for this unit.
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.
No armor profile resolved.
Descriptions come from game tooltips and may lag behind balance edits. Expand implementation details to inspect the current effects and conditions.

Permanently equips Riders of the Naith with bows
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:39237Command_ToggleNimrodelWeapon

Upgrades this battalion with Elven Armour Significantly reduces the amount of damage taken
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24816Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenHeavyArmor

Upgrades this battalion with Tempered Blades When equipped, increases the damage done by melee weapons
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24980Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenForgedBlades

Increases a unit to Level 2 Allows to regain health outside of combat Can only be equipped at Level 1
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52741Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenBasicTrainingForElves
Take control of targeted structure
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Enum | SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING | — |
| ReloadTime | 0 | 0 |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess | BuildingCaptured | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| UpdateModuleStartsAttack | Yes | — |
| StartsPaused | No | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| StartAbilityRange | 15.0 | 15 |
| UnpackTime | 1 | 1 |
| PreparationTime | 15000 | 15,000 |
| PackTime | 1 | 1 |
| DoCaptureFX | Yes | — |
| LoseStealthOnTrigger | Yes | — |
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432Command_CaptureBuilding

Permanently equips Riders of the Naith with bows
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:39237Command_ToggleNimrodelWeapon

Upgrades this battalion with Elven Armour Significantly reduces the amount of damage taken
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24816Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenHeavyArmor

Upgrades this battalion with Tempered Blades When equipped, increases the damage done by melee weapons
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24980Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenForgedBlades
Take control of targeted structure
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Enum | SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING | — |
| ReloadTime | 0 | 0 |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess | BuildingCaptured | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| UpdateModuleStartsAttack | Yes | — |
| StartsPaused | No | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| StartAbilityRange | 15.0 | 15 |
| UnpackTime | 1 | 1 |
| PreparationTime | 15000 | 15,000 |
| PackTime | 1 | 1 |
| DoCaptureFX | Yes | — |
| LoseStealthOnTrigger | Yes | — |
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432Command_CaptureBuilding

Bows are permanently equipped Passive ability
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Enum | SPECIAL_FAKE_LEADERSHIP_BUTTON | — |
| ReloadTime | 1 | 1 |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityFakeLeadership2 | — |
| TriggeredBy | Upgrade_NaithBows | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityFakeLeadership2 | — |
| UpdateModuleStartsAttack | No | — |
| StartsPaused | Yes | — |
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:39247Command_NimrodelWeaponDummy

Upgrades this battalion with Elven Armour Significantly reduces the amount of damage taken
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24816Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenHeavyArmor

Upgrades this battalion with Mallorn Bows Significantly increases the damage done by arrows
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24880Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenSilverthornArrows

Increases a unit to Level 2 Allows to regain health outside of combat Can only be equipped at Level 1
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52741Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenBasicTrainingForElves
Take control of targeted structure
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Enum | SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING | — |
| ReloadTime | 0 | 0 |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess | BuildingCaptured | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| UpdateModuleStartsAttack | Yes | — |
| StartsPaused | No | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| StartAbilityRange | 15.0 | 15 |
| UnpackTime | 1 | 1 |
| PreparationTime | 15000 | 15,000 |
| PackTime | 1 | 1 |
| DoCaptureFX | Yes | — |
| LoseStealthOnTrigger | Yes | — |
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432Command_CaptureBuilding

Bows are permanently equipped Passive ability
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Enum | SPECIAL_FAKE_LEADERSHIP_BUTTON | — |
| ReloadTime | 1 | 1 |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityFakeLeadership2 | — |
| TriggeredBy | Upgrade_NaithBows | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityFakeLeadership2 | — |
| UpdateModuleStartsAttack | No | — |
| StartsPaused | Yes | — |
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:39247Command_NimrodelWeaponDummy

Upgrades this battalion with Elven Armour Significantly reduces the amount of damage taken
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24816Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenHeavyArmor

Upgrades this battalion with Mallorn Bows Significantly increases the damage done by arrows
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24880Command_PurchaseUpgradeElvenSilverthornArrows
Take control of targeted structure
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Enum | SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING | — |
| ReloadTime | 0 | 0 |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice | VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding | — |
| EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess | BuildingCaptured | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| UpdateModuleStartsAttack | Yes | — |
| StartsPaused | No | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| SpecialPowerTemplate | SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding | — |
| StartAbilityRange | 15.0 | 15 |
| UnpackTime | 1 | 1 |
| PreparationTime | 15000 | 15,000 |
| PackTime | 1 | 1 |
| DoCaptureFX | Yes | — |
| LoseStealthOnTrigger | Yes | — |
data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432Command_CaptureBuilding
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| TriggeredBy | Upgrade_NaithBows | — |
| WeaponCondition | WEAPONSET_TOGGLE_1 | — |
data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/elven/nimrodelhorde.ini:88WeaponSetUpgrade ModuleTag_WeaponSetUpgradeTagSwords
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| HealOnlyIfNotInCombat | Yes | — |
| HealOnlyIfNotUnderAttack | Yes | — |
| StartsActive | No | — |
| TriggeredBy | Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 | — |
| HealingAmount | 6 | 6 |
| HealingDelay | 2000 | 2,000 |
| StartHealingDelay | 15000 | 15,000 |
| KindOf | INFANTRY CAVALRY | — |
| UnitHealPulseFX | FX_SpellHealUnitHealBuff | — |
| AffectsContained | Yes | — |
| NonStackable | Yes | — |
data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/elven/nimrodelhorde.ini:125AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_ElvenAutoHealing
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| ScanWidth | 70.0 | 70 |
data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/elven/nimrodelhorde.ini:170HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| TriggeredBy | Upgrade_DwarvenMithrilMail | — |
| AttributeModifier | LongMemoryBonus | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Category | SPELL | — |
| Modifier | VISION 15% | — |
| Modifier | RANGE 15% | — |
| Modifier | SHROUD_CLEARING 25% | — |
| Modifier | RESIST_TERROR 100% | — |
| Modifier | EXPERIENCE 66% | — |
| Duration | 0 | 0 |
| FX | FX_LongMemoryLeadership | — |
data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/elven/nimrodelhorde.ini:259AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_LongMemoryBonus
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| TriggeredBy | Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor | — |
| AttributeModifier | ArmorofDoriathBonus | — |
| Property | Game value | Resolved value |
|---|---|---|
| Category | SPELL | — |
| Modifier | AUTO_HEAL 3 | — |
| Modifier | HEALTH 60 | — |
| Modifier | SPEED 90% | — |
| Duration | 0 | 0 |
| FX | FX_ArmorofDoriathLeadership | — |
data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/elven/nimrodelhorde.ini:267AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_ArmorofDoriathBonus
| Member template | Count | Health each |
|---|---|---|
| ElvenRivendellArcher | 10 | Unknown |
| Level definition | XP requirement | Upgrades / modifiers |
|---|---|---|
| GoodHorseLevel1 | 1 | Upgrade_ObjectLevel1 |
| GoodHorseLevel2 | 120 | Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodHorseBonusRank2 |
| GoodHorseLevel3 | 240 | Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 GoodHorseBonusRank3 |
| GoodHorseLevel4 | 360 | Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl4 GoodHorseBonusRank4 |
| GoodHorseLevel5 | 480 | Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 GoodHorseBonusRank5 |
| Faction | Building | Unlock requirements | Path |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → Fortress_Elves → ElvenCitadel → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → Fortress_Elves → ElvenCitadel → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lothlórien | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → Fortress_Elves → ElvenCitadel → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → Fortress_Elves → ElvenCitadel → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel1 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → Fortress_Elves → ElvenCitadel → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel2 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
| Lórinand | Green Pasture | Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_ElvenGreenPastureLevel3, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_MallornTreePasture | TraceStarting builder → ElvenPorter → Fortress_Elves → ElvenCitadel → ElvenPorter → ElvenMallornTree replacement → ElvenGreenPasture → LorienMallornTreeCommandSetPastureLevel3 → Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:18341Command_ConstructElvenRivendellArchers |
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.
data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/elven/nimrodelhorde.ini:7ElvenRivendellArcherHorde