Wiki/Units/Soldiers of Minas Tirith

Infantry · 15 SOLDIERS

Soldiers of Minas Tirith

Requires Level 2 Barracks Strong vs. Pikemen Able to switch formation for improved defensive capabilities Even during its decline at the end of the Third Age, Minas Tirith maintained a sizeable garrison of men-at-arms.

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Cost500

Health / soldier330

Health / full battalion4,950

Attack range11.5

Movement speed50

Command points75

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

AnorienSword · GondorFighter

Range

ⓘ

Maximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.

11.5Pre-attack

ⓘ

Delay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.

400 msShot delay

ⓘ

Configured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.

1,200 msClip

ⓘ

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 type	Damage / hit	Splash radius	Conditions
SLASH	80	0	No upgrade gate specified

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`STANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE`	11.5
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
DelayBetweenShots	`ANGMAR_SWORD_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	1,200
PreAttackDelay	`ANGMAR_SWORD_PREATTACKDELAY`	400
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—
FireFlankFX	`FX_Flanking`	—
FiringDuration	`ANGMAR_SWORD_FIRINGDURATION`	800

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:20743

AnorienSword

player upgrade

PRIMARY

AnorienSwordUpgraded · GondorFighter

Range

ⓘ

Maximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.

11.5Pre-attack

ⓘ

Delay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.

400 msShot delay

ⓘ

Configured delay between attacks, in milliseconds. This applies to melee swings too. Animation and reload timing can also affect the actual attack rate.

1,200 msClip

ⓘ

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 type	Damage / hit	Splash radius	Conditions
SLASH	160	0	No upgrade gate specified

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`STANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE`	11.5
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
DelayBetweenShots	`ANGMAR_SWORD_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	1,200
PreAttackDelay	`ANGMAR_SWORD_PREATTACKDELAY`	400
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—
FireFlankFX	`FX_Flanking`	—
FiringDuration	`ANGMAR_SWORD_FIRINGDURATION`	800

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:20763

AnorienSwordUpgraded

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

SoldierEliteArmor · GondorFighter

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	80%
SLASH	80%
PIERCE	60%
SPECIALIST	30%
CAVALRY	90%
CRUSH	150%
SIEGE	100%
FLAME	100%
FROST	140%
MAGIC	100%
HERO	200%
HERO_RANGED	200%
STRUCTURAL	50%
POISON	60%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:1666

SoldierEliteArmor

player upgrade

SoldierEliteHeavyArmor · GondorFighter

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	40%
SLASH	40%
PIERCE	30%
SPECIALIST	15%
CAVALRY	70%
CRUSH	80%
SIEGE	50%
FLAME	50%
FROST	75%
MAGIC	50%
HERO	100%
HERO_RANGED	100%
STRUCTURAL	20%
POISON	30%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:1684

SoldierEliteHeavyArmor

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

Charge Attack (R)

Cooldown 120s

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_CHARGE_ATTACK`	—
Flags	`NEEDS_OBJECT_FILTER`	—
ReloadTime	`120000`	120,000
InitiateAtLocationSound	`SpellElvenSummon`	—
ObjectFilter	`ALL ENEMIES -STRUCTURE -WALL_UPGRADE -WALL_HUB -WALL_SEGMENT -DEFENSIVE_WALL -FS_BASE_DEFENSE`	—

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_ChargeUnpause

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityAngmarCharge`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel2`	—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_ChargeStarter

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityAngmarCharge`	—
UpdateModuleStartsAttack	`Yes`	—
StartsPaused	`Yes`	—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_ChargeUpdate

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityAngmarCharge`	—
StartAbilityRange	`150.0`	150
AbilityAbortRange	`100.0`	100
PreparationTime	`0`	0
Instant	`Yes`	—
ApproachUntilMembersInRange	`Yes`	—
PackTime	`3500`	3,500
TriggerAttributeModifier	`GondorChargeBonus`	—
AttributeModifierDuration	`10000`	10,000
ChargeAttackSpeedBoost	`Yes`	—
IgnoreFacingCheck	`Yes`	—

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:30736

Command_GondorSoldierChargeAttack

upgrade / mode

Purchase Steel Cuirasses (T)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24298

Command_PurchaseUpgradeGondorHeavyArmor

upgrade / mode

Purchase Tempered Blades (C)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:24163

Command_PurchaseUpgradeGondorForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the White Tree (V)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyGondorBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:23965

Command_PurchaseUpgradeGondorBasicTraining

active

Capture Building

Cooldown 0s

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_INFANTRY_CAPTURE_BUILDING`	—
ReloadTime	`0`	0
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsInitiateIntendToDoVoice	`VoiceInitiateCaptureBuilding`	—
UnitSpecificSoundToUseAsEnterStateInitiateIntendToDoVoice	`VoiceEnterStateInitiateCaptureBuilding`	—
EvaEventToPlayOnSuccess	`BuildingCaptured`	—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_CaptureBuilding

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityCaptureBuilding`	—
UpdateModuleStartsAttack	`Yes`	—
StartsPaused	`No`	—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_CaptureBuildingUpdate

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`	—

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:29432

Command_CaptureBuilding

passive / conditional

Weapon Set Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

WeaponSetUpgrade WeaponSetUpgradeModuleTag

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorfighter.ini:1702

WeaponSetUpgrade WeaponSetUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor`	—
ArmorSetFlag	`PLAYER_UPGRADE`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorfighter.ini:1706

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorHeavyArmor`	—
RecolorHouse	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`HIPS BODY01`	—
HideSubObjects	`TABARD`	—
ExcludeSubobjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorfighter.ini:1715

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorForgedBlades`	—
ShowSubObjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorfighter.ini:1728

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_GondorFighterFearless

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_AMU

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_GondorFighterFearless`	—
AttributeModifier	`FearlessForever`	—

FearlessForever

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Category	`SPELL`	—
Modifier	`RESIST_FEAR 100%`	—
Modifier	`RESIST_TERROR 100%`	—
Duration	`0`	0

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/men/gondorfighter.ini:1766

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_AMU

Battalion composition & progression

Member template	Count	Health each
GondorFighter	15	330

Experience and level upgrades (5)

Level definition	XP requirement	Upgrades / modifiers
GoodEliteLevel1	1	Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
GoodEliteLevel2	70	Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodEliteBonusRank2
GoodEliteLevel3	140	Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 GoodEliteBonusRank3
GoodEliteLevel4	210	Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 GoodEliteBonusRank4
GoodEliteLevel5	280	Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 GoodEliteBonusRank5

JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

Faction	Building	Unlock requirements	Path
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3	Trace Starting builder → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
Gondor	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3, Upgrade_RingHeroesIsOn, Upgrade_WhiteTreeOfGondor	Trace Starting fortress → Fortress_Men → MenFortressCitadel → MenPorter_FS → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
The Shire	Barracks	Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
The Shire	Barracks	Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
The Shire	Barracks	Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
The Shire	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
The Shire	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde
The Shire	Barracks	Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_GondorBarracksLevel3, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline	Trace Starting builder → ShirePorter → GondorBarracks → GondorBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:13854` Command_ConstructGondorFighterHorde

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 definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/men/anorienfighter.ini:1

GondorFighterHorde