Watchers of Kârna
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Watchers of Kârna

Requires Level 3 Umbarian Citadel and Bûrodapân Strong vs. Cavalry and Heroes Hero Unit. Limited to 3 Deep within the southern jungle there lies a ruined temple, beneath which slumbers an ancient evil. Tribes send forth great warriors to guard it while it sleeps, to appease it as its hollow dreams taint the land. Through some dark ritual, the Corsair-lord Burôdapân inherited the loyalty of these watchers, who now deify him.

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Cost1,500
Health / soldier720
Health / full battalion7,200
Attack range20
Movement speed55
Command points100

Base statistics · Build time: 60s · 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

WatchersofKarnaStaff · HaradWatcherofKarna

Range
ⓘMaximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.
20
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.
1,200 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
HERO800No upgrade gate specified
Weapon timing, targeting & source
PropertyGame valueResolved value
LeechRangeWeaponYes—
AttackRange2020
MeleeWeaponYes—
DelayBetweenShotsELVEN_NOLDORWARRIOR_SWORD_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS1,200
PreAttackDelayELVEN_NOLDORWARRIOR_SWORD_PREATTACKDELAY500
PreAttackTypePER_SHOT—
FireFXFX_GondorSwordHit—
FireFlankFXFX_Flanking—
FiringDurationELVEN_NOLDORWARRIOR_SWORD_FIRINGDURATION700
Source definitiondata/ini/weapon.ini:6995

WatchersofKarnaStaff

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

HeroMiniFootArmor · HaradWatcherofKarna

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT50%
SLASH40%
PIERCE40%
SPECIALIST25%
CRUSH30%
CAVALRY60%
SIEGE50%
FLAME25%
FROST25%
MAGIC100%
HERO75%
HERO_RANGED75%
POISON75%
STRUCTURAL50%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:630

HeroMiniFootArmor

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

Ritual of Sacrifice (R)

Modifier Type: Spell Watchers of Kârna can select enemy battalion or hero for a sacrifice to appease the ancient evil that lies within the temples of Nâfarat For 30 seconds Watchers of Kârna gain +100% experience and +33% damage when near chosen enemy Left click then left click target enemy unit

Cooldown 100s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_AT_VISIBLE_GROUNDED_OBJECT—
ReloadTime100000100,000
FlagsNEEDS_OBJECT_FILTER—
ObjectFilterANY +INFANTRY +CAVALRY +MONSTER +HERO +GIANT_BIRD -INERT -STRUCTURE—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_SkilledHuntersStarter

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityGreyCompanyHunt—
StartsPausedNo—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—
InitiateSoundWatchersofKarnaRitualofSacrifice—

WeaponFireSpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_GondorSpamLeggo

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityGreyCompanyHunt—
TriggerSoundWatchersofKarnaRitualofSacrifice—
StartAbilityRange200200
SpecialWeaponKarnaSacrificeWeapon—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:49004

Command_SpecialAbilityRitualofSacrifice

active

Ancient Guardians

Requires Level 4 Watchers of Kârna grant nearby friendly structures +50% armour Passive ability

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

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_HaldirLeadership

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityFakeLeadership—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel4—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_HaldirLeadershipUpdate

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityFakeLeadership—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackNo—
StartsPausedYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:57144

Command_SpecialAbilityAncientGuardians

active

Chant of the Deeps (C)

Requires Level 7 Modifier Type: Buff and Active Debuff Nearby friendly units gain knockback resistance and +15% movement speed for 20 seconds Nearby enemy units lose -50% armour for 20 seconds Left click to activate

Cooldown 180s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_GENERAL_TARGETLESS—
ReloadTime180000180,000

ActivateModuleSpecialPower ModuleTag_CloseTheGap

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityChantOfTheDeepStarter—
TriggerSpecialPowerModuleTag_ChantOfTheDeepDebufferStarter OBJECTPOS—
TriggerSpecialPowerModuleTag_ChantOfTheDeepStarter OBJECTPOS—
TriggerSpecialPowerModuleTag_ChantOfTheDeepBufferStarter OBJECTPOS—

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_ChantOfTheDeepWranglerStarter

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityChantOfTheDeepStarter—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel7—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_ChantOfTheDeepWrangler

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityChantOfTheDeepStarter—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—
StartsPausedYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:57132

Command_SpecialAbilityChantOfTheDeep

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

Auto Heal Behavior

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_MHHHealing

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel2—
HealingAmount1515
HealingDelay10001,000
StartHealingDelay2000020,000
UnitHealPulseFXFX_SpellHealUnitHealBuff—
NonStackableYes—
HealOnlyIfNotInCombatYes—
HealOnlyIfNotUnderAttackYes—
AffectsContainedYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:174

AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_MHHHealing

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel4

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FaithfulGuardianLeadership

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel4—
BonusNameAncientGuardiansBuff—
RefreshDelay20002,000
Range200200
ObjectFilterANY +STRUCTURE -EXPANSION_PAD -CaptureFlag ALLIES—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:229

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FaithfulGuardianLeadership

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_AragornCostume_02

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel2

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
BonusNameKarnaFormationLevel2—
TriggeredByUpgrade_HorseDiscipline Upgrade_AragornCostume_02—
RequiresAllTriggersYes—
RefreshDelay10001,000
Range11
AllowSelfYes—
ObjectFilterANY +INFANTRY ALLIES—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:331

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel2

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_AragornCostume_03

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel3

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
BonusNameKarnaFormationLevel3—
TriggeredByUpgrade_HorseDiscipline Upgrade_AragornCostume_03—
RequiresAllTriggersYes—
RefreshDelay10001,000
Range11
AllowSelfYes—
ObjectFilterANY +INFANTRY ALLIES—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:365

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel3

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_AragornCostume_04

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel4

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
BonusNameKarnaFormationLevel4—
TriggeredByUpgrade_HorseDiscipline Upgrade_AragornCostume_04—
RequiresAllTriggersYes—
RefreshDelay10001,000
Range11
AllowSelfYes—
ObjectFilterANY +INFANTRY ALLIES—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:383

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel4

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_AragornCostume_05

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel5

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveNo—
BonusNameKarnaFormationLevel5—
TriggeredByUpgrade_HorseDiscipline Upgrade_AragornCostume_05—
RequiresAllTriggersYes—
RefreshDelay10001,000
Range11
AllowSelfYes—
ObjectFilterANY +INFANTRY ALLIES—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:401

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_FormationLevel5

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_PurchaseFellBeast

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_GlisteningDownBonus

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_PurchaseFellBeast—
AttributeModifierGlisteningDownBonus—

GlisteningDownBonus

PropertyGame valueResolved value
CategorySPELL—
ModifierHEALTH_MULT 120%—
ModifierRESIST_FEAR 100%—
ModifierRESIST_TERROR 100%—
Duration00
FXFX_GlisteningDownUnitBuff—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:415

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_GlisteningDownBonus

upgrade / mode

Toggle Weapon (W)

Left click to toggle between bow and spear

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:45078

Command_ToggleArnorGreyCompanyWeapon

Battalion composition & progression

Member templateCountHealth each
HaradWatcherofKarna10720
Experience and level upgrades (10)
Level definitionXP requirementUpgrades / modifiers
WatchersofKarnaLevel11Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
WatchersofKarnaLevel280Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl2 Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 MiniHordeBonusRank2
WatchersofKarnaLevel3160Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl3 Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 MiniHordeBonusRank3
WatchersofKarnaLevel4240Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl4 Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 MiniHordeBonusRank4
WatchersofKarnaLevel5320Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl5 Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 MiniHordeBonusRank5
WatchersofKarnaLevel6400Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl6 Upgrade_ObjectLevel6 MiniHordeBonusRank6
WatchersofKarnaLevel7480Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl7 Upgrade_ObjectLevel7 MiniHordeBonusRank7
WatchersofKarnaLevel8560Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl8 Upgrade_ObjectLevel8 MiniHordeBonusRank8
WatchersofKarnaLevel9640Upgrade_ObjectLevel9 MiniHordeBonusRank9
WatchersofKarnaLevel10720Upgrade_MiniHordeLvl10 Upgrade_ObjectLevel10 MiniHordeBonusRank10
JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

FactionBuildingUnlock requirementsPath
HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3, Upgrade_User1
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → Fortress_Angmar → AngmarFortressCitadel → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3, Upgrade_User1
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → Fortress_Angmar → AngmarFortressCitadel → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3, Upgrade_User1
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → Fortress_Angmar → AngmarFortressCitadel → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

HaradwaithUmbarian CitadelUpgrade_AmrothKnights, Upgrade_CanTaunt, Upgrade_HorseDiscipline, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3, Upgrade_User1
Trace

Starting builder → HaradPorter → Fortress_Angmar → AngmarFortressCitadel → HaradPorter → AngmarHallofTwilight → UmbarianCitadelCommandSet → Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:55860

Command_ConstructHaradWatchersofKarnaHorde

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/evilfaction/hordes/harad/watchersofkarnahorde.ini:3

HaradWatchersofKarnaHorde