Warg-rider Archers
Cavalry · 10 SOLDIERS

Warg-rider Archers

Requires Level 2 Warg Pit Strong vs. Swordsmen and Archers Running rampant through the Mark, some orcs shoot from warg-back, hoping to avoid close combat with a Rohirric rider.

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Cost650
Health / soldier250
Health / full battalion2,500
Attack range350
Movement speed110
Command points70

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.

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

WargRiderBow · IsengardWargArcher

Range
ⓘMaximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.
350
Pre-attack
ⓘDelay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.
833 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.
Unknown
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.
1
Damage typeDamage / hitSplash radiusConditions
PIERCE600Without Upgrade_IsengardFireArrows
FLAME300Requires Upgrade_IsengardFireArrows
FLAME10Requires Upgrade_IsengardFireArrows
PIERCE450Requires Upgrade_IsengardFireArrows
Weapon timing, targeting & source
PropertyGame valueResolved value
AttackRangeELVEN_RIVENDELLARCHER_RANGE350
RangeBonusMinHeight3030
RangeBonus11
RangeBonusPerFoot#MULTIPLY( ELVEN_RIVENDELLARCHER_RANGE .003 )1.05
LeechRangeWeaponYes—
WeaponSpeed321321
MinWeaponSpeed241241
MaxWeaponSpeed481481
FireFXFX_RohanArcherBowWeapon—
ScaleWeaponSpeedYes—
HitPercentage7575
ScatterRadius16.016
AcceptableAimDelta2020
DelayBetweenShotsMin:2400 Max:2800—
PreAttackDelay833833
PreAttackTypePER_SHOT—
FiringDuration13001,300
RequireFollowThruYes—
CanFireWhileMovingYes—
ClipSize11
AutoReloadsClipYes—
AutoReloadWhenIdle00
ClipReloadTimeMin:2400 Max:2800—
IsAimingWeaponYes—
AntiAirborneVehicleYes—
AntiAirborneMonsterYes—
CanBeDodgedYes—
HitPassengerPercentage20%20
Source definitiondata/ini/weapon.ini:43486

WargRiderBow

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

IsengardWargArmor · IsengardWargArcher

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT100%
SLASH85%
PIERCE50%
SPECIALIST170%
CRUSH40%
CAVALRY125%
SIEGE100%
FLAME100%
FROST100%
MAGIC100%
HERO200%
HERO_RANGED200%
STRUCTURAL100%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:4818

IsengardWargArmor

player upgrade

WargHeavyArmor · IsengardWargArcher

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT50%
SLASH35%
PIERCE20%
SPECIALIST110%
CRUSH15%
CAVALRY70%
SIEGE50%
FLAME50%
FROST50%
MAGIC50%
HERO100%
HERO_RANGED100%
STRUCTURAL30%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:4852

WargHeavyArmor

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

Howl (W)

Modifier Type: Buff Wargs gain +50% damage and +20% speed for 20 seconds Left click to activate

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

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_HowlEnabler

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilitySilvanEscape—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel1—

WeaponModeSpecialPowerUpdate ModuleTag_HowlPowerUpdate

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilitySilvanEscape—
Duration2000020,000
AttributeModifierIsengardWargHowl—
StartsPausedYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:4768

Command_SpecialAbilityWargHowl

upgrade / mode

Fire Arrows (C)

Upgrades this horde with Fire Arrows Significantly increases the damage done by arrows

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyIsengardFireArrows

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:25903

Command_PurchaseUpgradeIsengardFireArrows

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the White Hand (V)

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

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyIsengardBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:25841

Command_PurchaseUpgradeIsengardBasicTraining

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
ScanWidth40.040
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/isengard/wargarcherhorde.ini:155

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

passive / conditional

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor—
ArmorSetFlagPLAYER_UPGRADE—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/wargarcher.ini:803

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor—
UpgradeTextureiuNwargAharness.tga 0 iuNwargAharnessHA.tga—
UpgradeTextureiuNwargBharness.tga 0 iuNwargBharnessHA.tga—
RecolorHouseYes—
ShowSubObjectsWARGHELMHA SKULLSHA SPIKESHA—
ExcludeSubobjectsWEAPON01FB WEAPON02FB WEAPON03FB WEAPON04FB WEAPON05FB—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/wargarcher.ini:808

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Weapon Set Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardFireArrows

Effect values & implementation

WeaponSetUpgrade ModuleTag_Fire

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_IsengardFireArrows—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/wargarcher.ini:817

WeaponSetUpgrade ModuleTag_Fire

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardFireArrows

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade FireArrows_Upgrade

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_IsengardFireArrows—
ShowSubObjectsFIREAROWTIP—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/wargarcher.ini:821

SubObjectsUpgrade FireArrows_Upgrade

Battalion composition & progression

Member templateCountHealth each
IsengardWargArcher10250
Experience and level upgrades (5)
Level definitionXP requirementUpgrades / modifiers
EvilHorseLevel11Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
EvilHorseLevel2120Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodHorseBonusRank2
EvilHorseLevel3240Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 GoodHorseBonusRank3
EvilHorseLevel4360 GoodHorseBonusRank4
EvilHorseLevel5480 GoodHorseBonusRank5
JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

FactionBuildingUnlock requirementsPath
White HandFortressUpgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel1_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:17393

Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

White HandFortressUpgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel2_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:17393

Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

White HandFortressUpgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel3_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:17393

Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

White HandFortressUpgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel1_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:17393

Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

White HandFortressUpgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel2_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:17393

Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

White HandFortressUpgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel3_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:17393

Command_ConstructIsengardWargArcherHorde

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/isengard/wargarcherhorde.ini:2

IsengardWargArcherHorde