Cavalry · 10 SOLDIERS

Warg-riders

Strong vs. Swordsmen and Archers For generations, Orcs have ridden Wargs - not as masters, but as equals - to track and ambush the Free Peoples.

Requires Level 2 Warg Pit Strong vs. Swordsmen and Archers For generations, Orcs have ridden Wargs - not as masters, but as equals - to track and ambush the Free Peoples.

Isengard White Hand

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Cost425

Health / soldier275

Health / full battalion2,750

Attack range25

Movement speed100

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

IsengardWargRiderWeapon · IsengardWargRider

Range

ⓘ

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

25Pre-attack

ⓘ

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

666 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.

2,000 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
CAVALRY	55	0	No upgrade gate specified

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`25.0`	25
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
PreAttackDelay	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_PREATTACKDELAY`	666
DelayBetweenShots	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	2,000
FiringDuration	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_FIRINGDURATION`	1,333
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:43625

IsengardWargRiderWeapon

player upgrade

PRIMARY

IsengardWargRiderWeaponUpgraded · IsengardWargRider

Range

ⓘ

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

25Pre-attack

ⓘ

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

666 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.

2,000 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.

Damage type	Damage / hit	Splash radius	Conditions
CAVALRY	110	0	No upgrade gate specified

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`25.0`	25
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
PreAttackDelay	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_PREATTACKDELAY`	666
DelayBetweenShots	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	2,000
FiringDuration	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_FIRINGDURATION`	1,333
RequireFollowThru	`Yes`	—
IsAimingWeapon	`Yes`	—
AcceptableAimDelta	`10`	10
ClipSize	`1`	1
AutoReloadsClip	`Yes`	—
ClipReloadTime	`ISENGARD_WARGRIDER_FIRINGDURATION`	1,333
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:44004

IsengardWargRiderWeaponUpgraded

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 · IsengardWargRider

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	100%
SLASH	85%
PIERCE	50%
SPECIALIST	170%
CRUSH	40%
CAVALRY	125%
SIEGE	100%
FLAME	100%
FROST	100%
MAGIC	100%
HERO	200%
HERO_RANGED	200%
STRUCTURAL	100%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:4818

IsengardWargArmor

player upgrade

WargHeavyArmor · IsengardWargRider

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	50%
SLASH	35%
PIERCE	20%
SPECIALIST	110%
CRUSH	15%
CAVALRY	70%
SIEGE	50%
FLAME	50%
FROST	50%
MAGIC	50%
HERO	100%
HERO_RANGED	100%
STRUCTURAL	30%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/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)

Cooldown 180s

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_HERO_MODE`	—
ReloadTime	`180000`	180,000

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_HowlEnabler

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilitySilvanEscape`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel1`	—

WeaponModeSpecialPowerUpdate ModuleTag_HowlPowerUpdate

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilitySilvanEscape`	—
Duration	`20000`	20,000
AttributeModifier	`IsengardWargHowl`	—
StartsPaused	`Yes`	—

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:4768

Command_SpecialAbilityWargHowl

upgrade / mode

Purchase Cruel Blades (C)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyIsengardForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:25953

Command_PurchaseUpgradeIsengardForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the White Hand (V)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyIsengardBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:25841

Command_PurchaseUpgradeIsengardBasicTraining

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

Horde Notify Targets Of Imminent Probable Crushing Update

Effect values & implementation

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

Property	Game value	Resolved value
ScanWidth	`40.0`	40

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/hordes/isengard/wargriderhorde.ini:154

HordeNotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

passive / conditional

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

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

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:735

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardHeavyArmor`	—
UpgradeTexture	`iuNwargAharness.tga 0 iuNwargAharnessHA.tga`	—
UpgradeTexture	`iuNwargBharness.tga 0 iuNwargBharnessHA.tga`	—
RecolorHouse	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`WARGHELMHA SKULLSHA SPIKESHA`	—
ExcludeSubobjects	`WEAPON01FB WEAPON02FB WEAPON03FB WEAPON04FB WEAPON05FB`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:740

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades, Upgrade_AragornCostume_01

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap01

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades Upgrade_AragornCostume_01`	—
RequiresAllTriggers	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`WEAPON01FB`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:749

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap01

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades, Upgrade_AragornCostume_02

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap02

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades Upgrade_AragornCostume_02`	—
RequiresAllTriggers	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`WEAPON02FB`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:755

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap02

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades, Upgrade_AragornCostume_03

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap03

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades Upgrade_AragornCostume_03`	—
RequiresAllTriggers	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`WEAPON03FB`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:761

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap03

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades, Upgrade_AragornCostume_04

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap04

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades Upgrade_AragornCostume_04`	—
RequiresAllTriggers	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`WEAPON04FB`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:766

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap04

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades, Upgrade_AragornCostume_05

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap05

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades Upgrade_AragornCostume_05`	—
RequiresAllTriggers	`Yes`	—
ShowSubObjects	`WEAPON05FB`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:771

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlade_UpgradeMorgulOrcWeap05

passive / conditional

Weapon Set Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

WeaponSetUpgrade ModuleTag_Fire

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_IsengardForgedBlades`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/evilfaction/units/isengard/isengardcavalry.ini:778

WeaponSetUpgrade ModuleTag_Fire

Battalion composition & progression

Member template	Count	Health each
IsengardWargRider	10	275

Experience and level upgrades (5)

Level definition	XP requirement	Upgrades / modifiers
EvilHorseLevel1	1	Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
EvilHorseLevel2	120	Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 GoodHorseBonusRank2
EvilHorseLevel3	240	Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 GoodHorseBonusRank3
EvilHorseLevel4	360	GoodHorseBonusRank4
EvilHorseLevel5	480	GoodHorseBonusRank5

JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

Faction	Building	Unlock requirements	Path
Isengard	Fortress	No additional upgrade gate recorded	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel1 → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:17381` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde
Isengard	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:17381` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde
Isengard	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:17381` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde
Isengard	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel1 → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:17381` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde
Isengard	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:17381` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde
Isengard	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:17381` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde
White Hand	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel1_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:92283` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand
White Hand	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel2_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:92283` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand
White Hand	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel3_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:92283` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand
White Hand	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel1_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:92283` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand
White Hand	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel2_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:92283` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand
White Hand	Fortress	Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardWargPitLevel3	Trace Starting builder → IsengardPorter → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPit → IsengardWargPitCommandSetLevel3_WhiteHand → Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:92283` Command_ConstructIsengardWargRiderHorde_WhiteHand

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/evilfaction/hordes/isengard/wargriderhorde.ini:2

IsengardWargRiderHorde