Pike · 10 SOLDIERS

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Hall-watchers Requires Level 2 Barracks Strong vs. Cavalry and Heroes Able to switch formation for improved defensive capabilities Charged with the protection of the Elvenking's halls, the Palace Guard is a cadre of skilled Elven warriors.

Woodland Realm

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Cost800

Health / soldier425

Health / full battalion4,250

Attack range30

Movement speed50

Command points80

Base statistics · Build time: 45s · 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

MirkwoodPalaceGuardPike · MirkwoodPalaceGuard

Range

ⓘ

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

30Pre-attack

ⓘ

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

600 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.

1,000 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
SPECIALIST	75	Unknown	Without Upgrade_MirkwoodForgedBlades
SPECIALIST	150	Unknown	Requires Upgrade_MirkwoodForgedBlades

Weapon timing, targeting & source

Property	Game value	Resolved value
LeechRangeWeapon	`Yes`	—
AttackRange	`30`	30
MeleeWeapon	`Yes`	—
DelayBetweenShots	`ELVEN_MITHLONDSENTRY_PIKE_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS`	1,000
PreAttackDelay	`ELVEN_MITHLONDSENTRY_PIKE_PREATTACKDELAY`	600
PreAttackType	`PER_SHOT`	—
FireFX	`FX_GondorSwordHit`	—
FireFlankFX	`FX_Flanking`	—
FiringDuration	`ELVEN_MITHLONDSENTRY_PIKE_FIRINGDURATION`	1,000

Source definition

data/ini/weapon.ini:11178

MirkwoodPalaceGuardPike

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

PalaceGuardArmor · MirkwoodPalaceGuard

Damage type	Received
DEFAULT	45%
SLASH	60%
PIERCE	40%
SPECIALIST	40%
CAVALRY	15%
CRUSH	15%
SIEGE	70%
FLAME	50%
FROST	50%
MAGIC	100%
HERO	150%
HERO_RANGED	100%
STRUCTURAL	20%
UNDEFINED	1%

Source definition

data/ini/armor.ini:6605

PalaceGuardArmor

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

Solemn Duty

Cooldown 0s

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_FAKE_LEADERSHIP_BUTTON`	—
ReloadTime	`1`	1

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:53253

Command_SolemnDutyFakeLeadershipButton

active

Elven Endurance (T)

Cooldown 180s

Effect values & implementation

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

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityEnabler

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel4`	—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityStarter

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity`	—
StartsPaused	`Yes`	—
SetModelCondition	`ModelConditionState:USER_1`	—
SetModelConditionTime	`2.0`	2
DisableDuringAnimDuration	`Yes`	—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityUpdate

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity`	—
TriggerAttributeModifier	`PalaceGuardEndure`	—
AttributeModifierDuration	`25000`	25,000

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:38991

Command_SpecialAbilityPalaceGuardUnscathed

upgrade / mode

Purchase Silvan Steel (C)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyMirkwoodForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52137

Command_PurchaseUpgradeMirkwoodForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Greenwood Banners (V)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyMirkwoodBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52836

Command_PurchaseUpgradeMirkwoodBasicTrainingForElves

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the Golden Wood (V)

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologySindarinHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52027

Command_PurchaseUpgradeMirkwoodHeavyArmor_ForAI

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

active

Solemn Duty

Cooldown 0s

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Enum	`SPECIAL_FAKE_LEADERSHIP_BUTTON`	—
ReloadTime	`1`	1

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:53253

Command_SolemnDutyFakeLeadershipButton

active

Elven Endurance (T)

Cooldown 180s

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

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

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityEnabler

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel4`	—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityStarter

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity`	—
StartsPaused	`Yes`	—
SetModelCondition	`ModelConditionState:USER_1`	—
SetModelConditionTime	`2.0`	2
DisableDuringAnimDuration	`Yes`	—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityUpdate

Property	Game value	Resolved value
SpecialPowerTemplate	`SpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity`	—
TriggerAttributeModifier	`PalaceGuardEndure`	—
AttributeModifierDuration	`25000`	25,000

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:38991

Command_SpecialAbilityPalaceGuardUnscathed

upgrade / mode

Purchase Silvan Steel (C)

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2, Upgrade_TechnologyMirkwoodForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52137

Command_PurchaseUpgradeMirkwoodForgedBlades

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of the Golden Wood (V)

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2, Upgrade_TechnologySindarinHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

Source definition

data/ini/commandbutton.ini:52027

Command_PurchaseUpgradeMirkwoodHeavyArmor_ForAI

active

Capture Building

Cooldown 0s

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

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

Auto Heal Behavior

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_ElvenAutoHealing

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`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:93

AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_ElvenAutoHealing

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_KingsguardLeadershipHeroes

Property	Game value	Resolved value
StartsActive	`No`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel2`	—
BonusName	`PalaceGuardLeadershipHeroes`	—
RefreshDelay	`2000`	2,000
Range	`200`	200
ObjectFilter	`NONE +MirkwoodLegolas +MirkwoodThranduil +MirkwoodThranduil_NCS +MirkwoodThranduil_BotFA +MirkwoodLegolas_BotFA ALLIES`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:173

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_KingsguardLeadershipHeroes

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Aura Update

Requires: Upgrade_ObjectLevel2

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_KingsguardLeadershipBuildings

Property	Game value	Resolved value
StartsActive	`No`	—
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_ObjectLevel2`	—
BonusName	`PalaceGuardLeadershipBuildings`	—
RefreshDelay	`2000`	2,000
Range	`200`	200
ObjectFilter	`ANY +STRUCTURE -EXPANSION_PAD ALLIES`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/hordes/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:182

AttributeModifierAuraUpdate ModuleTag_KingsguardLeadershipBuildings

passive / conditional

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:581

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_ModelSwap

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor`	—
AttributeModifier	`SilverandJewels`	—

SilverandJewels

Property	Game value	Resolved value
Category	`SPELL`	—
Modifier	`ARMOR 20%`	—
Duration	`0`	0
ModelCondition	`RIDER5`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:584

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_ModelSwap

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

Property	Game value	Resolved value
TriggeredBy	`Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor`	—
UpgradeTexture	`tugreenwood_gear.tga 0 tugreenwood_gear_silver.tga`	—
UpgradeTexture	`tupalacegrd.tga 0 tupalacegrd_silver.tga`	—
RecolorHouse	`Yes`	—
ExcludeSubobjects	`Forged_Blade`	—

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:588

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_MirkwoodForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlades_Upgrade

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

Source definition

data/ini/object/goodfaction/units/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:624

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlades_Upgrade

Battalion composition & progression

Member template	Count	Health each
MirkwoodPalaceGuard	10	425

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
Woodland Realm	Royal Barracks	Upgrade_ArnorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → DummyBuilder replacement → MirkwoodPorter → MirkwoodRoyalBarracks → MirkwoodRoyalBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:10807` Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde
Woodland Realm	Royal Barracks	Upgrade_ArnorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting builder → DummyBuilder replacement → MirkwoodPorter → MirkwoodRoyalBarracks → MirkwoodRoyalBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:10807` Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde
Woodland Realm	Royal Barracks	Upgrade_ArnorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardUrukPitLevel3	Trace Starting builder → DummyBuilder replacement → MirkwoodPorter → MirkwoodRoyalBarracks → MirkwoodRoyalBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:10807` Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde
Woodland Realm	Royal Barracks	Upgrade_Arkenstone, Upgrade_ArnorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting fortress → MirkwoodFortress → MirkwoodPorter → MirkwoodRoyalBarracks → MirkwoodRoyalBarracksCommandSet → Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:10807` Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde
Woodland Realm	Royal Barracks	Upgrade_Arkenstone, Upgrade_ArnorBarracksLevel2	Trace Starting fortress → MirkwoodFortress → MirkwoodPorter → MirkwoodRoyalBarracks → MirkwoodRoyalBarracksCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:10807` Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde
Woodland Realm	Royal Barracks	Upgrade_Arkenstone, Upgrade_ArnorBarracksLevel2, Upgrade_IsengardUrukPitLevel3	Trace Starting fortress → MirkwoodFortress → MirkwoodPorter → MirkwoodRoyalBarracks → MirkwoodRoyalBarracksCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde Source definition `data/ini/commandbutton.ini:10807` Command_ConstructMirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde

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/mirkwood/mirkwoodpalaceguard.ini:2

MirkwoodPalaceGuardHorde