Mouth of Sauron
Hero · INDIVIDUAL UNIT

Mouth of Sauron

Recruit the Messenger of Sauron. 'Surety you crave! Sauron gives none. If you sue for his clemency then you must do his bidding.'

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Cost2,000
Health / soldier2,200
Health / full battalion2,200
Attack range11.5
Movement speed55
Command points0

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

MouthOfSauronSword · MordorMouthOfSauron

Range
ⓘMaximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.
11.5
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.
1,000 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
HERO2507No upgrade gate specified
HERO70UnknownNo upgrade gate specified
Weapon timing, targeting & source
PropertyGame valueResolved value
LeechRangeWeaponYes—
AttackRangeSTANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE11.5
MeleeWeaponYes—
FireFXFX_GondorSwordHit—
DelayBetweenShotsMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS1,000
PreAttackDelayMOUTH_OF_SAURON_PREATTACKDELAY500
PreAttackTypePER_SHOT—
FiringDurationMOUTH_OF_SAURON_FIRINGDURATION1,000
RadiusDamageAffectsENEMIES NEUTRALS NOT_SIMILAR—
Source definitiondata/ini/weapon.ini:18112

MouthOfSauronSword

mounted

PRIMARY

MouthOfSauronSwordMounted · MordorMouthOfSauron

Range
ⓘMaximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.
11.5
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.
1,000 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
HERO2507No upgrade gate specified
HERO50UnknownNo upgrade gate specified
Weapon timing, targeting & source
PropertyGame valueResolved value
LeechRangeWeaponYes—
AttackRangeSTANDARD_MELEE_ATTACK_RANGE11.5
MeleeWeaponYes—
FireFXFX_GondorSwordHit—
DelayBetweenShotsMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS1,000
PreAttackDelayMOUTH_OF_SAURON_PREATTACKDELAY500
PreAttackTypePER_SHOT—
FiringDurationMOUTH_OF_SAURON_FIRINGDURATION1,000
RadiusDamageAffectsENEMIES NEUTRALS NOT_SIMILAR—
Source definitiondata/ini/weapon.ini:18141

MouthOfSauronSwordMounted

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

ToughHeroArmor · MordorMouthOfSauron

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT15%
SLASH20%
PIERCE15%
SPECIALIST30%
CRUSH35%
CAVALRY15%
SIEGE25%
FLAME20%
FROST20%
MAGIC25%
HERO65%
HERO_RANGED50%
POISON50%
STRUCTURAL40%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:364

ToughHeroArmor

mounted

ResilientHeroArmor · MordorMouthOfSauron

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT25%
SLASH25%
PIERCE15%
SPECIALIST60%
CRUSH30%
CAVALRY25%
SIEGE50%
FLAME30%
FROST30%
MAGIC40%
HERO50%
HERO_RANGED50%
POISON50%
STRUCTURAL50%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:522

ResilientHeroArmor

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

Mount / Dismount (W)

Left click to switch between mounted and on foot

Cooldown 2s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_TOGGLE_MOUNTED—
ReloadTime20002,000

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_HorseToggleStarter

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityToggleMounted—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—
StartsPausedNo—
OnTriggerRechargeSpecialPowerSpecialAbilityToggleMounted—

ToggleMountedSpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_HorseToggle

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityToggleMounted—
TriggerInstantlyOnCreateYes—
UnpackTime20002,000
PreparationTime11
PersistentPrepTime250250
PackTime20002,000
OpacityTarget.30.3
AwardXPForTriggering00
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:6762

Command_MountHorseMouthOfSauron

active

Dark Sorcery (R)

Cooldown 120s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_ARROW_STORM—
ReloadTime120000120,000
RadiusCursorRadiusMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DOUBT_RADIUS100

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDoubtEnabler

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDoubtButReal—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel4—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDoubtStarter

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDoubtButReal—
StartsPausedYes—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—

ActivateModuleSpecialPower ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDoubtMover

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDoubtButReal—
StartAbilityRange300300
TriggerSpecialPowerModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDoubtTrigger TARGETPOS—
TriggerSpecialPowerModuleTag_MightyRageBuff TARGETPOS—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDoubtTrigger

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDoubtButReal—
AttributeModifierMouthOfSauronDoubtModifier—
AttributeModifierRangeMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DOUBT_RADIUS100
AttributeModifierAffectsAOTR_GENERIC_BUFF_RECIPIENT_OBJECT_FILTER—
TriggerFXFX_MouthOfSauronDoubt—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackNo—
StartsPausedYes—
AntiCategoryLEADERSHIP—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:23655

Command_MouthOfSauronDoubt

active

Ambassador (T)

Requires Level 5 The Mouth of Sauron gains 100% armour and is resistant to knockback, but deals -25% damage for 20 seconds Left click to activate

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

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityEnabler

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel5—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityStarter

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity—
StartsPausedYes—
SetModelConditionModelConditionState:USER_1—
SetModelConditionTime2.02
DisableDuringAnimDurationYes—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_GlorfindelBladeOfPurityUpdate

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityGlorfindelBladeOfPurity—
TriggerAttributeModifierMoSAmbassador—
AttributeModifierDuration2500025,000
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:37995

Command_MOSAmbassador

active

Lieutenant of Barad-dûr (C)

Requires Level 8 Fully refreshes allied hero special ability timers Slightly heals heroes in radius Left click icon then left click on target area

Cooldown 240s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_GENERAL_TARGETLESS—
RadiusCursorRadius150150
ReloadTime240000240,000
FlagsLIMIT_DISTANCE—
MaxCastRange300300

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_RestorationUnpause

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityElrondRestoration—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel8—

SpecialPowerTimerRefreshSpecialPower ModuleTag_RestorationRefresh

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityElrondRestoration—
StartsPausedYes—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackNo—
AffectAlliesYes—
AttributeModifierRange150150
AttributeModifierAffectsALL -GondorElessar -DurinTheLast -MordorShelob_Summon -MordorShelobNew -ElvenElrond -DwarvenKingDain -DwarvenThorin -MordorMouthOfSauron -MordorSauron -WildSmaug -RingHeroFrodo -MordorSauron -MordorSauron_RingHero -ElvenGaladriel -ElvenGaladriel_RingHero -HaradZigur -HaradZigur_RingHero ALLIES—
SetModelConditionModelConditionState:USER_1—
SetModelConditionTime3.663.66
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:37982

Command_SpecialAbilityMOSLieutenant

active

Faithless and Accursed (V)

Cooldown 240s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_ARROW_STORM—
ReloadTimeMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DISSENT_RECHARGE_MS240,000
RadiusCursorRadiusMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DISSENT_RADIUS150

UnpauseSpecialPowerUpgrade ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDissentEnabler

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDissent—
TriggeredByUpgrade_ObjectLevel10—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDissentStarter

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDissent—
StartsPausedYes—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—

ActivateModuleSpecialPower ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDissentMover

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDissent—
StartAbilityRange300300
TriggerSpecialPowerModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDissentTrigger TARGETPOS—

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronDissentTrigger

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityMouthOfSauronDissent—
AttributeModifierAotRMouthOfSauronDissentModifier—
AttributeModifierRangeMOUTH_OF_SAURON_DISSENT_RADIUS150
AttributeModifierAffectsANY +INFANTRY +CAVALRY -MONSTER -HERO—
TriggerFXFX_MouthOfSauronDissent—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackNo—
StartsPausedYes—
TargetAllSidesYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:23697

Command_MouthOfSauronDissent

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

active

Find a Tree (C)

Find a tree to use as a weapon

Cooldown 30s
Effect values & implementation
PropertyGame valueResolved value
EnumSPECIAL_AT_VISIBLE_OBJECT—
ReloadTime3000030,000

SpecialPowerModule ModuleTag_FortTouch

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityAutoHeroRetreat—
StartsPausedNo—
UpdateModuleStartsAttackYes—

SpecialAbilityUpdate ModuleTag_RetreatGrabber

PropertyGame valueResolved value
SpecialPowerTemplateSpecialAbilityAutoHeroRetreat—
StartAbilityRange10.010
AwardXPForTriggering00
TriggerAttributeModifierRetreatDeactivator—
AttributeModifierDuration3000030,000
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:1432

Command_SpecialAbilityHeroAutoRetreat

passive / conditional

Auto Heal Behavior

Effect values & implementation

AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronHealing

PropertyGame valueResolved value
StartsActiveYes—
HealingAmountHERO_HEAL_AMOUNT30
HealingDelay10001,000
StartHealingDelayHERO_HEAL_DELAY15,000
HealOnlyIfNotInCombatYes—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/mordor/mouthofsauron.ini:562

AutoHealBehavior ModuleTag_MouthOfSauronHealing

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_ElvenGift

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_ElvenGiftBonus

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_ElvenGift—
AttributeModifierSpellBookElvenGifts—

SpellBookElvenGifts

PropertyGame valueResolved value
CategorySPELL—
ModifierDAMAGE_MULT 150%—
Duration00
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/mordor/mouthofsauron.ini:569

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_ElvenGiftBonus

passive / conditional

Notify Targets Of Imminent Probable Crushing Update

Effect values & implementation

NotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

PropertyGame valueResolved value
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/mordor/mouthofsauron.ini:803

NotifyTargetsOfImminentProbableCrushingUpdate ModuleTag_NotifyCrushScan

Battalion composition & progression

Member templateCountHealth each
MordorMouthOfSauron12,200
Experience and level upgrades (10)
Level definitionXP requirementUpgrades / modifiers
MouthOfSauronLevel11
MouthOfSauronLevel295 HeroLevelUpDamage1
MouthOfSauronLevel3215Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 HeroLevelUpDamage2
MouthOfSauronLevel4355Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 HeroLevelUpDamage3
MouthOfSauronLevel5515Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 HeroLevelUpDamage4
MouthOfSauronLevel6695 HeroLevelUpDamage5
MouthOfSauronLevel7895Upgrade_ObjectLevel7 HeroLevelUpDamage6
MouthOfSauronLevel81,115Upgrade_ObjectLevel8 HeroLevelUpDamage7
MouthOfSauronLevel91,355 HeroLevelUpDamage8
MouthOfSauronLevel101,615Upgrade_ObjectLevel10 HeroLevelUpDamage9
JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

FactionBuildingUnlock requirementsPath
MordorFortressNo additional upgrade gate recorded
Trace

Fortress hero roster

Source definitiondata/ini/playertemplate.ini:842

FactionMordor

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/units/mordor/mouthofsauron.ini:1

MordorMouthOfSauron