Mountain-orc Brutes
Pike · 15 SOLDIERS

Mountain-orc Brutes

Strong vs. Cavalry and Heroes Able to switch formation for improved defensive capabilities Tasked with guarding the cold valleys and foothills of Orc-held territory, these pikemen have been known to ambush Elven scouting parties.

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Cost375
Health / soldier270
Health / full battalion4,050
Attack range35
Movement speed50
Command points60

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

WildMountainOrcPike · WildMountainOrcBrute

Range
ⓘMaximum attack distance in game units. Melee weapons have short ranges; archers can attack from farther away.
35
Pre-attack
ⓘDelay before the attack is released, in milliseconds (1,000 ms = 1 second). When it applies depends on the weapon and animation.
600 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.
900 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
SPECIALIST45UnknownWithout Upgrade_WildForgedBlades
SPECIALIST90UnknownRequires Upgrade_WildForgedBlades
FLAME60Requires Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor
Weapon timing, targeting & source
PropertyGame valueResolved value
LeechRangeWeaponYes—
AttackRange3535
MeleeWeaponYes—
DelayBetweenShotsWILD_MARAUDER_STAB_DELAYBETWEENSHOTS900
PreAttackDelayWILD_MARAUDER_STAB_PREATTACKDELAY600
PreAttackTypePER_SHOT—
FireFXFX_GondorSwordHit—
FireFlankFXFX_Flanking—
FiringDurationWILD_MARAUDER_STAB_FIRINGDURATION900
Source definitiondata/ini/weapon.ini:49734

WildMountainOrcPike

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

PikemenArmor · WildMountainOrcBrute

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT100%
SLASH150%
PIERCE110%
SPECIALIST100%
CAVALRY35%
CRUSH50%
SIEGE100%
FLAME100%
FROST120%
MAGIC100%
HERO200%
HERO_RANGED200%
STRUCTURAL75%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:3817

PikemenArmor

player upgrade

PikemenHeavyArmor · WildMountainOrcBrute

Damage typeReceived
DEFAULT60%
SLASH100%
PIERCE70%
SPECIALIST55%
CAVALRY25%
CRUSH40%
SIEGE50%
FLAME50%
FROST75%
MAGIC50%
HERO100%
HERO_RANGED100%
STRUCTURAL20%
UNDEFINED1%
Source definitiondata/ini/armor.ini:3870

PikemenHeavyArmor

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.

upgrade / mode

Purchase Scavenged Armour (T)

Upgrades this horde with Scavenged Armour When equipped, significantly reduces the amount of damage taken

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyWildHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:30017

Command_PurchaseUpgradeWildHeavyArmor

upgrade / mode

Purchase Scavenged Blades (C)

Upgrades this horde with Scavenged Blades When equipped, increases the damage done by melee weapons

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyWildForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29967

Command_PurchaseUpgradeWildForgedBlade

upgrade / mode

Purchase Banners of Bolg (V)

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

Requires: Upgrade_TechnologyWildBasicTraining

Effect values & implementation
Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29829

Command_PurchaseUpgradeWildBasicTraining

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

Armor Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_WildHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_WildHeavyArmor—
ArmorSetFlagPLAYER_UPGRADE—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/wild/wildmountainorcbrute.ini:760

ArmorUpgrade ArmorUpgradeModuleTag

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_WildHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_WildHeavyArmor—
RecolorHouseYes—
ExcludeSubobjectsForged_Blade—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/wild/wildmountainorcbrute.ini:765

SubObjectsUpgrade Armor_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Sub Objects Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_WildForgedBlades

Effect values & implementation

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlades_Upgrade

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_WildForgedBlades—
ShowSubObjectsForged_Blade—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/wild/wildmountainorcbrute.ini:777

SubObjectsUpgrade ForgedBlades_Upgrade

passive / conditional

Attribute Modifier Upgrade

Requires: Upgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor

Effect values & implementation

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_HoFVisual

PropertyGame valueResolved value
TriggeredByUpgrade_SindarinHeavyArmor—
AttributeModifierZigurCultistsHeartsofFireVisual—

ZigurCultistsHeartsofFireVisual

PropertyGame valueResolved value
CategorySPELL—
Duration00
FXFX_HeartsofFireModifier—
Source definitiondata/ini/object/evilfaction/units/wild/wildmountainorcbrute.ini:787

AttributeModifierUpgrade ModuleTag_HoFVisual

Battalion composition & progression

Member templateCountHealth each
WildMountainOrcBrute15270
Experience and level upgrades (5)
Level definitionXP requirementUpgrades / modifiers
SnOrcLevel11Upgrade_ObjectLevel1
SnOrcLevel260Upgrade_ObjectLevel2 EvilTroopBonusRank2
SnOrcLevel3120Upgrade_ObjectLevel3 EvilTroopBonusRank3
SnOrcLevel4180Upgrade_ObjectLevel4 EvilTroopBonusRank4
SnOrcLevel5240Upgrade_ObjectLevel5 EvilTroopBonusRank5
JOINING THE ARMY

Where to recruit

FactionBuildingUnlock requirementsPath
Misty MountainsMountain-orc LodgeNo additional upgrade gate recorded
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSet → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Misty MountainsMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_WildFortressWebCocoon
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetGundabadAllegiance → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Misty MountainsMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetLevel2 → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Misty MountainsMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel2, Upgrade_WildFortressWebCocoon
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetLevel2GundabadAllegiance → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Misty MountainsMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetLevel3 → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Misty MountainsMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel3, Upgrade_WildFortressWebCocoon
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetLevel3GundabadAllegiance → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

GundabadMountain-orc LodgeNo additional upgrade gate recorded
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSet_FS → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

GundabadMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_WildFortressWebCocoon
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetGundabadAllegiance_FS → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

GundabadMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel2
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetLevel2_FS → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

GundabadMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel2, Upgrade_WildFortressWebCocoon
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetGundabadAllegianceLevel2_FS → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

GundabadMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel3
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetLevel3_FS → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

GundabadMountain-orc LodgeUpgrade_StructureLevel3, Upgrade_WildFortressWebCocoon
Trace

Starting builder → WildPorter → WildLodge → WildLodgeCommandSetGundabadAllegianceLevel3_FS → Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

Source definitiondata/ini/commandbutton.ini:29256

Command_ConstructWildMountainOrcBruteHorde

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/wild/mountainorcbrutehordes.ini:2

WildMountainOrcBruteHorde