Erebor Faction Plan
Heroes
Thorin Oakenshield - 3000
Rank 1: King Under the Mountain
Leadership to all Erebor units.
Rank 3: Goblin-cleaver
Thorin attains Orcrist. Activate to draw the sword and temporarily gain +75% magic damage.
Rank 5: Resentment
Enemy units around Thorin are slowed and lose -30% armor.
Rank 7: Driven By Prophecy
Refreshes nearby hero ability timers and heals nearby units.
Rank 10: Du Bekar!
Buff to nearby infantry.
Fili - 1400
Rank 1: Brotherhood
Fili gains +20% attack damage when near Kili.
Rank 3: Hidden Blade
Fili deals heavy damage to a single target, temporarily crippling it.
Rank 5: Dwarven Dexterity
Fili temporarily gains +25% attack and movement speed.
Rank 8: Heir to the Throne
+33% attack and armor to nearby troops.
Kili - 1200
Rank 1: Brotherhood
Kili gains +20% attack damage when near Fili.
Rank 1: Toggle Bow/Sword
Rank 1: Luck of Battle
Kili permanently gains a boost in evasion to ranged attacks
Rank 3: Quick Shot
Temporarily increases Kili's rate of fire by 50%.
Rank 8: High Spirits
Grants experience to nearby troops. Only affects Dwarven troops.
Balin – 1600
Rank 1: Pathfinder
Balin grants +15% movement speed to nearby units and heroes.
Rank 3: Company’s Look-out
Dramatically increases Balin’s vision range.
Rank 5: Dwarven Wisdom
Targeted structure temporarily gains +250% resources.
Rank 8: Counselor of Kings
Balin temporarily empowers a friendly hero, granting them an increase to armor and experience gain. Balin also attains his regal armor, increasing his armor by 50%.
Dwalin – 2000
Rank 1: Brother-in-Arms
Dwalin gains +15% to attack, armor, and attack speed when near Thorin.
Rank 3: Furious Blow
Dwalin slams the ground, knocking back enemy units and dealing heavy damage to structures.
Rank 5: Baruk Khazad!
Dwalin lets out a yell, frightening away any enemy units near him.
Rank 8: Dwarven Juggernaut
Dwalin gains +300% armor and his attacks deal knockback for a short time.
Bard the Bowman - 1800
Rank 1: Debilitating Shot
A precise arrow shot that significantly slows down an enemy hero.
Rank 3: Rabble-rouser
Targeted units gain experience. Only affects Men of Dale, Laketowners, and Dorwinion units.
Rank 5: Honest Bargeman
Bard delivers several barrels of fish, passively healing nearby friendly units.
Rank 8: Descendant of Girion
Leadership to Bardings
Rank 10: Dragonslayer
Summons a thrush. Bard gains immense damage versus monsters, most significantly Smaug.
Master of Lake-town - 1400
Rank 1: Master of the Lake
Passive: Grants +10% damage to Lake-town Watchmen and Lake-town Captains and increases per rank
10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 30%, 35%, 40%, 50%, 75%
Grants -33% damage and armor to Bard the Bowman
Active: Place a Master's Spy on the map. The Master's Spy is stealthed and cannot move, and reveals a large amount of shroud.
Rank 1: Underhanded Strike
Whacks an enemy hero on the head, briefly stunning them and lowering their armor
Rank 3: Call the Guard!
Summons a battalion of Lake-town Captains that stay on the field until killed
At rank 6, summons two battalions.
Rank 9: 'Ancient' Statute
Dain Ironfoot – Unlocked from Arkenstone Upgrade
Rank 1: Lord of the Iron Hills
Leadership to Iron Hills units.
Rank 1: Mount Boar
Rank 3: Baruk Khazad!
Dain swings his weapon, knocking back enemy units.
Rank 5: Reckless Assault
Dwarves within the radius gain attack power, speed, but lose armor.
Rank 8: To The King!
Summons two hordes of Iron Hills Warriors.
Roäc, Son of Carc - 600
Rank 1: Lord of Ravens
Allows Roäc to grow in strength. Becomes more expensive the higher Roäc ranks up.
At rank 1, he gives +5% movement speed, at rank 3 he additionally gives +10% experience gain, at rank 5 he gives +10% movement speed.
(1 to 3: 500, 3 to 5: 800)
Rank 1: Subtle Ways
Roäc becomes invisible while remaining still.
Rank 3: Unkindness of Ravens
Enemy units are slowed by 25%.
Rank 3: Wisdom of Yore
Friendly units within the radius gain experience.
Rank 5: Messenger of the King
Summons one battalion of Iron Hills Warriors
Bilbo - Ring Hero
Rank 1: Toggle Rocks/Sting
Rank 1: Luck-Wearer
Bilbo puts on his magic ring. Becomes invisible. After some time, the Eye of Sauron will reveal him.
Rank 1: Riddle-Maker
Causes enemy units in the radius to fight amongst themselves.
Rank 1: Bilbo's Courage
Units in a large range around Bilbo gain significant buffs.
Rank 1: Old Friends
Summons Gandalf the Grey
Gandalf the Grey - Summoned by Bilbo
Rank 1: Love of Halfling Leaf
Summons several barrels of Old Toby that produce resources.
Rank 1: Let's Risk A Little More Light
Nearby archers gain +20% range and +15% accuracy
Rank 1: Disturber of the Peace
Wizard Blast with fire effects.
Rank 1: The Foe-Hammer
Lightning Sword.
Rank 1: You Shall Not Pass!
Nearby foes are knocked back and take damage.
WAR OF THE RING ERA HEROES
King Dain Ironfoot - 3000
Purpose: Slow, steadfast support hero with an enormous health and armor rating
Rank 1: King Under the Mountain
+100% armor to nearby allies. Dain gains +33% attack damage when near King Brand.
Rank 3: The Red Axe
Nearby units temporarily gain +33% attack and fear resistance. At rank 5, also summons a battalion of Iron Hills Guards. At rank 8, heals nearby units.
Rank 6: Mighty Veteran
Targeted allied units gain a large amount of experience.
Rank 10: Final Stand
When activated, Dain gains +300% armor and +100% damage for a short time, as well splash and knockback damage. His speed is decreased by 50% for the duration.
Thorin III Stonehelm - 3500
Purpose: Fearless warrior-prince, buffing allies in combat while debuffing the enemy and cutting them down
Rank 1: Prince of Erebor
Whenever Thorin attacks, nearby troops gain a small, stackable attack boost.
Rank 1: Shrug Off
Thorin knocks back enemy units and temporarily gains a slight attack speed boost.
Rank 3: Dwarven Grudge
Thorin passively returns a percentage of damage dealt to him.
Rank 6: Durin's Chosen
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Rank 8: Stonehelm
Thorin exchanges his steel helmet for the Stonehelm - permanently causing fear and lowering nearby enemy armor while increasing his own by 100%
Gimli son of Glóin - 2500
Purpose: A brawler hero, capable of taking on a great number of enemies.
Rank 1: Axe Throw
Same as vanilla, but now also briefly pins enemy heroes
Rank 1: Axemaster
Weapon toggle between Balin's Axe and Gloin's Axe.
Balin's Axe grants additional armor and splash damage
Gloin's Axe grants movement speed and attack speed
Rank 3: Nobody Tosses a Dwarf!
Gimli leaps into the enemy, knocking them back.
Rank 6: Stubborn Pride
Gimli temporarily gains +200% armor but loses 33% speed
Rank 9: Elf-friend
Summons Legolas Greenleaf
Glóin the Dwarf - 1200
Purpose: Early game sneaky hero, provider of heals and secrets.
Rank 1: Herb Lore
Heals nearby units. At rank 3, also grants them a small amount of armor.
Rank 1: Proud Father
Gloin gains +33% armor and damage while near Gimli.
Rank 5: Venture Capitalism
Targeted mine has increased production
Rank 8: Secret Ways
Gloin knows of routes younger dwarves do not. Teleports targeted units to targeted location.
Hadhod the Dwarf - 1500
Purpose: Siege hero, demolitionist, anti-structure
Rank 1: Keen Eye
Nearby structures receive +25% armor. Nearby Mangonels gain +10% range.
At rank 3, can be cast on enemy structures to temporarily reduce their armor by 33%.
Rank 3: Sabotage
Target enemy structure takes strong damage. Can be cast from a large distance.
Rank 6:
Rank 10: Bonds of Friendship
Summons Elegost the Dúnadan
King Brand of Dale
Purpose: A ranged support hero
Rank 1: King of the Bardings
Leadership specifically to Mannish units. Brand gains +33% armor when near King Dain.
At rank 8, summons a battalion of elite Barding Kingsguard.
Rank 1: Toggle Sword/Bow
Rank 3: Hunter's Mark
Enemies within the radius take increased damage from ranged attacks
Rank 5: King's Favor
Grants experience to units within radius
Rank 3: Black Arrow of Dale
Powerful ranged attack that does a variety of stuff
Arcah, Daughter of Roäc - 600
Rank 1: Lady of Ravens
Allows Arcah to grow in strength. Becomes more expensive the higher Arcah ranks up.
At rank 1, she gives +5% movement speed, at rank 3 she additionally gives +10% experience gain, at rank 5 he gives +10% movement speed.
(1 to 3: 500, 3 to 5: 800)
Rank 1: Subtle Ways
Arcah becomes invisible while remaining still.
Rank 3: Unkindness of Ravens
Enemy units are slowed by 25%.
Rank 3: Wisdom of Yore
Friendly units within the radius gain experience.
Rank 5: Messenger of the King
Summons one battalion of Barding Cavalry
Frodo - Ring Hero
STRUCTURES
Mineshaft - 300
Earns resources, connected to tunnel system.
Grants +50% armor to nearby Vault Wardens.
Hall of Warriors - 400
Rank 1: Erebor Guardians
Basic infantry carrying swords/axes and shields. Slow-moving, high armor.
At rank 2, gain Dwarven Tenacity, causing them to deal minor splash damage.
Rank 1: Erebor Pikemen - 350
Basic anti-cavalry carrying Erebor spears. Slow-moving, high armor.
May enter Spear Wall formation.
Rank 1: Erebor Archers - 400
Basic archers carrying short bows. Slow-moving, high armor, limited range.
Rank 1: Grim Hammers - 450 (post-release)
Fast, anti-harrassment unit. Strong versus structures. May receive Khûzdul Runes and Banner Carrier upgrades.
At rank 2, gain Intimidation, passively slows enemies by -10%.
Rank 2: Vault Wardens - 650
Dwarven Halberdiers, with their front line carrying massive tower shields.
Rank 1: Hold Your Ground!
As the unit levels the power improves.
Rank 1: Nearby allied units gain 10% armor
Rank 2: Nearby enemy units lose 10% speed
Rank 4: Nearby allied units gain 15% armor
Rank 1: Stone-Wall Formation
Drastically increases armor but disables movement. Also immune to knockback damage while in this formation.
Rank 2: Ered Luin Traders - 800, requires Arkenstone
Rank 3: Erebor Wyrm-slayers – 1000 – Hero unit
Rank 1: Unburnt
Wyrm Slayers are completely immune to flame damage.
Rank 3: Flash Flame
Wyrm Slayers throw bottles of Dwarven flash flame.
Rank 5: Song of Azaghâl
Wyrm Slayers briefly become immune to all damage.
Rank 7: Runes of Fire Summons a barrier of flames, damaging enemy units and blocking their path.
Hobbit-era: Laketown Garrison – 350
Rank 1: Laketown Watchmen - 250
Basic, fast moving infantry unit carrying spears.
Rank 2: Laketown Marksmen - 350
Rank 3: Guards of the Master - 400
Laketown elite swordsmen. At rank 2, gain Master's Command, which temporarily slows enemy units.
WotR-era: Dale Garrison – 350
Rank 1: Barding Phalanx - 250
Basic, fast moving infantry unit carrying spears.
At rank 2, gain Phalanx Formation, which makes them stronger.
Rank 2: Barding Longbowmen
May use Black Arrow Ability at rank 2. Elite.
Rank 3: Barding Swordsmen
Dalish infantry. Elite.
Iron Hills Redoubt - 550 (requires Arkenstone upgrade)
Rank 1: Iron Hills Ram Riders
Rank 2: Iron Hills Warriors – 600
Mix of various infantry types in one horde: Spearmen in front, swords and axes behind. May use Shield Wall formation. Elite.
Rank 2: Iron Hills Crossbowmen – 650
Crossbowmen. High damage, long reload times. Elite.
Rank 2: Knotted Strings
Iron Hills Crossbowmen temporarily knock back enemy units.
Rank 2: Iron Hills Battlewagon
A buffed version of the Chariot, can be further upgraded with wheel-blades, banners, and crossbowmen.
Grand Forge - 800
Erebor Workshop – 1200
Rank 1: Battering Ram – 400
Infantry manned siege ram.
Rank 2: Iron HIlls Demolisher - 600 (requires Arkenstone upgrade)
Highly armored siege ram, can be upgraded with heavy armor.
Rank 2: Dwarven Mangonel - 800
Long-ranged siege weapon
Heroic Statue - 300
Gives leadership bonus and fear resistance.
Well - 300
Heals units.
Erebor Walls - 200
Buildable walls, not walkable.
Upgrades:
Wall Hub - 120
Gate - 300
Raven Banners - 350
Guard Tower - 400
Postern Gate - 500
Dalish Windlance - 800
Erebor Battle Tower - 450
Defensive tower. Garrisonable.
May purchase one of the following banners:
Erebor Fortress - 5000
Raven Banners – 400
Decreases hero cost, provides armor leadership to nearby units, slightly increases fortress vision range
Solemn Guardians – 700
Statues. Fear and terror resistance near the fortress
Moat – 1500
Increases fortress armor
Erebor Braziers – 1000
Increases fortress ranged damage
Horns of the Gate - 1000
When activated, stuns nearby enemies.
Fortifications - 1200
Prerequisite to the Arkenstone. Increases armor of walls and wall upgrades, decreases cost.
The Arkenstone – 1000
Unlocks Ered Luin and Iron Hills units, also allows the summoning of Ram Riders for Hobbit-era Erebor, Barding Cavalry for LotR-era Erebor.
Fortress Expansions
Erebor Walls - 120
Buildable Walls
Guard Tower - 400
Fires at enemy units.
Windlance Platform - 800
Bombards enemy units.
Hall Expansion - 400
Provides access to Tunnel network, also provides CP and a small resource tick.
SPELLBOOK
5 - Dwarven Skill - repairs selected structure
5 - Ravens of Erebor - Spy unit - Nearby units resist fear and move slightly faster
5 - Horn of Erebor - friendly units gain +50% damage, enemy units lose -20% armor and -10% speed
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10 – Deep Delving - Passively boost economy structure's output
10 - Muster the Dwarves - Dwarven build times reduced
10 - Fully Armed and Filthy - Upgrades Dwarven units in a small radius with heavy armor
10 – Send In The Goats! - Summons a stampede of goats.
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15 - Durin's Day - Stuns enemy units
15 - Undermine
15 - Moria Reclaimed - Summons a Dwarrowdelf Pillar surrounded by three battalions of Khazad-dum Veterans
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25 – Thrór’s Hoard – Summons a Dwarven hoard. Watch out for what your greed could summon.
25 – Cave-in – Earthquake
Edited by Mathijs, 04 June 2020 - 10:54 PM.
What Khuzdul Runes do exactly? Eren Luin units will be the ones you made for SaF? Ered Luin Mangonel will be the SaF one or the TDH one? (TDH mod has the Mangonel too)
