Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
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Archer
Archer variants, lore, stats, special effects, upgrades, strengths, and weaknesses.
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Stat Comparison
| Faction | Unit | Class | Cost | HP | Damage | Type | Atk/s | Range | Pierce | Cut | Crush | Magic | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Barbarians | Archer | Ranged | 99 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Dwarves | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 100 | 40 | Pierce | 0.333 | 32 | 25 | 0 | 0 | 50 | 5 |
| High Elves | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Night Elves | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Orcs | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Tidescale | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Undead | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Undead (Alt Slot) | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Western Kingdoms | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
| Wood Elves | Archer | Ranged | 100 | 80 | 35 | Pierce | 0.333 | 36 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 25 | 5 |
Availability
| Faction | Availability |
|---|---|
| Undead | Base |
| Barbarians | Base |
| High Elves | Base |
| Night Elves | Base |
| Western Kingdoms | Base |
| Dwarves | Base |
| Orcs | Base |
| Undead (Alt Slot) | Base |
| Wood Elves | Base |
| Tidescale | Base |
Barbarians
Barbarians Archer
Barbarians fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost99
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
War Cry
The whole army swings faster but shrugs off less punishment.
- All classes: +10% AttackSpeed, -2 CutArmor
Thick Hides
Tougher bodies help fragile berserkers survive the opening clashes.
- All classes: +12% Health
Undying Fury
Army-wide frenzy: everyone attacks and moves faster, damage soaring but hides thinning.
- All classes: +20% AttackDamage, +15% AttackSpeed, +10% MoveSpeed, -3 CutArmor
Blood Frenzy
Ranged berserkers unload with brutal attack speed and extra bite.
- Ranged: +30% AttackSpeed, +10% AttackDamage
Dwarves
Dwarves Archer
Dwarves fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 100 health, 40 listed damage, and 32 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health100
Damage40
Range32
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 40 | Pierce | 2-32 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 40 | Cut | 0-2 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Stonebound Constitution
All units gain a solid boost to maximum health.
- All classes: +15% Health
Braced Stance
Ranged units dig in with heavier crush armor to hold their firing line.
- Ranged: +5 CrushArmor
Deep Roots
The whole army resists crowd control and slows, refusing to be moved.
- All classes: +0.2 Tenacity, +0.2 SlowResist
Master Smiths
Grinding attacks: all units gain attack damage but the army moves even slower.
- All classes: +20% AttackDamage, -10% MoveSpeed
Heavy Crossbows
Archers hit far harder in exchange for a slower rate of fire.
- Ranged: +30% AttackDamage, -15% AttackSpeed
Mountain Kings
A free elite Knight shipment and army-wide health and damage reduction turn the line into a fortress.
- All classes: +20% Health, +0.1 DamageReduction
Unbreakable
The entire army takes 20% less damage and cannot be slowed or controlled.
- All classes: +0.2 DamageReduction, +0.4 SlowResist, +0.4 Tenacity
Grand Battery
A free volley of Archers plus a massive damage boost make your ranged line a killing wall.
- 3 free Archer each round
- Ranged: +25% AttackDamage, +6 PierceArmor
High Elves
High Elves Archer
High Elves fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Keen Fletching
Elven arrowsmiths hone every shaft, boosting the attack damage of all ranged units.
- Ranged: +15% AttackDamage
Warded Silk
Enchanted vestments grant every soldier flat magic armor against enemy spellcasters.
- All classes: +5 MagicArmor
Swift Quivers
Drilled loosing cadence increases the attack speed of Archers and Cavalry Archers.
- Ranged: +15% AttackSpeed
Sentinel Scouts
A pair of veteran Archers reinforces your line each round.
- 2 free Archer each round
Spellweave Focus
Layered incantations stack magic damage, sharply raising the attack damage of all spellcasters.
- Ranged: +25% AttackDamage
Mistwardens
Fragile bodies are shielded by warding mist, granting army-wide magic armor and damage reduction.
- All classes: +6 MagicArmor, +0.1 DamageReduction
Moonfire Arrows
Archers are reforged into Mages, trading volleys for searing precision magic.
- Transforms Archer into Mage
High Magisters
Every spellcaster ascends: massively increased magic damage and attack speed for all ranged units.
- Ranged: +30% AttackDamage, +20% AttackSpeed
Sunreaver Ascension
Cavalry Archers ascend into Cavalry Mages, weaving devastating magic from the saddle.
- Ranged: +6 MagicArmor
Aegis of Silvermoon
A radiant ward blankets the army with heavy magic armor, damage reduction, and tenacity.
- All classes: +10 MagicArmor, +0.15 DamageReduction, +0.3 Tenacity
Night Elves
Night Elves Archer
Night Elves fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Fleet-Footed
All units move faster, letting your army dictate every engagement.
- All classes: +12% MoveSpeed
Poisoned Arrows
Ranged units gain attack damage that bleeds enemies during long trades.
- Ranged: +15% AttackDamage
Shadow Cloaks
Woven shadow grants every unit magic armor to survive the first exchange.
- All classes: +4 MagicArmor, +3 PierceArmor
Barbed Quivers
Ranged units fire faster and hit harder, turning kiting into attrition.
- Ranged: +18% AttackSpeed, +3 PierceArmor
Shadowmeld
The whole army becomes untouchable, gaining army-wide damage reduction and speed.
- All classes: +0.15 DamageReduction, +10% MoveSpeed
Horsebow Mastery
Foot Archers become mounted Cavalry Archers with a lethal edge to their volleys.
- Transforms Archer into Cavalry Archer
- Ranged: +20% AttackDamage
Frostbite Volley
Ranged fire chills the enemy while your own army resists their counter-slows.
- Ranged: +20% AttackSpeed
- All classes: +0.3 SlowResist, +0.2 Tenacity
Orcs
Orcs Archer
Orcs fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Bloodlust
The scent of battle quickens every attack across the horde.
- All classes: +12% AttackSpeed
War Drums
Pounding drums drive the whole army onward, hardening it against pain.
- All classes: +10% MoveSpeed, +0.08 DamageReduction
Unstoppable Horde
The entire army becomes an unrelenting juggernaut, tougher and unshakeable.
- All classes: +25% Health, +0.1 DamageReduction, +0.25 Tenacity
Tidescale
Tidescale Archer
Tidescale fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Tidecaller Focus
Rune-mages channel sharper arcane bolts, gaining attack damage.
- Ranged: +12% AttackDamage
Blessing of Tides
Priests wash the whole host in healing currents, boosting everyone's health.
- All classes: +10% Health
Arcane Surge
Rune-mages weave glyphs faster, gaining a large attack-speed boost.
- Ranged: +25% AttackSpeed
Leviathan Hide
Deep-sea vitality toughens the entire army.
- All classes: +15% Health
Deepwatch Sentries
Unlocks buyable Archers to screen your casters and harass from range.
- Unlocks Archer for 200 gold
Ricochet Runes
MARQUEE: rune-mage chakrams ricochet, bouncing to 2 additional nearby enemies on impact (with slight damage falloff per bounce).
- Projectile chain: 2 bounces for Ranged
Abyssal Might
Army-wide surge of deep magic: more damage and hardened magic wards for all.
- All classes: +20% AttackDamage, +6 MagicArmor
Undead
Undead Archer
Undead fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Unliving Resolve
The dead feel no fear: all units gain tenacity and shrug off crowd control.
- All classes: +0.2 Tenacity
Grave Chill
Frozen sinews resist slows, keeping the horde marching forward.
- All classes: +0.25 SlowResist, +10% MoveSpeed
Endless Dead
A larger shipment of raised soldiers and archers reinforces the line every round.
- 2 free Archer each round
Attrition Ward
The whole army takes reduced damage, grinding down anything that stands its ground.
- All classes: +0.15 DamageReduction
Cryptbound Flesh
Bloated undead bodies gain massive health, though they stay slow to fall.
- All classes: +25% Health
Undying Horde
Army-wide tenacity and damage reduction make the horde nearly impossible to break.
- All classes: +0.3 Tenacity, +0.15 DamageReduction
Wardstone Bones
Consecrated bones shore up the horde's fatal weakness, granting magic armor across the army.
- All classes: +8 MagicArmor
Undead (Alt Slot)
Undead (Alt Slot) Archer
Undead (Alt Slot) fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Unliving Resolve
The dead feel no fear: all units gain tenacity and shrug off crowd control.
- All classes: +0.2 Tenacity
Grave Chill
Frozen sinews resist slows, keeping the horde marching forward.
- All classes: +0.25 SlowResist, +10% MoveSpeed
Endless Dead
A larger shipment of raised soldiers and archers reinforces the line every round.
- 2 free Archer each round
Attrition Ward
The whole army takes reduced damage, grinding down anything that stands its ground.
- All classes: +0.15 DamageReduction
Cryptbound Flesh
Bloated undead bodies gain massive health, though they stay slow to fall.
- All classes: +25% Health
Undying Horde
Army-wide tenacity and damage reduction make the horde nearly impossible to break.
- All classes: +0.3 Tenacity, +0.15 DamageReduction
Wardstone Bones
Consecrated bones shore up the horde's fatal weakness, granting magic armor across the army.
- All classes: +8 MagicArmor
Western Kingdoms
Western Kingdoms Archer
Western Kingdoms fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Drill Formations
Rigorous drilling toughens the whole army against the first shock of battle.
- All classes: +10% Health
Field Chaplains
Battlefield priests steady the ranks, hardening every soldier against wounds.
- All classes: +0.06 DamageReduction
Marching Orders
Well-drilled movement lets your army reach and hold the center faster.
- All classes: +12% MoveSpeed
Tempered Steel
Master smiths sharpen every blade and lance in the kingdom's service.
- All classes: +15% AttackDamage
Royal Charter
A royal levy sends a mixed reinforcement of knights and archers each round.
- 2 free Archer each round
Grand Crusade
United under one banner, the entire army fights harder, tougher, and unbroken.
- All classes: +15% AttackDamage, +15% Health, +0.08 DamageReduction
Wood Elves
Wood Elves Archer
Wood Elves fields the Archer as damage projection, focus fire, and forcing enemies to cross open space. Ranged troops turn space into pressure, making every approach costly before blades ever meet. In play, this variant fights from range, with 80 health, 35 listed damage, and 36 primary range.
Cost100
ClassRanged
Health80
Damage35
Range36
Speed5
Strengths
- Long range lets it contribute before the front lines collide.
Weaknesses
- Low health means positioning mistakes are punished quickly.
- Has a close-range blind spot or weaker fallback profile.
Attacks and Special Effects
| Profile | Damage/Heal | Type | Range | Atk/s | Multiplier | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 35 | Pierce | 3-36 | 0.333 | 1 | Projectile |
| Secondary | 35 | Cut | 0-3 | 0.667 | 0.25 | Projectile |
- Projectile pressure: can be affected by projectile-chain or ranged attack upgrades where eligible.
Relevant Upgrades
Forest Stride
The whole army moves faster, letting you dictate every engagement.
- All classes: +12% MoveSpeed
Keen Fletching
Archers gain attack damage, sharpening your pierce output.
- Ranged: +15% AttackDamage
Quick Draw
Ranged units fire faster, raising sustained kiting damage.
- Ranged: +15% AttackSpeed
Scout Hunters
A pair of Archers reinforce your line each round.
- 2 free Archer each round
Lithe Footwork
Skirmishers resist slows, keeping their speed advantage against snares.
- All classes: +0.3 SlowResist
Longbow Mastery
Archers hit far harder, turning volleys into a wall of pierce.
- Ranged: +25% AttackDamage
Wind Riders
Foot Archers become Cavalry Archers, trading the line for mobile firepower.
- Transforms Archer into Cavalry Archer
Starfall Volley
Ranged units gain crushing damage and fire rate, unleashing an arrow storm.
- Ranged: +30% AttackDamage, +20% AttackSpeed
Ghostwalkers
The army shrugs off a portion of all incoming damage while keeping its speed.
- All classes: +0.15 DamageReduction, +10% MoveSpeed