Elven Archer (Warcraft II)
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- For lore about archers, see Archer.
| Elven Archer | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Race | High elf |
| Faction | Alliance |
| Statistics | |
| Hit Points | 40 |
| Armor | 0 |
| Sight | 5 |
| Speed | 10 |
| Production | |
| Gold |
500  |
| Lumber |
50  |
| Food |
1  |
| Produced at | Barracks |
| Build time | 70 seconds |
| Combat | |
| Basic Damage | 3 |
| Piercing Damage |
6 7 (1 upgrade) 8 (2 upgrades) |
| Range | 4 |
| Upgrades Into | |
| Upgrades Into | Elven Ranger |
This article contains lore taken from Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.
Out of the mysterious forests of Quel'thalas come the Elven Archers to aid the Alliance in its darkest hour. Descendants of the elder race of Lordaeron, these sylvan woodsmen are unmatched in their use of the bow. Unencumbered by helm or heavy armor, Archers are keen of eye and fleet of foot. These Elves have long been embroiled in a bloody conflict with the hated Trolls of Lordaeron and are swift to let loose a rain of arrows upon any foe, including those that attack from the skies above.[1]
Information
- Elven Archers are support units whose roles include providing mobile defense against Dragons and Goblin Sappers as well as driving away Goblin Zeppelins, Transports and Giant Turtles.
- While substantially weaker than Guard Towers, Archers are cheaper and mobile, allowing them to respond quickly to sudden threats and concentrate their fire.
- They fare poorly in a straight-up fight against Grunts or Ogres unless protected by other units, buildings or terrain. Even Peons can present a threat to non-upgraded Archers.
Upgrades
- Upgrade Arrows (Damage +1)
- Increases the piercing attack damage of Elven Archers and Elven Rangers by +1.
| Research Cost | Researched At | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 300 300 |
Elven Lumber Mill | 200 secs. |
- Upgrade Arrows (Damage +1)
- Further increases the piercing attack damage of Elven Archers and Elven Rangers by +1.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time 900 
500 
Elven Lumber Mill 250 secs.
- Elven Ranger Training
- Upgrades Elven Archers to Elven Rangers.
| Research Cost | Researched At | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1500
|
Elven Lumber Mill | 250 secs. |
Quotes
References
- ^ Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Alliance Ground Units, Elven Archer
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