Gyrocopter (Warcraft III)

For lore about gyrocopters, see gyrocopter.

Gyrocopter
Race	Dwarf
Faction	Human Alliance
Statistics
Hit points	350
Unit Type	Mechanical
Unit Classified As	Fly
Level	2
Gold	220
Lumber	60
Food	2
Produced at	Workshop
Build time	25 sec.
Hotkey	G
Combat
Weapon(s)	Mounted cannons (vs Air); Throwing bombs (vs Ground, needs Gyrocopter Bombs)
Normal attack	27-32 (29.5 avg) 40
Can attack	Air
Range	50
Attack type	Piercing
Cooldown	1.00 sec.
Weapon type	Instant
Secondary attack	19-21 (20 avg) 26
Can attack	Ground, Structure, Debris, Item, Ward
Range	10
Attack type	Siege
Cooldown	2.50 sec.
Weapon type	Missile
Armor Type	Metal
Defense Type	Medium
Armor	2
Day Sight	180
Night Sight	110
Movement Speed	Fast (320)
Sound
Sound Set	Gyrocopter

This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

The ingenious dwarven engineers, taking a nod from their inventive gnomish cousins, constructed the ultimate airborne scout vehicle. The gyrocopters are small but versatile flying machines that can cover great distances at speed and evade enemy ground forces. Though the contraptions are somewhat rickety, they are armed with mounted cannons and bombs, and piloted by the daring – if not insane – dwarven pilot corps.

Information

Gyrocopters have two main purposes: to scout, and to attack air units. If someone is making a lot of air units, use Gyrocopters to attack them. Upgrade the Gyrocopter to enhance it with more damage.

Gyrocopters also act as detectors for invisible units.

Spells and abilities

True Sight (Passive)

Reveals nearby invisible units.

Gyrocopter Bombs

Allows Gyrocopters to attack land units.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
150 100	Workshop	Castle	60 sec.

Upgrades

Black Gunpowder

Increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time	Effect
100 50	Blacksmith	60 sec.	Normal attack: 28-38 (33 avg) Secondary attack: 20-24 (22 avg)

Refined Gunpowder

Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time	Effect
250 100	Blacksmith	Keep	75 sec.	Normal attack: 29-44 (36.5 avg) Secondary attack: 21-27 (24 avg)

Imbued Gunpowder

Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time	Effect
400 150	Blacksmith	Castle	90 sec.	Normal attack: 30-50 (40 avg) Secondary attack: 22-30 (26 avg)

Iron Plating

Increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time	Effect
125 75	Blacksmith	60 sec.	Armor: 4

Steel Plating

Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time	Effect
200 125	Blacksmith	Keep	75 sec.	Armor: 6

Mithril Plating

Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time	Effect
275 175	Blacksmith	Castle	90 sec.	Armor: 8

Battle.net description

Mechanical flying machine flown by a Dwarven pilot.

World Editor description

Fast moving flying machine. Excellent at scouting, and effective against air units. Can learn the Flying Machine Bombs and Flak Cannons upgrades.

Quotes

• See Warcraft III Gyrocopter quotes

Patch changes

• Patch 1.10 (2003-07-03): Gyrocopter damage increased to 27-32 from 25-30.
  

External links

Battle.net Warcraft III - Humans -> Units -> Flying Machine

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