Scout tower

For the orc towers, see Watch tower.

Scarlet Tower in the Dragonblight.

Scout towers (also sometimes called watchtowers) are the first necessary step in Alliance town defense. Ideal to watch over positions, they are unarmed, but they can later be upgraded to become guard towers and cannon towers.

Second War

This section concerns content related to Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness or its expansion Beyond the Dark Portal.

Main article: Scout Tower (Warcraft II)

Scout towers were tall, sturdy structures constructed to guard the borders of many settlements. From these sites, the defenders of Lordaeron could spot enemy troops from high above, making it difficult for the orcs to launch surprise attacks. Their presence in the wildlands assured the swift deployment of Alliance armies to meet any orc incursion. These towers could be outfitted with either deadly bolts that could pierce targets on land, sea, and air, or with great cannon that while powerful, couldn't attack threats from above.

Third War

This section concerns content related to Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos or its expansion The Frozen Throne.

Main article: Scout Tower (Warcraft III)

Scout towers may be constructed at almost any location to provide continuous on-site observation. The towers are also the first necessary step in human town defense. These structures may later be upgraded to guard or cannon towers.

It was a common tactic of the Alliance of Lordaeron to build their towers behind some farms. Ivory Towers were also usable during the Third War.

World of Warcraft

Lost Point in Dustwallow Marsh.

This section concerns content related to the original World of Warcraft.

Scout towers are very common in World of Warcraft and can be found all over Azeroth, Outland and alternate Draenor. While many towers, especially the ones in Lordaeron, have been abandoned or destroyed, there are still quite a few that remain intact.

Ironically, the tower built between Tarren Mill and Southshore was built to symbolize the bond of friendship and brotherhood between the two cities.

Scout towers in Lordaeron

• Tirisfal Glades:
  • Crusader's Outpost
  • Crusader Outpost
  • Scarlet Watchtower
  • Scarlet Watch Post

• Western Plaguelands:
  • Taelan's Tower
  • Unnamed tower in Hearthglen
  • Four unnamed towers formerly protecting the Ruins of Andorhal

• Eastern Plaguelands:
  • Crown Guard Tower
  • Eastwall Tower
  • Northpass Tower
  • Plaguewood Tower
  • Light's Shield Tower
  • Light's Point Tower
  • Unnamed tower in Tyr's Hand

• Alterac Mountains:
  • Gallows' Corner
  • Two unnamed towers formerly protecting the Ruins of Alterac

• Hillsbrad Foothills:
  • Eastpoint Tower
  • Southpoint Tower
  • Three unnamed towers formerly protecting Tarren Mill, Southshore and Purgation Isle

Scout towers in Azeroth

• Elwynn Forest:
  • Ridgepoint Tower
  • Unnamed tower south of Westbrook Garrison

• Redridge Mountains:
  • Stonewatch - Stonewatch Tower
  • Tower Watch

• Westfall:
  • Sentinel Hill - Sentinel Tower

• Duskwood:
  • Beggar's Haunt

• Stranglethorn Vale:
  • Unnamed tower in Kurzen's Compound

Scout towers in Kalimdor

• Durotar:
  • Unnamed tower west of Tiragarde Keep

• Barrens:
  • Two unnamed towers protecting Northwatch Hold
  • Three unnamed towers protecting Honor's Stand
  • Two unnamed towers protecting Fort Triumph

• Dustwallow Marsh:
  • Sentry Point
  • North Point Tower
  • Lost Point
  • Three unnamed towers formerly protecting Theramore Isle and Alcaz Island

• Tanaris:
  • Caverns of Time - Battle for Mount Hyjal (unnamed tower in the Alliance Base)
  • Caverns of Time - Culling of Stratholme (two unnamed towers protecting Stratholme gates)

Scout towers in Outland

• Hellfire Peninsula:
  • Shatter Point
  • Unnamed tower near the Honor Hold Mine
  • Three unnamed towers formerly protecting Honor Hold and the Expedition Armory

• Terokkar Forest:
  • Two unnamed towers protecting the Allerian Stronghold

Scout towers in Northrend

• Dragonblight:
  • Scarlet Point - Scarlet Tower
  • Onslaught Base Camp

Notes

• Human cannons looks like a scout tower mounted on tank treads.

References

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