Troll Axethrower (Warcraft II)
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- For lore about axethrowers, see Axethrower.
| Troll Axethrower | |
|---|---|
  | |
| Race | Forest troll |
| Faction | Horde |
| 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 | Troll Berserker |
This article contains lore taken from Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness, Warcraft II: Beyond the Dark Portal, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.
The Trolls of Lordaeron have suffered ages of attrition at the hands of the Humans, Dwarves, and Elves. The appearance of the Orcish Horde has given them the opportunity to ally themselves with kindred spirits with whom they can seek revenge upon their many enemies. More agile than the brutish Orcs, Trolls employ throwing axes - along with a cunning attack and retreat stratagem - to assail their foes. This combination of speed, range and the ability to bring down threats from above makes them a valuable addition to the Orcish Horde.[1]
Information
- Troll Axethrowers are support units whose roles include providing mobile defense against Gryphon Riders and Dwarven Demolition Squads as well as driving away Gnomish Flying Machines, Transports and Gnomish Submarines.
- While substantially weaker than Guard Towers, Axethrowers are cheaper and mobile, allowing them to respond quickly to sudden threats and concentrate their fire. They are particularly effective when buffed by an Ogre-Mage's Bloodlust spell.
- They fare poorly in a straight-up fight against Footmen or Knights unless protected by other units, buildings or terrain. Even Peasants can present a threat to non-upgraded Axethrowers.
Upgrades
- Upgrade Throwing Axes (Damage +1)
- Increases the piercing attack damage of Troll Axethrowers and Troll Berserkers by +1.
| Research Cost | Researched At | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 300 300 |
Troll Lumber Mill | 200 secs. |
- Upgrade Throwing Axes (Damage +1)
- Further increases the piercing attack damage of Troll Axethrowers and Troll Berserkers by +1.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time 900 
500 
Troll Lumber Mill 250 secs.
- Troll Berserker Training
- Upgrades Troll Axethrowers to Troll Berserkers.
| Research Cost | Researched At | Upgrade Time |
|---|---|---|
| 1500
|
Troll Lumber Mill | 250 secs. |
Quotes
References
- ^ Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Ground Units of the Orcish Horde, Troll Axethrower
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