The Arkenguard are the elite guard of the Lonely Mountain and are armed with mighty maces. They are armored like tanks, but their speed suffers because of this. They are deadly in close combat and can decimate troops. In addition, if paired with Packhorses from the Travel Camp they can transform into Khazad Dum Veterans, the heroic units of the Dwarven factions.
Abilities[]
Dwarven War Mastery - The Arkenguard deal +50% more damage for 15 seconds, ignore heavy armor and cannot be knocked back or trampled. Left click to activate.
Upgrades[]
The Arkenguards have access to the following upgrades:
Banner Carrier - This upgrade can only be given to a level 1 battalion and will promote it to level 2. At level 2 the battalion can regenerate units when out of combat. Cost: 200.
Heavy Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to EdainInfantryHeavyArmor. Cost: 300
| EdainInfantryHeavyArmor | |
|---|---|
| DEFAULT | 100% |
| SLASH | 100% |
| PIERCE | 65% |
| CAVALRY_RANGED | 135% |
| SPECIALIST | 65% |
| CRUSH | 135% |
| CAVALRY | 135% |
| SIEGE | 100% |
| FLAME | 100% |
| FROST | 100% |
| MAGIC | 100% |
| HERO | 150% |
| HERO_RANGED | 150% |
| STRUCTURAL | 150% |
| CHOP | 100% |
| URUK | 150% |
| WATER | 135% |
| FlankedPenalty | 25% |
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Forged Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against other infantry (swordsmen, pikemen, archers, etc...). Cost: 300
Strategy[]
The Arkenguards are one of the most powerful melee units in the game. Their ability, Dwarven War Mastery, makes them extremely dangerous. Be sure to activate it when they start fighting. If your enemy attacks with cavalry, activate this ability to prevent being trampled.
Near King Dain, they become even more dangerous, gaining increased attack and speed. Against the right armies, an army composed solely of Arkenguards can be effective. Use The Last Stand on them, and you'll have one of the most unstoppable units in the game.
However, the Arkenguards are not very effective against monsters. Trolls, Ents, or Mumakil will give them serious trouble.
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