The Bowmen of Carn Dûm are brutal Dunedain who have pledged their allegiance to Angmar. They are elite archers which cause heavy damage to troops and can be upgraded to become even more resistant. They are led by Mornamarth, Steward of Carn Dûm, and ravage the lands of Arnor.
Abilities
Focused Barrage - The Carn Dûm Archers shoot faster, staying longer on a position. After firing two consecutive volleys without moving, the Archers gain doubled attack speed for all further attacks from the same position. (Passive ability)
Upgrades
The Bowmen of Angmar 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
Dark Iron Mail - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to EdainArcherHeavyArmor. Cost: 300
| EdainArcherHeavyArmor | |
|---|---|
| DEFAULT | 100% |
| SLASH | 135% |
| PIERCE | 40% |
| CAVALRY_RANGED | 80% |
| SPECIALIST | 65% |
| CRUSH | 135% |
| CAVALRY | 135% |
| SIEGE | 100% |
| FLAME | 65% |
| FROST | 65% |
| MAGIC | 65% |
| HERO | 150% |
| HERO_RANGED | 100% |
| STRUCTURAL | 75% |
| CHOP | 135% |
| URUK | 200% |
| WATER | 100% |
| FlankedPenalty | 25% |
Ice Arrows - This upgrade significantly increases the arrow damage dealt by this battalion once purchased. Cost: 400
Strategy
The Carn Dum bowmen are your elite archers from the Hall of the King's Men. Compared to axe throwers and sorcerers, they have excellent firing range, and even more impressive rate of fire. They rival the bows of Lothlorien, and even have an advantage over them in the massive damage output they have when standing still behind hordes of orcs and barbarians. Fully upgraded and within Mornamarth's sight, these rangers are ready to mow down infantry and use trolls as pincushions. Don't let cavalry get close though.
