Upgrades

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Upgrades are powerful permanent modifications that can be applied to a unit, hero or building. These upgrades can be a raw stat buff like the heavy armor or forged blades, making the units more resistant and more efficient. Or it can be more subtle, instead unlocking powerful abilities that can shift the tide of battle when used at the correct time. A single upgrade can often be applied to many different types of troops, for example, Gondor's Heavy Armor can be applied to both archers, pikemen and swordsmen, all with the same effect but with different stats. For this reason, you will not often see the exact number for the bonus of upgrades.

Mod-Wide Upgrades

Expanded Storerooms: Increases command points by 200. Can be purchased five times for a total of 1,000 command points. Cost: 500 each time

Mordor

Upgrade	Cost of Research	Requirement
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.	600	Purchase at a level 2 Mordor Barracks/Tents.
Fire Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus FIRE damage to the unit. Causing it to deal increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	1200	Available for standard Orc Archers and Morgul Archers once researched from a Barracks is under Sauron's influence.
Orc Overseer - If paired with an orc overseer this battalion will gain a bonus specific to their orc type and the ability Crack the Whip	0	Can be summoned with the spell Mordor/Summon Overseer
Battle Armor: This doubles the armor from 4000 health point to 8000; it is required to move on to the weapon upgrades. Changes the armorset to EdainTrollHeavyArmor. Cost: 300 [+/-]EdainTrollHeavyArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 50% PIERCE 65% CAVALRY_RANGED 135% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 150% HERO_RANGED 150% STRUCTURAL 200% CHOP 50% URUK 100% WATER 100% FlankedPenalty 25%	0	Available for Mountain Troll if the Troll Cage is under Sauron's Influence
Siege Hammer: Deals high damage against the buildings. Unlocks the Splintering Blow ability. Cost: 200	0	Available for Mountain Troll once Troll Armor has been purchased and if the Troll Cage is under Sauron's influence.
Assault Mace: Deals large AOE damage. Unlocks the Sweeping Strikes ability. Cost: 200	0	Available for Mountain Troll once Troll Armor has been purchased and if the Troll Cage is under Sauron's influence.
Troll Sword: Deals high damage against heroes and monster. Unlocks the Vicious Swipes ability. Cost: 200	0	Available for Mountain Troll once Troll Armor has been purchased and if the Troll Cage is under Sauron's influence.
Lava Moat: Decreases melee vulnerability of the fortress . Cost: 750	0	Purchasable in Tol-In-Gaurhoth
Magma Cauldron: Allows the fortress to pour burning lava on nearby enemy troops. Cost: 1000	0	Purchasable in Tol-In-Gaurhoth
Doom Pyres: Reduces cost of heroes by 20%. Cost: 600	0	Purchasable in Tol-In-Gaurhoth
Ring Hunter - The Nazgûl gains the ability to sense the Ring, along with a fell beast and new abilities. He can no longer be unveiled. Cost: 700	0	Available to veiled Shadow Lord and Dark Marshal once the power "Mordor/His Deadliest Servants" has been purchased
Robe of the Shadow Lord - The Shadow Lord receives a robe of darkness to serve Mordor; he gains new abilities, a new skin and increased stats. Changes his armor set to EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade. Cost: 600 [+/-]EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade DEFAULT 43% SLASH 43% PIERCE 10% CAVALRY_RANGED 25% SPECIALIST 43% CRUSH 66% CAVALRY 66% SIEGE 33% FLAME 90% FROST 66% MAGIC 66% HERO 75% HERO_RANGED 43% POISON 66% STRUCTURAL 15% CHOP 65% URUK 100% WATER 66% FlankedPenalty 30%	0	Available to the Shadow Lord once the power "Mordor/His Deadliest Servants" has been purchased
Dark Marshal - The Nazgûl is given deadly armor to spread terror to the foes of Mordor; he gains new abilities and improved stats. Changes his armor set to EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade. Cost: 600 [+/-]EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade DEFAULT 43% SLASH 43% PIERCE 10% CAVALRY_RANGED 25% SPECIALIST 43% CRUSH 66% CAVALRY 66% SIEGE 33% FLAME 90% FROST 66% MAGIC 66% HERO 75% HERO_RANGED 43% POISON 66% STRUCTURAL 15% CHOP 65% URUK 100% WATER 66% FlankedPenalty 30%	0	Available to the Dark Marshal once the power "Mordor/His Deadliest Servants" has been purchased
Insignia of the Lieutenant - Once "His Deadliest Servants" is purchased, Khamul will be given new armor, new abilities and increased stats. Changes his armor set to EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade. Cost: 1250 [+/-]EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade DEFAULT 43% SLASH 43% PIERCE 10% CAVALRY_RANGED 25% SPECIALIST 43% CRUSH 66% CAVALRY 66% SIEGE 33% FLAME 90% FROST 66% MAGIC 66% HERO 75% HERO_RANGED 43% POISON 66% STRUCTURAL 15% CHOP 65% URUK 100% WATER 66% FlankedPenalty 30%	0	Available to the Khamul once the power "Mordor/His Deadliest Servants" has been purchased
Lordship of Minas Morgul - The Witch-King gains new abilities, a new skin and a fell beast to ride upon. Changes his armor set to EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade. Cost: 1500. [+/-]EdainNazgulArmorUpgrade DEFAULT 43% SLASH 43% PIERCE 10% CAVALRY_RANGED 25% SPECIALIST 43% CRUSH 66% CAVALRY 66% SIEGE 33% FLAME 90% FROST 66% MAGIC 66% HERO 75% HERO_RANGED 43% POISON 66% STRUCTURAL 15% CHOP 65% URUK 100% WATER 66% FlankedPenalty 30%	0	Available to the Witch-King (Mordor) once the power "Mordor/His Deadliest Servants" has been purchased
Influence of Sauron - Sauron fills a building of Mordor (excluding Tol-In-Gaurhoth and the citadel) with his will, unlocking specific effects like new units or upgrades. Barracks: Fire Arrows can be researched from the Barracks for 1200 resources Troll Cage: Enables the research of Troll Upgrades Tribute Camp: All internal resource buildings gain a level Arsenal: All internal resource buildings gain a level Great Siege Works: Enables construction of Troll Catapults Battle Tower: Enable Battle and Sentry Towers to shoot at increased speed. Slave Camp: All external resource buildings gain a level Slaughterhouse: All external resource buildings gain a level Minas Morgul: Minas Morgul gains a level Dol Guldur: Dol Goldur gains a level Cirith Ungol: Enables recruitment of Black Uruk Archers Defense Banner: Reinforcements of Rhun and Harad can now purchase upgrades	0	Ability unlocks once Sauron reaches level 3

Isengard

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
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.	400	Researched at the Armory
Heavy Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	600	Researched at the Armory
Forged Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	600	Researched at the Armory
Steel Bolts - Increases the damage done by the arrows of the battalion and ignores the heavy armor upgrade. Changes the damage type to CAVALRY_RANGED. Cost: 400	800	Researched at the Armory
Uruk Captain - This upgrade can only be purchased once the battalion has reached level 2. This gives the battalion fear resistance and increased stats, including an automatic level-up to level 5. Cost: 400	800	Researched at the Armory, battalion must be level 2
Machinery of War Level 1 - Grants level 2. Gives +1500 HP and unlocks new units or upgrades. Cost: 1000	1000	Researched at a units recruitment building (apart from the Clan Steading)
Machinery of War Level 2 - Grants level 3. Gives +1500 HP, +50% build speed and unlocks new units or upgrades. Cost: 1500	1500	Researched at a units recruitment building (apart from the Clan Steading)
Blood Wargs - Enables Warg Riders to train their mounts into Blood Wargs, which regenerate 20% of the damage as health when they attack. Cost: 200	400	Researched at Warg Pit
Torches - This upgrade increases the damage of the Wildmen towards units and buildings. Cost: 200	N/A	None
Hunt Leader: Promotes the horde to rank 2. Units at rank 2 replace fallen troop members when not in combat. Cost: 300	N/A	Recruit Lurtz or Ugluk to enable this upgrade.
Hardened Armors - Increases the hitpoints of units that are equipped with Heavy Armor by 20%. Cost: 1000	1000	Researched at the Steelworks
Hardened Weapons - Increases the damage of units that are equipped with Forged Blades by 33%. Cost: 1000	1000	Researched at the Steelworks
Hardened Bolts - Increases the damage of units that are equipped with Steel Bolts by 25%. Cost: 1000	1000	Researched at the Steelworks
Murder of Crows - Allows the player to call Crebain to the battlefield for a short time and permanently increases the vision range of the citadel.	N/A	Citadel
Excavations - Increases the health of all structures in the base by 30%.	N/A	Citadel
Burning Forges - Doubles the production of resources of the citadel.	N/A	Citadel
Saboteur Services - Bribe Bill to sabotage enemy buildings. Bill Ferny reaches level 3 and unlocks the ability Disinformation. Cost: 100	N/A	Bill Ferny
Information Services - Bribe Bill so he dilvuges the whereabouts of enemy heroes. Bill Ferny reaches level 6 and unlock the ability Snitch. Cost: 200	N/A	Bill Ferny
Offer Head Money - For the right sum, Bill will take matters into his own hands. Bill Ferny reaches level 10 and unlocks the ability Cutpurse. Cost: 300	N/A	Bill Ferny

Rohan

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
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.	600	Researched at Armory
Forged Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	800	Researched at Armory
Heavy Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	1000	Researched at Armory
Fire Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus FIRE damage to the unit. Causing it to deal increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	1200	Researched at Archery Range upgraded with Arsenal
Horse Shield - Increases armor of the battalion against Pikemen by 25% and armor against Swordsmen by 50%. Changes the armorset to EdainCavalryShieldArmor, if heavy armor has already been purchased changes the armorset to EdainCavalryHeavyShieldArmor. Cost: 200 [+/-]EdainCavalryShieldArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 15% PIERCE 50% CAVALRY_RANGED 50% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 100% HERO_RANGED 100% STRUCTURAL 65% CHOP 22% URUK 15% WATER 135% FlankedPenalty 12% [+/-]EdainCavalryHeavyShieldArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 15% PIERCE 32% CAVALRY_RANGED 65% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 150% HERO_RANGED 150% STRUCTURAL 100% CHOP 15% URUK 22% WATER 135% FlankedPenalty 12%	400	Researched at Stables upgraded with Arsenal
Soldiers of Meduseld - Call a battalion of Soldiers of Meduseld to serve as elite Swordsmen. Cost: 500	0	None
Wardens of Meduseld - Call a battalion of Wardens of Medused to serve as elite Pikemen. Cost: 600	0	None
Knights of Meduseld - Call a battalion of Knights of Meduseld to serve as elite Cavalry. Cost: 800	0	None
Recruitment Camp - Increases training speed by 50%, gives +1500 HP; grants a level. Cost: 400	400	Researched at building player desires to upgrade
Arsenal - Enables more advanced units and upgrades, gives +1500 HP; grants a level. Cost: 400	400	Researched at building player desires to upgrade
Squire of Rohan - Merry becomes a squire of Rohan. He will instantly gain level 5 and an additional 1000 hit points. Cost: 500	0	Purchase in Merry's palantir
King's Camp: Upgrade the Exile Camp into a King's Camp. This enables the recruitment of Rohan's elite captains and grants the structure +750 HP. Cost: 1000	1000	Purchase at the Exile Camp
Arm Rally Point - Mans the Assembly Point with a defensive archer Cost: 300	300	Purchase at the Assembly Point
Eorl's Wisdom - The one ring promises Théoden knowledge and experience, thus he will go down in history as a wise King of Rohan. If Theoden doesn't resist and accepts this offer, he will directly reach level 10, but lose 20% of his armor and 10% of his movement speed. Cost: 0	0	Purchase at the Theoden
Brego's Glory - The One Ring promises Theoden the power to become as mighty a King as his ancestors. If Theoden doesn't resist and accepts this offer, his leadership will affect allies on the whole map, but he will lose 20% of his armor and 10% of his movement speed. Cost: 0	0	Purchase at the Theoden
Helm's Strength - The one ring promises Théoden the old strength of Helm Hammerhand, to once more fight glorious battles. If Theoden doesn't resist and accepts this offer, his attacks will get an area of effect and knock enemies back, but he will lose 20% of his armor and 10% of his movement speed. Cost: 0	0	Purchase at the Theoden
Thengel's Legacy - The One Ring makes Theoden fear for his own family and promises to protect them. If Theoden doesn't resist and accepts this offer, Theodred, Eowyn and Eomer will be invulnerable near Theoden, but Theoden will lose 20% of his armor and 10% of his movement speed. Cost: 0	0	Purchase at the Theoden

Gondor / Arnor / Belfalas

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
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.	400	Researched at Blacksmith with Iron Ore purchased from Market
Heavy Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	600	Researched at Blacksmith with Iron Ore purchased from Market
Forged Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	600	Researched at Blacksmith with Iron Ore purchased from Market
Fire Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus FIRE damage to the unit. Causing it to deal increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	800	Researched at Level 3 Archery Range
Fire Stones - Increases the damage that the unit does to buildings and add FIRE damage. The unit can now damage garrisoned troops. Cost: 400	800	Researched at Level 3 Siege Works
Composite Bows - Equips the battalion with composite bows. This lowers the recharge time of Unexpected Salvo by 33% and doubles the damage. Cost: 300	600	Researched at Ranger Tents
Knight Shield - Increases armor of the battalion against Pikemen by 25% and armor against Swordsmen by 50%. Changes the armorset to EdainCavalryShieldArmor, if heavy armor has already been purchased changes the armorset to EdainCavalryHeavyShieldArmor. Cost: 200 [+/-]EdainCavalryShieldArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 15% PIERCE 50% CAVALRY_RANGED 50% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 100% HERO_RANGED 100% STRUCTURAL 65% CHOP 22% URUK 15% WATER 135% FlankedPenalty 12% [+/-]EdainCavalryHeavyShieldArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 15% PIERCE 32% CAVALRY_RANGED 65% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 150% HERO_RANGED 150% STRUCTURAL 100% CHOP 15% URUK 22% WATER 135% FlankedPenalty 12%	400	Research at level 3 Stable
Grand Harvest - Increases the resource production of all farms by +30%. Cost: 1200	1200	Researched at Market
Increased Taxes - The discount of houses now also affects regular infantry. Cost: 600	600	Researched at Market
Iron Ore - Enables the research of upgrades at the blacksmith. Cost: 600	600	Researched at Market
Numenorean Stonework - Increases the armor of walls and towers. Cost: 1500	1500	Researched at Stoneworker
Reinforced Gate (only available on Castle maps) - +50% HP to gates. Cost: 1000	1000	Researched at Stoneworker
Reinforce Fortress Garrison - Doubles the number of archers in each wall tower. Cost: 1200	1500	Researched at Stoneworker
Siege Materials - Destroyed structures refund 50% of their cost; the player must maintain a Stoneworker to benefit from this upgrade. Cost: 500	500	Researched at Stoneworker
Upgrade Building to Level 2 - Grants level 2. Gives +1500 HP, +20% build speed and unlocks new units or upgrades. Cost: 400	400	Researched at the building the player desires to upgrade to level 2
Upgrade Building to Level 3 - Grants level 3. Gives +1500 HP, +30% build speed and unlocks new units or upgrades. Cost: 1000	600	Researched at the building the player desires to upgrade to level 3 after researching the level 2 upgrade

Gondor Exclusive Upgrades

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
Banners: Grants +15% damage and armor to nearby troops. Cost: 400	0	Research at the Border Stronghold you wish to upgrade
Reinforce Garrison: Doubles the number of archers in the tower. Cost: 500	0	Research at the Border Stronghold you wish to upgrade
Boiling Oil: Allows the fortress to pour boiling oil on nearby enemy troops. Cost: 800	0	Research at the Border Stronghold you wish to upgrade
Houses of Healing: Heals nearby allies. Cost: 600	0	Research at the Border Stronghold you wish to upgrade
Guardian of the Citadel - Pippin swears fealty to the Steward of Gondor and becomes a Guardian of the Citadel. He immediately reaches level 5 if below that and gains an additional +1000 hit points. Cost: 500	0	Purchase in Pippin's palantir
Gandalf the White: Gandalf becomes Gandalf the White and gains 100% bonus on magic attacks, -25% on recharge time for his spells and +1000 life points.	0	Gondor/Gandalf the White

Arnor Exclusive Upgrades

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
Faithful of Aranarth: 5% higher vision and attack range, are permanently stealthed and gain "Disruptive Fire" ability. Can be equipped if Aranarth chooses the path of the Ranger (level 7).	0	Aranarth has chosen the path of the Ranger (level 7).
Barrow Guards: 25% higher armor, 25% higher melee armor, resistance against fear and "Unexpected Salvo" ability. Can be equipped if Carthaen reaches level 5.	0	Carthaen has reached level 5
Enchanted Anvil: Reduces the cost of unit upgrades of Arnor: 1 fortress with anvil: -15% 2 fortresses with anvil: -25% 3 fortresses with anvil: -33% Cost: 500	500	Stronghold of Imladris
Blessed Mist: Nearby allies become camouflaged. Cost: 1000	1000	Stronghold of Imladris
Crystal Moat: Decreases the melee vulnerability of the fortress. Cost: 1000	1000	Stronghold of Imladris
Mystic Fountains: Heals nearby allies; Glorfindel revives 25% faster at this fortress. Cost: 1500	1500	Stronghold of Imladris
Sword of the Westerness: Makes the unit invulnerable to FLAME, MAGIC, FROST, POISON and FORCE damagetypes and increase their damage by 50% against ringwraiths, Karsh and Wights.	0	Arnor's Sword of the Westerness Spellbook Power

Belfalas Exclusive Upgrades

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
Defensive Measures:	600	Archery Range
Improved Sea Bows:	600	Archery Range
Silvan Splinter Arrows:	1200	Archery Range Level 3

Lothlórien

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
Master Blades - Greatly increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 500	900	Level 2 Forge
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.	600	Forge
Longbows - After being purchased the Longbow upgrade increases the range and vision field of the equipped battalion by 20%. Cost: 200	600	Level 2 Forge
Silverthorn Arrows - This upgrade adds a bonus MAGIC damage to the battalion, causing it to deal greatly increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 700	1200	Level 3 Forge
Concealing Fog - All allied units within the fortress are hidden from enemy view. Cost: 500	500	Sanctuary
Silverthorns - The defensive archers are equipped with Silverthorn arrows. Cost: 1500	1500	Sanctuary
Safe Refuge - All allied units within the fortress are slowly healed. Cost: 1000	1000	Sanctuary
Gifts of Lorien - Galadriel hands gifts from Lothlorien to a hero. The gift can increase the stat of the heroes and/or grants it upgraded abilities. Thranduil: Gains his silver battle armor, which gives him +15% armor. He will also now summon two rows of Palace Guards instead of one with his Shield Wall ability. Legolas: Is gifted a Galadhrim bow which enhances his 'Hawk Strike' and 'Arrow Wind' abilities. Tauriel: Can permanently wield her daggers and is constantly protected by guards. Her first ability transforms into a weapon toggle (she still loses 15% armor when toggling to bow). This can only be cast on Tauriel in the Mirkwood 6 player map she can be permanently recruited on. Haldir: His Shining Arrow ability becomes Arrow of the White Lady, which deals increased damage and stuns enemies in a larger radius with fear. Celeborn: Is gifted royal armor that increases his armor and damage by +10%. Rúmil & Orophin: Are gifted mighty elven armor that highly enhances their defense but lowers their speed. When the ability is cast on either the brothers both will get the armor.	0	Level 3 Galadriel
Borderguard Wing - Unlocks Lórien Swordsmen, Lórien Archers, Lórien Pikemen, and Haldir at the outpost; mans the outpost with a platform of archers that fire at nearby enemies	400	Lothlorien Fortress
Forge Wing - Unlocks research of unit upgrades at the outpost	600	Lothlorien Fortress
Sanctuary Wing - Unlocks Minstrels, Galadriel, and Celeborn at the outpost; surrounds the fortress in a concealing fog	400	Lothlorien Fortress
Galadhrim Wing - Unlocks Galadhrim and Caras Galadhon Guards at the outpost; increases recruitment speed by 50%	400	Lothlorien Fortress
Wine from Dorwinion - Increases the production of wine cellars by 25%. Cost: 1000	1000	Vault of the King
Protect the Borders - Troopchambers will be manned with two elite archers of the king that shoot at nearby enemies. Cost: 500	500	Vault of the King
Captain of the Watch - Each Vault of the King is guarded by two individual Palace Guards and a Banner Carrier. The Banner Carrier grants nearby allies + 25% armor. Cost: 500	500	Vault of the King
Thranduil's Mobilization - The Mirkwood citadel can now use the "Mobilization Order" ability, which speeds up recruitment of all Mirkwood troops for a short duration. Cost: 750	750	Vault of the King
Combat Training - Increase the training speed of units in the citadel by a total of 10%. Cost: 250	250	Forge
Improved Combat Training - Increase the training speed of units in the citadel by a total of 25%. Cost: 500	500	Forge
Great Combat Training - Increase the training speed of units in the citadel by a total of 50%. Cost: 1000	1000	Forge
Border Guard Spypost - Doubles the line of sight of the Mallorn Tree. Cost: 100	100	Mallorn Tree
Billowing Fog - The Mallorn Tree disguises allies in the area. Cost: 100	100	Mallorn Tree
Ban of Protection - reduces the armor of nearby enemies by 20%. Cost: 100	100	Mallorn Tree

Dwarves

Name	Cost of Researching	Requirement
Battle Tower Training - Increase the ranged damage of your defensive structures. Cost: 1200	1200	Research at a Stonemason
Oil Vents - Build oil vents into the walls near the gate allowing to pour oil in front of the gate with the "Pour down boiling oil" skill. Cost: 1000	1000	Research at a level 2 Stonemason
Line of Defense - Unlocks the use of the small build plots in front of the citadel as a second line of defense. Cost: 1000	1000	Research at a level 3 Stonemason
Heavy Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	900	Researched at Forge
// Forged Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	900	Researched at Forge
Fire Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus FIRE damage to the unit. Causing it to deal increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	1200	Researched at Forge
Elite Equipment - Allows training of elite units, the Mineworker, access to certain heroes, and the research of the Banner Carrier upgrade at the Hall of Warriors Research Cost: 750	750	Researched at Forge
Siege Plans - Allows construction of advanced siege weapons and research of the Flaming Shot upgrade at the Forge Works Research Cost: 750	750	Researched at Forge
Procession of Mithril - Requires: A bataillon of Veterans of Khazad-dûm has returned from their expedition in the Travel Camp. The Veterans of Khazad-Dûm are able to process the Mithril that they found in the Mines of Moria. Dwarven heroes may purchase mithril shirts. (Passive Ability)	N/A	Veterans of Khazad-dûm have entered the Forge
Flaming Shot - Increases the damage that the unit does to buildings and add FIRE damage. The unit can now damage garrisoned troops. Cost: 400	800	Siege Plans has been researched, Researched at Forge Works
Battle Wagon Equipment - Allows Battlewagons to purchase Banner Carriers, Beer Kegs and a unique improvement for each Dwarven realm.	600	Forge Works
Banner Carrier: Nearby allies gain 15% damage and armor and become fearless. Also promotes the battlewagon to level 2. At level 2, the battle wagon heals while out of combat. In addition, this increases the garrison of the battlewagon, adding more troops to it.	600	Battle Wagon Equipment has been researched
Beer Keg - Adds a beer keg to the back of the battlewagon. Nearby units are healed. Also promotes the battlewagon to level 2. At level 2, the battle wagon heals while out of combat	400	Battle Wagon Equipment has been researched

Ered Luin

Name	Cost of Researching	Requirement
Sharpened Axes - Once purchased this will triple the flanking damage of the battalion when hitting enemies from the side or behind. Cost: 200	400	Research at a Dwarven Forge
/ 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.	600	Elite Equipment has been researched, Researched at Hall of Warriors
Housing Area: Generates resources and spawns Fishmongers who generate additional resources over time. Increases HP by 500. Unlocks Mayor's Lodge. Cost: 500	500	Purchase at the Town Hall
Militia House: Unlocks military units. Increases HP by 500. Unlocks Bell Tower. Cost: 300	300	Purchase at the Town Hall
Black Market: Spawns Fishmongers who generate resources. Increases Fishmonger's resource gain by 10%. Increases HP by 500. Unlocks Weapon Stashes. Cost: 600	600	Purchase at the Town Hall
Smuggler's Den: Unlocks Bard and stealthes nearby allies. Increases HP by 500. Unlocks Unassuming Docks. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Town Hall
Mayor's Lodge: "Unlocks A warm welcome!. Grants allies in the area +25% damage and +25% armor. Increases HP by 500. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Town Hall
Bell Tower: Fires arrows at enemies and unlocks Alarm!. Alarm allows Fishmongers to fight for 30 seconds. Increases HP by 500 and improves armor against melee damage significantly. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Town Hall
Weapon Stashes: Unlocks Alarm!. Increases HP by 500. Alarm temporarily deactivates resource generation of all Fishmongers but greatly increases recruitment speed. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Town Hall
Unassuming Docks: Spawns a boat with barrels on it, granting access to the tunnel system. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Town Hall
Bolt Thrower - The battlewagon is equipped with a bolt thrower. The bolt thrower fires at nearby enemies alongside the archers but deals more damage. Also promotes the battlewagon to level 2. At level 2, the battlewagon heals while out of combat	200	Battle Wagon Equipment has been researched

Erebor

Name	Cost of Researching	Requirement
War Mask - Reduces the armor of units near the equipped battalion by -20%. Cost: 200	400	Research at a Dwarven Forge
/ 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.	600	Elite Equipment has been researched, Researched at Hall of Warriors
Warehouse: Constructs Warehouses that generate resources. Increases HP by 500. Unlocks the Traders of Dale ability. Prerequisite for Dwarven Craftsmen. Cost: 500	500	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Militia House: Builds a militia house. Increases the HP by 500. Enables the recruitment of Dale's melee fighters and the hero Brand. Cost: 300	300	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Toymarket: Constructs a Toymarket. Generates resources. Increases HP by 500. Increases the resources gained from Caravans returning to Dale. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Watchtower: Builds a defensive tower that will fire at nearby enemies. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Fountain: Constructs a fountain. Increases HP by 500. Units in the area are healed and regenerate fallen soldiers. Cost: 600	600	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Dwarven Craftsmen: Constructs a workshop for skilled dwarven smiths. Increases HP by 500. Roads constructed by Dwarven Traders will now provide +25% to allied units. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Palace: Constructs a Palace. Increases HP by 500. Enables recruitment of Dale's elite archers. Prerequisite for Windlance. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Windlance: Constructs a Windlance. Powerful defensive artillery weapon. Cost: 400	400	Purchase at the Dale Marketplace
Wheel Blades - The wheels of the battlewagon are equipped with blades that decrease the deceleration caused by trampling by 50%. Also promotes the battlewagon to level 2. At level 2, the battlewagon heals while out of combat	200	Battle Wagon Equipment has been researched

Iron Hills

Name	Cost of Researching	Requirement
Tower Shields - Increases armor against ranged units (PIERCE, STRUCTURAL, HERO_RANGED, CAVALRY_RANGED) by 50%. Cost: 200	400	Research at a Dwarven Forge
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.	600	Elite Equipment has been researched, Researched at Hall of Warriors
Additional Hall of Warriors: Increases recruitment speed and resource production by 50%. Cost: 500	500	Purchase at the Ered Mithrin Bastion
Dragon Trophy: Lowers the damage of monsters by 50% in a wide radius while increasing the damage of nearby allied units by 30%. Allied units keep the bonus damage for 45 seconds after leaving the vicinity of the Bastion. Cost: 750	750	Purchase at the Ered Mithrin Bastion
Border Wardens: Mans the Bastion with several Hunters to aid in its defense. Additionally, summoned Mineshafts (3pp), Lone Towers (3pp), and the summoned Citadel (10pp) gain +30% armor while the Bastion stands. Cost: 500	500	Purchase at the Ered Mithrin Bastion
Mighty Catapult: Constructs a catapult on top of the fortress that delivers flaming barrages. Cost: 2500	2500	Purchase at the Ered Mithrin Bastion
Trophy - A spike of severed orc heads is mounted upon the battlewagon, demoralizing nearby enemies and lowering their damage by -20%. The debuff increases by -5% for every level up the battewagon gains. Also promotes the battlewagon to level 2. At level 2, the battlewagon heals while out of combat	200	Battle Wagon Equipment has been researched

Angmar

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
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.	600	Research at a level 1 Dark Iron Forge
Dark Iron Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	800	Research at a level 2 Dark Iron Forge
Dark Iron Mail - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	1000	Research at a level 2 Dark Iron Forge
Ice Arrows - This upgrade significantly increases the arrow damage dealt by this battalion once purchased. Cost: 400	1200	Research at a level 3 Dark Iron Forge
Ice Shot - Increases the damage that the unit does to buildings and add FROST damage. and disables attacked buildings for a short time. Fortresses, Walls and Expansions are not affected. Cost: 600	500	Research at a level 3 Dark Iron Forge
Soul Freeze: Allows Sorcerers to specialize in the Soul Freeze power. This makes units in the radius immobile but invulnerable for a short time. Cost: 0	N/A	A Temple of Twilight has been built
Well of Souls: Allows Sorcerers to specialize in the Well of Souls power. This sucks life force from the target to heal units around the sorcerer. Cost: 0	N/A	A Temple of Twilight is level 2
Corpse Rain: Allows Sorcerers to specialize in the Corpse Rain power. This calls down a barrage of corpses on the target area. Cost: 0	N/A	A Temple of Twilight is level 3
Wolf Breeding - Allows Thrall Masters to summon Wolf Riders. Cost: 400	400	Research at a level 1 Kennel
Heavy Spiked Collars - This increases the damage of Dire Wolves by 50% and their movement speed by 25%. Cost: 200	600	Research at a level 2 Kennel
Rabies - Dire Wolves gain +60% damage but lose -50% armor. Cost: 0	N/A	None
Garrison Tower: The Witch-King gives the land to the Men of Carn Dum. The outpost becomes a defensive tower with additional hitpoints and defensive archers. Men of Carn Dum are recruited 30% faster and the outpost gains 800 hitpoints. Enables the recruitment of Helegwen at the outpost. Cost: 800	800	Angmar Outpost
Tower of Sorcery: The Witch-King gives the land to his sorcerers. The tower becomes a tower of sorcery. As long as it stands spells recharge 20% faster (up to 40% with two towers) and sorcerers can use every spell. Enables the recruitment of Zaphragor at the outpost. Cost: 800	800	Angmar Outpost
Might of the Witch-King - The might of the Witch-King will be bestowed to a hero gifting them with additional power for 120 seconds. Zaphragor: For a limited time, the area around him will suffer from multiple explosions every few seconds. Mornamarth: For a limited time, Men of Carn Dum in the radius of "Lust for Power" have 30% more armor. Gulzár: For a limited time, Gulzar's spells reload twice as fast Dûrmarth: For a limited time, "Blade of the Enforcer" deals double damage Drauglin: For a limited time, Drauglin is transformed into a wolf beast with more damage and health. However, he must transform back into a human before the timer expires or he will die. Karsh: For a limited time, Karsh is healed by 75% of his dealt damage Hwaldar: For a limited time, Hwaldar gains better stats. Hwaldar gains 100% damage, his abilities deal 100% damage, resists knockback, gains 100% armor, 25% speed, 100% experience. Helegwen: For a limited time, Helegwen's arrows pierce through enemies. Left click on a hero of Angmar.	0	Level 5 Witch-King (Angmar)
Officers of the Black Guard - The officers of the Black Guards ensure a cruel discipline among Angmar's vassals. Unit overseen by them have +25% more health and deal +25% damage. Officers of the Black Guards have three times the health of regular Guards.	0	Angmar/Black Guard Officers

Imladris

Name	Cost of Researching	Requirement
Mystical Studies - The loremasters research the mystical arts of Doriath. Allows Loremasters to use abilities. Author Halls level up. Unlocks Advanced Mystical Studies for research Cost: 900	900	Research at a Library
Blacksmithing Studies - The loremasters study the arts of the Eregion smiths. Enables battalions to purchase Eregion Blades. Eregion Forges level up. Unlocks Advanced Blacksmithing Studies for research. Cost: 900	900	Research at a Library
Military Studies - The loremasters research the military arts of the Noldor. Enables standard units to use a new ability. Military structures level up. Unlocks Advanced Military Studies for research. Cost: 600	600	Research at a Library
Agricultural Studies - The loremasters study the agricultural environment of Eriador. All Hobbit Farms and Gardens of Imladris level up and Hobbit Farms are guarded by Dunedain archers. Unlocks Advanced Agricultural Studies for research. Cost: 900	900	Research at a Library
Advanced Mystical Studies - The loremasters uncover further secrets of Doriath. Allows combined Loremasters to use abilities. Author Halls level up once again. Cost: 900	900	Research at a Library after having research Mystical Studies
Advanced Blacksmithing Studies - The loremasters uncover further secrets of Eregion. Enables Rivendell Archers to purchase the gold-tipped arrows of Eregion. Eregion Forges level up once again. Cost: 900	900	Research at a Library after having research Blacksmithing Studies
Advanced Military Studies - The loremasters uncover further secrets of the Last Alliance. Unlocks a special ability for elite units. Military buildings level up once again. Cost: 900	900	Research at a Library after having research Militray Studies
Advanced Agricultural Studies - The loremasters develop new agrarian techniques. All Hobbit Farms and Gardens of Imladris level up once again. Miruvor now replenishes 20% more health. Cost: 900	900	Research at Library after having research Argicultural Studies
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.	600	Research at a level 2 Rivendell Barracks (Elven Units) / Halbarad level 5 (Dunedain Units)
Magic Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	900	Research at a level 2 Eregion Forge
Heavy Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	900	Research at a level 2 Eregion Forge
Gold Tip Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus MAGIC damage to the unit. Causing it to deal additional damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	1200	Research at a level 2 Eregion Forge
Eregion Blades - After the Forged Blades (Magic Blades) upgrade has been purchased by the battalion, this additional upgrade becomes available once the Basic Blacksmithing Studies has been researched from the Library. The Eregion Blades are lighter and more efficient, granting the battalion a +25% higher attack speed. Cost: 200	0	Forged Blades has been researched, Blacksmithing Studies has been researched
Golden Eregion Arrows - After the Gold Tip Arrows upgrade has been purchased by the battalion, this additional upgrade becomes available once the Advanced Blacksmithing Studies has been researched from the Library. The Golden Eregion Arrows increase the attack of allied units near the point of impact by +30%. Cost: 200	0	Gold Tip Arrows has been researched, Advanced Blacksmithing Studies has been researched
Fire Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus FIRE damage to the unit. Causing it to deal increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	0	Halbarad Level 7
Blinding Shot - Blinding Shot boulders paralyze enemies in the target area but inflict only half damage. Catapults can switch between regular boulders and Blinding Shot boulders. Once this upgrade is purchased at a level 3 Siege Works, it will automatically be applied to all Imladris Catapults. Cost: 800	800	Research at a level 2 Siege Works
Horse Shield - Increases armor of the battalion against Pikemen by 25% and armor against Swordsmen by 50%. Changes the armorset to EdainCavalryShieldArmor, if heavy armor has already been purchased changes the armorset to EdainCavalryHeavyShieldArmor. Cost: 200 [+/-]EdainCavalryShieldArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 15% PIERCE 50% CAVALRY_RANGED 50% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 100% HERO_RANGED 100% STRUCTURAL 65% CHOP 22% URUK 15% WATER 135% FlankedPenalty 12% [+/-]EdainCavalryHeavyShieldArmor DEFAULT 100% SLASH 15% PIERCE 32% CAVALRY_RANGED 65% SPECIALIST 170% CRUSH 100% CAVALRY 100% SIEGE 100% FLAME 100% FROST 100% MAGIC 100% HERO 150% HERO_RANGED 150% STRUCTURAL 100% CHOP 15% URUK 22% WATER 135% FlankedPenalty 12%	400	Research at a level 2 Green Pasture
Watchtower: Builds a defensive platform manned by 3 Dunedain Rangers that will fire at nearby enemies. Cost: 800	800	Purchase at the Dunedain Outpost
Troop Tent: Builds a troop tent which allows for the recruitment of rams and the hero Halbarad. Cost: 300	300	Purchase at the Dunedain Outpost
Storage Tent: Builds a storage tent which generates extra resources and discounts dunedain upgrades by -20%. Cost: 500	500	Purchase at the Dunedain Outpost
Medic Tent: Builds a medic tent which heals nearby allies and grants them leadership. Cost: 600	600	Purchase at the Dunedain Outpost
Grey Company Rangers: Elladan and Elrohir decide to join the ranks of the Grey Company to avenge the death of their mother. They gain light armor which allows them to easily hide from enemies while not moving.	N/A	Elladan and Elrohir
Noldorin Warriors: Elladan and Elrohir heed the blood of the Noldor in their veins and become mighty warriors, gaining heavy elven armor which increases their defense significantly. The Twins gain +25% armor.	N/A	Elladan and Elrohir

Misty Mountains

Name	Cost of Research	Requirement
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: 75.	N/A	Bolg is on the battlefield
Forged Blades - Increases the damage of this battalion and provides a damage bonus against Other infantry if they are swordsmen Monsters and Cavalry if they are pikemen Buildings if they are cavalry Cost: 300	900	Research at a Gundabad Forge
Scavenged Armor - Increases the armor, hit points and damage resistance of the unit to ranged damage. Changes the unit's armor set to a different armorset. Cost: 300	900	Research at a Gundabad Forge
Fire Arrows - This upgrades adds a bonus FIRE damage to the unit. Causing it to deal increased damage to everything and even more to buildings. Cost: 400	1200	Researched at a Gundabad Forge
Extended Raids - Goblin-town's warriors go on extensive raids to capture more slaves. Increases the production of all Slave Holes by 30%. Cost: 1200	1200	Researched at a Loot Hoard
Empowerment of the Wilderness - The warriors of Goblin-town share a small part of their loot with their wild relatives. As long as the Loat Hoard stands, all buildings on settlements will slowly gain exp. Cost: 600	600	Purchase at a Loot Hoard
Treasures of Goblin-town - The loot from Goblin-town's hoards is used to speed up the mustering of new armies. The cost of equipping heavy armor, forged blades and fire arrows is reduces by 20%. Cost: 400	400	Researched at a Loot Hoard
Improved Training - In the depths of Moria, the orcs perfected the training of all sorts of monsters. All Drakes, Trolls, Giants, Brood Mothers and Mountain Wargs reach level two. Cost: 600	600	Researched at a Level 3 Monster Cage
Reinforce Garrison - The tower is reinforced by two additional archers on the upper platform. Greatly increases damage. Cost: 400	N/A	Purchase at Sentry Tower