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| + | [[Image:UthertheLightbringer2.jpg|frame|right|The paladin [[Uther the Lightbringer]] as seen in Warcraft III.]] |
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| + | A '''hero unit''' (also simply called a '''hero''') is a unit-type in ''[[Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos]]'' and the expansion ''[[Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne]]''. Hero units are very special units. They have the ability to advance in levels, collect [[item]]s in a small inventory, and confer special benefits to the units near them. |
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| − | The '''Keg of Stormhammer Stout''' can be found at [[Coldridge Valley]] in [[Dun Morogh]]. Tapping it yields {{loot|common|Cask of Stormhammer Stout}}. |
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| + | === General === |
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| + | * Hero units can level up to become stronger. He or she earns more attribute points and can learn new abilities or improve existing ones. |
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| + | * The level cap is 10, but can be changed in [[custom map]]s. |
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| + | * The three hero attributes are: |
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| + | ** [[Strength]] – Increases hit points and hit point regeneration. |
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| + | ** [[Agility]] – Increases armor, attack speed and movement speed. |
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| + | ** [[Intelligence]] – Increases mana and mana regeneration. |
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| + | * Each hero unit has a primary attribute. Besides its usual effect, it increases the hero's base damage. |
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| + | * A hero unit can carry up to six items that increase his or her attributes or have some other special effect. |
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| + | * When a hero unit dies, he or she can be revived at an altar or at a tavern (The Frozen Throne only) for a price depending on the level of the hero unit. |
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| + | === Melee games === |
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| + | * A player may have up to three different hero units. |
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| + | * Every hero unit starts at level 1, with 1 point to assign to an ability. |
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| + | * Hero units can be trained at [[altar]]s or at a [[tavern]] (The Frozen Throne only). |
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| + | * The name of the hero is randomly chosen. |
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| + | === Campaigns === |
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| + | * In campaigns, hero units are often major characters in the plot. There are however melee hero units in some missions. |
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| + | * Usually, the player can't train any other hero units. |
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| + | * Hero units that represent characters are carried through the campaign. They keep their items, experience and abilities. |
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| + | * The level cap can be different per mission, to prevent the hero unit from reaching level 10 too fast. |
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| + | == See also == |
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| + | * [[Warcraft III hero units]], for a list of all Warcraft III hero units. |
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Revision as of 10:54, 3 October 2010
This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.
The paladin Uther the Lightbringer as seen in Warcraft III.
A hero unit (also simply called a hero) is a unit-type in Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos and the expansion Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne. Hero units are very special units. They have the ability to advance in levels, collect items in a small inventory, and confer special benefits to the units near them.
Gameplay
General
- Hero units can level up to become stronger. He or she earns more attribute points and can learn new abilities or improve existing ones.
- The level cap is 10, but can be changed in custom maps.
- The three hero attributes are:
- Strength – Increases hit points and hit point regeneration.
- Agility – Increases armor, attack speed and movement speed.
- Intelligence – Increases mana and mana regeneration.
- Each hero unit has a primary attribute. Besides its usual effect, it increases the hero's base damage.
- A hero unit can carry up to six items that increase his or her attributes or have some other special effect.
- When a hero unit dies, he or she can be revived at an altar or at a tavern (The Frozen Throne only) for a price depending on the level of the hero unit.
Melee games
- A player may have up to three different hero units.
- Every hero unit starts at level 1, with 1 point to assign to an ability.
- Hero units can be trained at altars or at a tavern (The Frozen Throne only).
- The name of the hero is randomly chosen.
Campaigns
- In campaigns, hero units are often major characters in the plot. There are however melee hero units in some missions.
- Usually, the player can't train any other hero units.
- Hero units that represent characters are carried through the campaign. They keep their items, experience and abilities.
- The level cap can be different per mission, to prevent the hero unit from reaching level 10 too fast.
See also
- Warcraft III hero units, for a list of all Warcraft III hero units.
External links
Battle.net Heroes F.A.Q.
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