Gyrocopter (Warcraft III)

For lore, see gyrocopter. For stats in Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, see Flying Machine (Warcraft III).

Gyrocopter
Race	Human (Bronzebeard dwarf)
Base unit	N/A
Faction	Human Alliance
Statistics
Hit points	350
Hit point regeneration	None
Hit point regeneration rate	0.00 HP/sec.
Unit Type	Mechanical
Unit Classified As	Fly
Level	2
Gold	220
Lumber	60
Food	2
Produced at	Workshop
Build time	25 sec.
Repair time	25 sec.
Requires	N/A
Transport slots	Can't enter in transports.
Sleeps	False
Hotkey	G
Combat
Normal attack	27.5 avg (38 avg*)
Can attack	Air
Range	500
Attack type	Pierce
Cooldown	1.00 sec.
Weapon type	Instant
Secondary attack	20 avg (26 avg*) (Needs Flying Machine Bombs)
Can attack	Ground, Structure, Debris, Item, Ward
Range	100
Attack type	Siege
Cooldown	2.50 sec.
Weapon type	Missile
Armor Type	Metal
Defense Type	Heavy (Large)
Armor	2 (8*)
Day Sight	1800
Night Sight	1100
Movement Speed	Fast (320)
Sound
Sound Set	Gyrocopter

Mechanical flying machine flown by a Dwarven pilot.

Information

Gyrocopters have two main purposes: to scout, and to attack air units. If someone is making a lot of air units, use Gyrocopters to attack them. Upgrade the Gyrocopter to enhance it with more damage.

Gyrocopters also act as detectors for invisible units.

Spells and Abilities

True Sight (Passive)

Reveals nearby invisible units.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements
None	Always Available	None

Flying Machine Bombs (Passive)

Allows Gyrocopters to attack land units.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
150 100	Workshop	Keep	60 sec.

Upgrades

Black Gunpowder

Increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
100 50	Blacksmith	None	60 sec.

Refined Gunpowder

Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
175 175	Blacksmith	Keep	75 sec.

Imbued Gunpowder

Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Steam Tanks, and Gyrocopters.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
250 300	Blacksmith	Castle	90 sec.

Iron Plating

Increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
125 75	Blacksmith	None	60 sec.

Steel Plating

Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
150 175	Blacksmith	Keep	75 sec.

Mithril Plating

Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Gyrocopters, and Steam Tanks.

Research Cost	Researched At	Requirements	Upgrade Time
175 275	Blacksmith	Castle	90 sec.

Manual description

The ingenious dwarven engineers, taking a nod from their inventive gnomish cousins, constructed the ultimate airborne scout vehicle. The gyrocopters are small but versatile flying machines that can cover great distances at speed and evade enemy ground forces. Though the contraptions are somewhat rickety, they are armed with mounted cannons and bombs, and piloted by the daring – if not insane – dwarven pilot corps.

World Editor description

Fast moving flying machine. Excellent at scouting, and effective against air units. Can learn the Flying Machine Bombs and Flak Cannons upgrades.

External links

Battle.net Warcraft III - Humans -> Units -> Gyrocopter