Unit
Runesmith
#Runesmith Value: 6 pts
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Description
❖Dwarven craftsmen who hurl runic weapons at enemies. The only Dwarven ranged option.
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Runesmiths provide Dwarves with essential ranged capability. RangedAttack and ArmorPiercing features from Second lane. Higher Life (12) than typical ranged. Requires Metallurgy research, reflecting their crafting expertise.
Creation
Requirements
Must be present (NOT consumed)
Researches:
Crossbows Metallurgy
Buildings:
Barracks 5 lvl
Costs
Consumed when created
Time 20000
20s Gold 35
Resources
Food 25
Mineral 40
Gems 15
Population
Citizen
Free 2
Battle
Combat modifiers. Stats are INTEGER flat bonuses. All other values are RATIOS.
Battlefield Position
Lane: Second
Field: Land
Base Stats INTEGER
Attack 14
Life 12
Space 2
Speed 3
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Strategic Context
❖Advisory information only. Does not affect gameplay mechanics.
Advantages
- + Only Dwarven ranged unit
- + Armor piercing
- + Tankier than typical ranged
Disadvantages
- - Slower than other ranged units
- - Requires advanced research
- - Moderate damage