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== Strategy == | == Strategy == | ||
[[Image:WC3ROC - Map Human 06.jpg|right|thumb|Mission map.]] | [[Image:WC3ROC - Map Human 06.jpg|right|thumb|Mission map.]] | ||
The minimap for this region is already explored | The minimap for this region is already explored, as such you can plan your attack to your satisfaction. | ||
Take your initial time to prepare - on normal you have three minutes, while on hard you have two | Take your initial time to prepare - on normal you have three minutes, while on hard you have two minutes. Don't expect to create a defensive choke point; while the enemy has to go through one main route to reach you, you can't seal it off beyond a simple attack force. | ||
Once the preparation phase is complete (or you kill a Villager), Mal'Ganis teleports into the middle of the city (just to the north-east of the dark-grey X) and knocks down a City Building that was previously tagged as invulnerable. He demonstrates his power to convert Villagers; you may want to skip the cutscene if you've seen it before, as it slows him down by a few seconds. | Once the preparation phase is complete (or you kill a Villager), Mal'Ganis teleports into the middle of the city (just to the north-east of the dark-grey X) and knocks down a City Building that was previously tagged as invulnerable. He demonstrates his power to convert Villagers; you may want to skip the cutscene if you've seen it before, as it slows him down by a few seconds. | ||
There are two important concepts during this mission: attack and defense. The first is more important than the second, but you shouldn't | There are two important concepts during this mission: attack and defense. The first is more important than the second, but you shouldn't forgo the latter. | ||
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=== Attack === | === Attack === | ||
The best way to win is to attack the City Buildings, | The best way to win is to attack the City Buildings, and setup your units accordingly. Build a Blacksmith and start building Riflemen, as they allow you to more quickly dispatch Villagers before they become zombified. | ||
If you can, get a second team in the field. This serves as a backup in case one gets slowed down when it encounters Mal'Ganis, but also doubles the rate at which you | If you can, get a second team in the field. This serves as a backup in case one gets slowed down when it encounters Mal'Ganis, but also doubles the rate at which you capture enemies. | ||
Try to memorize the following micromanagement pattern: | Try to memorize the following micromanagement pattern: | ||
* Attack the City Building. Note that you must use the hotkey or command button to do so. | * Attack the City Building. Note that you must use the hotkey or command button to do so. | ||
* When the screen shakes, check your attack force(s). If the City Building is knocked down, force attack the four Villagers and the next City Building you want to nail. | * When the screen shakes, check your attack force(s). If the City Building is knocked down, force attack the four Villagers and the next City Building you want to nail. | ||
* Ignore the immediate attack alert from that team (unless you also see Mal'Ganis is nearby | * Ignore the immediate attack alert from that team (unless you also see Mal'Ganis is nearby, and continue building for base forces. | ||
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== Mal'Ganis == | == Mal'Ganis == | ||
Mal'Ganis is a Level 6 Dreadlord on easy, Level 7 on normal, both with 3 Levels of Sleep and 1 Level of Carrion Swarm. On hard, he's Level 8 and has 3 Levels of Carrion Swarm for extra damage. | Mal'Ganis is a Level 6 Dreadlord on easy, Level 7 on normal, both with 3 Levels of Sleep and 1 Level of Carrion Swarm. On hard, he's Level 8 and has 3 Levels of Carrion Swarm for extra damage. | ||
If you manage to take him out, he will recover in three minutes (or 90 seconds on hard | If you manage to take him out, he will recover in three minutes (or 90 seconds on hard). This guide recommends avoiding Mal'Ganis. Once Arthas has killed 21 and 51 Villagers, Mal'Ganis will temporarily stop claiming Villagers and instead hunt the player for a while. | ||
He has five entry points when he respawns or otherwise needs to teleport: | He has five entry points when he respawns or otherwise needs to teleport: | ||
* The decorative fountain in the center of town. | * The decorative fountain in the center of town. | ||
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== Attack waves == | == Attack waves == | ||
The Purple AI player will send | The Purple AI player will send it's first attack within 4-5 minutes and keep sending waves after 4-5 minutes. On hard difficulty, you get attacked by four ghouls within 2 minutes, the attack rate is increases to once every 3 minutes. | ||
The following waves are worth noting: | The following waves are worth noting: | ||
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{| {{prettytable}} | {| {{prettytable}} | ||
|+ Attack waves | |+ Attack waves | ||
!Wave || | !Wave || Normal || Hard | ||
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| 1 || | | 1 || skipped || 4 Ghoul | ||
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| 2 || 3 | | 2 || 3 Ghoul || 6 Ghoul, 1 Abomination | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 3 || 3 Ghoul 1 Abomination || 6 Ghoul, 1 Abomination, 1 Meat Wagon | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 4 || Unit upgrade starts. 6 Ghoul, 2 Abomination || Unit upgrade starts. 10 Ghoul, 2 Abomination, 1 Necromancer | ||
|- | |- | ||
| | | 5 || 4 Ghoul, 2 Necromancers, 1 Meat Wagon || 8 Ghoul, 2 Abomination, 2 Necromancer, 2 Meat Wagon | ||
|- | |- | ||
| 6 || 10 Ghoul || 12 Ghoul | |||
|} | |} | ||
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== Treasures == | == Treasures == | ||
* A small Enforcer camp is located on the north edge of the map to the west of your base; you can get a '''Scroll of Town Portal''', and one of the Tents | * A small Enforcer camp is located on the north edge of the map to the west of your base; you can get a '''Scroll of Town Portal''', and one of the Tents drops a '''Tome of Strength +2'''. | ||
* There is a zoo on the left side of town (zoo animals are in orange) | |||
* There is a zoo on the left side of town (zoo animals are in orange). Destroy the gate where two Owlbears are staying. The place is infested with vermin. One of them is named "Filson the Rat", and you can't kill it by any normal units, including Arthas. Send in a Mortar Team and use "Attack Ground" on the Rat. The Rat will die and drop a '''Talisman of Evasion'''. | |||
== Points of Interest == | == Points of Interest == | ||
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* If you move Arthas to the fountain in the center of the city, Arthas gives a small speech. | * If you move Arthas to the fountain in the center of the city, Arthas gives a small speech. | ||
* There is a zoo on the left side of town. | * There is a zoo on the left side of town. | ||
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