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Rohan/Isengard vs. Mordor/Isengard

By LiGhT` - 7th December 2008 - 12:08 PM

Power Point Progression for Rohan


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Power - Draft
Tier - 1
Cost - 1 PP

This will always and should always be the first power point which you buy. It gives your peasants a boost in strength and armor making them useful at the start of a game, and also later on if you choose to build peomen.

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Power - Heal
Tier - 1
Cost - 1 PP

Will nearly always be the second power you buy for obvious reasons. It is a life saver for heroes and will also sometimes give you an advantage when fighting for map control during the game. Only use when it is truly needed, this power is very valuable to you in this matchup and should be kept for larger battles once you reach mid/late game.

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Power - Anduril
Tier - 2
Cost - 2 PP

This power point is a must have by the time Aragorn arrives due the huge bonus he receives gaining +100% damage, +50% armor, +25% speed bonus for the rest of the game. This power allows Aragorn to survive Gandalf's Istari Light even without the use of blademaster.

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Power - Elves Summon
Tier - 2
Cost - 3 PP

This power has it's uses during this matchup due to it's element of surprise. It has several useful purposes which range from helping a base rush to kill trolls, kill retreating heroes on low health and also flank large armies and destroy catapults.

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Power - Elven Wood
Tier - 2
Cost - 2 PP

This power is a game winner to say the least. You will need to get this power as fast as you can in this matchup to counter the opposing Mordor's land otherwise they will be able to cover the map in advantage points for themselves. Use it wisely and save it to cover their own in larger battles, it has a good element of surprise if your opponents do not think you have it yet.

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Power - Cloud Break
Tier - 3
Cost - 7 PP

This power is not normally seen as being highly useful though in this matchup it is crucial. Cloudbreaks ability to freeze enemy units for around 30 second and also reduce their armor and speed is amazing. Used at the right time it can allow you to win a battle you were not sure about fighting.

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Power - Ent Summon
Tier - 3
Cost - 6 PP

Normally a very useful power point to get as soon as you can, in this matchup it is not needed so badly and it is also a waste of useful power points. Opposing cata's and combos along with the help of trolls can waste the ent summon within seconds rendering them totally useless. They have their uses though, either during a large battle away from enemy camps or after a large battle they can cause some serious base damage when someone is caught off guard.

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Power - Army of the Dead
Tier - 4
Cost - 10 PP

Obviously the most useful and best powerpoint Rohan can purchase. It's uses are vast and it's ability to wipe out entire armies is extraordinary. Timed correctly you can destroy every last unit ( minus nazgul ) your opponents have whilst having no casualties to yourself. They can also be used to take down enemy castles, causing all the tower fire to be focused on them so your main units are free to attack. Army of the Dead is slow however, so it will have a hard time killing units such as wargs due to their speed advantage.

The power point route choices:

You will notice all the power point routes are very similar but have subtle changes which depend on what course the game is taking. Each route can adapt to what situation your in and how it would help you win the game. The Anduril power point will only need to be bought in a game once Aragorn is out or on the way, getting Aragorn early is a good idea, however if you need to use the power points elsewhere at the time then don't hesitate to do so.

Draft > Heal > Anduril > Land > Elves > Cloud break > Army of the Dead > Ents

This route is normally the most commonly used because it allows you to have a very strong leadership providing hero early on. Aragorn is a key unit in this matchup and is needed to stay alive for as long as possible so getting Anduril early on is a good option to take. Followed by land and elves to counter your opponents land and to make a few base rushes. Cloudbreak will always be needed before ents to be able to counter your opponents weather control, unless you are in total control and beleive the game would end fast in which case ents are a good choice to aid in taking down the opponents castle. Army of the dead is an obvious choice due to it's amazing destroying power of entire armies.

Draft > Heal > Elves > Anduril > Land > Cloud break > Army of the Dead > Ents

This route should only be used if you do very well early on and you can get elves before the mordor has 3 trolls out. It will allow you to base rush either opposing castle without the worry of pikes or trolls to stop you. Anduril will be needed shortly after for the huge bonus Aragorn receives, this shouldn't be too hard to get if you use your elves well and make some good base attacks. Land follows to counter the opposing lands, Cloudbreak will always be needed before ents to be able to counter your opponents weather control, unless you are in total control and believe the game would end fast in which case ents are a good choice to aid in taking down the opponents castle. Army of the dead is an obvious choice due to it's amazing destroying power of entire armies.

Draft > Heal > Land > Anduril > Cloudbreak > Army of the Dead > Elves > Ents

This route allows you to counter your opponents early land advantage and save yourselves during large fights. Anduril will be needed shortly after for the huge bonus Aragorn receives. Cloudbreak will always be needed before ents to be able to counter your opponents weather control, unless you are in total control and believe the game would end fast in which case ents are a good choice to aid in taking down the opponents castle. Army of the dead is an obvious choice due to it's amazing destroying power of entire armies. Elves and Ents can be purchased in your preferred order although elves are cheaper so normally bought first.

Draft > Heal > Anduril > Land > Cloudbreak > Army of the Dead > Elves > Ents

This route is very similiar to the first route however it skips elves. This will allow you to get power points such as Cloudbreak and Army of the dead much faster. It is not a commonly used strat as earlier elves are very usefull in this matchup to kill of fleeing units or heros.