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Gargoyle (Warcraft III)

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File:BTNGargoyle.png
Gargoyle
RaceGargoyle
FactionUndead
Statistics
Hit points410
Hit point regeneration Blight
Level 2
Gold185 Gold
Lumber30 Lumber
Food2 Food
Produced at Crypt
Build time 35
RequiresGraveyard, Halls of the Dead
Hotkey A
Combat
Range30/Melee
Attack typePierce/Normal
Cooldown2.2/1.4
Weapon typeMissile/Normal
Armor TypeUnarmored
Armor3 (9*)
Movement SpeedFast (350)
Sound

The dreaded Gargoyles of Northrend are voracious flying creatures who revel in slaughter and mayhem. Brought from the frozen north by the armies of the Lich King, these strange, wiry flyers have rough, crystalline hides which protect them from all manner of attacks. In times of great peril, gargoyles can land and condense their hides into a stone-like surface. Though they are unable to attack in this state, Gargoyles can take time to regenerate their wounds and replenish their energies.

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Information

Gargoyles are useful for killing other air units and Creeps. If the enemy focuses too heavily on melee units such as Grunts or Huntresses you can use Gargoyles against them. If the enemy builds air units you can use Gargoyles against them if Crypt Fiends are not an option. Generally Gargoyles are used for scaring players with hit-and-run attacks or for dealing with air units. Most Undead players prefer to build up Frost Wyrms instead of Gargoyles.

Use Stone Form to heal the Gargoyles. You can even do it right next to the enemy since the armor is so thick while the Gargoyles are in Stone Form.

Although Gargoyles have the "unarmored" armor type, they still have armor. They have unarmored for balance reasons.

Spells and Abilities

Stone Form

Transforms the Gargoyle into a statue that is immune to spells, has 12 bonus armor, and a regeneration rate of 8 hit points per second. The Gargoyle cannot attack in this form.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
75 File:WC3gold.gif 150 File:WC3lumber.gif Crypt Black Citadel 40 sec.
Duration Cooldown Mana Cost Range Area of Effect Allowed Targets Effect
Unlimited 30 sec. None N/A N/A Self Regenerates 8 HP/sec., +12 Armor

Due to the high armor bonus players can often use Stone Form right in the middle of a battle area without much fear of being attacked.

Gargoyles can always leave Stone Form, but they must wait 30 seconds before returning to it a second time.

Spell Immunity (Passive)

Renders this unit immune to negative spells. The Gargoyle only has this ability in Stone Form.

Upgrades

Creature Attack
Increases the attack damage of Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Destroyers, and Frost Wyrms.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
150 File:WC3gold.gif 50 File:WC3lumber.gif Graveyard None 60 sec.
Improved Creature Attack
Further increases the attack damage of Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Destroyers, and Frost Wyrms.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
200 File:WC3gold.gif 125 File:WC3lumber.gif Graveyard Halls of the Dead 75 sec.
Advanced Creature Attack
Further increases the attack damage of Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Destroyers, and Frost Wyrms.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
250 File:WC3gold.gif 200 File:WC3lumber.gif Graveyard Black Citadel 90 sec.
Creature Carapace
Increases the armor of Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Destroyers, and Frost Wyrms.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
150 File:WC3gold.gif 75 File:WC3lumber.gif Graveyard None 60 sec.
Improved Creature Carapace
Further increases the armor of Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Destroyers, and Frost Wyrms.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
200 File:WC3gold.gif 200 File:WC3lumber.gif Graveyard Halls of the Dead 75 sec.
Advanced Creature Carapace
Further increases the armor of Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, Destroyers, and Frost Wyrms.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
250 File:WC3gold.gif 325 File:WC3lumber.gif Graveyard Black Citadel 90 sec.

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