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The brave [[Dwarf|Dwarven]] '''Riflemen''' have faithfully protected their mountain kingdom of [[Khaz Modan]] for hundreds of years. Yet they have once again offered their weapons and skills to the [[Alliance]] of [[Lordaeron]]. Using the legendary Single-shot Blunderbuss Longrifles, Riflemen are excellent marksmen and can shoot both land based and airborne opponents.
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The brave [[Dwarf|dwarven]] '''Riflemen''' have faithfully protected their mountain kingdom of [[Khaz Modan]] for hundreds of years. Yet, as new threats arose to threaten their hard-won freedom, they offered their expert skills and tenacity to the [[Alliance]]. Using the legendary single-shot Blunderbuss Long Rifles, riflemen are excellent marksmen and can shoot both land based and airborne opponents.
   
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The Rifleman is a ground ranged unit that works especially well in team battles due to their fairly decent stats and relatively cheap cost. Compared to the higher damage from [[Troll Headhunter (Warcraft III)|Troll Headhunter]]s and [[Crypt Fiend (Warcraft III)|Crypt Fiend]]s, Riflemen possess just slightly lower health than Crypt Fiends, and their attack is instant-based; meaning the projectile does not need to travel to hit enemies, whereas the slow arc of a projectile can give an enemy unit or hero enough time to survive.
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In order to train Riflemen, a [[Blacksmith (Warcraft III)|Blacksmith]] must be built. Riflemen are extremely effective against Light and Unarmored units due to the bonus damage they inflict on them. Riflemen work especially well with a [[Paladin (Warcraft III)|Paladin]] because he can both heal and provide them with a defensive aura to prolong their survival, or with a [[Mountain King (Warcraft III)|Mountain King]] to target specific units.
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It's very important to research upgrades. If you're mostly doing damage to the enemy research the damage upgrades first, then follow up with the armor upgrades. If you're both taking damage and dishing it out alternate between armor and damage upgrades. You should always get the [[#Upgrade|Long Rifles]] upgrade when using Riflemen. Rush to it as soon as possible.
  
   
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Riflemen possess Normal Armor, so if they are being attacked by a unit with Normal damage, immediately move them away until the enemy stops trying to attack them.
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You can build some Riflemen to add to your army or focus entirely on them with a Hero. This can be risky in 1 vs. 1s but very easy in 2 vs. 2, 3 vs. 3, and 4 vs. 4. [[Paladin (Warcraft III)|The Paladin]] is a good choice with the Riflemen because he can heal them with [[Paladin (Warcraft III)#Holy Light|Holy Light]]. His [[Paladin (Warcraft III)#Devotion Aura|Devotion Aura]] can also give them armor making it more difficult for the enemy to kill them.
  
   
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If planning to use Riflemen for the majority of your game, research Long Rifles to give the Riflemen more range to their attacks.
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Riflemen are very weak against Melee Units that are attacking them so keep Melee units away. If a Rifleman is attacked by a Melee unit, instruct that Rifleman to run away and keep running until they give up chase.
  
   
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Riflemen are great against light armor units since they do 200% damage to them. This can make Riflemen useful against such units as [[Gryphon (Warcraft III)|Gryphon]]s, [[Wind Rider (Warcraft III)|Wind Rider]]s, [[Frost Wyrm (Warcraft III)|Frost Wyrm]]s, and [[Chimaera (Warcraft III)|Chimaera]].
  
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== Upgrades ==
  
 
[[File:BTNDwarvenLongRifle.png|left]]
  
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==Manual description==
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The manual differs from the Battle.net version in just a sentence. While the manual says: ''"...protected their mountain kingdom of [[Khaz Modan]] ever since the battle of Grim Batol."'', Battle.net says: ''"...protected their mountain kingdom of Khaz Modan for hundreds of years."''.
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==Quotes==
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*See [[Quotes of Warcraft III/Human Alliance#Rifleman|Warcraft III Rifleman quotes]]
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==Trivia==
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Latest revision as of 02:38, 17 April 2024

For lore about riflemen, see rifleman.
Rifleman
Race Bronzebeard dwarf
Faction Human Alliance
Statistics
Hit points 535
Hit point regeneration Always
Hit point regeneration rate 0.25 HP/sec.
Unit Classified As Ground
Level 3
Gold 205 Gold
Lumber 30 Lumber
Food 3 Food
Produced at Barracks
Build time 26 sec.
Requires Blacksmith
Hotkey R
Combat
Weapon(s) Single-shot Blunderbuss Longrifles
Normal attack 18-24 (21 avg)
Can attack Ground, Structure, Debris, Air, Item, Ward
Range 40
Attack type Piercing
Cooldown 1.35 sec.
Weapon type Instant
Armor Type Flesh
Defense Type Medium
Armor 0
Day Sight 140
Night Sight 80
Movement Speed Average (270)
Sound
Sound Set Rifleman
WC3RoC-logo
This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

The brave dwarven Riflemen have faithfully protected their mountain kingdom of Khaz Modan for hundreds of years. Yet, as new threats arose to threaten their hard-won freedom, they offered their expert skills and tenacity to the Alliance. Using the legendary single-shot Blunderbuss Long Rifles, riflemen are excellent marksmen and can shoot both land based and airborne opponents.

Information

The Rifleman is a ground ranged unit that works especially well in team battles due to their fairly decent stats and relatively cheap cost. Compared to the higher damage from Troll Headhunters and Crypt Fiends, Riflemen possess just slightly lower health than Crypt Fiends, and their attack is instant-based; meaning the projectile does not need to travel to hit enemies, whereas the slow arc of a projectile can give an enemy unit or hero enough time to survive.

In order to train Riflemen, a Blacksmith must be built. Riflemen are extremely effective against Light and Unarmored units due to the bonus damage they inflict on them. Riflemen work especially well with a Paladin because he can both heal and provide them with a defensive aura to prolong their survival, or with a Mountain King to target specific units.

Riflemen possess Normal Armor, so if they are being attacked by a unit with Normal damage, immediately move them away until the enemy stops trying to attack them.

If planning to use Riflemen for the majority of your game, research Long Rifles to give the Riflemen more range to their attacks.

Upgrades

BTNDwarvenLongRifle
Long Rifles
Increases the range of the Rifleman's attack by 20.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
75 Gold 125 Lumber Barracks Keep 30 sec. Range: 60
BTNHumanMissileUpOne
Black Gunpowder
Increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time Effect
100 Gold 50 Lumber Blacksmith 60 sec. Normal attack: 19-28 (23.5 avg)
BTNHumanMissileUpTwo
Refined Gunpowder
Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
175 Gold 175 Lumber Blacksmith Keep 75 sec. Normal attack: 20-32 (26 avg)
BTNHumanMissileUpThree
Imbued Gunpowder
Further increases the ranged attack damage of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
250 Gold 300 Lumber Blacksmith Castle 90 sec. Normal attack: 21-36 (28.5 avg)
BTNLeatherUpgradeOne
Studded Leather Armor
Increases the armor of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Dragonhawk Riders, and Gryphon Riders.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time Effect
100 Gold 100 Lumber Blacksmith 60 sec. Armor: 2
BTNLeatherUpgradeTwo
Reinforced Leather Armor
Further increases the armor of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Dragonhawk Riders, and Gryphon Riders.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
150 Gold 175 Lumber Blacksmith Keep 75 sec. Armor: 4
BTNLeatherUpgradeThree
Dragonhide Leather Armor
Further increases the armor of Riflemen, Mortar Teams, Dragonhawk Riders, and Gryphon Riders.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
200 Gold 250 Lumber Blacksmith Castle 90 sec. Armor: 6
BTNPackBeast
Backpack
Gives the ability to carry up to two items. Items carried by the unit will be dropped upon death.
Units can not use or gain benefits of items that they carry.
Research Cost Researched At Requires Upgrade Time
50 Gold 25 Lumber Townhall-type Structure Player-built Shop 20 sec.

Manual description

The manual differs from the Battle.net version in just a sentence. While the manual says: "...protected their mountain kingdom of Khaz Modan ever since the battle of Grim Batol.", Battle.net says: "...protected their mountain kingdom of Khaz Modan for hundreds of years.".

World Editor description

Highly skilled sharpshooter, effective against air units. Can gain the Long Rifles upgrade.

Quotes

Trivia


Gallery

  • Reforged Model

    Reforged Model

Patch changes

  • WC3tFT-logo Patch 1.25b (2011-03-08): Hit points increased to 535 from 505.
  • WC3tFT-logo Patch 1.16 (2004-07-01): Hit points reduced to 505 from 520.
  • WC3tFT-logo Patch 1.12 (2003-07-31): Long Rifles Upgrade now requires a Keep instead of a Workshop.

External links

External link Battle.net Warcraft III - Humans -> Units -> Rifleman
 
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