Blacksmith (WC2 Human)

Blacksmiths are an important part of many settlements dependent on military protection. While the metals that they forge are a vital component in the construction of advanced buildings, they are especially known for their skill at weapon-crafting and armoring. The smiths of Lordaeron, occasionally aided by their skillful Dwarven allies, are renowned for producing some of the finest quality weapons in the northlands. The Blacksmiths and Elves are rumored to be developing a machine that may alter the course of the war against the Horde.Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Alliance Buildings, Blacksmith
==Information==
*Blacksmiths are used to upgrade your Footmen, Knights, Paladins, Dwarven Demolition Squads, and Ballistae.
*A Blacksmith is required to build Cannon Towers, Castles, and Ballistae.
==Upgrades Provided==
;Upgrade Swords (Damage +2)
:Increases the piercing attack damage of Footmen, Knights, Paladins, and Dwarven Demolition Squads by +2.
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
800 	Blacksmith 	200 secs.
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;Upgrade Swords (Damage +2)
:Further increases the piercing attack damage of Footmen, Knights, Paladins, and Dwarven Demolition Squads by +2.
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Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
2400 	Blacksmith 	250 secs.
;Upgrade Shields (Armor +2)
:Increases the armor of Footmen, Knights and Paladins by +2.
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
300 300 	Blacksmith 	200 secs.
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;Upgrade Shields (Armor +2)
:Further increases the armor of Footmen, Knights and Paladins by +2.
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Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
900 500 	Blacksmith 	250 secs.
;Upgrade Ballistas (Damage +15)
:Increases the piercing attack damage of Ballistae by +15.
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500 	Blacksmith 	250 secs.
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;Upgrade Ballistas (Damage +15)
:Further increases the piercing attack damage of Ballistae by +15.
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Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
4000 	Blacksmith 	250 secs.
==Notes==
*In scenarios where you control both Alliance and Horde units, researching an upgrade here will also grant you the equivalent Horde upgrade.
*The heroes Anduin Lothar, Uther Lightbringer, Danath, Turalyon, Cho'gall, Kargath Bladefist, Grom Hellscream, and Dentarg will benefit from upgrades researched here.
==See also==
*Blacksmith (WC1 Human)
*Blacksmith (WC1 Orc)
*Blacksmith (WC2 Orc)
*Blacksmith (Warcraft III)
==References==
Category:Blacksmiths