Blacksmith (WC1 Human)

As the metalworker of the town, he is responsible for the grade and quality of the steel used in your weapons and armor. If funds are devoted to the refining of his craft, he can upgrade the materials and skills used, allowing the creation of better swords and shields. His talents are also sought after in the construction of specific goods and building materials that are essential to other professions.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans manual, Azeroth Army of the First War, Blacksmith
==Information==
Blacksmiths are used to upgrade the attack and armor of most of your units. They are also required to build Knights, Catapults and Towers.
==Upgrades Provided==
;Upgrade Sword Strength
:Increases the basic attack damage of Footmen, Knights, Clerics, Conjurers, Scorpions, Water Elementals and Lothar by 2
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750 	Blacksmith 	120
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;Upgrade Sword Strength
:Further increases the basic attack damage of Footmen, Knights, Clerics, Conjurers, Scorpions, Water Elementals and Lothar by 2
:
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500 	Blacksmith 	120
;Upgrade Shield Strength
:Increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750 	Blacksmith 	120
:
;Upgrade Shield Strength
:Further increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2
:
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500 	Blacksmith 	120
==Upgrades==
;Upgrade Shield Strength
:Increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750 	Blacksmith 	120
:
;Upgrade Shield Strength
:Further increases the armor of all your units and buildings by 2
:
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
1500 	Blacksmith 	120
== Notes ==
*The Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Insider's Guide correctly specifies that Shield upgrades apply to all units and buildings,Warcraft: Orcs & Humans Insider's Guide, pg. 26 but incorrectly claims that Sword upgrades provide bonuses only to Footmen, Knights and Lothar, when they in fact apply to all your attack-capable units except Archers and Catapults. It also incorrectly states that Sword upgrades increase Minimum (Piercing) damage, when they do not.
*The computer never researches weapon or armor upgrades. The only exception are computer-controlled units in the missions Medivh and Northshire Abbey, which begin the game with full upgrades. However, the Blacksmith is still required for the computer opponent to train Knights and construct Catapults.
*In versions 1.00 and 1.01, the Blacksmith has no requirements for constructing (though it cannot be built under normal circumstances). The Sword Strength upgrade applies to Archers (along with all other combat units), making the Arrow Strength upgrades at the Mill pointless.
==See also==
*Blacksmith (WC1 Orc)
*Blacksmith (WC2 Human)
*Blacksmith (WC2 Orc)
*Blacksmith (Warcraft III)
==References==
Category:Blacksmiths