Blacksmith (WC1 Orc)

All objects that require the strength of iron are made here. As money is spent to build hotter forges and mine for better metals, the quality and deadliness of the axes and shields that are produced will increase. Metal is also a vital component in the construction of some Orc's buildings and materials, and to create a site for them will be impossible without the aid of the Blacksmith.Warcraft: Orcs & Humans manual, Orcish Horde 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 Raiders, Catapults and Towers.
==Upgrades Provided==
;Upgrade Axe Strength
:Increases the basic attack damage of Grunts, Raiders, Necroyltes, Warlocks, Spiders, Daemons and The Dead by 2
Research Cost	Researched At	Upgrade Time
750 	Blacksmith 	120
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;Upgrade Axe Strength
:Further increases the basic attack damage of Grunts, Raiders, Necroyltes, Warlocks, Spiders, Daemons and The Dead 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 Axe upgrades provide bonuses only to Grunts and Raiders, when they in fact apply to all your attack-capable units except Spearmen and Catapults. It also incorrectly states that Axe 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.
*In versions 1.00 and 1.01, the Blacksmith has no requirements for constructing (though it cannot be built under normal circumstances). The Axe Strength upgrade applies to Spearmen (along with all other combat units), making the Spear Strength upgrades at the Mill pointless.
==See also==
*Blacksmith (WC1 Human)
*Blacksmith (WC2 Human)
*Blacksmith (WC2 Orc)
*Blacksmith (Warcraft III)
==References==
Category:Blacksmiths