Troll Axethrower (Warcraft II)

The Trolls of Lordaeron have suffered ages of attrition at the hands of the Humans, Dwarves, and Elves. The appearance of the Orcish Horde has given them the opportunity to ally themselves with kindred spirits with whom they can seek revenge upon their many enemies. More agile than the brutish Orcs, Trolls employ throwing axes - along with a cunning attack and retreat stratagem - to assail their foes. This combination of speed, range and the ability to bring down threats from above makes them a valuable addition to the Orcish Horde.Warcraft II: Tides of Darkness manual, Ground Units of the Orcish Horde, Troll Axethrower
== Information ==
* Troll Axethrowers are support units whose roles include providing mobile defense against Gryphon Riders and Dwarven Demolition Squads as well as driving away Gnomish Flying Machines, Transports and Gnomish Submarines.
* While substantially weaker than Guard Towers, Axethrowers are cheaper and mobile, allowing them to respond quickly to sudden threats and concentrate their fire. They are particularly effective when buffed by an Ogre-Mage's Bloodlust spell.
* They fare poorly in a straight-up fight against Footmen or Knights unless protected by other units, buildings or terrain. Even Peasants can present a threat to non-upgraded Axethrowers.
==Upgrades==
;Upgrade Throwing Axes (Damage +1)
:Increases the piercing attack damage of Troll Axethrowers and Troll Berserkers by +1.
Research Cost	Researched At 	Upgrade Time
300 300 	Troll Lumber Mill	200 secs.
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;Upgrade Throwing Axes (Damage +1)
:Further increases the piercing attack damage of Troll Axethrowers and Troll Berserkers by +1.
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Research Cost	Researched At 	Upgrade Time
900 500 	Troll Lumber Mill	250 secs.
;Troll Berserker Training
:Upgrades Troll Axethrowers to Troll Berserkers.
Research Cost	Researched At 	Upgrade Time
1500 	Troll Lumber Mill	250 secs.
==Quotes==
*See Warcraft II Troll Axethrower quotes
==References==
Category:Forest troll characters
Category:Axethrowers