Barracks (Rohan)

* Level 1
* Level 2
* Level 3

"Now men came bearing raiment of war from the king's hoard and they arrayed Aragorn and Legolas in shining mail. Helms too they chose, and round shields: their bosses were overlaid with gold and set with gems, green and red and white. Gandalf took no armour; and Gimli needed no coat of rings, even if one had been found to match his stature, for there was no hauberk in the hoards of Edoras of better make than his short corslet forged beneath the Mountain in the North. But he chose a cap of iron and leather that fitted well upon his round head; and a small shield he also took. It bore the running horse, white upon green, that was the emblem of the House of Eorl."
—The King of the Golden Hall, The Two Towers

When preparing for war, Rohan would chiefly use cavalry forces. However, there were many skilled warriors who chose to fight on foot. No matter how they chose to fight, these warriors were all heavily armed, wielding equipment that was often many years old and had been through many battles in the past. Some of this equipment came from the times where the Rohirrim were still a nomadic people in the North, while some other equipment came from Gondor as a gift to their new allies.

The Rohan Barracks provides access for Rohan's main infantry units, as well as unit upgrades. Like all other Rohan unit production structures, it will also provide a small amount of resources based on the available terrain.

## Upgrades

**Upgrade Barracks to Level 2 (A)** - Allows training of Edoras Kingsguard and research of Forged Blades upgrade. +10% faster build speed. Cost: 500

**Upgrade Barracks to Level 3 (A)** - Allows training of Helmingas Warriors and research of the Heavy Armour Upgrade. +25% faster build speed. Cost: 300

## Function

The Barracks will produce a maximum of +5 resources depending on location relative to other resource structures. This value will increase as the building levels up.

#### Unit Upgrades

The Barracks will allow unit upgrades to be bought for Rohan's units.

**Banner Carriers (S)** - Allows hordes to purchase the banner carrier upgrade. Increases a horde to level 2.

**Forged Blades (D)** - Allows hordes to purchase the forged blades upgrade. Increases the damage done by melee weapons. Will upgrade all patrols once upgrade is purchased.

**Heavy Armour (F)** - Allows hordes to purchase the heavy armour upgrade. When equipped, significantly reduces the damage taken. Will upgrade all patrols once upgrade is purchased.

#### Unit Production

 Edoras Kingsguard | Pikemen
 Helmingas Warriors | Heroic

## Strategy

The Rohan Barracks is very valuable for Rohan in two ways. Firstly, it allows for production of the faction's main melee infantry. The Westfolders can be unlocked once their leader Erkenbrand is recruited and are heavy pikemen units able to equip swords. Edoras Kingsguard can be very valuable for defending your base as well as for weakening enemy forces. The Helmingas Warrors are Rohan's heroic unit and can be very dangerous warriors.

The Barracks is also useful for accessing unit upgrades which can allow your forces to become much stronger in the mid/late game. The building will produce a small amount of resources. This means that the player must be careful when it comes to its placement if they want to make the most of the resources while not putting the building at too much risk.