Celeborn

* Portrait
* Default
* Gifts of Lorien

* Melee

"On two chairs beneath the bole of the tree and canopied by a living bough there sat, side by side, Celeborn and Galadriel. They stood up to greet their guests, after the manner of Elves, even those who were accounted mighty kings. Very tall they were, and the Lady no less tall than the Lord; and they were grave and beautiful. They were clad wholly in white; and the hair of the Lady was of deep gold, and the hair of the Lord Celeborn was of silver long and bright; but no sign of age was upon them, unless it were in the depths of their eyes; for these were keen as lances in the starlight, and yet profound, the wells of deep memory."
—The Fellowship of the Ring, "The Mirror of Galadriel"

**Celeborn** was the co-ruler and Lord of Lothlórien alongside his wife, Lady Galadriel, however, neither took royal titles, as they only saw themselves as the Guardians of the Golden Wood. Celeborn was one of the noblest of the Sindar and was said to be one of the wisest of the Elves in Middle-earth at the end of the Third Age. He is the mighty hero killer of Lothlórien. In 4.5, Celeborn received a new texture for both his form with and without Gifts of Lorien. He can only be recruited from the citadel once the Galadhrim Quarters has been built.

## Abilities

 **Level 1: Lord of the Golden Wood -** If a hero is near Celeborn he gains +20% damage and +10% armor. For each additional enemy hero in a medium vicinity Celeborn gains an additional +10% damage and +5% armor. Becomes **Lord of the Firstborn** while *Might of the Silver One* is active, granting Celeborn +25% attack speed. *Passive Ability.*

 **Level 2: Silver Blade -** For 30 seconds, Celeborn gains +25% attack speed, +25% experience. Becomes **Shining Blade** while *Might of the Silver One* is active additionally granting +25% damage. Left click on the icon to activate.

 **Level 5: Protecting Wind -** For 30 seconds, Celeborn uses his magic to manipulate the winds, surrounding himself with a gale that protects against enemy arrows (PIERCE, SIEGE, HERO\_RANGED, STRUCTURAL), gives knockback resistance, and gives him +30% movement speed. Becomes **Torrential Wind** while *Might of the Silver One* is active, which additional flings enemy units that come too close. Left click on the icon to activate.

 **Level 7: Squall -** Celeborn uses strong winds to pull enemy heroes in a medium range to him. Becomes **Heavy Gales** while *Might of the Silver One* is active, pulled heroes also lose -50% speed for 5 seconds. Left click on the icon to activate.

 **Level 10: Might of the Silver One -** Celeborn has the power of foresight, and can arm himself with knowledge against the future. For 60 seconds all abilities have stronger effects. Should be used in conjunction with all other abilities Left click on the icon to activate.

## Upgrades

Celeborn can be given the following upgrade:

 **Gifts of Lorien -** Galadriel hands gifts from Lothlorien to a hero. The gift can increase the stat of the heroes and/or grants it upgraded abilities. **Celeborn** is gifted royal armor that increases his armor and damage by +10%.

## Strategy

As the description says Celeborn is most used to kill enemy heroes. But he is effective against units too, because of his ability *Protecting wind* that throws back units that are close to him. In order to keep him alive for a long time he must be surrounded by units or heroes. His abilities are centered only to himself and his most effective ability - *Might of the Silver One* must be used together with all other his abilities to make him a powerhouse.