Longbowmen of Cardolan

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"Though this former Arnorian territory lay abandoned for centuries, the Kings of Arthedain still at times sent ranging parties there, wishing to remain informed of the fell threat that loomed over these lands."
—Age of the Ring team

When Cardolan fell to Angmar and left Arthedain as the last Kingdom of Arnor, several of its warriors survived and joined the forces of Arthedain. These Cardolan warriors were particularly skilled in the field of archery, and would continue to lend their deadly longbows to Arthedain's service so that they could seek justice against Angmar for their fallen kingdom and strive to protect Arthedain from joining its fate.

The Longbowmen of Cardolan are the primary Archer unit for the Adventure: Arthedain subfaction based on Gondor. They are recruited from a Level 2 Fornost Garrison and can also be summoned by Arvedui's Royal Camp.

## Abilities

**Bombard (W)** - Continuously bombard the target area with a volley of projectiles. Left click icon and then left click on the target area.

**Blood of Númenor (R)** - Modifier Type: Weapon. When activated, Cardolan Longbowmen gain +25% range for 30 seconds.

At Level 2, Longbowmen of Cardolan passively heal out of combat.

At Level 3, Longbowmen of Cardolan become passively immune to fear and terror.

At Level 5, Longbowmen of Cardolan's knock back enemy infantry for 30 seconds. Left click to activate.

**Level 4: Precision Shot (T)** - The Longbowmen bombard anywhere within a great radius with a volley of arrows. Left click icon and then left click on the target area.

## Upgrades

**Steel Cuirasses (C)** - When equipped, significantly reduces the damage taken. Research upgrade at Arnorian Armoury to enable this equipment. Cost: 300

**Banners of the Seven Stars (V)** - When equipped, increases this battalion to level 2. Can only be equipped at level 1. Research upgrade at Arnorian Armoury to enable this equipment. Cost: 100

## Strategy

The Longbowmen of Cardolan are the primary Archer unit for the Adventure: Arthedain subfaction. Although they may be expensive and require a Level 2 Fornost Garrison, they are still the only Archer unit available to Adventure: Arthedain and should be obtained as quickly as possible for a functioning army. They have slightly less health than the Blackroot Vale Archers but have armor equivalent to that of the Anórien Archers which can be further upgraded. Although they do not get any purchasable offensive upgrade like Fire Arrows, they still benefit from the magic damage and bonus damage to undead boost that the **Blades of Westernesse** upgrade from Malbeth's Study provides so it is necessary, albeit, expensive, to obtain this tome if one wishes to offensively upgrade the Longbowmen of Cardolan. What makes the Longbowmen of Cardolan truly unique compared to other Archers is their **Blood of Númenor** ability, which provides a variety of buffs to the Longbowmen starting with a range increase and provides further benefits as the Longbowmen level up. These include passive healing, immunity to fear and terror, and culminates with the ability to temporarily knock back enemy infantry with their arrows, which can significantly disrupt enemy forces in an important battle. It is recommended to use experience-increasing abilities on the Longbowmen to make the most out of their potential. Otherwise, the standard strengths and weaknesses of elite Archers in general apply to the Longbowmen of Cardolan, and they should be utilized with those strengths and weaknesses in mind.