HP: 200
Pierce Dmg: 12
Range:14
Speed:3.60
Cost:160 wood, 15 favor
50% armor on both armor types
Pop Cost: 3
Special attack: Rocks give the troll hit points when they hit. The more dmg the more hp regained.
x3 vs. MU
So in general, he looks like a good MU very good armor, and a decent range and attack, but a bit expensive. However it is proven here that it is both pop and cost efficient. (No upgrades have been given in these tests)
THE TESTS
I'll start with the big one: Four trolls if spread out can defeat NIDHOGG with two still alive! They must be spread out though, so they dont take splash damage. Five trolls can ensure Nidhoggs death.
1 troll vs 1 zeus hoplite
Result: Troll wins with 180 hp! 180??? How is that possible? Because he regenerates hp. with every rock that hits the enemy. I call it Vampirism. The more dmg the more hp regained.
How does it do when ganged up on?
1 troll vs 3 zeus hoppys
Result: Troll wins with 25 hp. Without vampirism the troll would have barely taken down 2. It is this ability that saves our big, fat, grey, lovable menace.
Does it do well against other ranged units?
1 troll vs 4 toxotes
Result: Troll wins with 66 hp! This one really proves the troll's cost and pop efficiency. 15 favor for 40 wood and 5 pop cost and the troll wins! Amazing!
1 troll vs 5 taxmen
Result: Troll wins with 67 hp!!! This is even more extraodinary than the toxotes!! This means 15 favor in exchange for 90 wood, 200 gold and 7 pop! Remarkable!
Trolls are good MU killers, especially since they are ranged.
1 troll vs 1 einherjar
Result: This one was suprising - troll wins with 70 hp.
1 troll vs. 1 phoenix
Result: Troll wins!
Although its ranged, its a MU. Is it considered an archer?
3 trolls vs. 8 rc
Result: Two trolls still draw breath. Its obviously a MU, not an archer.
Now, for the biggie - is the troll a titan-stopper?
8 trolls vs. 1 titan.
Result: No. The titan only loses 400 hp. Disappointing.
Conclusion: One troll beats four toxotes for less wood, gold and ALOT less pop. Troll massing, if possible, is AWESOME to use if you have a meatshield.
Uses against:
Greeks: It works well against the greeks, especially Zeus and Hades, but watch out for heroes!
Egyptians: Not such a good idea. The egyptians will have low pierce armor but priests and most MU will absolutely annhilate you.
Norse: PERFECT against norse. W/ a meatshield of a couple taxmen and some ulfsarks, no hersir is easily getting to your trolls and due to low Norse pierce armor, Trolls will rock against them.
Atlanteans: Good against atlanteans, as with greeks, but heroes aren't as much as a problem. (Hero Turmas will beat them 1v1 but you probably wont be using trolls w/o meatshield)
Vote on which Norse MU you want a guide to next:
Valkyrie
Einherjar
Battle Boar
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Fire Giant
Nidhogg
Jormund Elver
Fenris Wolf
Hope you learned some valuable things about the troll!
[This message has been edited by Meanotaur (edited 09-26-2004 @ 07:19 PM).]