Troop stack - Revision history

Sanustay at 04:05, 29 August 2025

2025-08-29T04:05:03Z

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	In [[map editor]], a single troop can be set to have a quantity of 9999 or less. Creatures on the adventure map have a maximum quantity of 4000, which means creatures naturally grow over time and their number will not exceed 4000, and it's the same in the map editor.		In [[map editor]], a single troop can be set to have a quantity of 9999 or less. Creatures on the adventure map have a maximum quantity of 4000, which means creatures naturally grow over time and their number will not exceed 4000, and it's the same in the map editor. However, a single troop can have unlimited quantity in game before overflow.

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Sanustay at 03:39, 29 August 2025

2025-08-29T03:39:17Z

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	~~All troops~~ can ~~stack up~~ to 9999 ~~in [[Shadow~~ of ~~Death]]~~ and ~~[[Armageddon~~'s ~~Blade]]~~		In [[map editor]], a single troop can be set to have a quantity of 9999 or less. Creatures on the adventure map have a maximum quantity of 4000, which means creatures naturally grow over time and their number will not exceed 4000, and it's the same in the map editor.

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Imahero at 06:28, 26 August 2025

2025-08-26T06:28:14Z

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	'''Ranged attacker''' stacks are typically best at the top or bottom of your troop alignment because the can take advantage of the corners of the [[battlefield]] and take less effort to defend.		'''Ranged attacker''' stacks are typically best at the top or bottom of your troop alignment because the can take advantage of the corners of the [[battlefield]] and take less effort to defend.

	'''First strike opportunity''' strategy involves keeping your very quickest units (typically [[flying creatures]] such as ~~{{hv\|~~dragon flies~~\|SerpentFlyDragonFly}}~~ or ~~{{hv\|~~angels~~\|Angel}}~~) in a central slot in your troop alignment as they'll have a slightly increased chance of reaching the enemy in the first round.		'''First strike opportunity''' strategy involves keeping your very quickest units (typically [[flying creatures]] such as [[dragon flies]] or [[angels]]) in a central slot in your troop alignment as they'll have a slightly increased chance of reaching the enemy in the first round.

	'''Troop splitting defense''' is a technique involving taking at least 7 low-level creatures (such as ~~{{hv\|~~zombies~~\|Zombie}}~~ or ~~{{hv\|~~iron golem\|~~IronGolem\|text=~~iron golems}}) and splitting them into very small stacks, minimizing the chance even a powerful opposing hero can defeat your support hero in one round. This will allow you to protect your artifacts, re-hire your hero (for 2,500 gold of course) and even get a cheap shot ranged attack or spell in before retreating.		'''Troop splitting defense''' is a technique involving taking at least 7 low-level creatures (such as [[zombies]] or [[iron golem\|iron golems]]) and splitting them into very small stacks, minimizing the chance even a powerful opposing hero can defeat your support hero in one round. This will allow you to protect your artifacts, re-hire your hero (for 2,500 gold of course) and even get a cheap shot ranged attack or spell in before retreating.

	[[Tazar]] with a small group of ~~{{hv\|~~Gnolls~~\|Gnoll}}~~ split to maximize his combat survival chances.		[[Tazar]] with a small group of [[Gnolls]] split to maximize his combat survival chances.

	[[File:Troop split.jpg]]		[[File:Troop split.jpg]]
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Imahero at 04:42, 22 August 2025

2025-08-22T04:42:06Z

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	'''Ranged attacker''' stacks are typically best at the top or bottom of your troop alignment because the can take advantage of the corners of the [[battlefield]] and take less effort to defend.		'''Ranged attacker''' stacks are typically best at the top or bottom of your troop alignment because the can take advantage of the corners of the [[battlefield]] and take less effort to defend.

	'''First strike opportunity''' strategy involves keeping your very quickest units (typically [[flying creatures]] such as {{hv\|dragon flies\|SerpentFlyDragonFly}} or {{hv\|angels\|~~AngelArchangel~~}}) in a central slot in your troop alignment as they'll have a slightly increased chance of reaching the enemy in the first round.		'''First strike opportunity''' strategy involves keeping your very quickest units (typically [[flying creatures]] such as {{hv\|dragon flies\|SerpentFlyDragonFly}} or {{hv\|angels\|Angel}}) in a central slot in your troop alignment as they'll have a slightly increased chance of reaching the enemy in the first round.

	'''Troop splitting defense''' is a technique involving taking at least 7 low-level creatures (such as {{hv\|zombies\|~~WalkingDeadZombie~~}} or {{hv\|iron golem\|~~StoneGolemIronGolem~~\|text=iron golems}}) and splitting them into very small stacks, minimizing the chance even a powerful opposing hero can defeat your support hero in one round. This will allow you to protect your artifacts, re-hire your hero (for 2,500 gold of course) and even get a cheap shot ranged attack or spell in before retreating.		'''Troop splitting defense''' is a technique involving taking at least 7 low-level creatures (such as {{hv\|zombies\|Zombie}} or {{hv\|iron golem\|IronGolem\|text=iron golems}}) and splitting them into very small stacks, minimizing the chance even a powerful opposing hero can defeat your support hero in one round. This will allow you to protect your artifacts, re-hire your hero (for 2,500 gold of course) and even get a cheap shot ranged attack or spell in before retreating.

	[[Tazar]] with a small group of {{hv\|Gnolls\|~~GnollGnollMarauder~~}} split to maximize his combat survival chances.		[[Tazar]] with a small group of {{hv\|Gnolls\|Gnoll}} split to maximize his combat survival chances.

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	{{Creatures/~~Angel~~ and ~~Archangel~~\|popupid=~~AngelArchangel~~}}{{~~Creatures~~/~~Gnoll and Gnoll Marauder~~\|popupid=~~GnollGnollMarauder~~}}{{~~Creatures~~/~~Serpent Fly and Dragon Fly~~\|popupid=~~SerpentFlyDragonFly~~}}{{~~Creatures~~/~~Stone Golem and~~ Iron Golem\|popupid=~~StoneGolemIronGolem~~}}{{~~Creatures~~/~~Walking Dead and Zombie~~\|popupid=~~WalkingDeadZombie~~}}		{{Creatures/Serpent Fly and Dragon Fly\|popupid=SerpentFlyDragonFly}}{{Creature/Angel\|popupid=Angel}}{{Creature/Zombie\|popupid=Zombie}}{{Creature/Iron Golem\|popupid=IronGolem}}{{Creature/Gnoll\|popupid=Gnoll}}

Imahero at 01:41, 22 August 2025

2025-08-22T01:41:07Z

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	'''Troop stack''' (or ''' creature stack''' or '''stack''') is term for [[creature]]s arranged in groups in heroes' armies. Each troop stack can hold one or more creatures, but all the creatures in the troop stack must be of the exact same creature type. A hero's army must have at least one troop stack and can include up to seven. In battle, a hero leads the battle by commanding their army rather than fighting directly.		'''Troop stack''' (or ''' creature stack''' or '''stack''') is term for [[creature\|creatures]] arranged in groups in heroes' armies. Each troop stack can hold one or more creatures, but all the creatures in the troop stack must be of the exact same creature type. A hero's army must have at least one troop stack and can include up to seven. In battle, a hero leads the battle by commanding their army rather than fighting directly.
	On the adventure map, stack sizes of neutral monsters are rounded into these categories:<br>		On the adventure map, stack sizes of neutral monsters are rounded into these categories:<br>
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	'''Ranged attacker''' stacks are typically best at the top or bottom of your troop alignment because the can take advantage of the corners of the [[battlefield]] and take less effort to defend.		'''Ranged attacker''' stacks are typically best at the top or bottom of your troop alignment because the can take advantage of the corners of the [[battlefield]] and take less effort to defend.

	'''First strike opportunity''' strategy involves keeping your very quickest units (typically [[flying creatures]] such as [[dragon flies]] or [[angels]]) in a central slot in your troop alignment as they'll have a slightly increased chance of reaching the enemy in the first round.		'''First strike opportunity''' strategy involves keeping your very quickest units (typically [[flying creatures]] such as {{hv\|dragon flies\|SerpentFlyDragonFly}} or {{hv\|angels\|AngelArchangel}}) in a central slot in your troop alignment as they'll have a slightly increased chance of reaching the enemy in the first round.

	'''Troop splitting defense''' is a technique involving taking at least 7 low-level creatures (such as [[zombies]] or [[iron golem~~]]s~~) and splitting them into very small stacks, minimizing the chance even a powerful opposing hero can defeat your support hero in one round. This will allow you to protect your artifacts, re-hire your hero (for 2,500 gold of course) and even get a cheap shot ranged attack or spell in before retreating.		'''Troop splitting defense''' is a technique involving taking at least 7 low-level creatures (such as {{hv\|zombies\|WalkingDeadZombie}} or {{hv\|iron golem\|StoneGolemIronGolem\|text=iron golems}}) and splitting them into very small stacks, minimizing the chance even a powerful opposing hero can defeat your support hero in one round. This will allow you to protect your artifacts, re-hire your hero (for 2,500 gold of course) and even get a cheap shot ranged attack or spell in before retreating.

	[[Tazar]] with a small group of [[Gnolls]] split to maximize his combat survival chances.		[[Tazar]] with a small group of {{hv\|Gnolls\|GnollGnollMarauder}} split to maximize his combat survival chances.

	[[File:Troop split.jpg]]		[[File:Troop split.jpg]]
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	'''Troop stack''' (or ''' creature stack''' or '''stack''') is term for [[creature]]s arranged in groups in heroes' armies. Each troop stack can hold one or more creatures, but all the creatures in the troop stack must be of the exact same creature type. A hero's army must have at least one troop stack and can include up to seven. In battle, a hero leads the battle by commanding their army rather than fighting directly.		'''Troop stack''' (or ''' creature stack''' or '''stack''') is term for [[creature]]s arranged in groups in heroes' armies. Each troop stack can hold one or more creatures, but all the creatures in the troop stack must be of the exact same creature type. A hero's army must have at least one troop stack and can include up to seven. In battle, a hero leads the battle by commanding their army rather than fighting directly.
	On the adventure map, stack sizes of neutral monsters are rounded into these categories:<br>		On the adventure map, stack sizes of neutral monsters are rounded into these categories:<br>
	~~Few: 1-4<br>~~		{{TroopStack\|float=none}}
	~~Several: 5-9<br>~~
	~~Pack: 10-19<br>~~
	~~Lots: 20-49<br>~~
	~~Horde: 50-99<br>~~
	~~Throng: 100-249<br>~~
	~~Swarm: 250-499<br>~~
	~~Zounds: 500-999<br>~~
	~~Legion: >1,000<br>~~


	All troops can stack up to 9999 in [[Shadow of Death]] and [[Armageddon's Blade]]		All troops can stack up to 9999 in [[Shadow of Death]] and [[Armageddon's Blade]]

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Phasma: Undo revision 64863 by 82.1.157.150 (talk) incorrect number, what was stated before is correct

2023-11-11T21:39:53Z

Undo revision 64863 by 82.1.157.150 (talk) incorrect number, what was stated before is correct

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	Swarm: 250-499<br>		Swarm: 250-499<br>
	Zounds: 500-999<br>		Zounds: 500-999<br>
	Legion: >1,~~000000~~<br>		Legion: >1,000<br>

82.1.157.150 at 20:03, 11 November 2023

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	Swarm: 250-499<br>		Swarm: 250-499<br>
	Zounds: 500-999<br>		Zounds: 500-999<br>
	Legion: >1,~~000~~<br>		Legion: >1,000000<br>

174.71.17.201 at 13:34, 9 May 2022

2022-05-09T13:34:42Z

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	'''Troop stack''' (or ''' creature stack''' or '''stack''') is term for [[creature]]s arranged in groups in heroes' armies. Each troop stack can hold one or more creatures, but all the creatures in the troop stack must be of the exact same creature type. A hero's army must have at least one troop stack and can include up to seven. In battle, a hero leads the battle by commanding their army rather than fighting directly.		'''Troop stack''' (or ''' creature stack''' or '''stack''') is term for [[creature]]s arranged in groups in heroes' armies. Each troop stack can hold one or more creatures, but all the creatures in the troop stack must be of the exact same creature type. A hero's army must have at least one troop stack and can include up to seven. In battle, a hero leads the battle by commanding their army rather than fighting directly.
	On the adventure map, stack sizes of neutral monsters are rounded into these ~~catigories~~:		On the adventure map, stack sizes of neutral monsters are rounded into these categories:<br>
	Few: 1-4		Few: 1-4<br>
	Several: 5-9		Several: 5-9<br>
	Pack: 10-19		Pack: 10-19<br>
	Lots: 20-49		Lots: 20-49<br>
	Horde: 50-99		Horde: 50-99<br>
	Throng: 100-249		Throng: 100-249<br>
	Swarm: 250-499		Swarm: 250-499<br>
	Zounds: 500-999		Zounds: 500-999<br>
	Legion: >1,000		Legion: >1,000<br>