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| AI_Value  = ?
| name          = Sandworm
| Name      = Sandworm
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| attack        = 13
| Defense  = 12
| defense        = 12
| Speed    = 8
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| Growth    = 3
| damage        = 12–16
| Damage    = 12–16
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| Health    = 50
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| Movement  = [[Flying|Burrowing]]
| move          = Burrowing
| Size      = 2
| size          = 2
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| growth        = 3
| Special  = • [[Immunity|Immune]] to [[blind]]ing<br>• Immune to [[Petrify|petrification]]
| aivalue        = 991
| U_AI_Value= ?
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| U_name    = Olgoi-Khorkhoi
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| U_speed  = '''10'''
| rescost        =
| U_health  = '''60'''
| abilities      = Moves underground. {{gl|Immunity|Immune}} to {{gl|Blind}} and {{gl|Petrifying attack|Stone Gaze}}.
| U_movement  = [[Flying|Burrowing]]
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| faction        = Factory
| U_special = • [[Immunity|Immune]] to [[blind]]ing<br>• Immune to [[Petrify|petrification]]<br>• '''Devours corpses for additional strikes'''
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'''Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois''' are level 5 creatures of [[Factory]]. They are recruited from the [[Catacombs]].


== Heroes with a specialty ==
'''Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois''' are the level 5 creatures of [[Factory]]. They are recruited from the [[Catacombs]].


*{{H|Agar|Artificer}} has Sandworms as a [[Specialty#Creature_specialties|specialty]], which increases the attack and defense skills of any Sandworms or Olgoi-Khorkhois for each level attained after 5th level, and gives them a [[speed]] bonus of 1.
''"Even when tamed, Sandworms still are obligate carnivores, and their second distinctive feature that appears in the upgraded version of the unit is a vivid display of their bloodthirsty nature. If an Olgoi-Khorkhoi moves to a hex occupied by a corpse, then, when emerging from the ground, it will devour this corpse and get an extra strike when attacking in the next round; such strikes can stack, too. It is also possible to eat a corpse and attack all in one turn, if the corpse is positioned right next to the target."{{-}}<sup>[http://heroescommunity.com/viewthread.php3?TID=39830&PID=1533805#focus HotA Heroes Community post.]''</sup>
 
{{DwellingPortraitNoExp
| dwelling      = Catacombs
| creature1      = Sandworm
| creature2      = Olgoi-Khorkhoi
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== Heroes with a [[Specialty#Creature_specialties|specialty]] ==
* {{H|Agar|Artificer}}


== Special abilities==
== Special abilities==
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====Burrowing====
====Burrowing====
Burrowing is a special movement type. In most cases, it is functionally identical to [[Flying]]. However, on certain battlefields - namely combat on a [[Boat]] or [[Airship]] - Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois cannot burrow. In this case, they instead act like regular walking creatures, alhough they suffer no [[speed]] penalty.
Burrowing is a special movement type. In most cases, it is functionally identical to [[Flying]]. However, on certain battlefields - namely combat on a [[Boat]], [[Airship]] or on [[Magic Clouds]] - Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois cannot burrow. In this case, they instead act like regular walking creatures, although they suffer no [[speed]] penalty.


====Devour Corpses====
====Devour Corpses====
Olgoi-Khorkhois can be ordered to devour any corpse ([[Undead]]/[[Unliving]] included) on the battlefield in range of regular movement instead of a regular attack/move, receiving a bonus strike on their next attack after this and preventing the devoured corpse from being interacted with (for [[Resurrection]] or [[Summon demons]]). Olgoi-Khorkhois can stack up an unlimited number of additional strikes. After a normal Olgoi-Khorkhois' attack, if the target is still alive it retaliates (if possible), and then bonus strikes start (spending them one by one). If target dies soon enough leftover of bonus strikes stays unspent.
[[File:Devour.png]] Olgoi-Khorkhois can be ordered to devour any [[Corpse (combat)|corpse]] ([[Undead]]/[[Unliving]] included) on the battlefield in range of regular movement instead of a regular attack/move, receiving a bonus strike on their next attack after this and preventing the devoured corpse from being interacted with (for [[Resurrection]] or [[Summon demons]]). Olgoi-Khorkhoi can stack up an unlimited number of additional strikes. After a normal Olgoi-Khorkhois' attack, if the target is still alive it retaliates (if possible), and then bonus strikes start (spending them one by one). If target dies soon enough leftover of bonus strikes stays unspent.
 
Olgoi-Khorkhoi can also devour corpses during their attack, as long as the hex they attack from (the one closer to the enemy, where the front of their body moves to during the attack animation) contains at least one corpse. Olghoi-Khorkhois can use up their new strikes on the same turn they received them.  


Olgoi-Khorkhois' multiple retaliations (with [[Counterstrike]]) don't spend bonus strikes.
Olgoi-Khorkhois' multiple retaliations (with [[Counterstrike]]) don't spend bonus strikes.
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It is possible to devour multiple corpses at once if they happen to stack on one hex. The mouse hover interface will show how many corpses will be devoured on that specific hex.
It is possible to devour multiple corpses at once if they happen to stack on one hex. The mouse hover interface will show how many corpses will be devoured on that specific hex.


If the Olgoi-Khorkhoi dies, the bonus strikes count does not reset. If the stack is Resurrected, all accumulated bonus strikes will still be available.
If the Olgoi-Khorkhois die, the bonus strikes count does not reset. If the stack is Resurrected, all accumulated bonus strikes will still be available.
 
{{user commentary|
Statistically, both Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkoi are among the best of Level 5 creatures. Of all non-upgraded, faction-bound creatures, Sandworms have the highest attack together with [[Rocs]] and third highest defence after [[Pit Fiends]] and [[Gorgons]]. Both damage range and and HP are above average. Sandworms are also the fastest non-upgraded level 5 unit with speed of 8. Their biggest issue is their rather high cost, as the same amount of gold can also buy [[Minotaur Kings]], which are statistically better and equally fast.
 
Upgrading to Olgoi-Khorkoi increases attack and speed by +2 and HP by +10. Olgoi-Khorkoi have the highest attack skill together with Minotaur Kings and are third fastest Level 5 unit after [[Thunderbirds]] and [[Master Genies]]. Their health equals with Rocs and Thunderbirds, and is only shadowed by [[Dendroid Soldiers]], [[Gorgon and Mighty Gorgon|Gorgons and Mighty Gorgons]]. Their high cost remains issue, as Olgoi-Khorkoi are the third most expensive Level 5 unit after [[Pit Lords]] and Thunderbirds. Their defence remains only average compared to other upgraded peers.
 
Their specialities are very good. Both have unique moving style "burrowing", which technically makes them flying units, as long as the combat does not take place within a [[boat]], [[airship]] or a magical terrain (such as [[Cursed Ground]]). Both also share a similar immunity to [[Blind]] and [[Petrify]] as [[Troglodyte and Infernal Troglodyte|Troglodytes]] do. Olgoi-Khorkoi also have an ability to devour any corpse on battlefield, giving it extra strikes for each devoured corpse. This can also be used to counter against an enemy who tends to use [[Resurrection]]. However, be careful, as you may also devour your own troops, thus preventing them from being resurrected any longer. Olgoi-Khorkoi as much attacks as possible or needed when attacking, which may give an opportunity to draw retaliation from a target before unleashing Olgoi-Khorkoi to bombard the unfortunate target with its several attacks.
}}{{end of user commentary}}
 
== Official Renders ==
<gallery mode="packed-hover">
Sandworm render.png
Olgoi-Khorkhoi render.png
</gallery>


{{creature 'see also'}}
{{creature 'see also'}}
* [[Comparison of Level 5 Creatures]]


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Latest revision as of 22:34, 6 February 2025

Horn of the Abyss Only available when the unofficial expansion, Horn of the Abyss, is installed.
Horn of the Abyss Factory creatures Horn of the Abyss
Level 1
Halfling (Factory) Halfling
Halfling Grenadier Halfling Grenadier
Level 2
Mechanic Mechanic
Engineer Engineer
Level 3
Armadillo Armadillo
Bellwether Armadillo Bellwether Armadillo
Level 4
Automaton Automaton
Sentinel Automaton Sentinel Automaton
Level 5
Sandworm Sandworm
Olgoi-Khorkhoi Olgoi-Khorkhoi
Level 6
Gunslinger Gunslinger
Bounty Hunter Bounty Hunter
Level 7a
Couatl Couatl
Crimson Couatl Crimson Couatl
Level 7b
Dreadnought Dreadnought
Juggernaut Juggernaut
Towns
Castle Rampart Tower
Inferno Necropolis Dungeon
Stronghold Fortress Conflux
Cove Factory
Neutral
Sandworm
13
12
12–16
50
8
Move
Burrowing
Size
2
Growth
3
991
793
Cost Per Troop

575
Moves underground. Immune to Blind and Stone Gaze.
Olgoi-Khorkhoi
15
12
12–16
60
10
Move
Burrowing
Size
2
Growth
3
1220
894
Cost Per Troop

650
Moves underground. Immune to Blind and Stone Gaze. Devours corpses for additional strikes.

Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois are the level 5 creatures of Factory. They are recruited from the Catacombs.

"Even when tamed, Sandworms still are obligate carnivores, and their second distinctive feature that appears in the upgraded version of the unit is a vivid display of their bloodthirsty nature. If an Olgoi-Khorkhoi moves to a hex occupied by a corpse, then, when emerging from the ground, it will devour this corpse and get an extra strike when attacking in the next round; such strikes can stack, too. It is also possible to eat a corpse and attack all in one turn, if the corpse is positioned right next to the target." HotA Heroes Community post.

Catacombs

Heroes with a specialty[edit | hide | hide all]

Special abilities[edit | hide]

Immune to blind and petrification[edit | hide]

Like Troglodytes, Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois are immune to vision-based abilities.

Burrowing[edit | hide]

Burrowing is a special movement type. In most cases, it is functionally identical to Flying. However, on certain battlefields - namely combat on a Boat, Airship or on Magic Clouds - Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkhois cannot burrow. In this case, they instead act like regular walking creatures, although they suffer no speed penalty.

Devour Corpses[edit | hide]

Olgoi-Khorkhois can be ordered to devour any corpse (Undead/Unliving included) on the battlefield in range of regular movement instead of a regular attack/move, receiving a bonus strike on their next attack after this and preventing the devoured corpse from being interacted with (for Resurrection or Summon demons). Olgoi-Khorkhoi can stack up an unlimited number of additional strikes. After a normal Olgoi-Khorkhois' attack, if the target is still alive it retaliates (if possible), and then bonus strikes start (spending them one by one). If target dies soon enough leftover of bonus strikes stays unspent.

Olgoi-Khorkhoi can also devour corpses during their attack, as long as the hex they attack from (the one closer to the enemy, where the front of their body moves to during the attack animation) contains at least one corpse. Olghoi-Khorkhois can use up their new strikes on the same turn they received them.

Olgoi-Khorkhois' multiple retaliations (with Counterstrike) don't spend bonus strikes.

It is possible to devour multiple corpses at once if they happen to stack on one hex. The mouse hover interface will show how many corpses will be devoured on that specific hex.

If the Olgoi-Khorkhois die, the bonus strikes count does not reset. If the stack is Resurrected, all accumulated bonus strikes will still be available.

User commentary

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Some may find the information in this section subjective or irrelevant.

Statistically, both Sandworms and Olgoi-Khorkoi are among the best of Level 5 creatures. Of all non-upgraded, faction-bound creatures, Sandworms have the highest attack together with Rocs and third highest defence after Pit Fiends and Gorgons. Both damage range and and HP are above average. Sandworms are also the fastest non-upgraded level 5 unit with speed of 8. Their biggest issue is their rather high cost, as the same amount of gold can also buy Minotaur Kings, which are statistically better and equally fast.

Upgrading to Olgoi-Khorkoi increases attack and speed by +2 and HP by +10. Olgoi-Khorkoi have the highest attack skill together with Minotaur Kings and are third fastest Level 5 unit after Thunderbirds and Master Genies. Their health equals with Rocs and Thunderbirds, and is only shadowed by Dendroid Soldiers, Gorgons and Mighty Gorgons. Their high cost remains issue, as Olgoi-Khorkoi are the third most expensive Level 5 unit after Pit Lords and Thunderbirds. Their defence remains only average compared to other upgraded peers.

Their specialities are very good. Both have unique moving style "burrowing", which technically makes them flying units, as long as the combat does not take place within a boat, airship or a magical terrain (such as Cursed Ground). Both also share a similar immunity to Blind and Petrify as Troglodytes do. Olgoi-Khorkoi also have an ability to devour any corpse on battlefield, giving it extra strikes for each devoured corpse. This can also be used to counter against an enemy who tends to use Resurrection. However, be careful, as you may also devour your own troops, thus preventing them from being resurrected any longer. Olgoi-Khorkoi as much attacks as possible or needed when attacking, which may give an opportunity to draw retaliation from a target before unleashing Olgoi-Khorkoi to bombard the unfortunate target with its several attacks.

Official Renders[edit | hide]

See also:[edit | hide]

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