If you’re considering building a night elf, you may be wondering what build order is best. Rather than trying to guess at what will be the best, this article will show you what builds to use and when. You can choose the Druid of the Talon, Archer, Wisp, or Claw, or any other of the four classes. Here’s a rundown of the basics of each class, as well as their specific advantages.
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Druid of the Talon
The Druid of the Talon is a rare unit that can reduce the armor of heavy armored units. In addition, this unit has the ability to cast a spell known as Cyclone, which renders the targeted unit useless for 20 seconds. The Talon Druid can also be equipped with Storm Crow form. This skill reduces the armor of a target enemy unit by 4 and grants it vision. This spell is most effective against orcs, and should be considered a last resort.
One of the best things about a Talon unit is that it is effective against orcs. While their lack of piercing DPS makes them vulnerable to their enemies, they can be massed against orcs. Moreover, a Talon unit is an effective harasser, which can prove to be quite advantageous during any stage of the game. This unit’s cyclone ability reduces enemy fighting and kills tier 3 melee units.
Archer
When building an archer for Night Elves, the build order is important, especially the T3 build. The T3 Night Elf should focus on two types of units: the Mountain Giant and the Druid of the Claw. Both of these units have the highest HP stats, so it makes sense to build those first. In addition, the T3 build should include bear and dryad skills.
The Night Elf – Tavern/Archer Fast Expand is best used against Human opponents or the United Dragons. While the Night Elf’s ‘Tavern/Archer’ build isn’t very effective against UDs, it can be used against HUs and UDs, as well as mercenary units. The Archer can also be built with a second hero for the ‘Tavern/Archer’ build.
Wisp
You’ve heard about the benefits of a Wisp, but you might be wondering how to build this legendary unit in your Night Elves build order. The Wisp is a cheap and highly effective unit. She can harvest wood and lumber from any tree, and it never loses any time during the process. She can also dispel enemy mana and block units. Using a Wisp, you can easily expand your base and win the game.
After you’ve built your first two wisps, it’s time to make the third one. This wisp should scout for enemies and be built to become the Ancient of War. It’s best to queue up around four wisps before attempting to build the Ancient of War. Your first two wisps should be on lumber while the other two should be crafting your Ancient of War.
Druid of the Claw
Druid of the Claw in your Night Elf build order is a very versatile unit that improves your main fighting force. Hunt for a Druid of the Claw increases your army’s damage by 25%. Faerie Fire decreases enemy armor by 4 points and requires 45 mana to cast. Regardless of what unit you are building, you’ll find the right combination of traits to help you win.
The Druid of the Claw is a great unit because he is a mixture of Knights and Priests. However, he can be hard to deal with if your opponent doesn’t have Dispel Abilities. Spell Breakers or Druids of the Talon can counter this unit. But despite their shortcomings, the Druid of the Claw is a well-rounded unit, and will see significant play in most Night Elf games.