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For lore, see footman.


The vast ranks of the Alliance armies have diminished over the years due to the incessant infighting amongst the former Alliance nations. However, many of the strong-hearted citizens of Azeroth have volunteered to defend their lands as Footmen. Though these fierce warriors lack the shining plate mail and specialized training of their noble predecessors, they still fight with bravery and honor on the field of battle.

Information[]

Footmen are especially useful against ranged units using their Defend ability. Generally Knights will replace Footmen once they are available but you may still find Footmen are very useful for dealing with lots of ranged attackers. ] Footmen can be weak against early units such as Huntresses and Grunts so many Human players deal with this by building a LOT of Footmen since they are cheap. Some Human players build three Barracks so that they can create Footmen fast.

Be sure to use Defend whenever possible, especially against Creeps and Towers. Do not use Defend against Night Elf Huntresses as it has no effect on them. Be sure to turn off Defend when it is not in use.Footmen are very effective when supported by Priests.

Spells and Abilities[]

Defend[]

BTNDefend

Activate to take 40% less damage from Piercing attacks, but have 30% reduced movement speed. Defend does not reflect attacks to buildings, and its chance of reflection against units is 30%. Reflection damage is 90%.

Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgreade Time
150 WC3gold 100 WC3lumber Barracks None 45 sec.
Duration Cooldown Mana Cost Range Area of Effect Allowed Targets Effect
Unlimited None None N/A Unit Self Pierce damage reduced by 40%, movement speed reduced 30%, 30% chance of reflection

Defend reduces 50% of all piercing damage. Defend only reduces Pierce damage, not all ranged attacks. The Footman can stay in defend mode as long as he wants and can cancel back to normal mode at any time. Defend does not reflect attacks to buildings, and its chance of reflection against units is 30%.

Defend has no effect on Night Elf Huntresses.

Make sure you turn off Defend when you're done. Don't walk around like a newbie in Defend mode as you move across the map. Instead move in and out of Defend as appropriate to the battle situation.

Use Defend to assault enemy bases with towers! It works against towers and defensive structures like Orc Burrows. Research Defend when you're facing ranged units or when you might be assaulting a base.

Upgrades[]

BTNSteelMelee
Iron Forged Swords
Increases the attack damage of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Dragonhawk Riders, Gryphon Riders, and Knights.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
100 WC3gold 50 WC3lumber Blacksmith None 60 sec.
BTNThoriumMelee
Steel Forged Swords
Further increases the attack damage of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Dragonhawk Riders, Gryphon Riders, and Knights.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
175 WC3gold 175 WC3lumber Blacksmith Keep 75 sec.
BTNArcaniteMelee
Mithril Forged Swords
Further increases the attack damage of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Dragonhawk Riders, Gryphon Riders, and Knights.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
250 WC3gold 300 WC3lumber Blacksmith Castle 90 sec.
BTNHumanArmorUpOne
Iron Plating
Increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
125 WC3gold 75 WC3lumber Blacksmith None 60 sec.
BTNHumanArmorUpTwo
Steel Plating
Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
150 WC3gold 175 WC3lumber Blacksmith Keep 75 sec.
BTNHumanArmorUpThree
Mithril Plating
Further increases the armor of Militia, Footmen, Spell Breakers, Knights, Siege Engines, and Flying Machines.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time
175 WC3gold 275 WC3lumber Blacksmith Castle 90 sec.

Manual description[]

The vast ranks of the Alliance armies have been replenished since the devastating battles of the Second war. Trained in the arts of swordsmanship, the stoic Footmen of the Alliance serve as Lordaeron's first line of defense. Armed with broadswords and heavy kite shields, footmen are capable of breaking any enemy charge.

Gallery[]

Footman- Reforged

Patch Changes[]

Patch 1.17 (9/20/2004)
  • Defend has been reworked. Piercing damage is still reduced by 50%, and there is now an additional 30% chance that a defending Footman will reflect unit attacks back on the source for full damage. Piercing damage building attacks have a 30% chance to do no damage.

World Editor description[]

Versatile foot soldier. Can learn the Defend ability.

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