Their Priests provide little direct support to their allies, but are masters of dark magic, able to curse their foes from a considerable distance. Their Black Knight cavalry is infamous for their skill at dispatching enemy cavalry, and their Spearmen irregulars more than make up for their lack of ranged accuracy through their mobility and the greater durability granted to them through their shields. On the other hand, they field poor archers (the razorbow is only remarkable for a chance to inflict additional damage over time), and are more vulnerable than most to magic – particularly their elite Shock Troopers, which are otherwise probably the toughest of the racial special units in a straight-up fight. In fact, some of their melee units enjoy fighting so much that they are able to tirelessly strike back at all comers without forfeiting the ability to press their own attack.

Summary Orcs favor the direct approach: They are stronger in melee than other races, have more hit points, and enjoy fighting such that the sheer thrill of victory can cause them to regenerate health.

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