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Chimaera
Race Chimaera
Faction Night Elf Sentinels
Statistics
Hit points 1000
Hit point regeneration Night
Hit point regeneration rate 0.50 HP/sec.
Unit Type Normal
Level 5
Gold 330 Gold
Lumber 70 Lumber
Food 5 Food
Produced at Chimaera Roost
Build time 60 sec.
Attacking priority 3
Hotkey C
Combat
Weapon(s) Storm Breath; Corrosive Breath (Requires the same upgrade)
Normal attack

67-83 (75 avg)
Area Damage Radius:

  • Full Damage Area: 5
  • 1/2 Damage Area: 10
  • 1/10 Damage Area: 20
Can attack

Ground, Structure, Debris, Item, Ward

  • Area Damage Targets: Ground, Debris, Enemy
Range 45
Attack type Magic
Cooldown 2.50 sec.
Weapon type Missile (Splash)
Secondary attack 45-55 (50 avg)
Can attack Structure, Debris
Range 85
Attack type Siege
Cooldown 2.50 sec.
Weapon type Missile
Armor Type Light
Armor 2
Day Sight 160
Night Sight 80
Movement Speed Average (250)
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This article contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and/or official bonus maps.

The mysterious Chimaera of Ashenvale Forest are deadly, territorial beasts who have developed an empathic bond with the Night Elf race. The fearsome, two-headed Chimaera fly above the dark forestlands spewing forth their terrible breath weapons upon all who would defy the sanctity of Kalimdor.

Information[]

Chimaeras are one of the ultimate Night Elf units. Like Frost Wyrms, Chimaeras deal massive damage against enemy ground units with an impressive area of effect, though they move rather slowly. Though unlike these undead dragons, the Chimaeras cannot damage enemy aerial units. Until Corrosive Breath is researched, Chimaeras use a short-ranged, magic attack against buildings. Upon completion of this research, the Chimaera gains a second attack that only targets buildings.

Chimaeras are feared if well protected, because a group of six or more can easily destroy any ground unit with ease, including ranged combatants. In the event, they are relegated to base destroyers, try to target Town Halls and immediately run away as soon as someone tries to teleport to defend. Chimaeras can also be used to sabotage the enemy by killing their workers.

Night Elf players generally build three or four Chimaera Roosts to speed up the production of the Chimaeras. Generally, if the player trains Chimaeras, they are also accompanied by Hippogryphs, and never any ground units. Chimaeras are notorious for killing allied units due to the high splash damage incurred from their AoE, compared to Frost Wyrms. Their high cost and requirement of additional protection mean the player needs to have one or two expansions to properly maintain a force of Chimaeras. It's also important to have your Heroes carry a Staff of Returning to make sure the Chimaeras don't die if they get focused on.

Counters

Being the only heavy air unit that is only limited to targeting ground enemies, any aerial unit easily counters a Chimaera. Some players may try to use Chimaeras to target town halls due to their longer range, so defensive towers will typically not work against them.

Spell-immune units like Dryads can also work due to their spell immunity protecting them from magic attacks. Alternatively, due to their slow speed, one could grab an ensnare unit (Raiders or Crypt Fiends) to snag the beasts before they get away, or use their own aerial units to pursue them.

Spells and abilities[]

Corrosive Breath (Passive)[]

PASBTNCorrosiveBreath
Hurls a ball of corrosive bile that is effective against buildings.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time Effect
125 Gold 225 Lumber Chimaera Roost 40 sec. Gains a secondary attack that targeting structures and debris. Primary attack no longer targets structures and debris.

Upgrades[]

BTNStrengthOfTheWild
Strength of the Wild
Increases the damage of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time Effect
100 Gold 75 Lumber Hunter's Hall 60 sec. Normal attack: 68-100 (84 avg)
Secondary attack: 46-66 (56 avg)
BTNImprovedStrengthOfTheWild
Improved Strength of the Wild
Further increases the damage of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
175 Gold 175 Lumber Hunter's Hall Tree of Ages 75 sec. Normal attack: 69-117 (93 avg)
Secondary attack: 47-77 (62 avg)
BTNAdvancedStrengthOfTheWild
Advanced Strength of the Wild
Further increases the damage of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
250 Gold 275 Lumber Hunter's Hall Tree of Eternity 90 sec. Normal attack: 70-134 (102 avg)
Secondary attack: 48-88 (68 avg)
BTNReinforcedHides
Reinforced Hides
Increases the armor of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost Researched At Upgrade Time Effect
150 Gold 50 Lumber Hunter's Hall 60 sec. Armor: 4
BTNImprovedReinforcedHides
Improved Reinforced Hides
Further increases the armor of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
200 Gold 150 Lumber Hunter's Hall Tree of Ages 75 sec. Armor: 6
BTNAdvancedReinforcedHides
Advanced Reinforced Hides
Further increases the armor of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
250 Gold 250 Lumber Hunter's Hall Tree of Eternity 90 sec. Armor: 8
BTNUltravision
Ultravision
Gives Night Elves the ability to see as far at night as they do during the day.
Research Cost Researched At Requirements Upgrade Time Effect
50 Gold 50 Lumber Hunter's Hall Tree of Ages 45 sec. Night Sight: 160

Gallery[]

Patch changes[]

  • WC3tFT-logo Patch 1.15 (2004-05-10): Movement speed decreased to 250 from 270.
  • WC3tFT-logo Patch 1.10 (2003-07-03): Chimaera splash increments reduced by 50 for quarter, 25 for half. This effectively means that Chimaeras will do less splash damage than previously.

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