Shadow Hunter (Warcraft III)

Shadow Hunter
Race	Troll
Faction	Horde
Statistics
Hit points	475 (925*)
Hit point regeneration	Always
Hit point regeneration rate	1.00 (1.90*) HP/sec.
Mana	255 (585*)
Mana Regeneration rate	0.86 (1.96*) Mana/sec.
Level	Varies
Gold	425
Lumber	100
Food	5
Produced at	Altar of Storms
Build time	55 sec.
Hotkey	H
Combat
Normal attack:	25 (38*)
Can attack:	Air, Ground
Range	60
Attack type	Hero
Cooldown	1.88 (1.62*) sec.
Weapon type	Missile
Armor Type	Hero
Armor	4 (8*)
Day Sight	180
Night Sight	80
Movement Speed	Fast (320)
Sound
Sound Set	HeroShadowHunter
Hero Parameters
Strength	15 (+2/level)
Agility	20 (+1.5/level)
Intelligence	17 (+2.5/level)

For lore, see Shadow Hunter

This article or section contains lore taken from Warcraft III: Reign of Chaos, Warcraft III: The Frozen Throne, the manuals, and official bonus maps.

These reclusive, wily jungle trolls are considered to be the highest authority within their respective warbands. They are masters of voodoo magics who can use their spirit-powers to both heal their allies and place curses upon their hapless enemies. The Shadow Hunters walk the line between darkness and light in hopes of salvaging the future for their savage brethren.

Statistics

Level	Attack (Ground/Air)	Armor	Strength	Agility	Intelligence	Hit Points	Mana
1	22-28 [25 avg]/None	4	15	20	17	475	225
2	23-29 [26 avg]/None	4	17	21	19	525	240
3	25-31 [28 avg]/None	5	19	23	22	575	255
4	26-32 [29 avg]/None	5	21	24	24	625	270
5	28-34 [31 avg]/None	6	23	26	27	675	300
6	29-35 [32 avg]/None	6	25	27	29	725	315
7	31-37 [34 avg]/None	7	27	29	32	775	330
8	32-38 [35 avg]/None	7	29	30	34	825	360
9	34-40 [37 avg]/None	8	31	32	37	875	375
10	35-41 [38 avg]/None	8	33	33	39	925	390

Hero names

Zul'kis, Zul'abar, Zul'rajas, Zul'maran, Jo Jo Headshrinker, Shaka-zahn, Shakti-lar, Mezil-kree

Information

A cunning Hero, adept at healing magics and voodoo curses. Channeling the spirits of their dark gods, the Shadow Hunters walk the line between darkness and light in the hope of salvaging the future for their savage brethren. Attacks land and air units.

Spells and abilities

Healing Wave

Calls forth a wave of energy that heals a target and bounces to nearby friendlies.

Each bounce heals less damage.

Cooldown	Mana Cost	Range	Area of Effect	Allowed Targets
9 sec.	90	70	50	Air, Ground, Friend, Self, Organic

Level	Effect	Hero Level Req
1	Heals 130 damage, jumps 3 times	1
2	Heals 250 damage, jumps 4 times	3
3	Heals 300 damage, jumps 5 times	5

This is the Orcs' main way of healing besides Troll Witch Doctor Healing Wards.

Hex

Transforms an enemy unit into a random critter, disabling special abilities.

Cooldown	Mana Cost	Range	Allowed Targets	Effect
7 sec.	70	80	Air, Ground, Enemy, Organic, Neutral	Transforms unit into a Critter

Level	Duration	Hero Level Req
1	15 (4) sec.	1
2	30 (5) sec.	3
3	45 (6) sec.	5

Hex works on Heroes which also makes them unable to use any of their inventory items! Use this ability on the most dangerous units to put them out of action. Hex does not affect summoned units.

Hexed units move at speed 100.

Hex can be used to interrupt spells that require spell channeling.

Serpent Ward

Summons an immobile serpentine ward to attack the Shadow Hunter's enemies.

The ward has 75/135/135 hit points and is immune to magic.

Duration	Cooldown	Mana Cost	Range
40 sec.	6.5 sec.	30	50

Level	Effect	Hero Level Req
1	11-13 damage	1
2	23-26 damage	3
3	41-45 damage	5

Serpent wards can hit air and ground.

Big Bad Voodoo (Ultimate)

Turns all friendly units invulnerable in an area around the Shadow Hunter.

The Shadow Hunter does not turn invulnerable.

Duration	Cooldown	Mana Cost	Area of Effect	Allowed Targets	Effect	Hero Level Req
30 sec.	180 sec.	200	80	Air, ground, friend	Nearby units become invulnerable	6

The Shadow Hunter will be the main target after you cast this spell. Place as many units in the way around him so that the enemy cannot reach him. You can also try using terrain or Hero Items such as Healing Potions to keep him alive. This spell can be interrupted.

This ability is extremely useful in large team games where the Shadow Hunter can help other allied armies.

Patch changes

Patch 1.17 (09/20/2004)
Hexed units now have the same statistics as the normal units except for movement speed and the model. Previously, this ability was changing the armor type and hit point regeneration type.

Patch 1.25 (03/10/2011)
Scroll of Town Portal will no longer be consumed when casting fails when used at the same time that your Hero is Hexed. You can now purchase items from shops while Hexed. Hex will no longer extend the duration of Metamorphosis. Hex will no longer disable mana or health regeneration of Heroes.

Patch 1.26
Hex will no longer provide a speed boost to a Hero if cast at the end of Metamorphosis or Chemical Rage effects. Reverted the 1.25 fix, "Hex will no longer extend the duration of Metamorphosis."

External links

Battle.net Warcraft III - Orcs -> Units -> Shadow Hunter