For lore, see headhunter .
The disenfranchised Trolls of northern Lordaeron have once again pledged their savage services to the Orcish Horde . These cunning warriors are trained from birth to hunt, track and trap the most dangerous beasts in the wild. In times of war, however, Troll Headhunters turn their mighty spears upon the enemies of the Horde without hesitation. Capable of hurling their deadly spears at distant enemies, Troll Headhunters provide invaluable cover fire for the other warriors of the Horde.
Information
Troll Headhunters are a fairly cheap ranged unit, simply requiring the construction of a War Mill and have a similar upkeep cost to a Night Elf Archer . They do have a slower attack rate but deal more damage. They are good at taking out enemy units early game, especially when combined with a few melee units. If the enemy attempts to target them, move them away.
Make sure to research Troll Regeneration to increase their health regeneration.
Once you have researched the Berserker upgrade, Troll Headhunters become Troll Berserkers .
Upgrades
Be rserker Upgrade
Transforms Headhunters into Troll Berserkers .
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
75 175
Barracks
Fortress, War Mill
40 sec.
T roll Regeneration
Increases the hit point regeneration rate of Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Witch Doctors, and Troll Batriders from a base of .25 to 1.05.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
100 100
Barracks
War Mill, Stronghold
35 sec.
Steel R anged Weapons
Increases the ranged attack damage of Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Wind Riders, Troll Batriders, and Demolishers.
Research Cost
Researched At
Upgrade Time
100 100
War Mill
60 sec.
Thorium R anged Weapons
Further increases the ranged attack damage of Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Wind Riders, Troll Batriders, and Demolishers.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
150 200
War Mill
Stronghold
75 sec.
Arcanite R anged Weapons
Further increases the ranged attack damage of Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Wind Riders, Troll Batriders, and Demolishers.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
200 300
War Mill
Fortress
90 sec.
Steel Unit A rmor
Increases the armor of Grunts, Raiders, Troll Batriders, Tauren, Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Wind Riders, and Demolishers.
Research Cost
Researched At
Upgrade Time
150 75
War Mill
60 sec.
Thorium Unit A rmor
Further increases the armor of Grunts, Raiders, Troll Batriders, Tauren, Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Wind Riders, and Demolishers.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
225 225
War Mill
Stronghold
75 sec.
Arcanite Unit A rmor
Further increases the armor of Grunts, Raiders, Troll Batriders, Tauren, Troll Headhunters, Troll Berserkers, Wind Riders, and Demolishers.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
300 375
War Mill
Fortress
90 sec.
B ackpack
Gives the ability to carry up to two items. Items carried by the unit will be dropped upon death.
Units can not use or gain benefits of items that they carry.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requires
Upgrade Time
50 25
Townhall-type Structure
Player-built Shop
20 sec.
Manual description
Though the horde allied itself with the evil forest trolls during the Second War , the alliance was short lived due to the horde's eventual defeat. But Thrall , on one of his many journeys, befriended a tribe of shadowy trolls from the steamy jungles of Stranglethorn .
Note: The second paragraph from the manual is also found in Battle.net.
World Editor description
Versatile spear-thrower, effective against air units. Can learn Troll Regeneration. Can be upgraded to Troll Berserker, which has the Berserk ability.
Quotes
Notes
In Reforged , the name is Headhunter instead of Troll Headhunter.
Patch changes
Patch 1.15 (05/11/2004)
Build time reduced to 20 seconds from 22 seconds.
Patch 1.10 (2003-07-03): Headhunter cooldown reduced to 2.26 from 2.34.
Patch 1.07 (2003-07-01 ): Cooldown reduced to 2.31 from 2.34.
Patch 1.03 (2002-10-09): Headhunters have more hit points (350, up from 280), but also strike more slowly.
Patch 1.01 (2002-07-05): Cooldown decreased to 1.80 from 1.95.
External links
Battle.net Warcraft III - Orcs -> Units -> Troll Headhunter