Barghest

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Barghest
Faction
Tier
III
Cost
160Gold
(Upgrade cost)
( 40Gold)
Base growth
+14
Squad value
152
Stats
Health
14
Attack
4
Defense
6
Damage
3-5
Morale
0
Luck
0
Initiative
8This stat is higher compared to the base unit.

Base: 5
Increase: +3
Speed
6This stat is higher compared to the base unit.

Base: 5
Increase: +1
Other Info
Dwelling
Specialist hero
Related Units
Base unit
Upgrade A
Barghest
Upgrade B
Internal ID
pet_upg

Barghests are upgraded tier-III units of the Necropolis faction. They can be recruited from Kennel II.

They are one of the upgrades of the Undead Pet, the other being the Armored Hound.

Description

Among the simple folk, it is believed that barghests abduct children who refuse to heed their parents, delivering them to vampiric lords who curse them with vampirism.

Of course, it’s just a folk legend... isn’t it?

Abilities

Creature Type
Undead
NeutralMorale
|
-5 to 5Luck Range
|
NoCounts for Necromancy?
A creature or person whose life has been prolonged by unnatural means.

Morale: Always neutral.
Luck range: –5 to 5.

Fallen Undead do NOT count towards the power of Necromancy reanimation after battle.
Attack Type
Melee Attack
Can only attack adjacent enemies. Provokes counterattacks.
Passive Ability
Melee Defense I
Takes –30% Melee Damage.
Passive Ability
Bone Crusher
Reduces target’s Defense by 1 with each strike and gains an equal amount until the end of battle. This effect cannot be dispelled.
Active Ability
Call the Pack
2 Focus Charge(s)
This creature adds [ 20% × amount of units ] temporary unit(s) to its stack.

Laws

This unit is specifically affected by following Faction Laws:

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