Role & Function

Researches weapon and armor upgrades for Orc units.

Ladder Tip

Research Steel Melee Weapons first. Grunt and Raider damage upgrades directly improve your hero focus fire and the melee trades that define Orc midgame.

Trains & Upgrades

• ◆Researches Steel Melee Weapons
• ◆Researches Steel Ranged Weapons
• ◆Researches Reinforced Defenses (armor)
• ◆Required for Stronghold upgrade