Altar of Kings

Human

Summons and revives Human heroes.

Arcane Sanctum

Human

Trains Priests, Sorceresses, and Spell Breakers.

Arcane Tower

Human

Anti-magic defense tower that mana burns spellcasters.

Arcane Vault

Human

Sells permanent and consumable items for Human heroes.

Barracks

Human

Trains Footmen, Riflemen, Mortar Teams, and Knights.

Blacksmith

Human

Researches weapon and armor upgrades for Human ground units.

Cannon Tower

Human

Siege-capable tower that fires splash damage at ground units.

Castle

Human

Tier 3 upgrade granting access to the full Human army roster.

Farm

Human

Provides food supply for Human armies.

Gryphon Aviary

Human

Trains Gryphon Riders and Dragonhawk Riders.

Guard Tower

Human

Ground-focused defense tower upgraded from Scout Tower.

Keep

Human

Tier 2 upgrade that unlocks advanced buildings and units.

Lumber Mill

Human

Researches lumber harvesting and unlocks tier two structures.

Scout Tower

Human

Base defense tower that can upgrade into Guard, Cannon, or Arcane.

Town Hall

Human

Primary base structure that trains Peasants and manages gold.

Workshop

Human

Trains Flying Machines, Mortar Teams, and Siege Engines.

Fountain of Health

Neutral

Regenerates hit points for nearby friendly units.

Map object — no build cost

Fountain of Mana

Neutral

Regenerates mana for nearby friendly units.

Map object — no build cost

Marketplace

Neutral

Sells a rotating selection of powerful items.

Map object — no build cost

Mercenary Camp

Neutral

Hires neutral mercenary units available on many maps.

Map object — no build cost

Tavern

Neutral

Allows any race to hire neutral Tavern heroes.

Map object — no build cost

Altar of Elders

Night Elf

Summons and revives Night Elf heroes.

Ancient Protector

Night Elf

Defensive tower that can uproot and move.

Ancient of Lore

Night Elf

Trains Druids of the Claw and Druids of the Talon.

Ancient of War

Night Elf

Trains Archers, Huntresses, and Glaive Throwers.

Ancient of Wind

Night Elf

Trains Hippogryphs, Faerie Dragons, and Chimaeras.

Ancient of Wonders

Night Elf

Sells items and consumables for Night Elf heroes.

Chimaera Roost

Night Elf

Trains Chimaeras and researches Chimaera upgrades.

Hunter's Hall

Night Elf

Researches weapon, armor, and special Night Elf upgrades.

Moon Well

Night Elf

Provides food supply and regenerates mana and health during the day.

Tree of Ages

Night Elf

Tier 2 upgrade unlocking advanced Night Elf structures.

Tree of Eternity

Night Elf

Tier 3 upgrade giving the full Night Elf tech tree.

Tree of Life

Night Elf

Primary base that trains Wisps and harvests with ancient trees.

Altar of Storms

Orc

Summons and revives Orc heroes.

Barracks

Orc

Trains Grunts, Headhunters, Raiders, and Troll Batriders.

Fortress

Orc

Tier 3 upgrade granting the full Orc army tech tree.

Goblin Laboratory

Orc

Trains Goblin Sappers and Goblin Zeppelins.

Map object — no build cost

Great Hall

Orc

Primary base that trains Peons and manages gold.

Orc Burrow

Orc

Provides food supply and acts as a defensive structure when burrowed.

Spirit Lodge

Orc

Trains Shamans, Witch Doctors, and Spirit Walkers.

Stronghold

Orc

Tier 2 upgrade unlocking advanced Orc structures.

Tauren Totem

Orc

Trains Tauren warriors and researches upgrades.

Voodoo Lounge

Orc

Sells items and consumables for Orc heroes.

War Mill

Orc

Researches weapon and armor upgrades for Orc units.

Watch Tower

Orc

Defensive tower that protects Orc bases.

Altar of Darkness

Undead

Summons and revives Undead heroes.

Black Citadel

Undead

Tier 3 upgrade giving access to the full Undead tech tree.

Boneyard

Undead

Trains Frost Wyrms.

Crypt

Undead

Trains Ghouls, Crypt Fiends, Gargoyles, and Abominations.

Frost Tower

Undead

Slow-debuff tower that snares attackers.

Graveyard

Undead

Researches weapon and armor upgrades for Undead units.

Halls of the Dead

Undead

Tier 2 upgrade unlocking advanced Undead structures.

Necropolis

Undead

Primary base that trains Acolytes and haunts gold mines.

Sacrificial Pit

Undead

Trains Banshees and converts them into Destroyers.

Slaughterhouse

Undead

Trains Abominations and researches upgrades.

Spirit Tower

Undead

Ranged defense tower upgraded from Ziggurat.

Temple of the Damned

Undead

Trains Death Knights and Liches.

Tomb of Relics

Undead

Sells permanent and consumable items for Undead heroes.

Ziggurat

Undead

Provides food and can upgrade into a Spirit or Frost Tower.