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This article is about the unit in the PC game. For the unit in the handheld video game, see Einherjar (Age of Empires: Mythologies). |
| “ | Slow-moving unit that can boost morale with a horn blast. Strong against buildings. | ” |
The Einheri (plural: Einherjar, named Einherjar before Retold) is a Norse Classical Age myth unit available to those who worship Heimdall.
Special Ability[]
Horn Blast (Charged, cooldown: 20 seconds): Blows his battle horn to inspire nearby warriors to move faster and deal more damage. (Allied units within an aura of 10 range get +50% attack (gradually weakens until the effect ends). Also deals minor damage to nearby enemies).
Further statistics[]
Specific[]
Gjallarhorn (Heimdall): Upgrades to Giant-killer Einheri, granting +10% hit points, +25% damage, and +5 seconds duration of Horn Blast effect.
General[]
- Thurisaz Rune (Bragi): +10% movement speed and +0.25 regeneration rate.
- Rampage (Hel): -95% training time.
Age bonuses[]
- Heroic Age: +20% hit points, +20% damage.
- Mythic Age: +20% hit points, +20% damage.
- Wonder Age: +100% hit points, +100% damage, +20% movement speed.
Relics[]
- Pandora's Box: -20% favor cost.
- Pelt of Argus: +6 Line of Sight.
- Scales of a Catoblepas: -15% pierce vulnerability.
- Tail of Cerberus: -25% ability recharge time.
- Scales of Echidna: -15% cost except favor.
Strategy[]
Einherjar have an average attack compared to other myth units, though their high armor makes them hard to kill. Like some other myth units, they have a decent crush attack so can be used to destroy buildings. They come into their own when they are in a group, because their morale-boosting special ability becomes useful. If the group has several Einherjar, the attack boost can be sustained even longer. Loki players who worship Heimdall then Bragi can combine the Einheri's morale boost with the Flaming Weapons god power to give nearby human soldiers a truly devastating attack.
Einherjar are very slow, so units that are outmatched can typically just run away. Their special attack leaves them open to attack. As such they function best in formation with other types of units instead of fighting solo.
Changelog[]
The Titans[]
- The unit is named Einherjar, has 3.2 speed, and takes 3 population.
Age of Mythology[]
- With patch 1.01, Einherjars have 3.0 speed.
Extended Edition[]
- With patch 1.5, Einherjar multiplier vs. myth units was changed from ×3 to ×2, and they gained a ×0.5 multiplier vs. heroes.
Tale of the Dragon[]
- With patch 2.7, Einherjar speed is increased from 3.0 to 3.5.
Retold[]
- The unit is named Einheri and takes 2 population.
Mythology[]
| “ | Scientific name -- Homo sapiens Size -- about 7' tall Diet -- copious amounts of human food, especially boar meat The Einherjar were the dead heroes gathered by the Valkyries and taken to Asgard where they lived with Odin. The Valkyries culled only the best and most heroic warriors. While living in Asgard, the Einherjar feasted all night and battled all day, with any wounds being magically healed. Thus they prepared endlessly for the time when Odin called for them to fight with the gods at Ragnarok. |
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| —In-game help section | ||
| “ | "What manner of beasts are these?" "Einherjars, the souls of the greatest warriors. We are doomed!" |
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| —Arkantos' first encounter with Einherjars in North. | ||
Gallery[]
Views of the Einheri in Retold after update 17.30764 with new VFX
Views of the Giant-killer Einheri in Retold after update 17.30764 with new VFX
Views of the Einheri in Retold before update 17.30764
Views of the Giant-killer Einheri in Retold before update 17.30764
Einherjar in the original game
Giant-killer Einherjar blowing its horn
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