| “ | Myth unit. A winged master swordsman who leaps into battle, boosting its stats. Good against human soldiers. | ” |
| —In-game description | ||
The Tengu (天狗) is a myth unit in Age of Mythology: Retold - Heavenly Spear, available to the Japanese at the Temple once the Heroic Age is reached through Hachiman. It is a red-skinned, winged swordsman who leaps into battle, boosting its attack and resistance.
Special ability[]
Martial Strike (Charged): Leaps into the air towards an enemy unit, bypassing all obstructions. Gains increased attack and armor upon landing. (The Tengu leaps to a maximum distance of 12 tiles (minimum range: 3), whereupon it deals 10 hack damage in a radius of 2.5. It also gains +50% attack, as well as +30% hack and pierce resistance, for 6 seconds. Recharge time: 10 seconds.)
Further statistics[]
Myth technologies[]
Specific[]
- Ascetic Practices: Upgrades Tengus to Tengu Masters; Tengus have +5 Line of Sight and Martial Strike jump range, +50% damage boost, and -15% hack and pierce vulnerabilities boost from Martial Strike.
General[]
- Ivory Netsuke (Inari Ōkami): Generates gold from half the damage dealt to units.
Age bonuses[]
- Mythic Age: +20% hit points, +20% damage.
- Wonder Age: +100% hit points, +100% damage, +20% speed.
Relics[]
- Jade Hare: +5% movement speed.
- Nine-Tailed Fox Charm: +0.5 hit points per second regeneration.
- Pandora's Box: -15% favor cost.
- Pelt of Argus: +6 Line of Sight.
- Scales of a Catoblepas: -15% pierce vulnerability.
- Scales of Echidna: -15% cost except favor.
- Tail of Cerberus: -25% ability recharge time.
Tactics[]
Tengus are fast myth units who leap into battle, gaining increased attack and armor upon landing. This allows them to strike first and even bypass obstructions such as walls, making them useful against turtling players. They can also make short work of enemy siege weapons and myth units, especially slow-moving ones, like Mountain Giants. The Ascetic Practices technology upgrades Tengus to Tengu Masters, with greater Line of Sight and an improved Martial Strike ability, with higher damage and armor boosts upon landing.
In combat, Tengus are strong against ranged soldiers, especially considering the pierce armor boost from Martial Strike. They are also useful against other myth units. The Martial Strike ability can even be used to disrupt an enemy's economy by leaping onto unsuspecting workers gathering resources far from their base. As with all other myth units, heroes are the Tengus' greatest weakness. However, Tengus are fast enough that they can outrun most threats and retreat to safety, where they can be healed by a Miko or Onmyōji.
Changelog[]
Heavenly Spear[]
- At release, Tengu had 16 hack attack. With update 18.50572, this was increased to 20 hack.
In-game dialogue[]
- Select 1 Nani o ka? (何をか?) - What can I do? [lit. What to do]
- Select 2 Nan da? (なんだ?) - What is it?
- Select 3 Junbi wa bantan (準備は万端) - Everything is ready
- Select 4 Sashizu seru ka (指図せるか) - Can you give instructions?
- Select 5 Tsugi wa nanda? (次はなんだ?) - What's next?
- Move 1 Umu (うむ) - Yea
- Move 2 Yokaro (よかろ) - Good
- Move 3 Waga iku (我が行く) - I'm going
- Move 4 Mairu zo (参るぞ) - I'm comming
- Move 5 Iron nai (異論ない) - No objection
- Attack 1 Yoshi! (よし!) - Okay!
- Attack 2 Messeyo! (滅せよ!) - Wipe out
- Attack 3 Ute! (打て!) - Hit it!
- Attack 4 Shura no koku! (修羅の刻!) - Fierce Battle! [lit. Time for Asura(Violent God of War)]
- Attack 5 Susume! (進め) - Go ahead!
Mythology[]
| “ | Scientific name – Viravis ruber Size – 150 lbs Diet – fruit, grains, and sake The Tengu is a bird-like humanoid creature with red skin and wings. These beings dwell deep in the mountains of Japan and have long been associated with peculiar occurrences, such as unexpected falling rocks and mysterious laughter echoing in the distance. Tengus sometimes deliberately confuse travelers, causing them to lose their way. However, if a Tengu deems a human worthy, they may impart valuable skills, the most notable being swordsmanship. Tengu are renowned swordsmen, and many myths tell of them training legendary figures in Japanese folklore. They are also proficient in magic and, on occasion, may share their mystical knowledge with humans. |
” |
| —In-game help section | ||
Trivia[]
- Its name in Japanese literally translates to "heavenly dog", while its in-game Latin scientific name translates to "red-tailed hawk".
Gallery[]
Views of the Tengu
Views of the Tengu Master
Promotional image of the Tengu
Close-up of the Tengu
Concept art of the Tengu
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