Smaug

Smaug was a fire drake of the North, hailing from the dragon-infested Grey Mountains. In TA 2770, Smaug attacked the Kingdom of Erebor and drove the dwarves from their home, as well as destroying the human city of Dale. Around this time he was drawn to the power of the Dark Lord Sauron, who recruited him. He ruled the Mountain until the Company of Thorin Oakenshield tried to reclaim it, backed by the Wise who feared the potential of Sauron using Smaug to a devastating effect. In a fit of rage, the Dragon destroyed Lake-Town before being shot down by Bard the Bowman's Black Arrow.

In Edain, Smaug is a huge hero capable of slaying droves of enemies; however he struggles against individual heroes. Thankfully, if he finds himself outmatched he can always take flight to escape, or if he is level 10, he can make use of his ultimate ability to get away too.

Abilities[]

Flying[]

Level 1: Land (Y) - Smaug lands on the ground. Left click on the icon then left click on the target area.

Level 1: Greed of the Golden Dragon (X) - To satisfy his greed for riches, Smaug demands a tribute of the wild lairs. Smaug destroys the target allied lair and gains experience. The more expensive the lair is the more experience is gained. Becomes Pugnacity of the Golden Dragon at level 10. Left click on the icon then left click on the target allied external lair.

• Level 10: Pugnacity of the Golden Dragon (X) - Appeased by the tributes of the wild lairs, Smaug directs his anger at enemy fortifications. Immediately destroys the targeted building. Does reduces damage to citadels. Left click on the icon then left click on the target building.

Level 2: Fireball (C) - Smaug launches a fireball at the chosen enemy. This will start a small fire. Left click on the icon then left click on the target enemy.

Level 4: Flap (V) - Smaug raises waves of air which throw back all enemies in the vicinity. This also stokes any fires in the area, spreading them. Left click on the icon then left click on the target area.

Level 10: Incinerate (B) - Smaug unleashes a sea of flames at the target location, dealing massive damage and setting the ground on fire in a large area. Left click on the icon then left click on the target area.

Ground[]

Level 1: Fly (Y) - Smaug rises into the air. Left click on the icon to activate.

Level 1: Greed of the Golden Dragon (X) - To satisfy his greed for riches, Smaug demands a tribute of the wild lairs. Smaug destroys the target allied lair and gains experience. The more expensive the lair is the more experience is gained. Becomes Pugnacity of the Golden Dragon at level 10. Left click on the icon then left click on the target allied external lair.

• Level 10: Pugnacity of the Golden Dragon (X) - Appeased by the tributes of the wild lairs, Smaug directs his anger at enemy fortifications. Immediately destroys the targeted building. Does reduces damage to citadels. Left click on the icon then left click on the target building.

Level 2: Dragonbreath - Smaug's ardent Flame Breath opens doors and burns garrisoned units. Passive Ability.

Level 4: Dragonscreech (X) - Smaug leaves a terrible cry, making nearby enemies flee. Left click on the icon to activate.

Level 10: Hypnotic Gaze (B) - Smaug wards off an enemy hero with his eyes, putting doubt in their hearts. The targeted hero becomes invulnerable for a short duration but will not respond to any commands and will no longer fight. Left click on the icon then left click on the target hero.

Ring Mechanics[]

Smaug can only pick up the Ring in his grounded form. When Smaug picks up the Ring he loses the ability to permanently fly. The greed of the Golden Dragon grows immeasurably, and he gains a new set of abilities.

Level 1: Inner Flames - Smaug's greed and devilish nature burn within him. He is engulfed by smoldering heat, damaging all nearby units and setting the ground ablaze. Passive Ability.

Level 3: Avarice (X) - Driven by the One Ring, Smaug hunts for new riches. Attacks an allied or enemy building and generate a large sum of money (1000). Left click on the icon then left click on the target building.

Level 5: Greed of the Last Dragon - The greed of the Golden Dragon grows immeasurably so that he constantly needs to be paid tribute. For every 1500 pieces of gold in the player's possession, Smaug demands more resources which in turn offer him +20% attack and armor up to a maximum of +100%. In addition, Smaug gains resources for each enemy killed. Passive Ability.

Level 7: Sky Ablaze (V) - Smaug lifts off the ground to burn all foes from the sky. Weighed down by the One Ring, he cannot move or fly for more than 60 seconds. He gains access to new abilities and can attack enemies from range with fireballs. Left click on the icon to activate.

Level 10: Infernal Beast (B) - Smaug soars into the air and leaps to his enemies. Upon landing, he causes an earthquake and sets the ground on fire, dealing massive damage to friends and foes alike. Left click on the icon then left click on the target area.

Sky Ablaze[]

When using the Sky Ablaze ability, Smaug gains the following abilities:

Level 1: Madness of the Ring - Weighed down by the weight of the One Ring, Smaug cannot change his position and can only fly for 60 seconds before he lands again. He attacks enemies with fireballs from a safe distance and knocks back all enemies below his body with his wings. Passive Ability.

Level 1: Land (C) - Smaug lands on the ground. Left click on the icon to activate.

Level 7: Firefly (V) - Smaug fires a burning dragon missile at the selected target. Left click on the icon then left click on the target enemy.

Level 10: Sea of Flames (B) - Driven by the One Ring, Smaug only feels safe in the midst of fire. Smaug burns everything below himself to ashes, annihilating both friend and foe. For a short while, Smaug will be healed within the resulting devastation. Left click on the icon then left click on the target area.

Strategy[]