Formations

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Often times a well prepared ambush requires the use of formations. These can be used in the open or against a choke-point depending on the situation. Get into formation when ordered and don't step out of formation. Don't hide until everyone is in position! An ambush can fail due to gaps in the line or orcs not knowing where others are hidden.

• Don't hide until everyone is in position!
• Don't un-hide once hidden until ready to spring trap

The standard line is the simplest formation. Orcs line up single file to create a wall.

Characteristics

• Minimum number of orcs required
• Simple and quick
• Good for archer fire
• Easily run through
• Can be spell fielded

The double line is useful for krimps and large numbers. Anyone who runs past the first line will be blocked by the second. Adding space between the lines prevents an enemy from exiting after passing the first line.

Characteristics

• Can be used to krimp in the open and against entrances
• Able to crossheal across lines
• Requires high number of orcs

The C line or C Krimp is difficult to assemble and not always effective it can still find some uses in the field. The idea of the C line is to create a basket in which targets are funneled into. Once inside the krimp the sides close to lock them in.

Characteristics

• Starts off as a nearly complete krimp
• Pray attempting to flee horizontal to base can be blocked
• Difficult to set up
• Can be run through if base line is single file
• Requires high number of orcs

The loose formation is easy to assemble and good for ambushes. Typically a target will be lured into the center of the formation where they can be stuned/hamstringed/paralyzed. At that point all the orcs converge on the prey to krimp.

Characteristics

• Easy to use
• Good for lure and ambush
• Covers wide area
• Targets can stumble over hidden orcs and be alerted of the trap
• Requires time from un-hiding to krimp

The dense formation is a defensive stance that allows a greater crossheal radius and mitigates the effects of area of effect spells. Typically vulnerable orcs such as Mojos are kept in the center.

Characteristics

• Allows most crosshealing
• Good protection against AoE spells
• Protects Mojos from Melee classes
• Easily defeated by field spells
• Reduces movement and attack