Lecture: Warcraft 3 Build Order for Undead vs. Orc

Introduction

• New build order for beginners at bronze league level
• Particularly beneficial for players using Undead race
• Full build order and demo available on Discord (discord.gg/scrubby)

Key Elements of the Build

• Fast Tech to Tier 2 and 3: A safe and straightforward build
• Start: Send 3 acolytes to mine, then immediately have one build the altar and zigurat
• Production: Two new acolytes in production initially
• Resource Management: Fifth acolyte makes the Crypt and then goes to mine; sixth acolyte scouts
• Initial Structures: Crypt, altar, delayed ziggurat, then shop at 220 gold

Detailed Build Order

Early Game

• Build altar and zigurat, crypt at 220 gold, and produce a sixth acolyte for scouting
• Create total of 3 ghouls for lumber (not for fighting unless pushed in the base)
• Scouting: Use the sixth acolyte to gather information and hide it nearby

Hero and Initial Actions

• Hero: Buy Rod of Necromancy and seek sheep on the map
• Info Gathering: Confirm enemy items and hero strategy by distracting them with the scouting acolyte
• Graveyard: Build graveyard and Nerubian tower for safety

Tech to Tier 2

• After graveyard and Nerubian tower, tech to Tier 2
• Produce skeletons and start creeping
• Build a second ziggurat and produce your first fiends aiming for three by the time Tier 2 is done
• Get a second Rod of Necromancy during this phase

Mid Game

• Fiends and Creeping: Continue creeping with skeletons and fiends
• Use coils strategically during creeping
• Defense: Be ready for harassment using Nerubian tower and acolytes

Transition to Tier 3

• Build slaughterhouse and Lich, then tech to Tier 3 without rushing a third ziggurat
• Key Structure: Prioritize building Slaughterhouse for obsidian statues
• Upgrade web against potential air threats from Orc
• Orb of Corruption: Critical for boosting damage output
• Scouting: Use skeletons to scout for double Beastiary to determine air or ground army

Late Game

• Spirit Tower: Build at the back of the base for defense
• Efficiently use DK and Lich, focusing on item usage like invulnerability potions
• Third Hero: Dreadlord for air matchups or Crypt Lord for ground units
• Maintaining a balanced army with fiends and statues while creeping and securing key areas

Strategy and Gameplay Insights

• Against Blade Master: Be aware of item harass and use information to your advantage
• Defensive Measures: Fortify base with appropriate towers and upgrades
• Unit Management: Properly manage and position units during fights and creeping

Additional Tips

• Gold and Skeleton Management: Efficiently use acolytes and skeletons for scouting and resource management
• Adaptation: Adjust build based on enemy strategy, particularly their army composition
• Maintaining Advantage: Continuously scout, outmaneuver, and disrupt enemy plans