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a. Chapter one: Trudging through the Ashes (ROCWU1)
Warcraft III: Reforged

a. Chapter one: Trudging through the Ashes (ROCWU1)

Master the first Undead mission in Warcraft III: Reforged. Learn stealth tactics, acolyte rescue strategies, and how to defeat guards and knights in 'Trudging through the Ashes'.

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Master the first Undead mission in Warcraft III: Reforged. Learn stealth tactics, acolyte rescue strategies, and how to defeat guards and knights in 'Trudging through the Ashes'.

Walkthrough
  1. 1
    Start by heading left and rescuing the first Acolyte near a townsfolk. Use Death Coil on the townsfolk if needed.
  2. 2
    Continue up and rescue another Acolyte next to a townsfolk. This one can be attacked normally.
  3. 3
    To the right of this area, near two guards, is a crate with a Potion of Healing. You can grab it by right-clicking the crate and running back to avoid the guards. Fighting guards at level 1 Arthas is not recommended.
  4. 4
    Cross the river to the left and use your Shade to scout. Scout south to locate a patrol (Captain and 4 Footmen) circling a barracks.
  5. 5
    Head north between the trees towards the water, killing villagers and rescuing an Acolyte. Return to the starting point.
  6. 6
    To deal with the patrol and the two Knights in front of the barracks: park your Shade to provide vision of the left path. Wait for the patrol to move away, then take Arthas and Ghouls down the path to the right of the barracks.
  7. 7
    Kill the three townsfolk. The first can be attacked normally; the next two may require Death Coil. Destroy the lumber mill and rescue the Acolyte here. Loot the crates for another Potion of Healing.
  8. 8
    Optional Strategy for Patrol: Lure the patrol towards Tichondrius. This is time-consuming but the Captain drops a Greater Healing Potion. Heal your Ghouls as needed while kiting.
  9. 9
    Return to the barracks. Use your remaining healing potions and the Greater Healing Potion (if obtained) for the fight against the two Knights. Drag them onto the path for easier micro. Focus fire on one Knight at a time. Use Cannibalize on Ghouls if they are critically low and you are out of mana.
  10. 10
    If the Knights are proving too difficult, you can kite them back across the river, heal up, and then re-engage.
  11. 11
    Once the Knights are defeated, attack the barracks with Arthas and/or Ghouls. Arthas is most effective.
  12. 12
    Continue rescuing Acolytes throughout the map, using stealth and careful engagement.
Tips
  • Use Arthas's Death Coil to instantly rescue Acolytes by targeting the nearby townsfolk, or to heal your own units.
  • Scout extensively with your Shade before advancing to avoid patrols and ambushes.
  • Avoid direct combat with guards when possible, especially early on. Retreat and use the terrain to your advantage.
  • Conserve your Ghouls; they are limited and useful for specific engagements.
  • Healing Potions and Greater Healing Potions are crucial for surviving tough fights, especially against the Knights.
  • If playing on Normal difficulty, you will need fewer Acolytes, and some villagers might be absent.
  • Completion of the mission objective (Rescue Acolytes).
  • Arthas must survive.
  • Optional: Find the graveyard.

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