Hippogryphs are ancient, magical beasts whose bodies resemble both stags and ravens. They patrol the skies above Kalimdor and viciously attack any enemies of the wilds that they encounter. The intelligent Hippogryphs have given their allegiance to the Night Elves in honor of Cenarius, the Night Elves' god, who stands as the protector of nature and all its creatures.
Hippogryphs excel at taking out enemy aerial units, due to their high damage, health and attack speed compared to other aerial anti-air units, though like Gargoyles, these traits are limited with melee attacks. They should only be trained for scouting and if the enemy amasses aerial units of their own.
Most Night Elf players train Hippogryphs for dual roles; a small group as an anti-air group, and another to be converted into Hippogryph Riders, if the player intends to train those. Otherwise, they generally accompany the mighty Chimaeras to protect them from enemy aerial units.
Notes: After Hippogryph drops the Archer, Pick up Archer will take 30 seconds before it can be used.
Upgrades[]
Strength of the Wild
Increases the damage of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost
Researched At
Upgrade Time
Effect
100 75
Hunter's Hall
60 sec.
Normal attack: 51-65 (58 avg)
Improved Strength of the Wild
Further increases the damage of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
Effect
175 175
Hunter's Hall
Tree of Ages
75 sec.
Normal attack: 52-73 (62.5 avg)
Advanced Strength of the Wild
Further increases the damage of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
Effect
250 275
Hunter's Hall
Tree of Eternity
90 sec.
Normal attack: 53-81 (67 avg)
Reinforced Hides
Increases the armor of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost
Researched At
Upgrade Time
Effect
150 50
Hunter's Hall
60 sec.
Armor: 2
Improved Reinforced Hides
Further increases the armor of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
Effect
200 150
Hunter's Hall
Tree of Ages
75 sec.
Armor: 4
Advanced Reinforced Hides
Further increases the armor of Druids of the Claw in Bear Form, Druids of the Talon in Storm Crow Form, Dryads, Mountain Giants, Faerie Dragons, Hippogryphs, and Chimaeras.
Research Cost
Researched At
Requirements
Upgrade Time
Effect
250 250
Hunter's Hall
Tree of Eternity
90 sec.
Armor: 6
Ultravision
Gives Night Elves the ability to see as far at night as they do during the day.