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Age of Warcraft Mod Installer

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Age of Warcraft

Hey there fellow Warcraft 3 fans,

Our ongoing project is dedicated to introducing the multi-faction element into the game. Our goal is to enhance nearly all of Blizzard's official melee maps by incorporating additional factions.

At this point, we have 15 playable factions, a new main menu, and revamped gameplay for all of them. The factions are as follows:
  • Kingdom of Lordaeron
  • Scarlet Crusade
  • Kingdom of Dalaran
  • Orcs of the New Horde
  • Tauren
  • Zandalari Empire
  • Lost Ones
  • Undead
  • Night Elves
  • Blood Elves
  • High Elves
  • Naga
  • Darkspear Tribe
  • City-State of Theramore
  • Amani Empire
To enhance the gaming experience, we have created numerous custom assets and abilities. Furthermore, we have developed Blizzard-like AIs for each of our custom factions, ensuring challenging and dynamic gameplay whether you're playing solo or with friends.
Here is also a link to our Map development post for more information.

---------Patch 2.2--------
  • New faction selection menu, accessible only from our AoW folder.
  • New UIs and ambience music for all factions.
  • New button for selecting our Faction Leaders, either by clicking it or by pressing F4.
  • New icons for all our factions on the score screen and loading screen.
---------Second Expansion Changes--------
  • Two New Factions: The City-State of Theramore and the Amani Trolls enter the fray.
  • Faction Leader System: Every faction now has a unique Faction Leader that can only be created once per game. If another player on the map has the same faction and creates the Faction Leader first, you will lose the ability to create that leader. Therefore, it is recommended to play with different factions. As you know, the Lich King will be especially powerful, featuring both land and flying animations. He is designed to feel like an end-game scenario. Faction Leaders will also have a special indicator when they are created.
  • Two New Tavern Heroes
  • Reworked Darkspear Buildings.
  • And last but not least, 4 new maps: (2) Terenas Stand, (4) Borderlands, (6) Dustwallow Marsh, and (12) Icecrown. All maps have been adjusted to properly accommodate our mod.

---------First Expansion Changes--------
  • All our factions have been reworked. This means we’ve recalculated stats and rebalanced units and abilities based on new faction and racial traits, inspired by campaign stats and World of Warcraft lore. For example, the Scarlet Crusade now focuses more on healing and reviving their units. Another example is the Tauren, who now use a caravan system that allows them to relocate most of their base. Additionally, all Tauren units can be resurrected by a Spirit Walker. These are just a few of the many changes waiting to be explored.
  • We’ve also introduced new elite units and upgradable units for each race. This feature further diversifies the factions. For instance, the High Elves are now more focused on their archers.
  • Almost all of our factions now have unique icons for their upgrades.
  • A new neutral building, the Goblin Bank, has been added. It allows players to trade gold for wood and vice versa. Of course, since goblins are greedy, there’s a small commission based on the bundle size you choose to exchange.
  • Racial and faction traits are now fully implemented. Every faction in our mod has its own unique Faction trait. For example, Zandalari Troll units have traits based on the Loa they worship.
  • The Scourge now have two new heroes: the Boneguard and the Necrolord.
  • We’ve also added a new experimental Tavern hero, the Justicar. Upon learning his ultimate ability, he change appearance and movement speed to match his new form.
  • And last but not least, a new faction enters the fray: the Darkspear Trolls.

---------- Socials ----------

---------- Installation Guide ----------


Step 1
Download both parts of the installer from Age of Warcraft Mod Installer.

Step 2
Before installing the mod, unzip the Age_of_Warcraft_installer_0.2.0_part_1 & Age_of_Warcraft_installer_0.2.0_part_2. Then take the Age_of_Warcraft_helper folder from Age_of_Warcraft_installer_0.2.0_part_2 and place it to the Age_of_Warcraft_installer_0.2.0_part_1 folder

Step 3
Uninstall any previous installation.

Step 4
Run the Age_of_Warcraft_installer.exe from the Age_of_Warcraft_installer_0.2.0_part_1 folder.
The Second Expansion, 0.2.0, is for patch 2.0.4+

Step 5
Be sure that your game is located in the C:\Program Files (x86)\Warcraft III, if not then click on browse and locate your Warcraft III folder.

Step 6
Wait till the installation is finished and enjoy the Mod!


---------- How to uninstall the mod ----------

Either from the installer or the Programs and Features, you can uninstall the mod. This process doesn't delete the replaceable textures or affect any folder of other mods or projects.

---------- Known Issues ----------

Sometimes, if you run one of our maps that has more than four players and successfully complete the game, trying to play one of our maps again may cause the game to crash. All you need to do is restart the game to play again. As of now, we don't know exactly what causes this issue; it started happening after patch 1.36.2.

---------- Credits ----------

Blizzard Entartainment
Retera for his Awesome tools and Guides
Trolldaeron for his Artwork and Wallpaper
Lorcraft Desings Studio for Icons and assets
Vindorei for his Arcane Golems
G00dG4m3 for Heroic Leap
Devalut for Bone Armor
Vinz for Ubershield, Spell Markers, Fountain of Souls and Void Teleport
Baroque and LRAC for Lord Marrowgar - Reforged
OVOgenez for Water Shell
Fruit Forest for Charge ability
Tomkek for his awesome assets (Justicar Armor Set)
VictorZ for the Necropolis Reforged Beta Style
f0rsAk3n for the Hexing Blast
Mr. Paupiette for the Air Elementals
Rukhmar for the Earth Elemental
Izhael_DC for Sfx Sindragosa + Var (HotS)
Uncle for Firebolt Example
Dalekay for Saidan Dathrohan
I3lackDeath for Blood elf UI
Viiva for Ruins UI
Wa666r for Draenei UI and Kul Tiran UI
keepitmovin for Wrath of the Zharvakko UI, Spirit of the Savage Hunter UI, City of Magic UI and Jungle Ruin UI
Tasyen for CustomConsoleUI


---------- Changelog ----------

Patch of July 7 2026 (0.2.2)
  • New Faction UIs
  • New Faction ambience music
  • New faction selection menu
  • New icons for all our factions on the score screen and loading screen.
  • New button for selecting our Faction Leaders, either by clicking it or by pressing F4.
  • Added effects to Overseer's Battleroar ability
Patch of May 25 2026 (0.2.1)
  • Fixed descriptions in Game Interface
  • Fixed the name and increased the damage to 25 of the Hellscape ability
  • Fixed the Arcane Tower reveal ability of the Kirin Tor
  • Fixed the description of the Mirror Image ability of Antonidas
  • Fixed the Consecration hotkey
  • Fixed the description of Rapid Fire
  • Balanced the Hunter's Mark ability
  • Fixed the description of the Orb of Water
  • Theramore Hippogryph Rider got the ability animal war training and also fixed her description
  • Theramore peasant got +1 armor
  • Fixed the hotkey of draw ability from Marshwardens
  • Fixed the description of the Amani firebolt ability
  • Enabled the Attack 1 of Blood Elf Dragonhawk summon
  • Made the Coral Bed of Naga the same as is in the campaign
  • Fixed the voice of Lich King when flying and his spell animation
  • Replaced the sacrificial pit with the Altar of the Frozen King
  • Added the ritual Lich King’s Awakening to the Altar of the Frozen King. Once the ritual is completed, the Lich King will become available to summon
Second Expansion release 17 May 2026 (0.2.0)
  • New Factions: Amani Empire and City-State of Theramore
  • Faction Leader System
  • Darkspear Buildings Rework
  • 4 New Maps
  • Balance fixes
  • hotkey fixes

Patch of August 10 2025 (0.1.1)
  • Updated the installer of the mod.
  • Made the Ambushers Faction ability of the Lost Ones to work during daylight as well.
  • Gave to all heroes spellbooks containing their racial abilities.
  • Fixed several hotkey errors.
  • Balanced the Bladestorm ability of the Scarlet Berserker.
  • Fixed the Charge ability, it now stuns properly.
  • Buffed the Arcane Wave ability of the Kirin Tor Arcanist.
  • Fixed and balanced the Reversed Wounds ability.
  • Fixed custom hero abilities that could be leveled up at both level 1 and level 2.
  • The Moon Glaive upgrade now changes the armor type of Huntresses.
  • Fixed a bug where choosing Faction Select for Scourge (2–6) and Night Elves (5–6) resulted in the emerging factions having fewer hit points.
  • Fixed the scale of level 3 summoned Pterrordax.
  • Changed the Berserk racial ability’s increased damage taken from 50% to 25%.
  • Fixed the descriptions of the Summoned Beast abilities.
First Expansion release 17 Juli 2025 (0.1.0)
  • New Faction: The Darkspear Trolls
  • Racial and Faction Traits-Elite special units for all factions
  • New heroes for the Undead: The Necrolord and The Boneguard
  • All factions reworked with new gameplay mechanics
  • A new market to exchange gold for lumber and vice versa
  • Experimental Tavern Hero: The Justicar

Patch of December 19 2024 (0.0.6)
  • Adjusted the main menu for Patch 2.01.
  • Added the 1.36.2 version of the Demo.
Patch of November 16 2024 (0.0.5)
  • Fixed the main menu.
  • Updated the portraits for all units and buildings across all maps.
  • Resolved the Kor'kron Guard dependencies in the Plagueland map.
Patch of July 23 2024 (0.0.4)
  • Changed the Militia of the Scarlet Crusade.
  • Fixed a bug where High and Blood Elf Engineers, when turned from militia back to Engineers, couldn't build the workshop.
  • Fixed the totems of the Lost Ones.
  • Fixed the attachments of the Naga Tidelord.
  • Fixed the attachments of the Orc Spearthrowers.
  • Corrected typos in the Kingdom of Dalaran.
  • Corrected typos in the High and Blood Elves.
  • Corrected typos in the Orcs of the New Horde.
  • Corrected typos in the Nagas.
  • Corrected typos in the Zandalari Trolls.
  • Corrected typos in the Lost Ones.
Patch of July 6 2024 (0.0.3)
  • Fixed a bug with the Night Elf Blademaster, now you are only able to create 3 heroes with the night elves.
  • Fixed the swimming attack of Naga Brute.
  • Fixed typos in both Lordaeron and Sacrlet Crusade Factions.
  • Fixed the hotkeys and typos of both Blood and High elven Factions.
  • Fixed the Zandalari Direhorn Prelate ability Avengening Wrath.
  • Fixed the sounds of how the heroes attack.
  • Changed the portrait of wisp.
Patch of July 3 2024 (0.0.2)
  • Fixed an issue where selecting a different 'Choose Faction' option with non-specified settings resulted in a non-functional base.
  • Priestess of Bethekk now has the correct upgrade for Bloodlust.
  • Fixed Naga's summoned Makrura pillage ability.
  • Fixed the location of the Tavern in Booty Bay.
  • Fixed some typos in the Tauren faction.
  • Fixed the Disbtn icon of the Kingdom of Dalaran's Lumbermill.
Contents

Age of Warcraft installer Version 0.2.2 Part 1 (Binary)

Age of Warcraft installer Version 0.2.2 Part 2 (Binary)

Sorry, but why haven't you added these units and heroes yet? You should have included at least three models of these night elves and more models of their respective races. The death knight unit is missing from the mod. I'm not complaining, I just want to know why it's not in the demo. I was disappointed that this version of the blood elf demon hunter wasn't included.
 

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Sorry, but why haven't you added these units and heroes yet? You should have included at least three models of these night elves and more models of their respective races. The death knight unit is missing from the mod. I'm not complaining, I just want to know why it's not in the demo. I was disappointed that this version of the blood elf demon hunter wasn't included.
Hey there,
As you can understand from reading the mod description, what you played was the demo version. If you wait a little longer for the first actual release, you’ll have access to those units as well.
 
What version of Warcraft III does this mod require?
Choose either 1.36.2 or 2.01/2.02, depending on the game version. The download link can be found in deme3s' post above.

Also, make sure that you have a full copy of Warcraft III from Battle.net because this mod only works on Reforged HD.
 
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I have a question: What is the diff between 0.0.4 and 0.0.6? Should I use one before the other?
The current version (0.0.6) was intended for the latest patch (2.0+) of the game due to the revamp of main menu with 2.0+ patch. You can check out the "Change Log" section of the Map Description for detailed information. You can also get the 1.36.2 one as deme3s said in case you have a trouble of playing this mod on the latest patch.
 
Hi, I just installed it, when I start the map models and other custom content features do not work :/
I can choose custom factions, but only text apears, units are invisible and icons do not load as well
 
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now it goes to 25% and stop i tried on different browsers and still nothing
We have downloaded it from two different laptops and from my smartphone. The only time I had a problem was when I tried to download it using the internet from my work, where I know they use a VPN and the connection is a bit unstable. If you have a VPN activated, try deactivating it and then try again.
 
Hi there, just downloaded the mod. But after unpacking the zip files I should have the 3 cab files. However, I have only the first one of the three. How do I get the other two?
Hey there, it seems that something went wrong while extracting the files.
You downloaded the file: "Age of Warcraft Mod Installer.zip". Follow these steps to install the mod:
  1. Open the ZIP file using your preferred archive program. Inside, you’ll find a folder named "Age of Warcraft Mod Installer".
  2. Inside that folder, you will see two more ZIP files:
    • Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part1.zip
    • Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part2.zip
  3. Open the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part1.zip" and extract the folder "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" to your Desktop.
  4. Now repeat the same process with "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part2.zip": extract the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder from it to your Desktop as well. Allow it to merge/replace files if prompted.
  5. At this point, you should have a complete "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder on your Desktop.
  6. Inside that folder, locate another folder named "Age_of_Warcraft_helper". It should contain the following files:
    • Age_o1.cab
    • Age_o2.cab
    • Age_o3.cab
    • Age_of_Warcraft_helper.msi
  7. Go back to the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder on your Desktop and run Age_of_Warcraft_installer.exe.

This should complete the installation.
 
Hey there, it seems that something went wrong while extracting the files.
You downloaded the file: "Age of Warcraft Mod Installer.zip". Follow these steps to install the mod:
  1. Open the ZIP file using your preferred archive program. Inside, you’ll find a folder named "Age of Warcraft Mod Installer".
  2. Inside that folder, you will see two more ZIP files:
    • Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part1.zip
    • Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part2.zip
  3. Open the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part1.zip" and extract the folder "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" to your Desktop.
  4. Now repeat the same process with "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part2.zip": extract the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder from it to your Desktop as well. Allow it to merge/replace files if prompted.
  5. At this point, you should have a complete "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder on your Desktop.
  6. Inside that folder, locate another folder named "Age_of_Warcraft_helper". It should contain the following files:
    • Age_o1.cab
    • Age_o2.cab
    • Age_o3.cab
    • Age_of_Warcraft_helper.msi
  7. Go back to the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder on your Desktop and run Age_of_Warcraft_installer.exe.

This should complete the installation.
Thanks a bunch, don't know what i did wrong the first time. Followed this and ik works perfectly
 
Dont know why but the download just keep cancelling itself.
@Gazadriel also faced the same issues. I also used opera and at 25%, it was canceled. I didn't have that problem with chrome.
@Darious downloaded it from two different laptops and from his smartphone. The only time he had a problem was when he tried to download it using the internet from his work, where he knows they use a VPN and the connection is a bit unstable.
Solutions:
1. Avoid opera browser if possible or disable its vpn.
2. If you have a VPN activated, try deactivating it and then try again.
 
@Gazadriel also faced the same issues. I also used opera and at 25%, it was canceled. I didn't have that problem with chrome.
@Darious downloaded it from two different laptops and from his smartphone. The only time he had a problem was when he tried to download it using the internet from his work, where he knows they use a VPN and the connection is a bit unstable.
Solutions:
1. Avoid opera browser if possible or disable its vpn.
2. If you have a VPN activated, try deactivating it and then try again.
no i dont use a vpn have tried using both chrome and microsoft edge and a download manager all got canceled I even tried downloading the individual content files none worked
 
no i dont use a vpn have tried using both chrome and microsoft edge and a download manager all got canceled I even tried downloading the individual content files none worked
We are already in contact with the staff of hiveworkshop about it but if you wish you can contact them too and explain what is happening because I guess you have the same problems with other mods/projects-campaigns that are a bit heavy.
 
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Dear Darious & deme3s,

Can you give me an export file from AI editor AoW? I need that for custom my map.
Want to import the Ai file into my Ai Editor
Hello,

I don't use the ai editor to make the ais in our maps. If you want to use our factions, extract the ai from the Map assets and import it in your maps. For further questions it is better to reach out in our discord server or pm.🙂
 
@Catnip04 , @Gazadriel Apparently you can resume the download only in chrome. You may have to do it multiple times.

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After your download being canceled due to network error click the highlighted three dotes
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and then click on resume. You may have to do it multiple times. In our case was only two times, one in the 1 gb threshold and the second time in the 2 gb threshold.
 
@Catnip04 , @Gazadriel Apparently you can resume the download only in chrome. You may have to do it multiple times.

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After your download being canceled due to network error click the highlighted three dotes
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and then click on resume. You may have to do it multiple times. In our case was only two times, one in the 1 gb threshold and the second time in the 2 gb threshold.
This worked, thank you. It took about five resumes, and I could only complete it if it was stopped due to a network error, and not just cancelled. However, I eventually got it in the end.
 
I run the installer and everything goes fine. I launch the game through the battle net launcher and first thing I notice is that the menu isn't changed. I went into a custom game and i can see the AoW maps folder. I did run a map, and the assets were missing, such as buildings, icons etc. What am I doing wrong?
 
I run the installer and everything goes fine. I launch the game through the battle net launcher and first thing I notice is that the menu isn't changed. I went into a custom game and i can see the AoW maps folder. I did run a map, and the assets were missing, such as buildings, icons etc. What am I doing wrong?
Hey there, it seems that you run the installer with half of our assets.
You downloaded the file: "Age of Warcraft Mod Installer.zip". Follow these steps to install the mod:
  1. Open the ZIP file using your preferred archive program. Inside, you’ll find a folder named "Age of Warcraft Mod Installer".
  2. Inside that folder, you will see two more ZIP files:
    • Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part1.zip
    • Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part2.zip
  3. Open the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part1.zip" and extract the folder "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" to your Desktop.
  4. Now repeat the same process with "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0_Part2.zip": extract the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder from it to your Desktop as well. Allow it to merge/replace files if prompted.
  5. At this point, you should have a complete "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder on your Desktop.
  6. Inside that folder, locate another folder named "Age_of_Warcraft_helper". It should contain the following files:
    • Age_o1.cab
    • Age_o2.cab
    • Age_o3.cab
    • Age_of_Warcraft_helper.msi
  7. Go back to the "Age_of_Warcraft_installer_Version_0.1.0" folder on your Desktop and run Age_of_Warcraft_installer.exe.

This should complete the installation.
 
I am having severe network/download issues as well, using Google Chrome and giving up on the whole download after 3 tries, now attempting the partial download (parts 1 and 2), will inform how it goes! Thank you a ton for this mod, it's quite fun just to see the different models, will be more now due to different abilities, traits and whatnot... keep it up! Blessings to the team, Light be with you! :)

I want to report that after a few more attempts,I was able to download both parts 1 and 2. I will install now. Thanks.

BTW, will we have the Draenei faction (showcased on the YT channel) after all, or was that cancelled for some reason?
 
I want to report that after a few more attempts,I was able to download both parts 1 and 2. I will install now. Thanks.

BTW, will we have the Draenei faction (showcased on the YT channel) after all, or was that cancelled for some reason?
We are creating the Draenei faction together with Lorecraft Designs studio. When they release the first act of the COC then we will release the Draenei faction.
 
Hi and sorry guys I have a couple question
1.Can I play multiplayer with someone?
2. Is it possible to install it on Mac?
 
Hi and sorry guys I have a couple question
1.Can I play multiplayer with someone?
2. Is it possible to install it on Mac?
Hey there, yes you can play it online with friends. As for the mac it will require some tricks to play it. If you have a windows pc or laptop you can run the installer and then you can copy paste in a usb stick the folder retail from program filesx86-> Warcraft III and the AoW folder from the documents->Warcraft III->Maps. Then you can copy paste from your usb Stick those folders to your Mac PC. Now to make the game to read the local files you will have to do it manually or reach out to our discord server to help you out. You will have to do the following to make the game read the local files, open the terminal and enter the following phrase exactly:
defaults write "com.blizzard.Warcraft III" "Allow Local Files" -int 1. We will try to make also a Mac installer in the near future.
 
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pleeeease make purist maps version without AI, so i can put at least AMAI bots on standart races to play 3333:goblin_cry:
 
Yeah, I just now figured that out and was about to edit my post. It took me a while though, since I couldn't see anything on the site that said I had to play the maps in that folder. I just suddenly noticed the AoW folder, right as I was about to close the game and go to bed. (I would've actually played some, if I didn't have to work the next morning.)
 
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