[Trigger] Changing level of non-hero units via trigger

[Wraithwynd]

Is it possible to set the level of a nonhero unit to anything I desire?

EXAMPLE creating a level one spider and changing its level to 5, 10, 20, whatever via a trigger?

I know I can set the level of a hero unit via

• Hero - Set (Last created unit) Hero-level to 20, Hide level-up graphics

Is there a similar command for non-hero units?

 

[killer1390]

Unfortunately I don't think there is, but one idea is give this unit the hero ability, then I think it should be able to level up with that trigger.
Sorry if this doesn't help!

 

[M0RT]

The level of unit has only one meaning: it determines amount of XP you get for killing it. So even if you changed it, it won't make the unit stronger.
If you want units to "level up", just create 5 versions of that unit, one for each level, and then use "replace unit"

 

[Wraithwynd]

The level of unit has only one meaning: it determines amount of XP you get for killing it. So even if you changed it, it won't make the unit stronger.
If you want units to "level up", just create 5 versions of that unit, one for each level, and then use "replace unit"

You must understand that there are 272 neutral hostile units (default). Further my hero will reach level 50, each 'round' per level will be between 4-5 'waves' of random creeps ranging from 1 creep to 25, each creep created per wave is a random creep.

At least that is what I want. I most likely will have to go through and modify 200 units to reach level 50 strength, hp etc.

 

[Wraithwynd]

Unfortunately I don't think there is, but one idea is give this unit the hero ability, then I think it should be able to level up with that trigger.
Sorry if this doesn't help!

Nah, it doesn't work. Had it I wouldn't of had to ask. LOL

 

[M0RT]

Well, you can always create some passive powerup ability ( self-only aura for example) and adjust the level of this ability, thereby increasing the unit"s power. A combination of Command and Devotion auras should do.

 

[Meticulous]

If you want all units to get more powerful over time, make some researches with a constantly increasing research level that effects the units in question.

Else you can add abilities based on Item Health Bonus, Item Damage Bonus, Item Attackspeed Bonus, Item Armor Bonus, etc. upon unit spawn.

If you want them to give more experience, you could make a trigger that grants experience to the hero that kills the unit based on the unit's hitpoints, or even one to distribute it evenly to heroes in the area around the unit when it dies.

But as for levels, unit level can only be changed in the object editor. If you need help with any of the above just ask.

 

[M0RT]

Else you can add abilities based on Item Health Bonus, Item Damage Bonus, Item Attackspeed Bonus, Item Armor Bonus, etc. upon unit spawn.

Item Health Bonus and Item Mana Bonus can't be leveled! Increasing it's level will not add any more health or mana, which you can use to permanentely increase the unit's health:
Just create ability that adds 101 HP on first level and 1 HP on second level. When you add it to unit, it will gain 101 HP. Then set the level to 2 and remove it, which will decrease the unit's Hp by 1 (that's the bonus for second ability level). Then, the unit has it's abilities unchanged, but it has 100 more HP.

 

[Meticulous]

Interesting. I never really used those to increase a unit's power, so I had no idea about that mechanic. Does the same apply to any other item bonus abilities? A bit off topic but it might help the guy with his problem anyway.

 

[Wraithwynd]

So the answer is no, I can not change the level of a nonhero unit via a trigger.

You all did give me a few ideas on how to change exp gained, life, mana, power, blah though. Thanks.