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Gandalf Upgrades

Fog of War

Cost	4000
Level Available	2
Moves	Fierce
Description	This attack invokes an expanding fog cloud that knocks enemies from their feet.
Recommendation	Gandalf's first fierce-only button attack is more useful than many others, and can be quite helpful when dealing with multiple enemies; purchase it as soon as it becomes available.

Light of the Pilgrim

Cost	5000
Level Available	3
Moves	Ranged
Description	This lightning bolt projectile causes increased damage.
Recommendation	Since he never needs to notch an arrow, Gandalf's ranged attacks are some of the best ranged attacks available; upgrade them as soon as you can.

Wizard's Power

Cost	3500
Level Available	3
Moves	Special
Description	The magic shield causes increased damage and persists longer.
Recommendation	As good as Gandalf's ranged attacks are, his shield almost makes him impenetrable. The only downside is how short the duration is. Nonetheless, his shield should be given priority over his ranged attacks; upgrade this first.

Wrath of Anor

Cost	5000
Level Available	4
Moves	Fierce
Description	A more devastating attack that creates a ring of lightning (requires Fog of War).
Recommendation	As with Fog of War, Wrath of Anor is a powerful fierce-only attack and can strike at multiple enemies at once.

Light of the Forges

Cost	5500
Level Available	5
Moves	Ranged
Description	This magical projectile lights enemies on fire (requires Light of the Pilgrim).
Recommendation	Continue upgrading Gandalf's ranged attacks with this edition; shortly he will be able to shoot through enemies.

Flame of Udun

Cost	7000
Level Available	6
Moves	Fierce
Description	A most devastating attack that creates a ring of flame that sets foes on fire (requires Wrath of Anor).
Recommendation	This fierce-only attack is most devastating, as not only does it affect multiple enemies, but it will also cause them damage over time, which can be quite helpful if you are in the process of being mobbed.

Power of the Palantir

Cost	7000
Level Available	7
Moves	Special
Description	The magic shield deflects enemies further and persists longer (requires Wizard's Power).
Recommendation	One step away from the best shield upgrade possible, this should definitely be obtained as soon as you can.

Enchantment of the Heavens

Cost	10500
Level Available	10
Moves	Special
Description	The magic shield knocks enemies to the ground and persists longer (requires Power of the Palantir).
Recommendation	While the shield enhancement this provides is most excellent, obtain Light of the Valar first, then Enchantment of the Heavens, as the projectile passing through multiple enemies will be of more assistance, more often.

Light of the Valar

Cost	7000
Level Available	10
Moves	Ranged
Description	This projectile of pure light passes through multiple foes, setting them aflame (requires Light of the Forges).
Recommendation	As much as the extra firepower provided by Power of the Istari is quite helpful, it is better to get your ranged attacks to affect as many enemies as possible first. Just remember to get them lined up in order to do maximum damage when using the attack that this provides.

Power of the Istari

Cost	25000
Level Available	10
Moves	N/A
Description	Increases the damage of your ranged and devastating Attacks.
Recommendation	This upgrade should be purchased last once you reach Level 10; however it will prove of a huge assistance and enable your ranged and fierce attacks to be quite potent indeed.

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