Orcs Must Die! 2 ogres, flyers, sappers and elemental threats
Choose counters before the wave reaches a vulnerable barricade or rift.
Edition covered
Original Orcs Must Die! 2 campaign and core systems. DLC-only traps, maps and enemies are not required; mechanics from Orcs Must Die! 3 and Deathtrap are excluded.
Kill sappers before they break routing
A damaged or destroyed barricade can create a shortcut around the entire trap lane. Identify sappers early and focus them from a position where the hero can still monitor the incoming wave.
| Enemy type | Threat | Response |
|---|---|---|
| Common orcs | Large ground numbers | Reliable area damage and route control |
| Ogres or trolls | High durability | Focused damage and available control |
| Kobold Sappers | Barricade destruction | Prioritize before contact |
| Flying enemies | Bypass floor traps | Ranged coverage along the flight route |
| Earth Elementals | Split into smaller enemies | Keep fighting after the first form falls |
Reserve damage for heavy targets
Ogres and trolls can survive the damage that clears ordinary orcs. Hold them inside the trap area with available control and add focused hero fire instead of chasing them into an empty corridor.
| Check | Why | Action |
|---|---|---|
| Target height | Ground and air routes differ | Bring a weapon that can reach the threat |
| Durability | Heavy enemies outlast light waves | Concentrate damage |
| Special behavior | Routing or splitting changes the fight | Read the enemy entry |
| Escape route | A leak may bypass the hero | Keep interception space |
Aim at flyers deliberately
Flying enemies bypass many floor defenses and can use a different route. Bring weapons or guardians that can reach them and place coverage where their path is visible.
Expect elemental follow-up enemies
Earth Elementals split into smaller enemies, so the death of the large target is not necessarily the end of the threat. Keep the lane covered until the smaller creatures are also removed.
References
| Reference | Website |
|---|---|
| Publisher game and edition listing | store.steampowered.com |
| Robot Entertainment game reference | robotentertainment.com |