Total War: Warhammer III · Kislev

Kislev

The Tzardom of Kislev, known as the Realm of the Ice Queen, is the most northerly civilisation within the Old World, a powerful and war-driven country. The inhabitants of Kislev are wolf-tough and self-reliant warriors, valiant and determined in the defence of their Motherland, for they are the bulwark against the horrors of the north.

Kislev mechanics

Campaign

Serve the Motherland by training formidable Frost Maidens and Ice Witches within the Ice Court, granting powerful traits. Factions amass Supporters from Kislev’s two main sects based on their alignment, gaining Boons that can be spent on powerful permanent upgrades.

Battle

Kislevite forces offer hardy hybrid infantry, swift cavalry and mighty War Bears; perfect for hammer and anvil tactics. Its units have the ability to find new courage when others would break, allowing the units to stand their ground against desperate odds.

The game's own playstyle notes for this race.

Kislev

Subculture: Kislev
Custom-battle factions: The Ice Court
Legendary lords: 4
Units: 56
Lords: 9
Heroes: 11
Regiments of Renown: 7
Game data: Patch 9.0

Faction effects

Stance
Unlocks Hero recruitment: Frost Maiden
Allowed +1 greater Tier difference in Support for the Ice Court before penalties are applied
Invocations may not be cast outside Kislev controlled territory, this effect disables that via scoping in the cultural bundle. (when in enemy or razed territory)
Invocations may not be cast outside Kislev controlled territory, this effect disables that via scoping in the cultural bundle. (when in neutral territory)
Invocations may not be cast outside Kislev controlled territory, this effect disables that via scoping in the cultural bundle. (when in unowned territory)
Allowed +1 greater Tier difference in Support for the Orthodoxy before penalties are applied
Seductive influence: +250 required for complete seduction
Seductive influence: -5 per turn from race
Battering rams: +1 per siege item constructed (all armies)
Siege towers: +2 per siege item constructed (all armies)

Legendary lords (4)

Mother Ostankya

Daughters of the Forest

Spirits of the Forest

Melee attack: +8 when fighting against armies that spread corruption (all armies)
Melee defence: +10 for Spider Hatchlings and Giant Spiders units (all armies)
Global recruitment duration: -1 turn for Incarnate Elemental of Beasts units
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +1 for each resource-producing building

Kostaltyn

The Great Orthodoxy

Cultist of Ursun

Diplomatic relations: -40 with the faction of the Ice Court
Ward save: +20% for embedded Patriarchs
Allowed +1 greater Tier difference in Support for the Orthodoxy before penalties are applied
Leadership: +5 for Kislevite Warriors, Kossars, Kossovite Dervishes and Horse Archers units
Melee attack: +5 for Kislevite Warriors, Kossars, Kossovite Dervishes and Horse Archers units

Tzarina Katarin

The Ice Court

Ruler of the Ice Court

Diplomatic relations: -20 with the faction of the Orthodoxy
Hero recruit rank: +3 for Frost Maidens
Ice Court training cost: -10%
Allowed +1 greater Tier difference in Support for the Ice Court before penalties are applied
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +20
Research rate: +15

Boris Ursus

Ursun Revivalists

High Priest of Ursun

Diplomatic relations: +30 with the faction of the Ice Court
Settlements in Chaos Wasteland climates gain additional Devotion
Construction cost: -30% for Garrison and Religion buildings
Recruit rank: +2 for War Bear Riders units
Campaign movement range: +5% (all armies)
Construction time: -1 for Province Capital/Settlement buildings

Units (56)

Lords (9)

Heroes (11)

Melee infantry (3)

Missile infantry (8)

Monstrous infantry (1)

60Giant Spiders

Melee cavalry (3)

Missile cavalry (1)

60Horse Archers

Monstrous cavalry (2)

Chariots (3)

War beasts (4)

Monsters (4)

Regiments of Renown (7)