Alith Anar skill planner
High ElvesLegendary lordUnit stats
48 skills, line by line as the game lays them out. Click or tap a skill to put a point in it; right-click or long-press takes one back. Skills that need others first stay grey until they have them; the rank counter shows the rank a character needs for the build (one point per rank, up to 50).
Rank 1 / 500 skill points spent
- Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 4
Melee defence: +3
Speed: +15%The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals. - Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The Trickster God knows all manner of ploys and ruses that can be used to counter missile attacks. - Ward of HoethUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack. - InfiltrationUnlocks at rank 8
Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
Attribute: StalkUsing the tricks of Loec, the Shadow King excels at remaining unseen, allowing him to go almost anywhere. - No Rest for the WickedUnlocks at rank 12
Attribute: Perfect Vigour
Replenishes 15% campaign movement range after winning a battleWhile there are traitors and minions of Malekith abroad, the Shadow King cannot – must not – rest. - Army of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)Level 2 · free at rank 20Regiments of Renown army capacity: +4 (own army)Level 3 · free at rank 30Regiments of Renown army capacity: +6 (own army)If their renown does them justice, they will be fit to serve one whose fame they will never outstrip. - MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 levelsLevel 1
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active LordsLevel 2 · rank 40Character experience gain: +35% (Heroes in Lord's army)Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active LordsLevel 3 · rank 50Character experience gain: +50% (Heroes in Lord's army)Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active LordsHaving learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.
- RevenantUnlocks at rank 10
Attribute: Causes Fear
Enemy leadership: -4 (local region)An unseen force, returned to take vengeance on those who have wronged the loyal folk of Nagarythe. - Ruthless
Ammunition: +10% for Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +5 for Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)
Speed: +20% for Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Requires: RevenantLed by their king, the deadly Shadow Warriors are the most ruthless of all Ulthuan's warlike children. - Sworn to Vengeance
Missile strength: +10% when fighting against Dark Elves (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dark Elves (Lord's army)
Income from sacking and looting settlements: +30% (Lord's army)Income from post-battle loot: +15%Requires: RevenantHe will look for you, he will find you, and he will kill you. - SpectreMelee defence: +12
Ambush success chance: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: RevenantAs he is a master of ambushes and surviving certain death, the prospect of facing Alith Anar is always a deadly one. - Renegade2 levelsLevel 1
Diplomatic relations: -4 with High ElvesMissile strength: +6% (all armies factionwide)Level 2Diplomatic relations: -8 with High ElvesMissile strength: +12% (all armies factionwide)Requires: RevenantAlith Anar is willing to use any means to destroy his enemies; his vengeance has no limits. - Shadow King
Replaces: "Mislead"Ability: "Call of the Shadow Dancer"
Control: +4 (all provinces)Requires 3 of: Ruthless, Sworn to Vengeance, Spectre, RenegadeHe may lurk in the Shadows, but Alith Anar is as much royalty as any of Ulthuan's princes.
- Seeking Arrows
Armour-piercing missile damage: +20%
Range: +3%These enchanted arrows have been carefully crafted from the pale-wooded trees that grow near the Grove of Avelorn. - Valour of Ages2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dark ElvesWeapon strength: +3%Level 2Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and NorscaWeapon strength: +8%Requires: Seeking ArrowsPanic and fear are things that happen to others. - Deadeye2 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +15%
Reload time reduction: +7%Level 2Ammunition: +30%Reload time reduction: +15%Requires: Seeking ArrowsAlthough precision in missile combat is something that can be learned, this one was born with a high degree of natural talent. - Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Seeking ArrowsThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat. - Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Seeking ArrowsThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - SlipperyAbility: "Slippery"Requires all: Valour of Ages, Deadeye, Blade Master, Indomitable
- Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: SlipperySuch is their power and ferocity, a wound-maker will ravage the foe, cutting and pulverising until there is only one exit - death.
- Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: SlipperyHand-to-hand combat is a lethal match of cut and thrust. However, it’s not all about offensive strikes; parries and other defensive moves can also win the day.
- Piercing Shots2 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +7%Level 2Missile strength: +15%Requires: SlipperyThe forest teaches a warrior not only when to fire but where, which makes a bigger difference. - Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: SlipperyWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
- Volley of High ArrowsAbility: "Volley of High Arrows"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Hard to Hit, Piercing Shots, Expeditious Endeavour
- Inspiring PresenceUnit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)Character's aura leadership effect: +5There are Lords that radiate power, confidence and fear, inspiring their followers to great or terrible acts.
- Militia Master3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceTurning an untrained bunch of regular citizens into effective fighting units requires a special kind of talent, and oodles of patience. - Bow Master3 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMissile combat isn't always about attacking; knowing how to defend also pays dividends. - Cavalry Master3 levelsLevel 1Speed: +5% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 2
Charge bonus: +9 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceYears of experience in mounted combat has started to pay off; this one is always in command of both their force and its steeds. - Vanguard Master3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +9% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceBeing present at the very forefront of the assault, on many occasions, prepares one for future engagements of a similar nature.
- Sky Master3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +6% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe firmament holds no fear for this one, such is their command of the many airborne beasts of battle.
- Master Strategist3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing that it is the rare plan that survives contact with the enemy, yet being prepared for all eventualities, raises this one above mere planners.
- Loose!Passive ability: "Loose!"Requires all: Militia Master, Bow Master, Cavalry Master, Vanguard Master, Sky Master, Master Strategist
- Immovable ForceSpell resistance: 15% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +10% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Like a wall of the hardest stone imaginable - such is their ability to withstand attack.
- Favourable Winds
Armour: +10 for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Archers and Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!When the gale always blows in the direction of your choosing, failure becomes a rare event indeed. - Silver TorrentMissile resistance: 15% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Speed, agility and control - all must be mastered if your crushing tide is to break perfectly upon enemy shores.
- Heart of the FlameArmour: +10 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!The very centre of the fire always burns the hottest. - Darken the SkiesReplaces: "Loose!"Passive ability: "Darken the Skies"Requires 1 of: Immovable Force, Favourable Winds, Silver Torrent, Heart of the Flame
- Route MarcherCampaign movement range: +5%Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't.
- Iron Disciplinarian3 levelsLevel 1Control: +1 (local province)Level 2Control: +2 (local province)Level 3Control: +3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherThis Lord expects utter obedience from the smallfolk, and has little time for insurrections or petty revolts.
- Looter3 levelsLevel 1Income from looting settlements: +3% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from looting settlements: +8% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThose that excel as looters make sure that every coin or gold tooth is found and added to the plunder. Woe betide the warrior that misses even a single copper token!
- Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years. - Wary3 levelsLevel 1Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)Level 2Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious.
- DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Looter, Bonded Service, WarySomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high. - Lightning Strike3 levelsLevel 1
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%Battle reinforcement time: -10%Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +250 metres without incurring any time penaltyLevel 2Enemy battle reinforcement time: +50%Battle reinforcement time: -20%Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +600 metres without incurring any time penaltyLevel 3Enemy battle reinforcement time: +50%Battle reinforcement time: -30%Reinforcements supporting this army can have their arrival point adjusted by +1000 metres without incurring any time penalty
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer. - Elven Healing3 levelsLevel 1
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterThe ancient Asur arts teach one how to heal as well as how to harm. - Ancient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match.
- Renowned & FearedEnemy Hero action success chance: -10%Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressorsCampaign movement range: +5%Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Elven Healing, Ancient CunningThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
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