Ancient Treeman skill tree & build planner
Wood Elves54 skills, up to rank 50. Tap a skill for a point; long-press, right-click or − takes it back. The mount, items and stat card are under the tree.
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Character
- The Skewering BranchUnlocks at rank 5Armour-piercing weapon damage: +3 for Dryads units (Lord's army)Armour-piercing weapon damage: +10 for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)No hide nor armour can stand against the piercing fury of a Dryad or Tree Kin's savage limbs.
- Skin of the WoodsUnlocks at rank 8Ward save: +20% for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)Hewn from the same forest that surrounds them, Tree Kin withstand attacks like the forest withstands the fury of the seasons.
- Rain of SpinesUnlocks at rank 10Reload time reduction: +8% (Lord's army)A ranger should give no reprieve to the foe. Arrows must fall like a deluge, as deadly as lightning.
- Speed of the HunterUnlocks at rank 10Speed: +15% for Elven units (Lord's army)Elven hunters emulate Kurnous, the God of the Hunt. Their speed and swiftness is therefore without peer.
- Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)Level 2 · free at rank 20Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)Level 3 · free at rank 30Regiments of Renown army capacity: +3 (own army)Their renown shall further elevate the one under whose command they march.
- ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battleWho wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no…
- MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 levelsLevel 1Character 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.
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +3 for Dryads units (Lord's army)
Ward save: +20% for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +8% (Lord's army)
Speed: +15% for Elven units (Lord's army)
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)
This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)- Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"From one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
- Endurance of the Oak2 levelsLevel 1Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerTaking their cue from the forest itself, the Lord endures and overcomes all.
- Impenetrable Bark2 levelsLevel 1Armour: +15Level 2Armour: +30Requires: Foe-SeekerUsing the forest itself as a shield, this Lord is protected by their devotion to Athel Loren.
- Tempered Rigour2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerWhen to strike, when to block, when to dodge. These are all skills the warriors of Athel Loren must perfect.
- Violent Delights2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +15%Level 2Weapon strength: +30%Requires: Foe-SeekerThere is no greater thrill than to be in the midst of battle, slaughtering in the forest's name.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires: 4 skill points across Endurance of the Oak, Impenetrable Bark, Tempered Rigour, Violent DelightsThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Hit points: +7%
Armour: +15
Melee attack: +6
Melee defence: +6
Weapon strength: +15%- Awakening of the Wood2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Awakening of the Wood"Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"Level 2Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Awakening of the Wood"Cooldown: -50% to "Awakening of the Wood"Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"Trees live for thousands of years and have very long memories. When called to fight, centuries of pent-up wrath are unleashed.
- Life BloomPassive ability: "Life Bloom"Requires: Awakening of the WoodEven the simplest of spells can bring forth the full bloom of renewal, reinvigorating and healing the broken and bleeding.
- Earth Blood2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Earth Blood"Spell: "Earth Blood"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Earth Blood"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Earth Blood"Requires: Awakening of the WoodThe Wizard draws wholesome energies from the soil, imbuing companions with the natural resilience of the earth.
- Shield of Thorns2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Shield of Thorns"Spell: "Shield of Thorns"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Shield of Thorns"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Shield of Thorns"Requires: Awakening of the WoodPrickly gorse bursts from the ground around the caster's allies, protecting them from attack like a spiky, living shield.
- Flesh to Stone2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Flesh to Stone"Spell: "Flesh to Stone"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Flesh to Stone"Requires: Awakening of the WoodThis spell temporarily transforms allies' mortal flesh into unbreakable rock, increasing tenfold their resistance to attack.
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires: 4 skill points across Life Bloom, Earth Blood, Shield of Thorns, Flesh to Stone
- Regrowth2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Regrowth"Spell: "Regrowth"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Regrowth Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Regrowth"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Regrowth Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Regrowth"Requires: EvasionBy speaking Druthandor's name the Wizard is able to heal allies' injuries much faster than by natural means.
- The Dwellers Below2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Dwellers Below"Spell: "The Dwellers Below"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Dwellers Below"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Dwellers Below Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Dwellers Below"Requires: EvasionThis spell causes gnarled, fibrous hands to emerge from beneath the ground, dragging the foe to a claustrophobic, suffocating end.
- EarthingMiscast base chance: -15%Requires: EvasionBy stabbing a staff or some arcane conduit into the ground, an accomplished magic-user can earth or tether the Winds and hopefully reduce a chance of miscasting.
- Magical ReservesWinds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5Requires: EvasionA few magic-users have the ability to store the Winds of Magic for later use, increasing their spellcasting power when it really counts.
- Arcane ConduitPassive ability: "Arcane Conduit"Requires: 4 skill points across Earthing, Magical Reserves, Regrowth, The Dwellers Below
Cooldown: -30% to "Awakening of the Wood"
Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Earth Blood Upgraded"
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5Battle
- Call of the WoodsPassive ability: "Call of the Woods"Not with: Dance of Loec, The Eye of Kurnous, Sight Beyond SightThe Lord embodies the forest; as a result of this, their warriors feel a greater call to defend it.
- Howl of the ForestReplaces: "Call of the Woods"Passive ability: "Howl of the Forest"Requires: Call of the WoodsNot with: Dance of Loec, The Eye of Kurnous, Sight Beyond SightThe Lord charges their troops to fight for Athel Loren, for their very souls are tethered to its fate.
- The Eye of KurnousPassive ability: "The Eye of Kurnous"Not with: Dance of Loec, Call of the Woods, Howl of the ForestThe Lord sets their eye upon the foe, imbuing their troops with Kurnous' spirit and the will to see his enemies destroyed.
- Sight Beyond SightReplaces: "The Eye of Kurnous"Passive ability: "Sight Beyond Sight"Requires: The Eye of KurnousNot with: Dance of Loec, Call of the Woods, Howl of the ForestThis Lord can spot an enemy at a distance that defies belief, and demands their troops do the same.
- Dance of LoecPassive ability: "Dance of Loec"Not with: Call of the Woods, Howl of the Forest, The Eye of Kurnous, Sight Beyond SightThis ritualistic war dance requires neither rhythm nor order, enabling evasion of the enemy’s clumsy attacks, and lethal counterattacks.
- Possessed by the Trickster GodReplaces: "Dance of Loec"Passive ability: "Possessed by the Trickster God"Requires: Dance of LoecNot with: Call of the Woods, Howl of the Forest, The Eye of Kurnous, Sight Beyond SightOnce consumed by Loec’s aspect, one can instinctively evade attack through trickery, mimicking his deception of the Dark Gods.
- 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.
- Piercing Thorns3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceEvery blade and barbed branch will eventually find its mark – when they do, the forest’s infinite anger is truly felt.
- Bolts of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +8% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceLet each bolt be imbued with the strength of Kurnous, and bring death to all his enemies.
- Striking Branches3 levelsLevel 1Speed: +6% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Speed: +9% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceLet the enemy feel the fury of nature, embodied in these warriors as they crash through their lines.
- Swinging Boughs3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe warrior strikes with the strength of a swinging tree limb; few can stand against such strength.
- Ancient Bark3 levelsLevel 1Armour: +6 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +9 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 3% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 6% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceCenturies upon centuries of existence have given these ancient Tree Spirits a natural armour, mitigating any physical blows dealt against them.
- Wings of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +6% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +4% for Hawk Riders units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Hawk Riders units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceNot all of the forest's guardians are rooted to the ground – flying enemies will always be in danger from the woodland's airborne protectors.
- Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires: 6 skill points across Piercing Thorns, Bolts of the Forest, Striking Branches, Swinging Boughs, Ancient Bark, Wings of the Forest
- Shield of the ForestArmour: +12 for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Armour as hard as the ancient bark of the forest, it repels blows that would rend others asunder.
- Nature's QuiverAmmunition: +20% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Range: +10% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!What is a ranger without an arrow? Who can be the best without dozens?
- Swift & SturdyCharge bonus: +12 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Glade Riders, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Moving like the wind, whistling past tree branches, the riders of the forest hunt any who would do harm to the place they call home.
- The Forest's RoarMelee attack: +5 for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!All of Athel Loren shouts with a fury as old as the ages, and the enemy knows its power.
- Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires: a point in any of Shield of the Forest, Nature's Quiver, Swift & Sturdy, The Forest's Roar
Character's aura leadership effect: +5
Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +6 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
Armour: +6 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 3% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
Ammunition: +20% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Missile resistance: 15% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +10% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Campaign
- Ever-Reaching TendrilsCampaign movement range: +5%The denizens of the forest will travel many miles to see those who would threaten Athel Loren put to rout.
- Wonders of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1Income from post-battle loot: +10%Income from raiding: +5% (Lord's army)Income from razing settlements: +2%Level 2Income from post-battle loot: +20%Income from raiding: +12% (Lord's army)Income from razing settlements: +5%Level 3Income from post-battle loot: +30%Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Income from razing settlements: +10%Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsAthel Loren provides for its deserving children, with wondrous boons gifted in recognition of their many endeavours.
- Nature's Salve3 levelsLevel 1Corruption: -1 (local province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe Worldroots provide succour for their children, purging the forests of any corrupting infestation.
- Obscuring Canopy3 levelsLevel 1Ambush success chance: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +5% during ambushes (Lord's army)Ambush success chance: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +10% during ambushes (Lord's army)Ambush success chance: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe magics of the woods obscure and connive, able to turn enemy blades away from their targets.
- Growth of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1Growth: +5 (local province)Control: +1 (local province)Level 2Growth: +12 (local province)Control: +1 (local province)Level 3Growth: +20 (local province)Control: +2 (local province)Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe forest provides for its warriors, rehabilitating and regenerating wounds suffered in its defence.
- Open BranchesRecruit rank: +1 for all unitsGlobal recruitment capacity: +1Requires: 4 skill points across Wonders of the Forest, Nature's Salve, Obscuring Canopy, Growth of the ForestFrom all corners of the forest, they come to defend their homes.
- Lightning Strike3 levelsLevel 1Enemy 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 penaltyEnables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Open Branches"The time to strike is now!"
- Swiftfingers3 levelsLevel 1Magic item drop chance from battle: +5%Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%Level 2Magic item drop chance from battle: +10%Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%Level 3Magic item drop chance from battle: +15%Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%Requires: Open BranchesThe dead do not want for material possessions, yet the living may yet find value in them…
- Perenniality3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +8% (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Open BranchesLike the forest itself, the warriors of Athel Loren ebb and flow and regenerate with the passing of time.
- Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: Open BranchesA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
- Home Amongst the BoughsEnemy 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: 4 skill points across Quartermaster, Lightning Strike, Swiftfingers, PerennialityThe forest-dwellers draw from the strength of Kurnous to fight ever harder, and be ever stronger.
Campaign movement range: +5%
Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Corruption: -1 (local province)
Ambush success chance: +5% (Lord's army)
Growth: +5 (local province)
Control: +1 (local province)
Global recruitment capacity: +1
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are present
Magic item drop chance from battle: +5%
Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%Items
- Weapon
- Armour
- Talisman
- Enchanted item
- Arcane item
- Follower or banner0/2
Items this character can carry: its race's (or any race's), its kind of character, and the ones made for it; an item only some factions get is left out for a legendary lord of another faction and marked “… only” for everyone else. The arcane item slot is for spellcasters (Dwarf characters carry three Character Runes there); followers and banners share two ancillary slots.
Stats of this build
Ancient Treeman · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 9,828 | 9,828 |
| Armour | 110 | 110 |
| Leadership | 90 | 90 |
| Speed | 35 | 35 |
| Melee attack | 42 | 42 |
| Melee defence | 48 | 48 |
| Weapon strength | 470 | 470 |
| … armour-piercing | 320 | 320 |
| Charge bonus | 30 | 30 |
| Ward save % | 0 | 0 |
| Physical resistance % | 20 | 20 |
| Missile resistance % | 15 | 15 |
| Spell resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Fire resistance % | -25 | -25 |
| Magical attacks | Yes | Yes |
| Flaming attacks | No | No |
All effects of this build
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Skills and items; like lines are added up, and a skill counts at the highest level taken (each level lists its totals). Army of Renown fills itself in at its ranks.
Source: character_skill_node_sets, character_skill_nodes, character_skill_node_links (REQUIRED and SUBSET_REQUIRED), character_skill_level_details, character_skills_to_level_reached_criterias, character_skill_nodes_skill_locks and character_experience_skill_tiers, patch 9.0.4, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included. A skill after a group of skills (SUBSET_REQUIRED) opens once the skill points character_skill_nodes.required_num_parents asks for are spent in that group, in any mix — the game's “Available after spending N skill points in the previous group”; each REQUIRED skill needs a point.