Aranessa Saltspite skill tree & build planner
Vampire CoastLegendary lordUnit stats
Vampire Coast50 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
- Rotting PrometheanUnlocks at rank 10Mount: Rotting PrometheanA giant Undead crab, whose pincers can tear ships apart, makes an impressive and fitting mount for the earthly offspring of Manann himself.
- Lucky CharmUnlocks at rank 5Missile resistance: 15%"It's a rabbit's foot. A rabbit. No… Oh never mind - it brings me luck. It does! Trust me!"
- TenacityUnlocks at rank 10Hit points: +8%You'd better kill this one or they'll keep coming back until one of you is dead. Even then, there's no guarantee it'll be over!
- Army of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10Regiments 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 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.
Mount: Rotting Promethean
Missile resistance: 15%
Hit points: +8%
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)- MutantUnlocks at rank 12Attribute: Perfect VigourHit points: +8%Some think her a freak abomination, but Manann's true and only daughter knows different.
- Sawfish Peg-LegArmour: +15Weapon strength: +8%Requires: MutantIn death, her brave former-adversary has proved a useful replacement for Aranessa's blasted limb.
- Creatures of ManannUpkeep: -10% for Sartosan, Rotting Prometheans and Rotting Leviathan units (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 10% for Rotting Prometheans and Rotting Leviathan units (Lord's army)Requires: Mutant"Beasts of the sea, I command your allegiance…"
- Gifted SailorLeadership: +8 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)Campaign movement range: +5%Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: MutantAranessa has been at sea since a very young age, so her talent for seafaring has had many years to flourish and grow.
- Self-Taught GunnerArmy ability number of uses: +1 for "Norse Roar", "Zhufbar 42-pounder" and "Sartosa Grapeshot"Ammunition: +15% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Requires: MutantHer very long tenure at sea, much of it spent relying on nothing but her own wits, means Aranessa has become quite skilled with a cannon.
- Your Worst NightmareIncreased plunder from encounters at sea (factionwide)Melee attack: +8Ward save: +5%Requires: 2 skill points across Sawfish Peg-Leg, Creatures of Manann, Gifted Sailor, Self-Taught GunnerYou really don't want to run into this one, ever, under any circumstances... Yes, really.
Attribute: Perfect Vigour
Armour: +15
Weapon strength: +8%
Upkeep: -10% for Sartosan, Rotting Prometheans and Rotting Leviathan units (Lord's army)
Leadership: +8 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)
Campaign movement range: +5%
Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Army ability number of uses: +1 for "Norse Roar", "Zhufbar 42-pounder" and "Sartosa Grapeshot"
Ammunition: +15% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)
Increased plunder from encounters at sea (factionwide)
Melee attack: +8
Ward save: +5%- ForgerUnlocks at rank 9Income from all enemy buildings: -5% (local enemy province)Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Control: -5 (local enemy province)"They'll never know the difference, even up close."
- SmugglerUnlocks at rank 9Melee defence: +8 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)Campaign movement range: +8%Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)If there's duty to be paid, rest assured that this one will find a way around it.
- PoacherUnlocks at rank 9Recruit rank: +2 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +8 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)Bonus vs Large: +10The beasts of the world belong to everyone, never a single individual.
- ArsonistUnlocks at rank 9Melee attack: +4 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Fire resistance: 15%"Fire, to destroy all that you have done; fire, to end all you've become."
Income from all enemy buildings: -5% (local enemy province)
Control: -5 (local enemy province)
Melee defence: +8 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Charge bonus: +8 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)
Bonus vs Large: +10
Melee attack: +4 for Sartosan units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +8% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)
Fire resistance: 15%- Monkey JacketWard save: +5%"Yes, they’re from the east. Annoying, yet useful - their hides, particularly…"
- Swashbuckler2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4Level 2Melee attack: +8Missile resistance: 5%Requires: Monkey JacketIf there's swash to be buckled, this one will be right at the front, in the thick of the fray.
- Master Strike2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: Monkey JacketStrike hard, strike true.
- Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Monkey JacketThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
- Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Monkey JacketHand-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.
- TauntAbility: "Taunt"Requires: 4 skill points across Swashbuckler, Master Strike, Scarred Veteran, Hard to HitThere is something to be said for whipping the foe into a frenzy before the fight is joined.
- Cutlass2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Bonus vs Infantry: +8Weapon strength: +20%Requires: Taunt"Dark Magic might be effective, but there's no substitute for a good blade in your hands."
- Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: TauntA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: TauntSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Wild-Eyed2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4Level 2Melee attack: +9Requires: Taunt"Don't look into their eyes, there is only death there!"
- HornswaggleReplaces: "Taunt"Ability: "Hornswaggle"Requires: 4 skill points across Cutlass, Blade Shield, Devastating Charge, Wild-EyedYou have to watch this one - when you shake their hand, count your fingers afterwards.
Melee defence: +6
Bonus vs Infantry: +8
Charge bonus: +15Battle
- 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.
- Held Together by Screws3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +4 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2Leadership: +4 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Lord's army)Level 3Leadership: +6 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceBone, muscle and sinew cannot always be relied upon to hold together unassisted.
- Reanimated Marksman3 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +8% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob and Deck Gunners units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob and Deck Gunners units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob and Deck Gunners units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +18% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob and Deck Gunners units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob and Deck Gunners units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceDeath hasn't got in the way of this one's sure-shotted aim; in fact, if anything, he's got better.
- Black Powder Overload3 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +8% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +18% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceYou can't have too much of a good thing and a bit of what you fancy does no harm.
- Rotten Death3 levelsLevel 1Physical resistance: 3% for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +4 for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 4% for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +6 for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 6% for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceIt never ends well.
- Haunting Horror3 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +4% for Deck Droppers units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Terrorgheist, Scurvy Dogs and Syreens units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Terrorgheist, Scurvy Dogs and Syreens units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Deck Droppers units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Terrorgheist, Scurvy Dogs and Syreens units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Terrorgheist, Scurvy Dogs and Syreens units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Deck Droppers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceWhat has been seen cannot be unseen.
- Drowned & Bound3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +6% for Animated Hulks and Mournguls units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Animated Hulks and Mournguls units (Lord's army)Speed: +6% for Bloated Corpse units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Animated Hulks and Mournguls units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +10 for Bloated Corpse units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Animated Hulks and Mournguls units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Bloated Corpse units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Animated Hulks and Mournguls units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceLike Unliving moths drawn inexorably towards a dazzling flame, the risen drowned strive - and stumble - to always be close to the one who has bound them.
- Avast Ye!Ability: "Avast Ye!"Requires: 6 skill points across Held Together by Screws, Reanimated Marksman, Black Powder Overload, Rotten Death, Haunting Horror, Drowned & Bound"Listen very carefully, me hearties, I shall say this only once… Quiet! Stromfels' stinkin' breath!"
- Deadly MarchArmour: +18 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Avast Ye!The once-men of the Undead legions march ever onwards, according to the will of their binder.
- Ensorcelled WeaponsArmour: +12 for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob, Deck Gunners, Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 15% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob, Deck Gunners, Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob, Deck Gunners, Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Avast Ye!This is a dirty business, that much is certain, so why not get a little extra help to give yourself an edge?
- Masterly SplicingLeadership: +8 for Deck Droppers, Scurvy Dogs, Terrorgheist, Animated Hulks, Mournguls and Syreens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Deck Droppers, Scurvy Dogs, Terrorgheist, Animated Hulks, Mournguls and Syreens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Deck Droppers, Scurvy Dogs, Terrorgheist, Animated Hulks, Mournguls and Syreens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Avast Ye!Their rope skills are really rather excellent, considering how long the entire crew have been dead.
- Hardened by DeathSpell resistance: 15% for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Avast Ye!Surviving death tends to instil a certain toughness in one.
- All Hands Hoay!Replaces: "Avast Ye!"Ability: "All Hands Hoay!"Requires: a point in any of Deadly March, Ensorcelled Weapons, Masterly Splicing, Hardened by Death"Now listen up an' listen good… here be the plan…"
Character's aura leadership effect: +5
Physical resistance: 3% for Rotting Prometheans, Rotting Leviathan and Necrofex Colossus units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Animated Hulks and Mournguls units (Lord's army)
Speed: +6% for Bloated Corpse units (Lord's army)
Armour: +18 for Zombie Pirate Deckhands Mob and Depth Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 15% for Zombie Pirate Gunnery Mob, Rotting Prometheans Gunnery Mob, Deck Gunners, Carronade, Mortar and Queen Bess units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Campaign
- Route MarcherCampaign movement range: +5%Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't.
- Binded to Service3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -8% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThey could not break free, even if they wanted to.
- Ghost Fleet3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherCursed to haunt the waves forever, never finding rest or solace.
- Freebooter3 levelsLevel 1Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%Income from post-battle loot: +9%Level 2Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%Income from post-battle loot: +12%Level 3Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%Income from post-battle loot: +15%Requires: Route MarcherIf it's not tacked down, this one'll 'ave it and kill anyone who gets in their way.
- Sea Dogs3 levelsLevel 1Leadership: +2 when fighting at sea (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Leadership: +4 when fighting at sea (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +8% (Lord's army)Level 3Leadership: +6 when fighting at sea (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +12% (Lord's army)Requires: Route Marcher"You'll never find such a crew - villainous scum, the lot of 'em. I certainly wouldn't want to be facing 'em in the thick of battle!"
- Go on AccountDiplomatic relations: -15 with Vampire Counts, Vampire Coast and Followers of NagashRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Raise dead cost: -15%Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires: 4 skill points across Binded to Service, Ghost Fleet, Freebooter, Sea DogsThere's a time in every sailor's, er, life when the black flag seems like the best, if not the only option.
- 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: Go on Account"The time to strike is now!"
- Living Ship3 levelsLevel 1Pirate crew growth: +1 (Lord's army)Construction cost: -4% for ship buildings (Lord's army)Level 2Pirate crew growth: +3 (Lord's army)Construction cost: -7% for ship buildings (Lord's army)Level 3Pirate crew growth: +5 (Lord's army)Construction cost: -10% for ship buildings (Lord's army)Requires: Go on AccountDeep within the boards and bulkheads, an intelligence stirs…
- Gambler's Wit3 levelsLevel 1Enemy Hero action success chance: -4%Ambush defence chance: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Enemy Hero action success chance: -7%Ambush defence chance: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%Ambush defence chance: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Go on AccountSuch things keep the eternal players' of this world alive.
- Coaming & Preservative3 levelsLevel 1Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Go on AccountTake care of your ship and she will have a care for your wellbeing in return.
- Black FlagHero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressorsCampaign movement range: +5%Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Raise dead cost: -10%Requires: 4 skill points across Lightning Strike, Living Ship, Gambler's Wit, Coaming & PreservativeBeware those who sail under the black flag - they give no quarter and never, ever give up the chase.
Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%
Diplomatic relations: -15 with Vampire Counts, Vampire Coast and Followers of Nagash
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are present
Pirate crew growth: +1 (Lord's army)
Enemy Hero action success chance: -4%
Ambush defence chance: +5% (Lord's army)Mount
A mount comes with its skill in the tree: some the game grants at a rank, others take a skill point (picking one here takes it when the tree allows).
Items
- Weapon
- Armour
- Talisman
- Enchanted 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
Aranessa Saltspite · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 4,288 | 4,288 |
| Armour | 20 | 20 |
| Leadership | 75 | 75 |
| Speed | 44 | 44 |
| Melee attack | 60 | 60 |
| Melee defence | 60 | 60 |
| Weapon strength | 430 | 430 |
| … armour-piercing | 300 | 300 |
| Charge bonus | 35 | 35 |
| Bonus vs large | 35 | 35 |
| Ward save % | 0 | 0 |
| Physical resistance % | 20 | 20 |
| Missile resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Spell resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Fire resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Magical attacks | No | No |
| 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.