Blood Dragon Vampire Lord skill planner
Vampire Counts58 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
- Barded NightmareUnlocks at rank 8
Mount: Barded NightmareThe most impressive Nightmares are those reared on fresh blood. Such noble monstrosities are worthy mounts. - HellsteedUnlocks at rank 10Mount: HellsteedHellsteeds are vicious. Vampires that dabble in the binding of beasts delight in breaking these wild creatures to their will.
- Zombie DragonUnlocks at rank 18Mount: Zombie DragonIt is to the Plain of Bones that a Vampire Lord travels to claim a Zombie Dragon as their mount.
- Where Battle CallsUnlocks at rank 8
Battle reinforcement time: -30% (own army)
Campaign movement range: +10% (own army)Honour and worthy foes spur a Blood Dragon to action, or so he would proclaim… It is, in truth, the bloodshed and nothing else. - Aura of Dark Majesty
Leadership aura size: +25%This Lord of Undeath projects an aura of dominion that can wilt the most iron-willed mortals. - Dark Pact
Leadership: +5 when attacking (Lord's army)A dark pact has been made with darker Gods to guarantee victory. - Grave WardUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%Whereby the power of death itself is used to hold back the physical world. - Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10
Regiments 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 20 · Starting skill
This 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 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.
- Heart PiercingUnlocks at rank 12Ability: "Heart Piercing"
Melee attack: +10Using a combination of their great strength and amazing speed, it’s easy for a Vampire to create a gap in their opponent’s guard. - Doomrider
The Dead Rise Again: +5% chance for destroyed Vampire Cavalry units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Vampire Cavalry units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -20% for Vampire Cavalry units (Lord's army)Requires: Heart PiercingA knight and his horse share a very strong bond – so strong that sometimes it can continue even after death. - Red Plunder
Income from looting, sacking and razing settlements +20% (Lord's army)Income from post-battle loot: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: Heart PiercingSpoils of war are brutally torn from the defeated. - The Strength of Steel
Melee defence: +5 for Vampire Cavalry units (Lord's army)
Armour: +15 for Vampire Cavalry units (Lord's army)Requires: Heart PiercingA true knight will never abandon his armour; sometimes the steel skin appears to be part of his body. - Orders of the Immortals
Vigour loss reduction: -10% for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (own army)Recruit rank: +2 for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (own army)Unit capacity: +1
Blood KnightsUnit capacity: +1
Drakenhof Templars
Charge bonus: +10% for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (own army)Requires: Heart PiercingMortal knightly Orders aspire their entire lives to be the best of their kind. Vampiric Knights' blood grants a vastly greater superiority on its own. - Honour or DeathPassive ability: "Honour or Death"
Cooldown: -33% to ""
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +40
Armour: +20Requires 3 of: Doomrider, Red Plunder, The Strength of Steel, Orders of the ImmortalsMany mortal champions change their attitude when their proud challenge is accepted by a dark creature whose very eyes are the eyes of death…
- The HungerPassive ability: "The Hunger"
- Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: The HungerSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet. - Dark Knight2 levelsLevel 1Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: The Hunger"See my coat of crimson armour? It is strengthened by thine blood and fear."
- Beguile2 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: The Hunger"Look into mine eyes, mortal; what glories do you see?" - Quickblood2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: The HungerThe sword-strikes of mortal man are but clumsy, childish lunges before the preternatural speed of a Vampire.
- Blood LustAbility: "Blood Lust"Requires all: Devastating Charge, Dark Knight, Beguile, Quickblood
- Master Strike2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: Blood LustStrike hard, strike true. - Curse of the Revenant2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Blood LustThe strength of this Vampire to endure the centuries is beyond compare. - Supernatural Horror
Attribute: Causes TerrorRequires: Blood LustTo look upon this Undead Lord is to witness true and absolute horror! - Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Blood LustA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Red FuryReplaces: "Blood Lust"Ability: "Red Fury"Requires all: Master Strike, Curse of the Revenant, Supernatural Horror, Blade Shield
- Invocation of Nehek2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to ""Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Invocation of Nehek"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "" - The Curse of UndeathPassive ability: "The Curse of Undeath"Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- Vanhel's Danse Macabre2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- Gaze of Nagash2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Gaze of Nagash"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Gaze of Nagash"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Gaze of Nagash"Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- Raise Dead2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to ""Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Raise Dead Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"Spell number of uses: +1 for "Raise Dead" and "Raise Dead Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to ""Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- Curse of YearsWinds of Magic cost: -2 for "Curse of Years"Cooldown: -50% to "Curse of Years"Spell: "Curse of Years"Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- Wind of Death2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Wind of Death Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Wind of Death"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Wind of Death Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Wind of Death Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Wind of Death"Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Wind of Death Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Wind of Death"Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- Aura of Supremacy
Character's aura leadership effect: +5Enemy leadership: -4 (enemy armies in local province)"I am mighty, none dare challenge me!" - The Unliving Host3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +8 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of Supremacy"Arise my host, my Unliving minions - bring me victory!" - Call of the Night3 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +6% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Speed: +9% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of Supremacy"Can you hear it… the call of the night? Time for its children to arise and swarm." - Evil Souls3 levelsLevel 1
Spell resistance: 5% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Level 2Spell resistance: 10% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Level 3Spell resistance: 15% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacySuch evil spirits are desperate to spill mortal blood, and will speed along until they find some flesh to carve. - Creatures of the Night3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacyThe Lord howls out into the night, and is answered by the baying of dark creatures. - Waking Dead3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacyVampires summon forth the gruesome remains of the ancient dead to bolster the masses of lesser minions under their control.
- Carriages of Death3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +4 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +6 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Speed: +6% for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +8 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacyBy their very nature, most Vampires try to avoid discomfort and travel in style.
- Magical AnimusAbility: "Magical Animus"Requires all: The Unliving Host, Call of the Night, Evil Souls, Creatures of the Night, Waking Dead, Carriages of Death
- Legions of DeadSpell resistance: 15% for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical Animus"…and the legions of the dead envoked all hell upon the world."
- Dread KnightsCharge bonus: +12 for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Ward save: +8% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical AnimusThe Undead Lord has followed the warrior's path to its ultimate conclusion, in a dark mockery of a Knight's vow. - Deadly PowerMelee attack: +5 for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical AnimusThe power of death cannot be denied. - Flying HorrorsCharge bonus: +12 for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical AnimusThe Dark Magic-user can take to the skies, defying gravity by metamorphosing into a bat.
- Undeath ResurgentReplaces: "Magical Animus"Ability: "Undeath Resurgent"Requires 1 of: Legions of Dead, Dread Knights, Deadly Power, Flying Horrors
- The Restless DeadCampaign movement range: +5%A Lord of Necromancy's minions do not suffer exhaustion, they can walk for leagues and never suffer.
- Undying Horde3 levelsLevel 1The Dead Rise Again: +5% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3The Dead Rise Again: +15% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadOnce slain in battle, the foe belongs to the Undead Lord, and will rise again, eager to serve.
- Children of the Night3 levelsLevel 1Character experience gain: +10% (Heroes in Lord's army)Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Character experience gain: +30% (Heroes in Lord's army)Upkeep: -9% (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadA powerful, vigorous Lord of Darkness will see the Children of the Night gather unto them.
- Darkling Skies3 levelsLevel 1
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadThe sun is no ally of the dead - a sky scorched black, or darkest night, will invigorate the Unliving. - Ancient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match. - Immortal HorrorCasualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)Battle healing cap: +50%Wound recovery time: -1 turnsRequires all: Undying Horde, Children of the Night, Darkling Skies, Ancient CunningSuch a beast is all but impossible to destroy - an immortal horror doomed to haunt eternity!
- 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 penalty
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Immortal Horror"The time to strike is now!" - Guile & Glamour3 levelsLevel 1
Vampiric corruption: +1 (local province)Level 2Vampiric corruption: +3 (local province)Level 3Vampiric corruption: +6 (local province)Requires: Immortal HorrorA simple glamour can disguise a monstrous Vampire or Liche, so they may then charm and beguile the local populace. - Necrarch3 levelsLevel 1
Growth: +8 (local province)Level 2Growth: +20 (local province)Level 3Growth: +36 (local province)Requires: Immortal HorrorW'soran's scions are masters at the art of Necromancy, to dabble in such will be a boon. - Eternal Warden3 levelsLevel 1Attrition: -5% when under siege (armies in local owned region)Level 2Attrition: -10% when under siege (armies in local owned region)Level 3Attrition: -15% when under siege (armies in local owned region)Requires: Immortal HorrorThis Lord has endless forbearance, a timeless patience crafted over millennia.
- Uncanny Prescience
Corpse cost to recruit units: -15% for all units (own army)
Winds of Magic power reserve minimum: +15 (Lord's army)Campaign movement range: +5%Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Guile & Glamour, Necrarch, Eternal WardenThis Lord can hear the thoughts of mortals for leagues around, and plan accordingly.
All effects of this build
- This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Like lines are added up; 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, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included.