Chaos Challenger skill planner
Warriors of Chaos42 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
- Chaos SteedUnlocks at rank 4
Mount: Chaos SteedThe dread steeds of Chaos are more than mere horses, but creatures tainted by Daemon blood, said to be gifts from the Dark Gods themselves. - ManticoreUnlocks at rank 14Mount: ManticoreThese leonine beasts, with deadly stinging tails, are worthy mounts of a mighty Chaos Lord.
- Chaos DragonUnlocks at rank 18Mount: Chaos DragonChaos Dragons are anathema to the noble beasts of Caldor. They are now corrupted creatures ridden by malicious Lords.
- Aura of ChaosUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The shadow of the Ruinous Powers looms large, protecting those who bear their mark. - 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
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.
- Infernal Champion
Weapon strength: +10%The Warriors of Chaos are the playthings of Gods and given many gifts, including formidable fighting skills. - Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Some creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet. - Thick-Skinned2 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Creatures with tough hides or some kind of natural armour are tough nuts to crack - even a powerful attack may fall foul of their thick-skin. - Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Hand-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. - Deadly Blade2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12A deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer! - Foe-Seeker
Ability: "Foe-Seeker"From one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best. - Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Such is their power and ferocity, a wound-maker will ravage the foe, cutting and pulverising until there is only one exit - death.
- Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%The scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear. - Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12The iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12A blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"The war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- Dominating PresenceUnit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)Character's aura leadership effect: +5A Chaos Lord dominates – lesser beings cringe from a being that is so intently under scrutiny from the Dark Gods.
- Chaos Vanguard3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)Level 2
Armour: +6 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)To the Northmen, there is no greater honour than to fight and perish under the gaze of the Gods. - Savage Bloodlust3 levelsLevel 1Armour: +4 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +8 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +8 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)The Daemons of Chaos bay for blood, spurred on by a chorus of agonised screams. - Warp Fire3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for all Daemonic Missile and Flying units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +6 for all Daemonic Missile and Flying units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +8% for all Daemonic Missile units (Lord's army)
Speed: +4% for all Daemonic Flying units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +8 for all Daemonic Missile and Flying units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for all Daemonic Missile units (Lord's army)Speed: +6% for all Daemonic Flying units (Lord's army)As dark wings take to the skies and Daemon arrows bear down, the enemies of Chaos know their end is near. - Hammer into Anvil3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +8 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)Breaking bones and ending lives, the armies of Chaos strike like an unholy hammer crashing through their enemies' ranks.
- Monstrous Strength3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +4% for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +6 for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous, and monster units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +8 for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous, and monster units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +10% for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Lord's army)Hulks of pure muscle, held upright by unsullied hatred, can crush a man with a frightening lack of effort. - Doomfire3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +10% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +15% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)Subdue the enemy with savage fire, as flaming projectiles burn a trail across the sky. - Rally!Ability: "Rally!"
- Legion of DoomArmour: +10 for all Infantry units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for all Infantry units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 20% for all Infantry units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)The legions march forth under the Lord's inscrutable gaze, eager to kill for fear of his wrath. - Speed & MaliceMelee attack: +5 for all Cavalry, Chariot and Flying units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for all Cavalry, Chariot and Flying units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for all Cavalry, Chariot and Flying units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)The worthiest of Chaos' vanguard are blessed with the most elaborate mutations, which also enable them to move faster for longer.
- Freakish Mutations
Leadership: +8 for all war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for all war beasts, monstrous, and monster units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Ward save: +5% for all war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Mutations awarded by the Chaos Gods to their followers may look horrific to southerners, but such gifts are prized. - Malevolent RangerArmour: +10 for all Missile units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for all Missile units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +10% for all Missile units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)To devastate one's enemies from afar is the key to controlling the battlefield. - Stand or Die!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand or Die!"
- Route Marcher
Campaign movement range: +5%Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't. - Despoilers3 levelsLevel 1
Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)To despoil, to corrupt and ruin, to break the mortals and take their gods from them - this is what Chaos wants. - Serve or Die3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2
Unit Upgrades cost: -5% for all unitsRecruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Unit Upgrades cost: -10% for all unitsRecruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)"You will serve me, wretch, or you will die, there is no other option." - Devoted of Chaos3 levelsLevel 1Increased experience gain: +10% for units when fighting against the Forces of Order (Lord's army)Level 2Increased experience gain: +15% for units when fighting against the Forces of Order (Lord's army)
Souls gained from battles: +10%Level 3Increased experience gain: +20% for units when fighting against the Forces of Order (Lord's army)Souls gained from battles: +15%No act of faith can rival reaving the souls of the slain; a dark and twisted offering in honour of the Ruinous Powers. - Ruination3 levelsLevel 1
Attrition suffered by defender: +10% when laying siege or encircling (local region)Level 2Attrition suffered by defender: +20% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
Control: -4 (local enemy province)Level 3Attrition suffered by defender: +40% when laying siege or encircling (local region)Control: -8 (local enemy province)"This stinking mortal Hold will fall, my masters have foreseen it. Bring them ruin!" - Unholy Resilience
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this LordWound recovery time: -1 turnsThis willing servant of the Ruinous Powers has a resilience that is beyond any mortal measure. - 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 present"The time to strike is now!" - Foetid Gallipot3 levelsLevel 1Casualty 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)A pungent mix of fell unguents ensures the unholy vitality of one’s minions.
- Blessed by Evil3 levelsLevel 1
Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%Income from post-battle loot: +5%Level 2Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%Income from post-battle loot: +10%Level 3Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%Income from post-battle loot: +15%For one fighting with the favour of the Ruinous Powers, glory and riches come naturally. - Premonition3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush defence chance: +10% (Lord's army)
Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%Level 2Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +20%Level 3Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +30%Visions cloud the mind, prophesising the arrival of the enemy and uncovering every shadow in which they lurk. - Driven by RageSouls gained from battles: +10%
Khorne corruption: +1 (local province)Campaign movement range: +5%Income from post-battle loot: +10%The fire of hate burns rapidly across the land, turning all in its path to ash and cinder.
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Also in the game with this unit: Chaos Challenger (Nurgle), Chaos Challenger (Slaanesh), Chaos Challenger (Tzeentch), Chaos Lord.
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