Dragon-blooded Shugengan Lord (Yin) skill planner
Grand Cathay54 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
- WarhorseUnlocks at rank 5
Mount: WarhorseA general's horse can be their most trusted and daring companion. Just don't name him 'Daisy'. - Jade LongmaUnlocks at rank 15Mount: Jade LongmaRare and majestic, Jade Longma only allow themselves to be ridden by the truly worthy.
- Will of the Dragons
Passive ability: "Will of the Dragons" - Wind HarmonyUnlocks at rank 7
Spell resistance: 10%The turbulent Winds of Magic can do little harm to those who have found harmony amidst its raging currents. - Ranged DisciplineUnlocks at rank 7
Missile resistance: 10%The best way to repel the chaotic flurry of missile fire is to meet it with order, discipline, and a stalwart row of shields. - Harmonious Presence (Yin)
Harmony: +1 Yin (local province)Ever maintaining a calm and passive manner, this follower of Yin’s tenets gently guides order back into synchronicity by eschewing overt intervention. - 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.
- Dragon-Blooded DefenceUnlocks at rank 13
Armour: +20
Melee defence: +6
Speed: +15%Some descendants of Dragon-kind are blessed with lightning reflexes and preternatural speed, making it extremely hard for enemies to land a meaningful blow in combat. - Potent Bloodline
Cooldown: -20% to All Lore of Yin spells and unlockable Bound Spells
Spell intensity: +10%Requires: Dragon-Blooded DefenceThrough their Draconic lineage, Dragon-Blooded Shugengan are capable of wielding some of the most potent spellcraft seen in any kingdoms of Men. - Protection of the Celestial Host
Physical resistance: 10% for Celestial Dragon Crossbows and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 15% for Celestial Dragon Crossbows and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Requires: Dragon-Blooded DefenceThose bonded to the Celestial Court are often blessed with enhanced protection – a legacy of their kinship to the Dragon Lords. - Master of Yin
Global recruitment duration: -2 turn for Celestial Dragon Guard Crossbows and Great Longma units (Lord's army)Local Recruitment duration: -1 turn for Celestial Dragon Guard Crossbows and Great Longma units (minimum 1) (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -10% for Celestial Dragon Guard Crossbows and Great Longma units (Lord's army)Requires: Dragon-Blooded DefenceThose in harmony with Yin often harbour a preference for troops that possess a likeminded school of thought within their battalions, for quicker marshalling to war. - Resonant Presence
Harmony Amplifier increased by +50%Requires: Dragon-Blooded DefenceMasters of Harmony’s resonance, the Dragon-blooded’s very presence can spur their allies to greater feats of arms. - Empowered Sorcerer
Barrier hit points: +600
Winds of Magic power reserve: +2 per turnWinds of Magic power reserve capacity: +20Requires 3 of: Potent Bloodline, Protection of the Celestial Host, Master of Yin, Resonant PresenceThe most gifted of the Dragon-blooded Shugengan can draw deeply from the Celestial Winds, manipulating them with masterful skill to harness incredible power in battle.
- Cloak of Jet2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Cloak of Jet"
Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Cloak of Jet"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Cloak of Jet Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Cloak of Jet"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Cloak of Jet Upgraded" - Power of YinPassive ability: "Power of Yin"Requires: Cloak of Jet
- Storm of Shadows2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Storm of Shadows"Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Storm of Shadows"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Storm of Shadows Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Storm of Shadows"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Storm of Shadows Upgraded"Requires: Cloak of Jet
- Blossom Wind2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Blossom Wind"Spell: "Blossom Wind"Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Blossom Wind"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Blossom Wind Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Blossom Wind"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Blossom Wind Upgraded"Requires: Cloak of Jet
- Missile Mirror2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Missile Mirror"Spell: "Missile Mirror"Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Missile Mirror"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Missile Mirror Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Missile Mirror"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Missile Mirror Upgraded"Requires: Cloak of Jet
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Storm of Shadows, Blossom Wind, Missile Mirror, Power of Yin
- Talons of Night2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Talons of Night"Spell: "Talons of Night"Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Talons of Night"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Talons of Night Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Talons of Night"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Talons of Night Upgraded"Requires: Evasion
- Ancestral Warriors2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Ancestral Warriors"Spell: "Ancestral Warriors"Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Ancestral Warriors"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Ancestral Warriors Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Ancestral Warriors"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Ancestral Warriors Upgraded"Requires: Evasion
- 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 all: Talons of Night, Ancestral Warriors, Earthing, Magical Reserves
- wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_metalUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1
Bound spell: "Plague of Rust"Level 2Bound spell: "Plague of Rust"Bound spell: "Transmutation of Lead"Ability number of uses: +1 for "Bound Plague of Rust"Not with: wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_beasts, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_death, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_shadow - wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_deathUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1Bound spell: "Spirit Leech"Level 2Bound spell: "Spirit Leech"Bound spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"Ability number of uses: +1 for "Bound Spirit Leech"Not with: wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_beasts, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_metal, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_shadow
- wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_beastsUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1Bound spell: "Flock of Doom"Level 2Bound spell: "Flock of Doom"Bound spell: "The Curse of Anraheir"Ability number of uses: +1 for "Bound Flock of Doom"Not with: wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_death, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_metal, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_shadow
- wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_shadowUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1Bound spell: "Enfeebling Foe"Level 2Bound spell: "Enfeebling Foe"Bound spell: "Pit of Shades"Ability number of uses: +1 for "Bound Enfeebling Foe"Not with: wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_beasts, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_death, wh3_main_skill_cth_dragon_blooded_shugengan_self_metal
- 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. - Unyielding3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe Dragon Emperor guides every sword and spear of the northern provinces, inspiring a strength of arms to match an unflinching strength of will. - Sure Aim3 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)
Range: +5% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +9% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Range: +10% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceFrom lowly peasant to expert marksman, every arrow of the east soars with a Draconic power and grace. - Eastern Fires3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +5% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceAncient Cathay stands historically unconquered. Booming cannons and rockets of exploding fire help ensure it will remain so. - Mighty Charge3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +18% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +8% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceWho can withstand a charge with the sweeping force of a hundred hooves in unison? - Stone Gaze3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +4% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Level 2
Armour: +6 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +8% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceEven the most inexperienced peasant rallies under the cold-eyed gaze of Cathay's most stoic guardians. - Sky Fire3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +4% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
Speed: +5% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Level 2Weapon strength: +8% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Level 3Weapon strength: +12% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Lord's army)Speed: +15% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceWhen fire hangs in the sky above the battlefield, death is sure to rain down upon it. - Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires all: Unyielding, Sure Aim, Eastern Fires, Mighty Charge, Stone Gaze, Sky Fire
- Blades of the Bastion
Leadership: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 10% for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Cathayan armies have been tested time and again, their skills proven in a tumultuous arena of bloodshed and near-constant war. - Fast HandsMissile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +10% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!When the raging of battle begins, swift hands and swifter feet are the keys to surviving at range. - Unified ChargeMelee attack: +5 for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Swift, steady and moving as one, the hardy warriors of Cathay race headlong into battle.
- Looming LanternsLeadership: +6 for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen and Great Moon Bird units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen and Great Moon Bird units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Range: +15% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!A blanket of glowing lights amidst the clouds is sure to stir the heart of every Cathayan warrior beneath them.
- Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires 1 of: Blades of the Bastion, Fast Hands, Unified Charge, Looming Lanterns
- 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. - Iron Disciplinarian3 levelsLevel 1
Control: +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. - Inspiring Recruitment3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherAll warriors of honour and pride are eager to fight under the Dragon-Emperor's banners. - Reassuring Presence3 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: Route MarcherThe presence of this Lord ensures a measure of calm, reducing panic and desertion amongst followers. - Fervent3 levelsLevel 1
Corruption: -1 (local province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherThrough our acts, the gods will cleanse the lands. - Irrepressible
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)Character experience gain: +15%Wound recovery time: -1 turnsRequires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Inspiring Recruitment, Reassuring Presence, FerventEvery wound that is not fatal is but a lesson to learn from. - 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: Irrepressible"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: IrrepressibleA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
- Logistician3 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: IrrepressibleProficient with figures, this Lord, or his subordinates, can keep his army fulfilled, even in dire circumstances.
- Alert3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush defence chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +5%Level 3Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%Requires: IrrepressibleCountless conflicts and a keen sense of awareness have made this Lord difficult to entrap. - The Great BastionRecruit rank: +2 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +2 (local province)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Logistician, AlertThe blood-soaked battlefields of the northern provinces are the proving grounds upon which the mightiest warriors of Cathay have honed their craft.
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