Dreadlord (Sword & Crossbow) skill planner
Dark Elves49 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
- Dark SteedUnlocks at rank 4
Mount: Dark SteedTrue horses no longer, Dark Magic corrupts the finest Elven steeds and turns them into black-flanked killers. - Cold OneUnlocks at rank 7Mount: Cold OneDark, feral beasts indigenous to Naggaroth, tempted from their damp, warm caves to bear the Druchii to battle.
- Dark PegasusUnlocks at rank 14Mount: Dark PegasusThe corrupted Dark Pegasi fly south from the Chaos Wastes to Naggaroth's Iron Mountains to make their nests.
- Black DragonUnlocks at rank 18Mount: Black DragonSecretly nurtured by Malekith, Black Dragons are enchanted with Dark Magic that corrupts and enhances.
- SadisticUnlocks at rank 4
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +12
Charge bonus: +5
Melee attack: +3There is great pleasure to be derived from the humiliation and suffering of others; this one has felt and revelled in it. - Eternal HatredUnlocks at rank 6
Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against High ElvesWeapon strength: +6%The strength of this warrior's attack never wavers for an instance, such is the opprobrium felt for their hated High Elf cousins. - Ward of KhaineUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The Bloody-handed God watches over his disciples. - Ward of HekartiUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Magic's dark mistress has a care for her dutiful acolytes. - 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.
- Martial Name of PowerUnlocks at rank 10
Choose a Name of Power that improves the Lord's own combat skillsNot with: Revered Name of Power, Aristocratic Name of PowerThis one has adopted a warrior name to strike fear into enemy hearts, a moniker backed up by their deeds in battle. - Revered Name of PowerUnlocks at rank 10Choose a Name of Power that improves the Lord's armyNot with: Martial Name of Power, Aristocratic Name of PowerThis one's chosen name is muttered in hushed tones, reflecting as it does their vile proclivities.
- Aristocratic Name of PowerUnlocks at rank 10Choose a Name of Power that influences the province in which Lord is standing or the faction as a wholeNot with: Martial Name of Power, Revered Name of PowerSome family names are best forgotten; others are worthy of resurrection, as they engender fear and respect among the masses.
- Sea Dragon Cloak
Armour: +5The tough, scaly hide of the Sea Dragon provides excellent protection against all manner of blows. - Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: Sea Dragon CloakSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Deadeye2 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +15%
Reload time reduction: +7%Level 2Ammunition: +30%Reload time reduction: +15%Requires: Sea Dragon CloakAlthough precision in missile combat is something that can be learned, this one was born with a high degree of natural talent. - Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Sea Dragon CloakThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Sea Dragon CloakThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Foe-Seeker
Ability: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Devastating Charge, Deadeye, Blade Master, IndomitableFrom 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%Requires: Foe-SeekerSuch is their power and ferocity, a wound-maker will ravage the foe, cutting and pulverising until there is only one exit - death.
- Full Plate Armour2 levelsLevel 1Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Foe-SeekerFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
- Piercing Shots2 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +7%Level 2Missile strength: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerThe forest teaches a warrior not only when to fire but where, which makes a bigger difference. - Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive. - Volley of Dark ArrowsAbility: "Volley of Dark Arrows"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Piercing Shots, Expeditious Endeavour
- 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.
- Line Breaker3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Level 2
Melee attack: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMagic is a most useful tool on the field of battle, but generally secondary in the face of good, old-fashioned brute force. - Sheafmaster3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMarshalling missile troops effectively - even elites - is all about timing. - Raid Leader3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +3 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlock and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +6% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlock and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe most effective raiders have a plan that is certain to succeed and stick to it; this one ensures that they do. - Lash Master3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +6% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Level 2Reload time reduction: +9% for Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +9 for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Level 3Reload time reduction: +12% for Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceJudicious, or even not-so-judicious, use of the lash tends to get the desired results, so why hold back? - Knight Lord3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe ability to command the savage, untamed Cold Ones should not be underestimated - not everyone has the knack!
- Slaughterlord3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceAn elite even amongst elites, this accomplished warrior directs the cut-and-thrust of melee - a choreographer of death, you might say.
- Loose!Passive ability: "Loose!"Requires all: Line Breaker, Sheafmaster, Raid Leader, Lash Master, Knight Lord, Slaughterlord
- Cull the Unworthy
Armour: +10 for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Those who fail to make the grade don't just die, they're tortured and used for target practice! - Ravager RewardsArmour: +10 for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +15% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Speed: +10% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!You'd think that pillaging the land would bring payment enough. You'd be wrong. - Favour the FortunateArmour: +5 for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!The gods help those who help themselves - raising them above the rank and file to elite status.
- Confer Bloodlust
Physical resistance: 10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!The murderous, unforgiving rage of Khaine can be transferred from a Lord to his legions. - Darken the SkiesReplaces: "Loose!"Passive ability: "Darken the Skies"Requires 1 of: Cull the Unworthy, Ravager Rewards, Favour the Fortunate, Confer Bloodlust
- 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. - Dreaded Slaver3 levelsLevel 1
Casualties captured post-battle: +5%Level 2Casualties captured post-battle: +12%Level 3Casualties captured post-battle: +25%Requires: Route MarcherThis one ensures that those captured in battle wished they'd died on the field, so great is the cruelty that awaits them. - Serve or Die3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route Marcher"You will serve me, wretch, or you will die, there is no other option." - Infamous Raider3 levelsLevel 1
Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from looting settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherIf there were annals detailing the dastardly deeds of the sackers and looters of the world, this inveterate brigand would feature heavily. - DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Dreaded Slaver, Serve or Die, Infamous RaiderSomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high. - 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: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer. - Fleeting Shadow3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3
Attribute: Vanguard DeploymentAmbush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterKnowing precisely where and when to launch an ambush, and against who, takes an unusual level of guile. - Elven Healing3 levelsLevel 1
Casualty 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)Requires: DraftmasterThe ancient Asur arts teach one how to heal as well as how to harm. - Renowned & Feared
Enemy 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 all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Fleeting Shadow, Elven HealingThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
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