Eltharion the Grim skill planner
High ElvesLegendary lordUnit stats
60 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 Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 8
Mount: Barded Ithilmar SteedAn extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer. - StormwingUnlocks at rank 14Mount: StormwingTogether with Stormwing, Eltharion cuts through Ulthuan’s foes like a wind of blades as the mighty Griffon rakes and claws with savagery.
- Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 4
Melee defence: +3
Speed: +15%The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals. - Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The Trickster God knows all manner of ploys and ruses that can be used to counter missile attacks. - Ward of HoethUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack. - Army of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10
Regiments 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 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.
- Storm of BladesUnlocks at rank 12
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +55Speed: +15%Steel that bites deeper than the flesh. - Break Upon the Walls
Ability: "Unending Volley" for Missile units (Lord's army)
Armour: +10 for shielded units (Lord's army)Requires: Storm of BladesWhen no fixture presents itself, one must simply make their own. - Wallwarden
Construction cost: -25% for Wall and Garrison buildings (all provinces)
Construction time: -2 for Wall and Garrison buildings (all provinces)Armour: +15 when defending (Lord's army)Requires: Storm of BladesThese walls have stood since ages past, and they will not fall until this world crumbles into nothing! - A World Asunder
Cooldown: -50% to "Mistwalker Barrage"
Enemy leadership: -8 (local region)
Control: -1 (local province)Requires: Storm of BladesNo being is above suspicion, no motive shall remain hidden. No peace without war. - Unyielding March
Campaign movement range: +10%Recruitment cost: -25% (Lord's army)
Global recruitment capacity: +2Requires: Storm of BladesNo dark corner of the world will serve to hide you from the Mistwalkers. - Grim DisciplineReplaces: "Martial Mastery and Martial Prowess" (Lord's army)Passive ability: "Grim Discipline" (Lord's army)
Attribute: Expert Charge Defence (Lord's army)Requires 2 of: A World Asunder, Break Upon the Walls, Unyielding March, WallwardenThe Elves of Tor Yvresse contain a deep hatred, war has scarred their hearts and steeled their souls. Tor Yvresse will not fall again. - Dedicated to LadrielleUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +10% for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)
Vigour loss reduction: -20% for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +10% for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)Level 2
Attribute: Stalk for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +20% for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)Vigour loss reduction: -40% for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +20% for Mistwalkers units (Lord's army)The Lady of Mists is a patron of the hidden and the lost. Her presence is felt most strongly within the mists of Yvresse, where she is said to guide wanderers to safety.
- SwordplayerArmour-piercing weapon damage: +12
Charge bonus: +5
Melee attack: +3The sword is the axis of the world and its power is absolute. - Valour of Ages2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dark ElvesWeapon strength: +3%Level 2Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and NorscaWeapon strength: +8%Requires: SwordplayerPanic and fear are things that happen to others. - Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: SwordplayerHand-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.
- Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: SwordplayerThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: SwordplayerSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Valour of Ages, Hard to Hit, Blade Master, Devastating ChargeFrom 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 1
Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Foe-SeekerFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities. - Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Blade Shield, Expeditious EndeavourThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- Apotheosis2 levelsLevel 1
Cooldown: -30% to "Apotheosis"
Overcast spell: "Apotheosis Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Apotheosis"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Apotheosis Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Apotheosis Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Apotheosis"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Apotheosis Upgraded" - Shield of SapheryPassive ability: "Shield of Saphery"Requires: Apotheosis
- Hand of Glory2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Hand of Glory"Spell: "Hand of Glory"Overcast spell: "Hand of Glory Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Hand of Glory"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Hand of Glory Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Hand of Glory Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Hand of Glory"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Hand of Glory Upgraded"Requires: Apotheosis
- Soul Quench2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Soul Quench"Overcast spell: "Soul Quench Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Soul Quench"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Soul Quench Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Soul Quench Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Soul Quench"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Soul Quench Upgraded"Requires: Apotheosis
- Tempest2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Tempest"Overcast spell: "Tempest Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Tempest"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Tempest Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Tempest Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Tempest"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Tempest Upgraded"Requires: Apotheosis
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Hand of Glory, Shield of Saphery, Soul Quench, Tempest
- Arcane Unforging2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Arcane Unforging"Spell: "Arcane Unforging"Overcast spell: "Arcane Unforging Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Arcane Unforging"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Arcane Unforging Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Arcane Unforging Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Arcane Unforging"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Arcane Unforging Upgraded"Requires: Evasion
- Fiery Convocation2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Fiery Convocation"Spell: "Fiery Convocation"Overcast spell: "Fiery Convocation Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Fiery Convocation"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Fiery Convocation Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Fiery Convocation Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Fiery Convocation"Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Fiery Convocation 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 Reserves
Winds 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: Arcane Unforging, Fiery Convocation, Earthing, Magical Reserves
- 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. - Militia Master3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2
Melee attack: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceTurning an untrained bunch of regular citizens into effective fighting units requires a special kind of talent, and oodles of patience. - Bow Master3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMissile combat isn't always about attacking; knowing how to defend also pays dividends. - Cavalry Master3 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +5% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 2
Charge bonus: +9 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceYears of experience in mounted combat has started to pay off; this one is always in command of both their force and its steeds. - Vanguard Master3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +9% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceBeing present at the very forefront of the assault, on many occasions, prepares one for future engagements of a similar nature.
- Sky Master3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +6% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe firmament holds no fear for this one, such is their command of the many airborne beasts of battle.
- Master Strategist3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing that it is the rare plan that survives contact with the enemy, yet being prepared for all eventualities, raises this one above mere planners.
- Warden's StandPassive ability: "Warden's Stand"Requires all: Militia Master, Bow Master, Cavalry Master, Vanguard Master, Sky Master, Master Strategist
- Immovable ForceSpell resistance: 15% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +10% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Warden's StandLike a wall of the hardest stone imaginable - such is their ability to withstand attack.
- Favourable WindsArmour: +10 for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Archers and Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Warden's StandWhen the gale always blows in the direction of your choosing, failure becomes a rare event indeed.
- Silver TorrentMissile resistance: 15% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Warden's StandSpeed, agility and control - all must be mastered if your crushing tide is to break perfectly upon enemy shores.
- Heart of the FlameArmour: +10 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Warden's StandThe very centre of the fire always burns the hottest. - Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires 1 of: Immovable Force, Favourable Winds, Silver Torrent, Heart of the Flame
- Route MarcherCampaign 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 1Control: +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.
- Merchant Lord3 levelsLevel 1
Tradable resources produced: +2% (factionwide)Level 2Tradable resources produced: +5% (factionwide)Level 3Tradable resources produced: +9% (factionwide)Requires: Route Marcher“Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.” - Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years.
- Wary3 levelsLevel 1
Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%
Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)Level 2Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious. - DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Merchant Lord, Bonded Service, WarySomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high.
- 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: 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. - 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. - Elven Scholar3 levelsLevel 1
Magic item drop chance from battle: +8%
Research rate: +5Level 2Magic item drop chance from battle: +16%Research rate: +10Level 3Magic item drop chance from battle: +24%Research rate: +15Requires: DraftmasterFar removed from the petty squabbles of other races, many High Elves are able to devote themselves to learning, magic and the arts. - Renowned & FearedEnemy 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, Elven Healing, Elven ScholarThis 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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