Eltharion the Grim skill tree & build planner
High ElvesLegendary lordUnit stats
60 skills, up to rank 50. Tap a skill for a point; long-press, right-click or − takes it back. The mount, items and stat card are under the tree.
Character
- Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 8Mount: 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 4Melee defence: +3Speed: +15%The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals.
- Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 8Missile 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 8Spell resistance: 10%Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack.
- Army of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10Regiments 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 1Character 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 12Armour-piercing weapon damage: +55Speed: +15%Steel that bites deeper than the flesh.
- Break Upon the WallsAbility: "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.
- WallwardenConstruction 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 AsunderCooldown: -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 MarchCampaign 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 skill points across 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 1Missile 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 2Attribute: 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: +12Charge bonus: +5Melee attack: +3The sword is the axis of the world and its power is absolute.
- Valour of Ages2 levelsLevel 1Weapon 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: 4 skill points across 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 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.
- 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: 4 skill points across 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 1Cooldown: -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: 4 skill points across 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 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: 4 skill points across Arcane Unforging, Fiery Convocation, Earthing, Magical Reserves
Battle
- 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 1Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee 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 1Ammunition: +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 1Speed: +5% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge 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: 6 skill points across 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: a point in any of Immovable Force, Favourable Winds, Silver Torrent, Heart of the Flame
Campaign
- 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 1Tradable 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 1Enemy 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: 4 skill points across Iron Disciplinarian, Merchant Lord, Bonded Service, WarySomeone 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 penaltyEnables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Draftmaster"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: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
- Elven Healing3 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)Requires: DraftmasterThe ancient Asur arts teach one how to heal as well as how to harm.
- Elven Scholar3 levelsLevel 1Magic 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: 4 skill points across 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.
Mount
A mount comes with its skill in the tree: some the game grants at a rank, others take a skill point (picking one here takes it when the tree allows).
Items
- Weapon
- Armour
- Talisman
- Enchanted item
- Arcane item
- Follower or banner0/2
Items this character can carry: its race's (or any race's), its kind of character, and the ones made for it; an item only some factions get is left out for a legendary lord of another faction and marked “… only” for everyone else. The arcane item slot is for spellcasters (Dwarf characters carry three Character Runes there); followers and banners share two ancillary slots.
Stats of this build
Eltharion the Grim · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 4,288 | 4,288 |
| Armour | 100 | 100 |
| Leadership | 85 | 85 |
| Speed | 36 | 36 |
| Melee attack | 65 | 65 |
| Melee defence | 55 | 55 |
| Weapon strength | 420 | 420 |
| … armour-piercing | 130 | 130 |
| Charge bonus | 35 | 35 |
| Ward save % | 0 | 0 |
| Physical resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Missile resistance % | 15 | 15 |
| Spell resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Fire resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Magical attacks | No | No |
| Flaming attacks | No | No |
All effects of this build
No skills taken yet.
Skills and items; like lines are added up, and 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 9.0.4, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included. A skill after a group of skills (SUBSET_REQUIRED) opens once the skill points character_skill_nodes.required_num_parents asks for are spent in that group, in any mix — the game's “Available after spending N skill points in the previous group”; each REQUIRED skill needs a point.
