Exalted Hero skill planner
Warriors of Chaos31 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. - Chaos ChariotUnlocks at rank 12Mount: Chaos ChariotThe dread carriages of the Ruinous hosts are more than just machines of war; they are symbols of status and power.
- ManticoreUnlocks at rank 14Mount: ManticoreThe roar of a Manticore is guaranteed to send mortals fleeing, for they know a creature of terror is abroad.
- Infernal ChampionUnlocks at rank 15
Weapon strength: +10%The Warriors of Chaos are the playthings of Gods and given many gifts, including formidable fighting skills. - Grip of Anarchy3 levels · Starting skillLevel 1 · taken
Undivided Authority: +1 (Hero's army)Level 2 · free at rank 11Undivided Authority: +2 (Hero's army)Level 3 · free at rank 21Undivided Authority: +3 (Hero's army)The warriors of Ruin rely on great Heroes, to usher in a new age of anarchy. - Aura of ChaosUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The shadow of the Ruinous Powers looms large, protecting those who bear their mark. - ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20
When normally killed in action, this Hero will be wounded insteadWho wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no… - MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 levelsLevel 1
Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeLevel 2 · rank 40Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeLevel 3 · rank 50Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeHaving learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.
- Blade Master
Melee attack: +5This warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat. - Devastating Charge3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6Level 2Charge bonus: +16Level 3Charge bonus: +30Requires: Blade MasterSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet. - Thick-Skinned3 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +3Level 2Armour: +8Level 3Armour: +15Requires: Blade MasterCreatures 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 Hit3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +3Level 2Melee defence: +7Level 3Melee defence: +12Requires: Blade MasterHand-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 Blade3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +3Level 2Melee attack: +7Level 3Melee attack: +12Requires: Blade MasterA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
- Foe-Seeker
Ability: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Devastating Charge, Thick-Skinned, Hard to Hit, Deadly BladeFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best. - Wound-Maker3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +5%Level 2Weapon strength: +12%Level 3Weapon 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.
- Scarred Veteran3 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +3%Level 2Hit points: +8%Level 3Hit points: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear. - Indomitable3 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +4Level 2Leadership: +8Level 3Leadership: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Blade Shield3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +3Level 2Melee defence: +7Level 3Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- Chaos GladiatorUnlocks at rank 5
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +50
Bonus vs Infantry: +5Melee attack: +5Not with: Chaos Strategist, Chaos CommanderStanding face to face with your enemy means getting to watch the light fade from their eyes when you win. - Chaos CommanderUnlocks at rank 5Ability: "Stand or Die!"Leadership aura size: +25%Not with: Chaos Gladiator, Chaos StrategistA leader is needed on the field of battle, able to rally the forces of Chaos in even the most dire situations.
- Chaos StrategistUnlocks at rank 5Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 20%
Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Hero's army)Not with: Chaos Gladiator, Chaos CommanderEvery dark army requires a particularly twisted mind, capable of thinking three steps ahead of the enemy.
- Ruinous WrathUnlocks at rank 7
Enables magical attacksWeapon strength: +10%Not with: Ruinous Leadership, Ruinous UnityUnleash pure Chaos at close quarters, slicing and dicing all within reach. - Ruinous LeadershipUnlocks at rank 7Character's aura leadership effect: +5Leadership aura size: +25%Not with: Ruinous Unity, Ruinous WrathA true tactician inspires all around them, encouraging allies to acts of vicious abandon.
- Ruinous UnityUnlocks at rank 7Undivided Authority: +1 (Hero's army)Armour: +10Not with: Ruinous Leadership, Ruinous WrathDomination is the only goal, under the banner of Chaos Undivided.
- Training3 levelsLevel 1Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 10%Level 2 · rank 5Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 20%Level 3 · rank 10Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 30%This champion extols discipline and fear away from the battlefield as much as on it.
- Spread Control3 levelsLevel 1
Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 1Control: -1 (local enemy province)Control: +1 (local province)Level 2 · rank 5Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 2Control: -2 (local enemy province)Control: +2 (local province)Level 3 · rank 10Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 3Control: -3 (local enemy province)Control: +3 (local province)The sight of this warrior, their stature, import or infamy, can have a calming effect. - Assault Garrison3 levelsLevel 1
Assault Garrison action: Additional 5% casualties inflictedLevel 2 · rank 5Assault Garrison action: Additional 15% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10Assault Garrison action: Additional 30% casualties inflicted"If they know I'm coming then more's the better!" - Assassinate3 levelsLevel 1
Assassinate action: Additional 3% success chanceLevel 2 · rank 5Assassinate action: Additional 8% success chanceLevel 3 · rank 10Assassinate action: Additional 15% success chanceA skilled assassin is a cold-hearted killer and merciless murderer. - Assault Units3 levelsLevel 1
Assault Units action: Additional 3% casualties inflictedLevel 2 · rank 5Assault Units action: Additional 8% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10Assault Units action: Additional 15% casualties inflictedLying in wait, experienced and patient, striking when the foe least expects. - Specialist3 levelsLevel 1
Hero action cost: -10%
Hero action success chance: +1%Level 2Hero action cost: -20%Hero action success chance: +3%Level 3Hero action cost: -40%Hero action success chance: +6%An expert in their craft, this Hero knows all the mistakes that can be made and how to best avoid making them.
All effects of this build
- Undivided Authority: +1 (Hero's army)
Like lines are added up; 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, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included.