Fimir Balefiend (Shadows) skill planner
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28 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
- Ritualistic FuryUnlocks at rank 10
Melee attack: +5
Melee defence: +5Although lacking the finesse of Elven magics, the sorceries of the north are no less potent, for they channel furious, Daemonic power. - Aura of ChaosUnlocks at rank 9
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.
- Might of the SwampUnlocks at rank 12Melee attack: +3
Weapon strength: +10%The swamp will rise again, its inhabitants enjoying the blessings of the Dark Gods once more. - Miasma of Despair
Armour: +20Melee defence: +5Requires: Might of the SwampThe same enchanted mist that obscures Fimir Balefiend dwellings can also be conjured to confound and horrify would-be attackers on the battlefield. - Swamp Totems
Spell resistance: -10% (enemy armies in local province)Missile resistance: -10% (enemy armies in local province)Requires: Might of the SwampStrange talismans and mouldy bone charms of the fens can often carry unique and unforeseen boons and side effects. - Eye of the Balefiend2 levelsLevel 1
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +4Spell resistance: 15%Level 2Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +8Spell resistance: 25%Requires all: Swamp Totems, Miasma of DespairThey can see the Winds of Magic's ebb and flow, enabling them to make the best use of the magical power available.
- Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"The caster weaves a confounding fog that numbs and deludes enemies, causing them to stumble and stagger. - Smoke & Mirrors
Passive ability: "Smoke & Mirrors"Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaA conjured shadow is just as obfuscating as a real one - the Shadow Wizard is master or mistress of the 'concealing' arts. - The Enfeebling Foe3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "The Enfeebling Foe"Level 2Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Enfeebling Foe"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "The Enfeebling Foe"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Enfeebling Foe"Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaWhen cast, this spell enfeebles enemy minds; they feel the crushing weight of reality bearing down upon them.
- The Withering3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "The Withering"Level 2Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Withering"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Withering Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "The Withering"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Withering Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Withering"Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaThe Wizard destroys their enemies from within, corroding foes' minds with doubt and crisis.
- The Penumbral Pendulum3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum"Level 2Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Penumbral Pendulum"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaA spectral pendulum is summoned by the Wizard. On command, it swings, razor sharp and with lethal speed, through the foe.
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Smoke & Mirrors, The Enfeebling Foe, The Withering, The Penumbral Pendulum
- Pit of Shades3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Pit of Shades"Level 2Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Pit of Shades"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Pit of Shades Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Pit of Shades"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Pit of Shades Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Pit of Shades"Requires: EvasionThe spellcaster opens a vortex leading into the Pit. Anything caught within it will be lost forever.
- Okkam's Mindrazor3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor"Level 2Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Okkam's Mindrazor"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"Requires: EvasionThe supernatural solution is often the best; weapons materialise before the caster's allies, allowing them to slice through flesh, soul, and consciousness.
- 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: Pit of Shades, Okkam's Mindrazor, Earthing, Magical Reserves
- wh3_dlc27_skill_nor_shaman_balefiend_shared_dangerous_practiceUnlocks at rank 10Passive ability: "Dangerous Practice"
Spell intensity: +30%Not with: Ritual of Growth, Warrior-Shaman - Warrior-ShamanUnlocks at rank 10Melee attack: +10
Hit points: +10%Wound recovery time: -1 turnsNot with: Ritual of Growth, wh3_dlc27_skill_nor_shaman_balefiend_shared_dangerous_practiceDo not underestimate the strength of a battle-hardened warrior-sorcerer, for a Champion can fall to one gifted in sorcery in many ways. - Ritual of GrowthUnlocks at rank 10
Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 5%
Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 15
Campaign line of sight: +50%Not with: wh3_dlc27_skill_nor_shaman_balefiend_shared_dangerous_practice, Warrior-ShamanIntrinsically connected to the Chaos-infused lands of their dwelling, the very earth responds to their will.
- Replenish Troops3 levelsLevel 1Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 3%Level 2 · rank 5Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 6%Level 3 · rank 10Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 9%Those in the army can find succour or be replenished by the power of this champion.
- Stimulate Growth3 levelsLevel 1Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 10Growth: -10 (local enemy province)Growth: +10 (local province)Level 2 · rank 5Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 20Growth: -20 (local enemy province)Growth: +20 (local province)Level 3 · rank 10Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 30Growth: -30 (local enemy province)Growth: +30 (local province)All will listen, for the news will either be dire or wonderful.
- Damage Building3 levelsLevel 1
Damage Building action: Additional 5% damage causedLevel 2 · rank 5Damage Building action: Additional 15% damage causedLevel 3 · rank 10Damage Building action: Additional 30% damage causedIt is not just the forces of Chaos that can despoil, break and ruin. - Wound3 levelsLevel 1Wound action: Additional 5% chance of wounding targetLevel 2 · rank 5Wound action: Additional 12% chance of wounding targetLevel 3 · rank 10Wound action: Additional 21% chance of wounding targetSuch a champion will not bend or break, but slay in their Lord's name.
- Hinder Replenishment3 levelsLevel 1Hinder Replenishment action: Replenishment is modified by an additional -10%Level 2 · rank 5Hinder Replenishment action: Replenishment is modified by an additional -20%Level 3 · rank 10Hinder Replenishment action: Replenishment is modified by an additional -40%The sight of a powerful figure extolling death and blasphemies can bring enemy ranks to their knees.
- 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.
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