Lord skill planner
Bretonnia47 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 WarhorseStarting skill
Mount: Barded WarhorseThe finest horses in the Old World, bred for their endurance and fiery temperament, barded for further protection. - Royal PegasusUnlocks at rank 8Mount: Royal PegasusStronger and faster than the mightiest warhorse, these intelligent beasts are exceptionally loyal to their noble masters.
- HippogryphUnlocks at rank 14Mount: HippogryphFierce beasts that will fight to the death any who enter their territory – be they man or Dragon!
- Lance of BretonniaUnlocks at rank 6
Charge bonus: +9%A Knightly formation, in the Lady's name, to smash through battle lines; to defeat evil in the field. - The Blessing of the LadyUnlocks at rank 12
Passive ability: "The Blessing of the Lady"The Lady's blessing is a wondrous gift freely graced upon all Bretonnian subjects, should they but kneel and utter their devotion. - Virtue of EmpathyLeadership aura size: +25%Led by noble example, peasants fight longer and harder lest their Lord be dishonoured.
- Lionhearted
Cooldown: -50% to "Rally!" and "Stand Your Ground"Like the lion, this one is the biggest and the bravest of his kind... with the sharpest teeth. - Basic Training
Vigour loss reduction: -15% (Lord's army)Thorough drilling increases the peasants' chances of withstanding the horrors of battle. - Lady’s MantleUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%From the verdant depths, the Lady rises to protect the faithful. - 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.
- 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 Charge2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: Blade MasterSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Full Plate Armour2 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Blade MasterFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities. - Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Blade MasterThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear. - Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee 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. - Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Devastating Charge, Full Plate Armour, Scarred Veteran, Hard to HitFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
- Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon 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. - Deadly Blade2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
- Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Deadly Blade, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- 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.
- Low-Born Militia3 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +4 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, and Spearmen-at-Arms units (Lord's army)Level 2Leadership: +4 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, and Spearmen-at-Arms units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, and Spearmen-at-Arms units (Lord's army)Level 3Leadership: +6 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, and Spearmen-at-Arms units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, and Spearmen-at-Arms units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceEven stupid peasants can learn to stand fast and brace against the charge. - Peasant Proficiency3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +10% for Peasant Bowmen and Mounted Yeomen Archers units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +15% for Peasant Bowmen and Mounted Yeomen Archers units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Peasant Bowmen and Mounted Yeomen Archers units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Peasant Bowmen and Mounted Yeomen Archers units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Peasant Bowmen and Mounted Yeomen Archers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceEven dull and stupid peasants can aim a bow, but with a little training they can learn to shoot with some success. - Worshippers of the Grail3 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +6 for Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +9 for Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +4 for Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceDrink from the chalice. You will be reborn. - Glorfinial's Progeny3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6 for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, Grail Knights, and Grail Guardians units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, Grail Knights, and Grail Guardians units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, Grail Knights, and Grail Guardians units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, Grail Knights, and Grail Guardians units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, Grail Knights, and Grail Guardians units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe bloodline of the noblest of all steeds has been preserved; it serves us still. - Guardians of the Lady3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Pegasus Knights, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Pegasus Knights, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Lord's army)
Speed: +6% for Pegasus Knights, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Pegasus Knights, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Pegasus Knights, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThose who serve the Lady purely are rewarded with a portion of her strength when battle is joined. - Engines of War3 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +4% for Field Trebuchet units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +10% for Field Trebuchet units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Field Trebuchet units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Field Trebuchet units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Field Trebuchet units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceAlthough nothing can replace the thrill of the charge and the righteous clash of steel, seriously heavy artillery generally helps. - Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires all: Low-Born Militia, Peasant Proficiency, Worshippers of the Grail, Glorfinial's Progeny, Guardians of the Lady, Engines of War
- The Peasant's DutyArmour: +12 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, Spearmen-at-Arms, Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Leadership: +5 for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, Spearmen-at-Arms, Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Peasant Mob, Men-at-Arms, Spearmen-at-Arms, Grail Reliquae, Battle Pilgrims, and Foot Squires units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!When the alternative probably involves being killed by their own side, the smallfolk tend to rise to the occasion... - Protectors of the RealmArmour: +12 for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, and Pegasus Knights units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, and Pegasus Knights units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Mounted Yeomen, Knights Errant, Knights of the Realm, Questing Knights, and Pegasus Knights units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!There are literally no opponents too great for them to face down. None.
- Chivalric CodeMelee attack: +5 for Grail Knights, Grail Guardians, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Ward save: +8% for Grail Knights, Grail Guardians, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Grail Knights, Grail Guardians, Royal Pegasus Knights, and Royal Hippogryph Knights units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Thou shalt be everywhere and always the champion of the Right and the Good against Injustice and Evil. - Guided by the LadyMissile strength: +12% for Peasant Bowmen, Mounted Yeomen Archers, and Field Trebuchet units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +10% for Peasant Bowmen, Mounted Yeomen Archers, and Field Trebuchet units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +10% for Peasant Bowmen, Mounted Yeomen Archers, and Field Trebuchet units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Many Bretonnian veterans speak of a soothing presence felt on occasion in the heat of battle, helping them to find their mark and keep their cool. - Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires 1 of: The Peasant's Duty, Protectors of the Realm, Chivalric Code, Guided by the Lady
- 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. - Justiciar3 levelsLevel 1
Control: +1 (local province)Level 2Control: +2 (local province)Level 3Control: +3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherAs an expert in such matters, it is their duty to know the king's law and to mete justice in his name. - Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment 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. - Tenth-Share3 levelsLevel 1
Income from Farms: +4% (local region)Level 2Income from Farms: +8% (local region)Level 3Income from Farms: +10% (local region)Income from Industry: +5% (local region)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lord is entitled to collect tithes from tenants in return for continued protection. - Devoted of the Goddess3 levelsLevel 1
Corruption: -1 (local province)
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThey've seen the Lady's acts or witnessed her blessed grace. - Irrepressible SpiritCasualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)Character experience gain: +15%Wound recovery time: -1 turnsRequires all: Justiciar, Bonded Service, Tenth-Share, Devoted of the GoddessThose whom the Lady has blessed fight with an unquenchable, almost super-human zeal, for they know that she sees them.
- 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: Irrepressible Spirit"The time to strike is now!" - Steward of the Realm3 levelsLevel 1
Growth: +8 (local province)Level 2Growth: +20 (local province)Level 3Growth: +36 (local province)Requires: Irrepressible Spirit"The land from here to the sea is yours, if you enforce the king's will." - Lordly Conqueror3 levelsLevel 1
Attrition: -3% when under siege (Lord's army)Level 2Attrition: -8% when under siege (Lord's army)Level 3Attrition: -15% when under siege (Lord's army)Requires: Irrepressible SpiritThe knowledge that they fight in the king's name, with his support, steels an army for the privations of the siege. - Premonition3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush defence chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +8%Level 3Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +15%Requires: Irrepressible SpiritThis being must be touched by Tzeentch, seeing things before they happen. - Bailiff
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)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Steward of the Realm, Lordly Conqueror, PremonitionLords must not be concerned with the collecting of taxes; there are others whose lot it is to feel the people's scorn.
All effects of this build
- Mount: Barded Warhorse
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.
Also in the game with this unit: Lord (Dwarfs), Lord (Mikael Leadstrong).
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.