Malekith skill planner
Dark ElvesLegendary lordUnit stats
64 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
- Cold OneUnlocks at rank 7
Mount: Cold OneDark, feral beasts indigenous to Naggaroth, tempted from their damp, warm caves to bear the Druchii to battle. - Cold One ChariotUnlocks at rank 10Mount: Cold One ChariotMagnificent chariots, gifted to those who have impressed with their devotion, bravery and prowess in battle.
- SeraphonUnlocks at rank 18Mount: SeraphonThis terrifying Black Dragon is the Witch King's favoured mount upon which to ride into battle.
- SadisticUnlocks at rank 4
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +12
Charge bonus: +5
Melee attack: +3There is great pleasure to be derived from the humiliation and suffering of others; this one has felt and revelled in it. - Eternal HatredUnlocks at rank 6
Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against High ElvesWeapon strength: +6%The strength of this warrior's attack never wavers for an instance, such is the opprobrium felt for their hated High Elf cousins. - Absolute PowerUnlocks at rank 10
Passive ability: "Hold the Line!"
Character's aura leadership effect: +5Leadership aura size: +100% - Ward of KhaineUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The Bloody-handed God watches over his disciples. - Ward of HekartiUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Magic's dark mistress has a care for her dutiful acolytes. - 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.
- TyrantUnlocks at rank 12
Income from all buildings: +5% (factionwide)
Control: +1 (all provinces)Not with: WarleaderOppression. Cruelty. Incontrovertible power. - Motivation Through FearIncome from slaves: +5% (factionwide)Requires: TyrantUnsurprisingly, dread, either of the lash or summary execution, is something of an incentive for many.
- Seditious or Sanguine
Diplomatic relations: +15 with Dark Elves
Corruption: -10 (when in own province)Control: +4 (local province)Requires: TyrantIn society, one must learn to conform... or suffer the direst of consequences. - Efforts Redoubled
Construction time: -50% for all buildings (local province)
Construction cost: -15% for all buildings (local province)Income from all buildings: +30% (local province)
Growth: +25 (local province)Requires: TyrantBy carrot or stick, those whose lot it is to serve can always be made to work harder; usually by stick... - WarleaderUnlocks at rank 12Income from post-battle loot: +5% (all characters)
Upkeep: -10% (all armies)
Leadership: +5 (Lord's army)Not with: TyrantThe war is endless, it will never cease. Stay ready. - Scoured & Stripped
Casualties captured post-battle: +50%Income from looting settlements: +100% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +100% (Lord's army)Requires: WarleaderEvery last ounce of wealth is there for the taking, should you know where to look. In that regard, this one knows exactly what he is doing. - Triumph of Evil
Casualty replenishment rate: +8% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -50% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Lord recruit rank: +2 (factionwide)Requires: WarleaderThey say for evil to triumph, all that's required is that the good do nothing… or, preferably, are stone dead from the outset. - Reach Equals Grasp
Magic item drop chance from battle: +25%Income from post-battle loot: +50%Requires: WarleaderWhen literally nothing is beyond your reach, there can be no sanctuary and no escape.
- Sea Dragon Cloak
Armour: +5The tough, scaly hide of the Sea Dragon provides excellent protection against all manner of blows. - Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: Sea Dragon CloakSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Sea Dragon CloakHand-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: Sea Dragon CloakThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Sea Dragon CloakThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires all: Devastating Charge, Hard to Hit, Blade Master, IndomitableThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: Deadly OnslaughtSuch 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: Deadly OnslaughtFull-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: Deadly OnslaughtA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: Deadly OnslaughtWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive. - Gaze of MaliceAbility: "Gaze of Malice"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Blade Shield, Expeditious Endeavour
- Chillwind2 levelsLevel 1
Cooldown: -30% to "Chillwind"
Overcast spell: "Chillwind Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Chillwind"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Chillwind Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Chillwind Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Chillwind"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Chillwind Upgraded" - Spiteful ConjurationPassive ability: "Spiteful Conjuration"Requires: Chillwind
- Power of DarknessCooldown: -50% to "Power of Darkness"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Power of Darkness"Requires: Chillwind
- Word of Pain2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Word of Pain"Spell: "Word of Pain"Overcast spell: "Word of Pain Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Word of Pain"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Word of Pain Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Word of Pain Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Word of Pain"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Word of Pain Upgraded"Requires: Chillwind
- Bladewind2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Bladewind"Spell: "Bladewind"Overcast spell: "Bladewind Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Bladewind"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Bladewind Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Bladewind Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Bladewind"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Bladewind Upgraded"Requires: Chillwind
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Power of Darkness, Word of Pain, Bladewind, Spiteful Conjuration
- Doombolt2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Doombolt"Spell: "Doombolt"Overcast spell: "Doombolt Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Doombolt"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Doombolt Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Doombolt Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Doombolt"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Doombolt Upgraded"Requires: Evasion
- Soul StealerCooldown: -50% to "Soul Stealer"Spell: "Soul Stealer"Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Soulstealer"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: Doombolt, Soul Stealer, 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.
- Line Breaker3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Level 2
Melee attack: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMagic is a most useful tool on the field of battle, but generally secondary in the face of good, old-fashioned brute force. - Sheafmaster3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMarshalling missile troops effectively - even elites - is all about timing. - Raid Leader3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +3 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlock and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +6% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlock and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe most effective raiders have a plan that is certain to succeed and stick to it; this one ensures that they do. - Lash Master3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +6% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Level 2Reload time reduction: +9% for Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +9 for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Level 3Reload time reduction: +12% for Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceJudicious, or even not-so-judicious, use of the lash tends to get the desired results, so why hold back? - Knight Lord3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe ability to command the savage, untamed Cold Ones should not be underestimated - not everyone has the knack!
- Slaughterlord3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceAn elite even amongst elites, this accomplished warrior directs the cut-and-thrust of melee - a choreographer of death, you might say.
- Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires all: Line Breaker, Sheafmaster, Raid Leader, Lash Master, Knight Lord, Slaughterlord
- Cull the Unworthy
Armour: +10 for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Those who fail to make the grade don't just die, they're tortured and used for target practice! - Ravager RewardsArmour: +10 for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +15% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Speed: +10% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!You'd think that pillaging the land would bring payment enough. You'd be wrong. - Favour the FortunateArmour: +5 for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!The gods help those who help themselves - raising them above the rank and file to elite status.
- Confer Bloodlust
Physical resistance: 10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!The murderous, unforgiving rage of Khaine can be transferred from a Lord to his legions. - Stand or Die!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand or Die!"Requires 1 of: Cull the Unworthy, Ravager Rewards, Favour the Fortunate, Confer Bloodlust
- 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. - 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.
- Dreaded Slaver3 levelsLevel 1Casualties captured post-battle: +5%Level 2Casualties captured post-battle: +12%Level 3Casualties captured post-battle: +25%Requires: Route MarcherThis one ensures that those captured in battle wished they'd died on the field, so great is the cruelty that awaits them.
- Serve or Die3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route Marcher"You will serve me, wretch, or you will die, there is no other option."
- Infamous Raider3 levelsLevel 1Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from looting settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherIf there were annals detailing the dastardly deeds of the sackers and looters of the world, this inveterate brigand would feature heavily.
- DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Dreaded Slaver, Serve or Die, Infamous RaiderSomeone 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 penalty
Enables 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.
- Fleeting Shadow3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3
Attribute: Vanguard DeploymentAmbush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterKnowing precisely where and when to launch an ambush, and against who, takes an unusual level of guile. - 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.
- Renowned & Feared
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)Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Fleeting Shadow, Elven HealingThis 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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