Malevolent Ancient Treeman (Shadows) skill planner
Wood Elves54 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).
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- The Skewering BranchUnlocks at rank 5
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +3 for Dryads units (Lord's army)Armour-piercing weapon damage: +10 for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)No hide nor armour can stand against the piercing fury of a Dryad or Tree Kin's savage limbs. - Skin of the WoodsUnlocks at rank 8
Ward save: +20% for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)Hewn from the same forest that surrounds them, Tree Kin withstand attacks like the forest withstands the fury of the seasons. - Dark HeartUnlocks at rank 1 · 2 levelsLevel 1Armour-piercing weapon damage: +3 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +6 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
Speed: +5% for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)Level 2 · rank 1Armour-piercing weapon damage: +6 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)The wild beasts of the forest always sense the emotions of the Treemen, empathising with their pain over eons of loss. - Insidious GlamourUnlocks at rank 14
Replaces the "Glamoured" passive ability with "Insidious Glamour" for all Elf units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -25% for all Elf units (Lord's army)Though the wargrove’s Elves remain under the enchanted delusion that they fight for their queen, the spell’s debilitations have been overcome. - 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.
- Foe-Seeker
Ability: "Foe-Seeker"From one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best. - Endurance of the Oak2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerTaking their cue from the forest itself, the Lord endures and overcomes all. - Impenetrable Bark2 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +15Level 2Armour: +30Requires: Foe-SeekerUsing the forest itself as a shield, this Lord is protected by their devotion to Athel Loren. - Tempered Rigour2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6
Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerWhen to strike, when to block, when to dodge. These are all skills the warriors of Athel Loren must perfect. - Violent Delights2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +15%Level 2Weapon strength: +30%Requires: Foe-SeekerThere is no greater thrill than to be in the midst of battle, slaughtering in the forest's name. - Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires all: Endurance of the Oak, Impenetrable Bark, Tempered Rigour, Violent DelightsThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"Level 2Miscast 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 & MirrorsPassive 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 Foe2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Enfeebling Foe"Level 2Miscast 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 Withering2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Withering"Spell: "The Withering"Level 2Miscast 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 Pendulum2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"Spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum"Level 2Miscast 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 Shades2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Pit of Shades"Spell: "Pit of Shades"Level 2Miscast 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 Mindrazor2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"Spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor"Level 2Miscast 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 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: Earthing, Magical Reserves, Pit of Shades, Okkam's Mindrazor
- Call of the WoodsPassive ability: "Call of the Woods"The Lord embodies the forest; as a result of this, their warriors feel a greater call to defend it.
- Howl of the ForestReplaces: "Call of the Woods"Passive ability: "Howl of the Forest"Requires: Call of the WoodsThe Lord charges their troops to fight for Athel Loren, for their very souls are tethered to its fate.
- Greater Aspect of the OakUnlocks at rank 7
Armour: +10 for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Armour: +35Not with: Greater Aspect of the Birch, Greater Aspect of the WillowThose who adopt the oak’s warlike aspect typically stand on the front line, such is the sheer structural strength of its genus. - Greater Aspect of the BirchUnlocks at rank 7
Enables sundering attacksCharge bonus: +15 for Dryads, Tree Kin and Treemen units (Lord's army)Not with: Greater Aspect of the Oak, Greater Aspect of the WillowWherever winter retreats, the birch is amongst the first to sprout forth, for its vibrance is its greatest strength. - Greater Aspect of the WillowUnlocks at rank 7
Missile resistance: 10% for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 15%Not with: Greater Aspect of the Birch, Greater Aspect of the OakOnce the willow’s warlike aspect is adopted, branches and leaves droop and overlap, absorbing anything that may cause harm.
- 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. - Piercing Thorns3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceEvery blade and barbed branch will eventually find its mark – when they do, the forest’s infinite anger is truly felt. - Bolts of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +8% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceLet each bolt be imbued with the strength of Kurnous, and bring death to all his enemies. - Striking Branches3 levelsLevel 1Speed: +6% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Speed: +9% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceLet the enemy feel the fury of nature, embodied in these warriors as they crash through their lines.
- Swinging Boughs3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe warrior strikes with the strength of a swinging tree limb; few can stand against such strength. - Ancient Bark3 levelsLevel 1Armour: +6 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +9 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 3% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 6% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceCenturies upon centuries of existence have given these ancient Tree Spirits a natural armour, mitigating any physical blows dealt against them.
- Wings of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +6% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +4% for Hawk Riders units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Hawk Riders units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceNot all of the forest's guardians are rooted to the ground – flying enemies will always be in danger from the woodland's airborne protectors.
- Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires all: Piercing Thorns, Bolts of the Forest, Striking Branches, Swinging Boughs, Ancient Bark, Wings of the Forest
- Shield of the ForestArmour: +12 for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Armour as hard as the ancient bark of the forest, it repels blows that would rend others asunder.
- Nature's Quiver
Ammunition: +20% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +10% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!What is a ranger without an arrow? Who can be the best without dozens? - Swift & SturdyCharge bonus: +12 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Glade Riders, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Moving like the wind, whistling past tree branches, the riders of the forest hunt any who would do harm to the place they call home.
- The Forest's RoarMelee attack: +5 for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!All of Athel Loren shouts with a fury as old as the ages, and the enemy knows its power.
- Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires 1 of: Shield of the Forest, Nature's Quiver, Swift & Sturdy, The Forest's Roar
- Ever-Reaching Tendrils
Campaign movement range: +5%The denizens of the forest will travel many miles to see those who would threaten Athel Loren put to rout. - Wonders of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1
Income from post-battle loot: +10%Income from raiding: +5% (Lord's army)Income from razing settlements: +2%Level 2Income from post-battle loot: +20%Income from raiding: +12% (Lord's army)Income from razing settlements: +5%Level 3Income from post-battle loot: +30%Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Income from razing settlements: +10%Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsAthel Loren provides for its deserving children, with wondrous boons gifted in recognition of their many endeavours. - Nature's Salve3 levelsLevel 1
Corruption: -1 (local province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe Worldroots provide succour for their children, purging the forests of any corrupting infestation. - Obscuring Canopy3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +5% during ambushes (Lord's army)Ambush success chance: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +10% during ambushes (Lord's army)Ambush success chance: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe magics of the woods obscure and connive, able to turn enemy blades away from their targets. - Growth of the Forest3 levelsLevel 1
Growth: +5 (local province)
Control: +1 (local province)Level 2Growth: +12 (local province)Control: +1 (local province)Level 3Growth: +20 (local province)Control: +2 (local province)Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe forest provides for its warriors, rehabilitating and regenerating wounds suffered in its defence. - Open BranchesRecruit rank: +1 for all units
Global recruitment capacity: +1Requires all: Wonders of the Forest, Nature's Salve, Obscuring Canopy, Growth of the ForestFrom all corners of the forest, they come to defend their homes. - 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: Open Branches"The time to strike is now!" - Swiftfingers3 levelsLevel 1
Magic item drop chance from battle: +5%Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%Level 2Magic item drop chance from battle: +10%Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%Level 3Magic item drop chance from battle: +15%Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%Requires: Open BranchesThe dead do not want for material possessions, yet the living may yet find value in them… - Perenniality3 levelsLevel 1
Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +8% (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Open BranchesLike the forest itself, the warriors of Athel Loren ebb and flow and regenerate with the passing of time. - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: Open BranchesA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
- Home Amongst the Boughs
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: Quartermaster, Lightning Strike, Swiftfingers, PerennialityThe forest-dwellers draw from the strength of Kurnous to fight ever harder, and be ever stronger.
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