Malevolent Branchwraith (Life) skill planner
Wood Elves33 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
- Flurry of BoughsUnlocks at rank 5
Leadership: +6 during forest battles (Hero's army)When at war under the canopy it is like the trees themselves join the fray, striking from all directions. - Nettles of MaliceUnlocks at rank 8
Melee attack: +5 during forest battles (Hero's army)The forest has myriad ways to cause discomfort, pain and death to those foolhardy enough to make unwanted contact with its denizens. - Enchanted PhotosynthesisUnlocks at rank 8
Passive ability: "Regeneration"
Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 5%Enhanced by magic, the laws of nature grant the wargrove a heightened ability to heal its ranks from light energy alone. - 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.
- Awakening of the Wood2 levelsLevel 1
Cooldown: -30% to "Awakening of the Wood"
Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"Level 2Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Awakening of the Wood"Cooldown: -50% to "Awakening of the Wood"Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"Trees live for thousands of years and have very long memories. When called to fight, centuries of pent-up wrath are unleashed. - Life BloomPassive ability: "Life Bloom"Requires: Awakening of the WoodEven the simplest of spells can bring forth the full bloom of renewal, reinvigorating and healing the broken and bleeding.
- Earth Blood3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Earth Blood"Level 2Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Earth Blood"Level 3
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Earth Blood"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Earth Blood"Requires: Awakening of the WoodThe Wizard draws wholesome energies from the soil, imbuing companions with the natural resilience of the earth. - Shield of Thorns3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Shield of Thorns"Level 2Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Shield of Thorns"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Shield of Thorns"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Shield of Thorns"Requires: Awakening of the WoodPrickly gorse bursts from the ground around the caster's allies, protecting them from attack like a spiky, living shield.
- Flesh to Stone3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Flesh to Stone"Level 2Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Flesh to Stone"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Flesh to Stone"Requires: Awakening of the WoodThis spell temporarily transforms allies' mortal flesh into unbreakable rock, increasing tenfold their resistance to attack.
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Life Bloom, Earth Blood, Shield of Thorns, Flesh to Stone
- Regrowth3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Regrowth"Level 2Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Regrowth"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "Regrowth Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Regrowth"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Regrowth Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Regrowth"Requires: EvasionBy speaking Druthandor's name the Wizard is able to heal allies' injuries much faster than by natural means.
- The Dwellers Below3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "The Dwellers Below"Level 2Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Dwellers Below"Level 3Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Dwellers Below"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Dwellers Below Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Dwellers Below"Requires: EvasionThis spell causes gnarled, fibrous hands to emerge from beneath the ground, dragging the foe to a claustrophobic, suffocating end.
- 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, Regrowth, The Dwellers Below
- Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"From one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
- Endurance of the Oak3 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +3%Level 2Hit points: +8%Level 3Hit points: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerTaking their cue from the forest itself, the Lord endures and overcomes all. - Impenetrable Bark3 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +10Level 2Armour: +20Level 3Armour: +30Requires: Foe-SeekerUsing the forest itself as a shield, this Lord is protected by their devotion to Athel Loren. - Tempered Rigour3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +3
Melee defence: +3Level 2Melee attack: +7Melee defence: +7Level 3Melee 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 Delights3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Level 3Weapon 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.
- Aspect of the OakUnlocks at rank 7Armour: +35
Speed: -15%Not with: Aspect of the Birch, Aspect of the WillowNot even the fiercest weather conditions can strike down a hardy and long-lived oak, for it endures all seasons. - Aspect of the BirchUnlocks at rank 7
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +35
Physical resistance: -10%Not with: Aspect of the Oak, Aspect of the WillowA birch’s oils can soften its wood, but once dry can harden branches into lethal clubs of war. - Aspect of the WillowUnlocks at rank 7Armour: -20Physical resistance: 15%Not with: Aspect of the Birch, Aspect of the OakThe willow is a harbinger of spring, and a conduit of lifeforces that can bolster a tree to withstand the direst of circumstances.
- 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 ForestUnlocks at rank 6Replaces: "Call of the Woods"Passive ability: "Howl of the Forest"Requires: Call of the WoodsThe Lord's troops are charged to fight for Athel Loren, for their very souls are tethered to its fate.
- 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 1
Stimulate 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 Walls3 levelsLevel 1
Damage Walls action: 1 additional wall breachesLevel 2 · rank 5Damage Walls action: 2 additional wall breachesLevel 3 · rank 10Damage Walls action: 3 additional wall breachesThey cannot stop what they cannot see. - 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.
- Block Army3 levelsLevel 1
Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -3%Level 2 · rank 5Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -8%Level 3 · rank 10Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -15%To sow discord and confuse the enemy, sending them down the wrong route or befuddling their senses. - 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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