Miao Ying, the Storm Dragon skill planner
Grand CathayLegendary lordUnit stats
59 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
- Wind HarmonyUnlocks at rank 7
Spell resistance: 10%The turbulent Winds of Magic can do little harm to those who have found harmony amidst its raging currents. - Ranged DisciplineUnlocks at rank 7
Missile resistance: 10%The best way to repel the chaotic flurry of missile fire is to meet it with order, discipline, and a stalwart row of shields. - 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.
- Aura of MajestyUnlocks at rank 12
Passive ability: "Aura of Majesty" (in Dragon form) - Harmonious
Corruption: -1 (local province)
Diplomatic relations: +40 with Grand Cathay
Control: +2 (local province)Requires: Aura of MajestyThere must be order in all things, and from that order, harmony. - Reinforced Bastion
Construction cost: -40% for Great Bastion buildingsRequires: Aura of MajestyThe Storm Dragon's spine must remain steadfast against every looming threat that lies beyond it. - Master of Storms
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Regrowth Upgraded"
Cooldown: -25% to Lore of Life spellsRequires: Aura of MajestyThere is no rest in the midst of battle, only the seething storm of relentless aggression. - Opposer of Chaos
Melee defence: +10 when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and Daemons of Chaos (Lord's army)
Ward save: +4% when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and Daemons of Chaos (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of MajestyMiao Ying stands vigilant against the armies of Ruin, for Order is the only true answer to Chaos. - Imposing Range
Range: +10% for Missile units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of MajestyWhen an enemy thinks they are safe at range, it is best to prove them wrong. - Persistent Fire
Reload time reduction: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of MajestyWhen defending the Great Bastion, one must follow up a missile volley immediately with another. - Eye of the StormAbility: "Eye of the Storm" (in Dragon form)Requires 4 of: Harmonious, Reinforced Bastion, Master of Storms, Opposer of Chaos, Imposing Range, Persistent Fire
- Hard to Hit
Melee defence: +5Hand-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. - Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: Hard to HitSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet. - Storm Scale2 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Hard to HitWhat weapons can hope to pierce the rigid scales of such a monstrous and majestic beast? - Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Hard to HitThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear. - Rage of the Dragon2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Hard to HitA rampage of talons and teeth will carve through the heart of any foe. - Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker" (in human form)Requires all: Devastating Charge, Storm Scale, Scarred Veteran, Rage of the DragonFrom 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. - Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Draconic Speed2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +10%Level 2Speed: +20%Requires: Foe-SeekerThe Storm Dragon's every movement is imbued with a predatory swiftness and grace. - Staunch DefenderMelee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerMiao Ying is trusted above all to guard the north, serving as Cathay's most steadfast champion.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught" (in human form)Requires all: Wound-Maker, Blade Master, Draconic Speed, Staunch DefenderThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
- Earth Blood2 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Earth Blood" (in human form)Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded" (in human form)
Cooldown: -30% to "Earth Blood"Level 2
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Earth Blood"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Earth Blood Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded" (in human form)Cooldown: -50% to "Earth Blood"The Wizard draws wholesome energies from the soil, imbuing companions with the natural resilience of the earth. - Power of YinPassive ability: "Power of Yin"Requires: Earth Blood
- Life BloomPassive ability: "Life Bloom"Requires: Earth BloodEven the simplest of spells can bring forth the full bloom of renewal, reinvigorating and healing the broken and bleeding.
- Storm of Shadows2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Storm of Shadows"Overcast spell: "" (in human form)Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Storm of Shadows"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Storm of Shadows Upgraded"Overcast spell: "" (in human form)Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Storm of Shadows"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Storm of Shadows Upgraded"Requires: Earth Blood
- Missile Mirror2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Missile Mirror"Spell: "Missile Mirror" (in human form)Overcast spell: "" (in human form)Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Missile Mirror"Spell: "Missile Mirror" (in human form)Miscast base chance: -15% for "Missile Mirror Upgraded"Overcast spell: "" (in human form)Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Missile Mirror"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Missile Mirror Upgraded"Requires: Earth Blood
- Flesh to Stone2 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Flesh to Stone" (in human form)Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded" (in human form)Cooldown: -30% to "Flesh to Stone"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"Spell: "Flesh to Stone" (in human form)Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded" (in human form)Cooldown: -50% to "Flesh to Stone"Requires: Earth BloodThis spell temporarily transforms allies' mortal flesh into unbreakable rock, increasing tenfold their resistance to attack.
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Power of Yin, Life Bloom, Storm of Shadows, Missile Mirror, Flesh to Stone
- Regrowth2 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Regrowth" (in human form)Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded" (in human form)Cooldown: -30% to "Regrowth"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Regrowth Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Regrowth"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Regrowth Upgraded"Spell: "Regrowth" (in human form)Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded" (in human form)Cooldown: -50% to "Regrowth"Requires: EvasionBy speaking Druthandor's name the Wizard is able to heal allies' injuries much faster than by natural means.
- Talons of Night2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Talons of Night"Spell: "Talons of Night"Overcast spell: ""Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Talons of Night"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Talons of Night Upgraded"Overcast spell: ""Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Talons of Night"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Talons of Night Upgraded"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: Regrowth, Talons of Night, 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. - Unyielding3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe Dragon Emperor guides every sword and spear of the northern provinces, inspiring a strength of arms to match an unflinching strength of will. - Sure Aim3 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Range: +5% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +9% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Range: +10% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceFrom lowly peasant to expert marksman, every arrow of the east soars with a Draconic power and grace. - Eastern Fires3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +5% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceAncient Cathay stands historically unconquered. Booming cannons and rockets of exploding fire help ensure it will remain so. - Mighty Charge3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +18% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +8% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceWho can withstand a charge with the sweeping force of a hundred hooves in unison? - Stone Gaze3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +4% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Level 2
Armour: +6 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +8% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceEven the most inexperienced peasant rallies under the cold-eyed gaze of Cathay's most stoic guardians. - Sky Fire3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +4% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
Speed: +5% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Level 2Weapon strength: +8% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Level 3Weapon strength: +12% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Lord's army)Speed: +15% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceWhen fire hangs in the sky above the battlefield, death is sure to rain down upon it. - Rally!Enables: "Rally!" (in human form)Requires all: Unyielding, Sure Aim, Eastern Fires, Mighty Charge, Stone Gaze, Sky Fire
- Blades of the Bastion
Leadership: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 10% for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Cathayan armies have been tested time and again, their skills proven in a tumultuous arena of bloodshed and near-constant war. - Fast HandsMissile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +10% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!When the raging of battle begins, swift hands and swifter feet are the keys to surviving at range.
- Unified ChargeMelee attack: +5 for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Swift, steady and moving as one, the hardy warriors of Cathay race headlong into battle. - Looming LanternsLeadership: +6 for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen and Great Moon Bird units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen and Great Moon Bird units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Range: +15% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!A blanket of glowing lights amidst the clouds is sure to stir the heart of every Cathayan warrior beneath them.
- Stand Your Ground!Ability: "Stand Your Ground!" (in human form)Replaces: "Rally!"Requires 1 of: Blades of the Bastion, Fast Hands, Unified Charge, Looming Lanterns
- 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.
- Inspiring Recruitment3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherAll warriors of honour and pride are eager to fight under the Dragon-Emperor's banners.
- Reassuring Presence3 levelsLevel 1
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe presence of this Lord ensures a measure of calm, reducing panic and desertion amongst followers. - Fervent3 levelsLevel 1Corruption: -1 (local province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherThrough our acts, the gods will cleanse the lands.
- Irrepressible
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)Character experience gain: +15%
Wound recovery time: -1 turnsRequires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Inspiring Recruitment, Reassuring Presence, FerventEvery wound that is not fatal is but a lesson to learn from. - 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"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: IrrepressibleA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer. - Logistician3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: IrrepressibleProficient with figures, this Lord, or his subordinates, can keep his army fulfilled, even in dire circumstances.
- Alert3 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: +5%Level 3Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%Requires: IrrepressibleCountless conflicts and a keen sense of awareness have made this Lord difficult to entrap. - The Great BastionRecruit rank: +2 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +2 (local province)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Logistician, AlertThe blood-soaked battlefields of the northern provinces are the proving grounds upon which the mightiest warriors of Cathay have honed their craft.
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