Necrarch Vampire Lord skill tree & build planner
Vampire Counts59 skills, up to rank 50. Tap a skill for a point; long-press, right-click or − takes it back. The mount, items and stat card are under the tree.
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Character
- Barded NightmareUnlocks at rank 8Mount: Barded NightmareThe most impressive Nightmares are those reared on fresh blood. Such noble monstrosities are worthy mounts.
- HellsteedUnlocks at rank 10Mount: HellsteedHellsteeds are vicious. Vampires that dabble in the binding of beasts delight in breaking these wild creatures to their will.
- Zombie DragonUnlocks at rank 18Mount: Zombie DragonIt is to the Plain of Bones that a Vampire Lord travels to claim a Zombie Dragon as their mount.
- CynosureUnlocks at rank 6Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (own army)Miscast base chance: -10%See the future, change the present.
- Wild HeartUnlocks at rank 8Passive ability: "Wild Heart"The spellcaster attunes the magic of the wild, channelling its ancient and arcane power.
- Life-LeechingUnlocks at rank 8Passive ability: "Life Leeching"
- Aura of Dark MajestyLeadership aura size: +25%This Lord of Undeath projects an aura of dominion that can wilt the most iron-willed mortals.
- Dark PactLeadership: +5 when attacking (Lord's army)A dark pact has been made with darker Gods to guarantee victory.
- Grave WardUnlocks at rank 8Missile resistance: 10%Whereby the power of death itself is used to hold back the physical world.
- Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10Regiments 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 · Starting skillThis 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 1Character 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.
Mount: Barded Nightmare
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (own army)
Miscast base chance: -10%
Passive ability: "Wild Heart"
Leadership: +5 when attacking (Lord's army)
Missile resistance: 10%
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)
This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)- Arcane LeechUnlocks at rank 12Passive ability: "Arcane Leech"Spell intensity: +20%Winds of Magic power reserve: +3 per turnDraining as much magic and arcane essence from around them as possible, Necrarchs know the fastest way to arcane mastery is through parasitic means.
- The Darkness WardsPassive ability: "The Darkness Wards"The Dead Rise Again: +5% chance for destroyed Undead units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Corpse cost to recruit units: -5% for all units (own army)Requires: Arcane LeechDark sorcery binds the Undead host together, its resolve sustained by the strength of the Necrarch's will alone.
- The AwakeningAbility "The Awakening"Vampiric corruption: +2 (local province)Research rate: +10Requires: Arcane LeechAs necromantic power surges through the Necrarch, the truth is unveiled, his magic calling forth a relentless Undead force.
- Hellish VigourAbility: "Hellish Vigour"Campaign movement range: +10% (Lord's army)Vigour loss reduction: -33% (Lord's army)Requires: Arcane LeechSaturating his forces with hellish energy, the Necrarch Lord drives his host onward with unnatural speed.
- Grave SentinelsUpkeep: -25% for Grave Guard units (Lord's army)Leadership: +8 for Grave Guard units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Grave Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Arcane LeechBrought back from death to guard their Unliving masters.
- Nehekhara's Noble BloodCooldown: -20% to all spellsWinds of Magic cost: -2 for "Invocation of Nehek"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Spell number of uses: +2 for "Raise Dead", "Raise Dead Upgraded" and "The Awakening"Requires: 3 skill points across The Darkness Wards, The Awakening, Hellish Vigour, Grave SentinelsThe dark secrets of Necromantic lore can be found in the cursed scrolls hidden within the lairs of the oldest Vampire Lords of the Necrarch family.
Spell intensity: +20%
The Dead Rise Again: +5% chance for destroyed Undead units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Corpse cost to recruit units: -5% for all units (own army)
Vampiric corruption: +2 (local province)
Research rate: +10
Campaign movement range: +10% (Lord's army)
Vigour loss reduction: -33% (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -25% for Grave Guard units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +8 for Grave Guard units (Lord's army)
Cooldown: -20% to all spells- The HungerPassive ability: "The Hunger"
- Beguile2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: The Hunger"Look into mine eyes, mortal; what glories do you see?"
- Quickblood2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: The HungerThe sword-strikes of mortal man are but clumsy, childish lunges before the preternatural speed of a Vampire.
- Curse of the Revenant2 levelsLevel 1Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: The HungerThe strength of this Vampire to endure the centuries is beyond compare.
- Supernatural HorrorAttribute: Causes TerrorRequires: The HungerTo look upon this Undead Lord is to witness true and absolute horror!
- Renewed FleshPassive ability: "Regeneration"Battle healing cap: +50%Requires: 4 skill points across Beguile, Quickblood, Curse of the Revenant, Supernatural HorrorTendons knit together and wounds weld shut, as the body remembers its shape.
Melee defence: +6
Melee attack: +6
Hit points: +7%
Attribute: Causes Terror- Invocation of Nehek2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Invocation of Nehek"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Invocation of Nehek"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Invocation of Nehek"
- The Curse of UndeathPassive ability: "The Curse of Undeath"Requires: Invocation of NehekAs the powers of Dark Magic are wielded for the purpose of Necromancy, its unwholesome energies invigorate the Undead.
- Wyssan's Wildform2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Wyssan's Wildform"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Wyssan's Wildform"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Wyssan's Wildform"Requires: Invocation of NehekThe spellcaster unleashes the beast within, using its fury to transform allies into bestial forms.
- Pann's Impenetrable Pelt2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"Spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"Requires: Invocation of NehekCalling upon the beast spirits of the wild, the caster sheathes vulnerable flesh in unyielding fur and hide.
- Raise Dead2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "Raise Dead"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "Raise Dead Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"Spell number of uses: +1 for "Raise Dead" and "Raise Dead Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "Raise Dead"Requires: Invocation of Nehek
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires: 4 skill points across The Curse of Undeath, Wyssan's Wildform, Pann's Impenetrable Pelt, Raise Dead
- The Fate of BjunaWinds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Fate of Bjuna"Cooldown: -50% to "The Fate of Bjuna"Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"Requires: Evasion
- The Purple Sun of Xereus2 levelsLevel 1Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Cooldown: -30% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"Level 2Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"Cooldown: -50% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"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 ReservesWinds 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.
- Greater Arcane ConduitPassive ability: "Greater Arcane Conduit"Requires: 4 skill points across Earthing, Magical Reserves, The Fate of Bjuna, The Purple Sun of Xereus"Forces of Necromancy, hear the request of your most-studious adept: flow through me according to my will!"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"Battle
- Aura of SupremacyCharacter's aura leadership effect: +5Enemy leadership: -4 (enemy armies in local province)"I am mighty, none dare challenge me!"
- The Unliving Host3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +8 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of Supremacy"Arise my host, my Unliving minions - bring me victory!"
- Call of the Night3 levelsLevel 1Speed: +6% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Speed: +9% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of Supremacy"Can you hear it… the call of the night? Time for its children to arise and swarm."
- Evil Souls3 levelsLevel 1Spell resistance: 5% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Level 2Spell resistance: 10% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Level 3Spell resistance: 15% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacySuch evil spirits are desperate to spill mortal blood, and will speed along until they find some flesh to carve.
- Creatures of the Night3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacyThe Lord howls out into the night, and is answered by the baying of dark creatures.
- Waking Dead3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacyVampires summon forth the gruesome remains of the ancient dead to bolster the masses of lesser minions under their control.
- Carriages of Death3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +4 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee defence: +6 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Speed: +6% for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee defence: +8 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)Requires: Aura of SupremacyBy their very nature, most Vampires try to avoid discomfort and travel in style.
- Magical AnimusAbility: "Magical Animus"Requires: 6 skill points across The Unliving Host, Call of the Night, Evil Souls, Creatures of the Night, Waking Dead, Carriages of Death
- Legions of DeadSpell resistance: 15% for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical Animus"…and the legions of the dead envoked all hell upon the world."
- Dread KnightsCharge bonus: +12 for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Ward save: +8% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical AnimusThe Undead Lord has followed the warrior's path to its ultimate conclusion, in a dark mockery of a Knight's vow.
- Deadly PowerMelee attack: +5 for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical AnimusThe power of death cannot be denied.
- Flying HorrorsCharge bonus: +12 for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Magical AnimusThe Dark Magic-user can take to the skies, defying gravity by metamorphosing into a bat.
- Undeath ResurgentReplaces: "Magical Animus"Ability: "Undeath Resurgent"Requires: a point in any of Legions of Dead, Dread Knights, Deadly Power, Flying Horrors
Character's aura leadership effect: +5
Melee defence: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)
Speed: +6% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +6 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 5% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Armour: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)
Ward save: +8% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, Drakenhof Templars, Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Campaign
- The Restless DeadCampaign movement range: +5%A Lord of Necromancy's minions do not suffer exhaustion, they can walk for leagues and never suffer.
- Undying Horde3 levelsLevel 1The Dead Rise Again: +5% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3The Dead Rise Again: +15% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadOnce slain in battle, the foe belongs to the Undead Lord, and will rise again, eager to serve.
- Children of the Night3 levelsLevel 1Character experience gain: +10% (Heroes in Lord's army)Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Character experience gain: +30% (Heroes in Lord's army)Upkeep: -9% (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadA powerful, vigorous Lord of Darkness will see the Children of the Night gather unto them.
- Darkling Skies3 levelsLevel 1Attrition: -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: The Restless DeadThe sun is no ally of the dead - a sky scorched black, or darkest night, will invigorate the Unliving.
- Ancient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: The Restless DeadSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match.
- Immortal HorrorCasualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)Battle healing cap: +50%Wound recovery time: -1 turnsRequires: 4 skill points across Undying Horde, Children of the Night, Darkling Skies, Ancient CunningSuch a beast is all but impossible to destroy - an immortal horror doomed to haunt eternity!
- 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 penaltyEnables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Immortal Horror"The time to strike is now!"
- Guile & Glamour3 levelsLevel 1Vampiric corruption: +1 (local province)Level 2Vampiric corruption: +3 (local province)Level 3Vampiric corruption: +6 (local province)Requires: Immortal HorrorA simple glamour can disguise a monstrous Vampire or Liche, so they may then charm and beguile the local populace.
- Necrarch3 levelsLevel 1Growth: +8 (local province)Level 2Growth: +20 (local province)Level 3Growth: +36 (local province)Requires: Immortal HorrorW'soran's scions are masters at the art of Necromancy, to dabble in such will be a boon.
- Eternal Warden3 levelsLevel 1Attrition: -5% when under siege (armies in local owned region)Level 2Attrition: -10% when under siege (armies in local owned region)Level 3Attrition: -15% when under siege (armies in local owned region)Requires: Immortal HorrorThis Lord has endless forbearance, a timeless patience crafted over millennia.
- Uncanny PrescienceWinds of Magic power reserve minimum: +15 (Lord's army)Campaign movement range: +5%Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires: 4 skill points across Lightning Strike, Guile & Glamour, Necrarch, Eternal WardenThis Lord can hear the thoughts of mortals for leagues around, and plan accordingly.
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are present
Growth: +8 (local province)Mount
A mount comes with its skill in the tree: some the game grants at a rank, others take a skill point (picking one here takes it when the tree allows).
Items
- Weapon
- Armour
- Talisman
- Enchanted item
- Arcane item
- Follower or banner0/2
Items this character can carry: its race's (or any race's), its kind of character, and the ones made for it; an item only some factions get is left out for a legendary lord of another faction and marked “… only” for everyone else. The arcane item slot is for spellcasters (Dwarf characters carry three Character Runes there); followers and banners share two ancillary slots.
Stats of this build
Necrarch Vampire Lord · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 5,068 | 5,068 |
| Armour | 20 | 20 |
| Leadership | 80 | 80 |
| Speed | 38 | 38 |
| Melee attack | 40 | 40 |
| Melee defence | 50 | 50 |
| Weapon strength | 430 | 430 |
| … armour-piercing | 150 | 150 |
| Charge bonus | 20 | 20 |
| Ward save % | 0 | 0 |
| Physical resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Missile resistance % | 15 | 15 |
| Spell resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Fire resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Magical attacks | No | No |
| Flaming attacks | No | No |
All effects of this build
- This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Skills and items; like lines are added up, and a skill counts at the highest level taken (each level lists its totals). Army of Renown fills itself in at its ranks.
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 9.0.4, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included. A skill after a group of skills (SUBSET_REQUIRED) opens once the skill points character_skill_nodes.required_num_parents asks for are spent in that group, in any mix — the game's “Available after spending N skill points in the previous group”; each REQUIRED skill needs a point.