Necrotect skill planner
Tomb Kings35 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
- Skeleton ChariotUnlocks at rank 10
Mount: Skeleton ChariotThe pride of Nehekharan armies, impacting enemy lines with bone-shattering force and grinding the corpses beneath their heavy wheels. - Ceremonial BandagesUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 15%Soaked in and toughened by embalming fluid, the cloth bindings used to mummify afford the wearer additional protection from all but a direct hit from mortal projectiles. - Trapped SoulUnlocks at rank 12
Attribute: Causes Terror
Spell resistance: 15%Souls retrieved from the Netherwold and bound to their controller provide a degree of magical resistance. - 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.
- Restore
Ability: "Restore"Reaching behind the wall of death to bring back the soul and bind it to you takes skill, but like anything, practice makes perfect! - Stone ShaperPassive ability: "Stone Shaper"The strength at the base of the pillar; the venom of the cobra and the asp.
- Wrath of the CreatorPassive ability: "Wrath of the Creator"Hatred this strong is infectious, contagious, and inescapable.
- Inscription of RepairUnlocks at rank 10
Casualty replenishment rate: +5% for Construct units (Hero's army)Dune Restoration: +5% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle (Hero's army)This intricate hieroglyphic engraving aids the Necrotect's drive to restore his Tomb King's monuments to their former glory. - Guardian GargantuaUnlocks at rank 10
Unit capacity: +1
Sepulchral Stalkers
Necropolis Knights
Necropolis Knights (Halberds)Requires: Inscription of RepairThe secrets of the desert reveal themselves to the unwary trespasser. - The Scorpion's StingUnlocks at rank 10Unit capacity: +2
Tomb ScorpionRequires: Inscription of RepairAnimated by a ceremony of awakening, the Tomb Scorpion's carapace is infused with residual power from the corpse within to swarm and kill the enemies of its master.
- Statuesque SentinelsUnlocks at rank 10Unit capacity: +1
Ushabti
Ushabti (Great Bows)Requires: Inscription of RepairThe faces of the gods gaze down from their daises, imposing monuments to Nehekhara's former prestige.
- Master BuilderUnlocks at rank 10
Construction cost: -10% for all buildings (local province)
Construction time: -1 for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local province)Requires 2 of: Guardian Gargantua, The Scorpion's Sting, Statuesque SentinelsThe master of the necrotectural art understands all aspects of the construction process; inspiration, labour, time and cost are all within his Undead grasp. - Master Necrosphinx SculptorUnlocks at rank 14Unit capacity: +1
NecrosphinxRequires: Master BuilderNot with: Master Hierotitan Sculptor, Master Warsphinx SculptorTo carve a Necrosphinx is to manifest the greatest and most destructive creature of the underworld. Not all Necrotects were adept at bringing such constructions to Unlife - only the most gifted of their trade even dare.
- Master Warsphinx SculptorUnlocks at rank 14Unit capacity: +1
Khemrian WarsphinxRequires: Master BuilderNot with: Master Hierotitan Sculptor, Master Necrosphinx SculptorThe leonine statues, known as Warsphinxes, were first constructed in Khemri; and so it is Necrotects who hail from the first city are the greatest carvers of these magnificent and deadly stone beasts.
- Master Hierotitan SculptorUnlocks at rank 14Unit capacity: +1
HierotitanRequires: Master BuilderNot with: Master Necrosphinx Sculptor, Master Warsphinx SculptorNo expense was spared in sculpting a Hierotitan - the greatest and most talented of Necrotects were contracted to work on the blessed stone that would form these gigantic statues.
- Focused RestorationUnlocks at rank 10Targeting range: +20% for "Restore"Ability number of uses: +1 for "Restore"Requires 1 of: Master Hierotitan Sculptor, Master Necrosphinx Sculptor, Master Warsphinx SculptorIntensifying the chanting of sinister mantras, the Necrotects redouble their efforts to preserve and finish their restorative works.
- Indomitable Will
Charge bonus: +5
Leadership: +4It is not possible to defeat such unshakeable spirit once its owner's mind is made up. - Conqueror2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4
Weapon strength: +5%Level 2Melee attack: +8Weapon strength: +10%Requires: Indomitable WillKill many and you *are* a conqueror; godhood is then but a protracted slaughter away... - Blade Master3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +3Level 2Melee attack: +7Level 3Melee attack: +12Requires: Indomitable WillThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Hard to Hit3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +3Level 2Melee defence: +7Level 3Melee defence: +12Requires: Indomitable WillHand-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. - Indomitable3 levelsLevel 1Leadership: +4Level 2Leadership: +8Level 3Leadership: +12Requires: Indomitable WillThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
- TombstrikeAbility: "Tombstrike"Requires all: Conqueror, Blade Master, Hard to Hit, IndomitableHe whose will transcends death can strike out from beyond the grave, to devastating effect.
- Wound-Maker3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +5%Level 2Weapon strength: +12%Level 3Weapon strength: +20%Requires: TombstrikeSuch is their power and ferocity, a wound-maker will ravage the foe, cutting and pulverising until there is only one exit - death.
- Full Plate Armour3 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +3Level 2Armour: +8Level 3Armour: +15Requires: TombstrikeFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities. - Devastating Charge3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6Level 2Charge bonus: +16Level 3Charge bonus: +30Requires: TombstrikeSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Over My Dead Body2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +8%Level 2Speed: +8%
Hit points: +6%Requires: TombstrikeDeath is not an impedance to the strongest of wills. - DesertstrikeReplaces: "Tombstrike"Ability: "Desertstrike"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Devastating Charge, Over My Dead BodyBeware the scorpion's sting, hidden 'neath the desert sands yet always poised to strike.
- Increase Mobility3 levelsLevel 1
Increase Mobility action: Movement range is increased by an additional 5%Level 2 · rank 5Increase Mobility action: Movement range is increased by an additional 10%Level 3 · rank 10Increase Mobility action: Movement range is increased by an additional 15%Whether it be training harder, travelling lighter, eating less or sleeping better, there's always a way to draw more from the day. - Boost Income3 levelsLevel 1
Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 2%Income from all buildings: -2% (local province)Income from all buildings: +2% (local province)Level 2 · rank 5Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 4%Income from all buildings: -4% (local province)Income from all buildings: +4% (local province)Level 3 · rank 10Boost Income action: Income is modified by an additional 6%Income from all buildings: -6% (local province)Income from all buildings: +6% (local province)Such magic-users may be wise and able to offer sage advice, especially if they have scried the region. - 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 1Block 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 1Hero 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. - Canopic Jar Hoarder3 levelsLevel 1
Canopic Jars generated: 5 per turnCanopic Jars gained post-battle +1% (own army)Level 2Canopic Jars generated: 10 per turnCanopic Jars gained post-battle +2% (own army)Level 3Canopic Jars generated: 15 per turnCanopic Jars gained post-battle +3% (own army)These jars contain the remains of many Liche Priests, which are useful for raising and binding a new force.
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