
Paladin skill planner
22 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).
- Barded WarhorseStarting skill
Mount: Barded WarhorseThe finest horses in the Old World, bred for their endurance and fiery temperament, barded for further protection. - PegasusUnlocks at rank 8
Mount: PegasusStronger and faster than the mightiest warhorse, these intelligent beasts are exceptionally loyal to their noble masters. - Lady’s MantleUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%From the verdant depths, the Lady rises to protect the faithful. - 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 will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeLevel 2 · rank 40
Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same typeLevel 3 · rank 50
Character 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.
- Blade Master
Melee attack: +5This warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat. - Devastating Charge3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6Level 2
Charge bonus: +16Level 3
Charge bonus: +30Requires: Blade MasterSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet. - Full Plate Armour3 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +3Level 2
Armour: +8Level 3
Armour: +15Requires: Blade MasterFull-plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities. - Hard to Hit3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +3Level 2
Melee defence: +7Level 3
Melee defence: +12Requires: Blade MasterHand-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. - Deadly Blade3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +3Level 2
Melee attack: +7Level 3
Melee attack: +12Requires: Blade MasterA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer! - Foe-Seeker
Ability: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Devastating Charge, Full Plate Armour, Hard to Hit, Deadly BladeFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best. - Wound-Maker3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +5%Level 2
Weapon strength: +12%Level 3
Weapon 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. - Scarred Veteran3 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +3%Level 2
Hit points: +8%Level 3
Hit points: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear. - Indomitable3 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +4Level 2
Leadership: +8Level 3
Leadership: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Blade Shield3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +3Level 2
Melee defence: +7Level 3
Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated. - wh3_dlc24_skill_all_all_self_colossal_strike
Ability: ""Requires all: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Indomitable, Blade Shield
- Training3 levelsLevel 1
Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 10%Level 2 · rank 5
Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 20%Level 3 · rank 10
Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 30%This champion extols discipline and fear away from the battlefield as much as on it. - Spread Control3 levelsLevel 1
Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 1
Control: -1 (local enemy province)
Control: +1 (local province)Level 2 · rank 5
Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 2
Control: -2 (local enemy province)
Control: +2 (local province)Level 3 · rank 10
Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 3
Control: -3 (local enemy province)
Control: +3 (local province)The sight of this warrior, their stature, import or infamy, can have a calming effect. - Assault Garrison3 levelsLevel 1
Assault Garrison action: Additional 5% casualties inflictedLevel 2 · rank 5
Assault Garrison action: Additional 15% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10
Assault Garrison action: Additional 30% casualties inflicted"If they know I'm coming then more's the better!" - Assassinate3 levelsLevel 1
Assassinate action: Additional 3% success chanceLevel 2 · rank 5
Assassinate action: Additional 8% success chanceLevel 3 · rank 10
Assassinate action: Additional 15% success chanceA skilled assassin is a cold-hearted killer and merciless murderer. - Assault Units3 levelsLevel 1
Assault Units action: Additional 3% casualties inflictedLevel 2 · rank 5
Assault Units action: Additional 8% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10
Assault Units action: Additional 15% casualties inflictedLying in wait, experienced and patient, striking when the foe least expects. - Specialist3 levelsLevel 1
Hero action cost: -10%
Hero action success chance: +1%Level 2
Hero action cost: -20%
Hero action success chance: +3%Level 3
Hero 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.
All effects of this build
Mount: Barded Warhorse
Like lines are added up; 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, via the WH3-Dump export. The general tree only: faction and campaign variants of a tree are not included.