Princess skill planner
High Elves59 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
- Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 4
Mount: Elven SteedAn extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer. - Great EagleUnlocks at rank 12Mount: Great EagleUlthuan's Great Eagles are the firm allies of the Elves, fighting their causes since the coming of Chaos.
- GriffonUnlocks at rank 14Mount: GriffonThe wild Griffons of Ulthuan are creatures of noble bearing and keen intelligence, with whom Elves form bonds that only death can shatter.
- Moon DragonUnlocks at rank 16Mount: Moon DragonThose who ride atop the mighty Moon Drakes are steeled in the knowledge of their mount’s enlightened, Daemon-slaying strength.
- Star DragonUnlocks at rank 20Mount: Star DragonThe eldest, most powerful Dragons can destroy entire units with a molten blast of their white-hot breath.
- Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 4
Melee defence: +3
Speed: +15%The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals. - Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%The Trickster God knows all manner of ploys and ruses that can be used to counter missile attacks. - Ward of HoethUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack. - Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10
Regiments 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
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 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.
- Regent of the KingdomUnlocks at rank 12
Income from all buildings: +10% (local region)
Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% (Lord's army)Though armies are sometimes trusted to the high-born based on political alignment and influence, the Asur’s strong martial traditions are always upheld without exception. - InformedHero action cost: -50% (Heroes in local region)
Hero action success chance: +15% (Heroes in local region)
Ambush success chance: +10% (Lord's army)Requires: Regent of the KingdomNobles boast of wars won by the glorious charge of Dragon Princes or the axes of White Lions. Yet sometimes it is just a matter of meticulous surveillance. - Unmatched Swiftness
Attribute: StriderMissile resistance: 10%
Reload time reduction: +20%Requires: Regent of the KingdomFleet-footedness and dexterity are gifts shared by all Elves, yet a rare few surpass even their kin, destined to stand forth as champions. - Master Archer
Passive ability: "Sight Beyond Sight"
Missile strength: +10% (Lord's army)Requires all: Informed, Unmatched SwiftnessThe high-born who look to ascend Ulthuan’s martial ranks must reach the pinnacle of their discipline, demanding ever more of their skill. - Vaul's LegacyUnlocks at rank 18
"Reaver Arrows" ammunition (projectiles will cause explosive magic damage)Requires: Master ArcherThe worthy may see their war panoply reforged in Vaul’s Anvil, where Caledor’s smiths still practice divine smithing traditions.
- Dedicated to AsuryanUnlocks at rank 10Upkeep: -5% for Phoenix Guard units (Lord's army)
Leadership: +5 for Phoenix Guard units (Lord's army)Speed: +15%
Control: +2 (local province)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulAsuryan's adherents believe they are part of the Creator's plan and will never be abandoned. - Dedicated to HoethUnlocks at rank 10Leadership: +5 for Swordmasters of Hoeth units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -5% for Swordmasters of Hoeth units (Lord's army)
Corruption: -2 (local province)
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5 (own army)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulThe supporters of Hoeth bask in their patron's generosity, for it was he who gifted the Elves with much of their revered knowledge. - Dedicated to VaulUnlocks at rank 10Income from Industry buildings: +1% (factionwide)Leadership: +5 for Dragon Princes units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -5% for Dragon Princes units (Lord's army)
Armour: +10Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to MathlannThe God of Smiths knows the Elves will need fire and fury to survive; his blessings steel them for the darker days ahead. - Dedicated to KurnousUnlocks at rank 10Leadership: +5 for White Lions of Chrace units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -5% for White Lions of Chrace, War Lions and Lion Chariot units (Lord's army)
Attribute: Vanguard DeploymentIncome from post-battle loot: +10%Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulIsha's husband is the father of all Elves; his blessings are given to those who hunt for food, but woe betide those who kill for sport. - Dedicated to IshaUnlocks at rank 10Leadership: +5 for Spearmen and Archers units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -5% for Spearmen, Rangers and Archers units (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 3%
Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulThe Goddess of Fertility blesses farmers and mothers, but also those votaries who are caught abroad in dangerous lands. - Dedicated to AddaiothUnlocks at rank 10Upkeep: -5% for Dragon units (Lord's army)Leadership: +5 for Dragon units (Lord's army)
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +30Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Not with: Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulThose who follow the Bringer of Wrath and Fire are blessed with direct and forceful solutions to the obstacles in their way. - Dedicated to MathlannUnlocks at rank 10Upkeep: -5% for Ship's Company and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4Income from Ports: +1% (factionwide)Leadership: +5 for Ship's Company and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Hukon, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to VaulAs the Lord of the Sea, Mathlann is patron to sailors and explorers; he is prayed to by Elves about to embark on a voyage or seeking new lands.
- Dedicated to HukonUnlocks at rank 10Leadership: +5 for Chariot units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -5% for Chariot units (Lord's army)
Campaign movement range: +5%
Charge bonus: +5Not with: Dedicated to Addaioth, Dedicated to Asuryan, Dedicated to Hoeth, Dedicated to Isha, Dedicated to Kurnous, Dedicated to Mathlann, Dedicated to VaulIf you can hold you ground when all around are falling into the cracks, then that's the patronage of Hukon, God of Earthquakes.
- Seeking ArrowsArmour-piercing missile damage: +20%
Range: +3%These enchanted arrows have been carefully crafted from the pale-wooded trees that grow near the Grove of Avelorn. - Valour of Ages2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dark ElvesWeapon strength: +3%Level 2Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and NorscaWeapon strength: +8%Requires: Seeking ArrowsPanic and fear are things that happen to others. - Deadeye2 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +15%Reload time reduction: +7%Level 2Ammunition: +30%Reload time reduction: +15%Requires: Seeking ArrowsAlthough precision in missile combat is something that can be learned, this one was born with a high degree of natural talent.
- Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Seeking ArrowsThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat. - Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Seeking ArrowsThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"Requires all: Valour of Ages, Deadeye, Blade Master, IndomitableFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
- Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon 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.
- Full Plate Armour2 levelsLevel 1Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Foe-SeekerFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
- Piercing Shots2 levelsLevel 1
Missile strength: +7%Level 2Missile strength: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerThe forest teaches a warrior not only when to fire but where, which makes a bigger difference. - Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
- Volley of High ArrowsAbility: "Volley of High Arrows"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Piercing Shots, Expeditious Endeavour
- 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.
- Militia Master3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 2
Melee attack: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceTurning an untrained bunch of regular citizens into effective fighting units requires a special kind of talent, and oodles of patience. - Bow Master3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMissile combat isn't always about attacking; knowing how to defend also pays dividends. - Cavalry Master3 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +5% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 2
Charge bonus: +9 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceYears of experience in mounted combat has started to pay off; this one is always in command of both their force and its steeds. - Vanguard Master3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +9% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceBeing present at the very forefront of the assault, on many occasions, prepares one for future engagements of a similar nature.
- Sky Master3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +6% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe firmament holds no fear for this one, such is their command of the many airborne beasts of battle. - Master Strategist3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing that it is the rare plan that survives contact with the enemy, yet being prepared for all eventualities, raises this one above mere planners.
- Loose!Passive ability: "Loose!"Requires all: Militia Master, Bow Master, Cavalry Master, Vanguard Master, Sky Master, Master Strategist
- Immovable ForceSpell resistance: 15% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +10% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Like a wall of the hardest stone imaginable - such is their ability to withstand attack.
- Favourable Winds
Armour: +10 for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Archers and Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!When the gale always blows in the direction of your choosing, failure becomes a rare event indeed. - Silver TorrentMissile resistance: 15% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!Speed, agility and control - all must be mastered if your crushing tide is to break perfectly upon enemy shores.
- Heart of the FlameArmour: +10 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Loose!The very centre of the fire always burns the hottest.
- Darken the SkiesReplaces: "Loose!"Passive ability: "Darken the Skies"Requires 1 of: Immovable Force, Favourable Winds, Silver Torrent, Heart of the Flame
- Route MarcherCampaign 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.
- Merchant Lord3 levelsLevel 1
Tradable resources produced: +2% (factionwide)Level 2Tradable resources produced: +5% (factionwide)Level 3Tradable resources produced: +9% (factionwide)Requires: Route Marcher“Underlying most arguments against the free market is a lack of belief in freedom itself.” - Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years.
- Wary3 levelsLevel 1Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)Level 2Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious.
- DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Merchant Lord, Bonded Service, WarySomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high. - 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: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)Level 2Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)Level 3Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
- Elven Healing3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterThe ancient Asur arts teach one how to heal as well as how to harm. - Elven Scholar3 levelsLevel 1
Magic item drop chance from battle: +8%
Research rate: +5Level 2Magic item drop chance from battle: +16%Research rate: +10Level 3Magic item drop chance from battle: +24%Research rate: +15Requires: DraftmasterFar removed from the petty squabbles of other races, many High Elves are able to devote themselves to learning, magic and the arts. - Renowned & FearedEnemy Hero action success chance: -10%Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressorsCampaign movement range: +5%Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Elven Healing, Elven ScholarThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
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