Sawai Mercenary skill tree & build planner
Grand Cathay42 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
- WheelwrightUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1Chance of a double move: +5%Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -30%Level 2 · rank 15Chance of a double move: +10%Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -50%Not with: Smuggler's SpaceSkilled at keeping the wheels on the caravan, even in the middle of nowhere.
- Smuggler's SpaceUnlocks at rank 10 · 2 levelsLevel 1Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +20%Cargo charge in extortion events: -25%Level 2 · rank 15Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +30%Cargo charge in extortion events: -50%Not with: WheelwrightKeep the contraband hidden from roadmarshals and customs agents.
- WayfarerUnlocks at rank 11 · 2 levelsLevel 1Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from most attrition (Lord's army)Campaign line of sight: +10%Leadership: +4Level 2 · rank 16Immune to most attrition (Lord's army)Campaign line of sight: +20%Leadership: +10A true master of the trail, reading the shifting sands and corrupting Winds to guide the convoy through lethal lands unscathed.
- Wind HarmonyUnlocks at rank 7Spell 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 7Missile 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.
- ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20This 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.
Chance of a double move: +5%
Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -30%
Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +20%
Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from most attrition (Lord's army)
Campaign line of sight: +10%
Leadership: +4
Spell resistance: 10%
Missile resistance: 10%
This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)- Predatory InstinctsUnlocks at rank 12Ability: "Predatory Instincts"Melee attack: +6A predator need not be savage in their approach. Skill and precision ends a hunt just as effectively as unbridled aggression.
- Fight Fire with FirePassive ability: "Fight Fire with Fire"Fire resistance: 25%Requires: Predatory InstinctsAs they burn from without, these warriors' inner fire is not quenched. What is more, it drives them to ever greater acts of savagery.
- Traditions of FinesseMelee defence: +6 for Iron Claw Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Iron Claw Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)Armour: +10Missile resistance: 25%Requires: Predatory InstinctsThe ancient martial traditions of the Sawai mandate techniques of finesse which demand complete fluidity of defensive posture.
- Traditions of FortitudeBonus vs Large: +5 for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +10% for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)Bonus vs Large: +5Melee attack: +4Weapon strength: +10%Requires: Predatory InstinctsThrough deep introspection developed from the ascetic practices of old Ind, one can utilise mind-over-matter techniques to harden pauldrons and sharpen axes.
- Order Before WarCorruption: -3 (local province)Enemy Hero action success chance: -25%Campaign movement range: +8%Control: +4 (local province)Requires: Predatory InstinctsThe Sawai are not just battle commanders, but elite warrior-nobles bound by ancient codes, whose authority buttresses the very souls of those they command.
- Mastery of TraditionReplaces: "Guiding Strike"Passive ability: "Fight Fire with Fire" for embedded Heroes (Lord's army)Ability: "Masterful Strike"Attribute: Causes FearRequires: 3 skill points across Fight Fire with Fire, Traditions of Finesse, Traditions of Fortitude, Order Before WarThe greatest Sawai ignite heroic hearts with their elaborate and manifold fighting techniques. To master Sawai traditions is to embody perfection in combat.
Melee attack: +6
Fire resistance: 25%
Melee defence: +6 for Iron Claw Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
Armour: +10
Bonus vs Large: +5 for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +4 for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +10% for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
Bonus vs Large: +5
Weapon strength: +10%
Corruption: -3 (local province)
Campaign movement range: +8%
Control: +4 (local province)
Attribute: Causes Fear- Hard to HitMelee 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 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: Hard to HitSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Full Plate Armour2 levelsLevel 1Armour: +7Level 2Armour: +15Requires: Hard to HitFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
- Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1Hit 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.
- Deadly Blade2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Hard to HitA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
- Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"Requires: 4 skill points across Devastating Charge, Full Plate Armour, Scarred Veteran, Deadly BladeFrom 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.
- 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.
- Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
- Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires: 4 skill points across Wound-Maker, Blade Master, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
Melee defence: +5
Charge bonus: +15
Hit points: +7%Battle
- 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 1Melee 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 1Missile 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 1Ammunition: +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 1Charge 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 2Armour: +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!Ability: "Rally!"Requires: 6 skill points across Unyielding, Sure Aim, Eastern Fires, Mighty Charge, Stone Gaze, Sky Fire
- Blades of the BastionLeadership: +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!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires: a point in any of Blades of the Bastion, Fast Hands, Unified Charge, Looming Lanterns
Missile 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)
Ammunition: +5% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
Armour: +6 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)
Speed: +5% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
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)
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)
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)Campaign
- Local GuidesUnlocks at rank 1 · 3 levelsLevel 1Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -10%Level 2 · rank 4Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -15%Level 3 · rank 8Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -25%Always use the local guides. They know more about this land than you ever will.
- Way-FindersUnlocks at rank 1 · 3 levelsLevel 1Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -50%Level 2 · rank 4Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -65%Level 3 · rank 8Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -75%These scouts excel and will ensure the cavalcade stays on a safe route.
- Hidden StoresUnlocks at rank 1 · 3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2 · rank 4Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Attrition: -50% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3 · rank 8Armies replenish in foreign territory (Lord's army)Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Attrition: -75% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)The caravan holds a concealed space where grains and fruit are kept to keep the retinues refreshed.
- Better ScalesUnlocks at rank 1 · 3 levelsLevel 1Sale value of cargo: +10%Level 2 · rank 4Sale value of cargo: +15%Level 3 · rank 8Sale value of cargo: +20%These favourable weighting scales will ensure true value.
- Cargo CapacityUnlocks at rank 1 · 3 levelsLevel 1Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +15%Level 2 · rank 4Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +20%Level 3 · rank 8Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +25%"There's more room in the back."
Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -50%
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Items
- Weapon
- Armour
- Talisman
- Enchanted 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
Tiger Warrior Sawai · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 5,076 | 5,076 |
| Armour | 40 | 40 |
| Leadership | 75 | 75 |
| Speed | 44 | 44 |
| Melee attack | 50 | 50 |
| Melee defence | 55 | 55 |
| Weapon strength | 450 | 450 |
| … armour-piercing | 280 | 280 |
| Charge bonus | 45 | 45 |
| Bonus vs large | 30 | 30 |
| 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
No skills taken yet.
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.
Also in the game with this unit: Tiger Warrior Sawai.
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.