Supreme Sorceress (Dark) skill tree & build planner
Dark Elves50 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
- Dark SteedUnlocks at rank 7Mount: Dark SteedTrue horses no longer, Dark Magic corrupts the finest Elven steeds and turns them into black-flanked killers.
- Cold OneUnlocks at rank 12Mount: Cold OneDark, feral beasts indigenous to Naggaroth, tempted from their damp, warm caves to bear the Druchii to battle.
- Dark PegasusUnlocks at rank 16Mount: Dark PegasusThe corrupted Dark Pegasi fly south from the Chaos Wastes to Naggaroth's Iron Mountains to make their nests.
- ManticoreUnlocks at rank 18Mount: ManticoreThe roar of a Manticore is guaranteed to send mortals fleeing, for they know a creature of terror is abroad.
- Black DragonUnlocks at rank 22Mount: Black DragonSecretly nurtured by Malekith, Black Dragons are enchanted with Dark Magic that corrupts and enhances.
- Hekarti's BlessingUnlocks at rank 4Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +8 (own army)It is easy to favour Hekarti - who pays close attention to Elven desires - over Atharti, but only the foolish allow that to happen.
- Ward of KhaineUnlocks at rank 8Missile resistance: 10%The Bloody-handed God watches over his disciples.
- Ward of HekartiUnlocks at rank 8Spell resistance: 10%Magic's dark mistress has a care for her dutiful acolytes.
- 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 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.
Mount: Dark Steed
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +8 (own army)
Missile resistance: 10%
Spell 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)- Martial Name of PowerUnlocks at rank 10Choose a Name of Power that improves the Lord's own combat skillsNot with: Revered Name of Power, Aristocratic Name of PowerThis one has adopted a warrior name to strike fear into enemy hearts, a moniker backed up by their deeds in battle.
- Revered Name of PowerUnlocks at rank 10Choose a Name of Power that improves the Lord's armyNot with: Martial Name of Power, Aristocratic Name of PowerThis one's chosen name is muttered in hushed tones, reflecting as it does their vile proclivities.
- Aristocratic Name of PowerUnlocks at rank 10Choose a Name of Power that influences the province in which Lord is standing or the faction as a wholeNot with: Martial Name of Power, Revered Name of PowerSome family names are best forgotten; others are worthy of resurrection, as they engender fear and respect among the masses.
Choose a Name of Power that improves the Lord's own combat skills- Student of the Dark TowerUnlocks at rank 10Bound spell: "Arnzipal's Black Horror"Cooldown: -10% to all spellsVigour loss reduction: -50% (Lord's army)The ancient archives of Ghrond contain secrets that can preserve life - or annihilate it.
Bound spell: "Arnzipal's Black Horror"
Cooldown: -10% to all spells
Vigour loss reduction: -50% (Lord's army)- Chillwind2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Chillwind"Overcast spell: "Chillwind Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Chillwind"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Chillwind Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Chillwind Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Chillwind"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Chillwind Upgraded"
- Spiteful ConjurationPassive ability: "Spiteful Conjuration"Requires: Chillwind
- Power of DarknessCooldown: -50% to "Power of Darkness"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Power of Darkness"Requires: Chillwind
- Word of Pain2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Word of Pain"Spell: "Word of Pain"Overcast spell: "Word of Pain Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Word of Pain"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Word of Pain Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Word of Pain Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Word of Pain"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Word of Pain Upgraded"Requires: Chillwind
- Bladewind2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Bladewind"Spell: "Bladewind"Overcast spell: "Bladewind Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Bladewind"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Bladewind Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Bladewind Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Bladewind"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Bladewind Upgraded"Requires: Chillwind
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires: 4 skill points across Power of Darkness, Word of Pain, Bladewind, Spiteful Conjuration
- Doombolt2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Doombolt"Spell: "Doombolt"Overcast spell: "Doombolt Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Doombolt"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Doombolt Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Doombolt Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Doombolt"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Doombolt Upgraded"Requires: Evasion
- Soul StealerCooldown: -50% to "Soul Stealer"Spell: "Soul Stealer"Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Soulstealer"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.
- Arcane ConduitPassive ability: "Arcane Conduit"Requires: 4 skill points across Doombolt, Soul Stealer, Earthing, Magical Reserves
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Chillwind Upgraded"
Passive ability: "Spiteful Conjuration"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.
- Line Breaker3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMagic is a most useful tool on the field of battle, but generally secondary in the face of good, old-fashioned brute force.
- Sheafmaster3 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +4% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceMarshalling missile troops effectively - even elites - is all about timing.
- Raid Leader3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +3 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlock and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlock and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe most effective raiders have a plan that is certain to succeed and stick to it; this one ensures that they do.
- Lash Master3 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +6% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Level 2Reload time reduction: +9% for Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +9 for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Level 3Reload time reduction: +12% for Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceJudicious, or even not-so-judicious, use of the lash tends to get the desired results, so why hold back?
- Knight Lord3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe ability to command the savage, untamed Cold Ones should not be underestimated - not everyone has the knack!
- Slaughterlord3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Witch Elves, Har Ganeth Executioners, Black Guard of Naggarond and Sisters of Slaughter units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceAn elite even amongst elites, this accomplished warrior directs the cut-and-thrust of melee - a choreographer of death, you might say.
- Strength Through SpitePassive ability: "Strength Through Spite"Requires: 6 skill points across Line Breaker, Sheafmaster, Raid Leader, Lash Master, Knight Lord, Slaughterlord
- Cull the UnworthyArmour: +10 for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Strength Through SpiteThose who fail to make the grade don't just die, they're tortured and used for target practice!
- Ravager RewardsArmour: +10 for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Range: +15% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Strength Through SpiteYou'd think that pillaging the land would bring payment enough. You'd be wrong.
- Favour the FortunateArmour: +5 for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12 for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Black Guard of Naggarond, Har Ganeth Executioners, Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Strength Through SpiteThe gods help those who help themselves - raising them above the rank and file to elite status.
- Confer BloodlustPhysical resistance: 10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Strength Through SpiteThe murderous, unforgiving rage of Khaine can be transferred from a Lord to his legions.
- Kindle the FuryReplaces: "Strength Through Spite"Passive ability: "Kindle the Fury"Requires: a point in any of Cull the Unworthy, Ravager Rewards, Favour the Fortunate, Confer Bloodlust
Character's aura leadership effect: +5
Melee defence: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +4 for Dreadspears, Bleakswords, Black Ark Corsairs and Darkshards units (Lord's army)
Ammunition: +8% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Darkshards, Black Ark Corsairs and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +6 for Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +6% for Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Lord's army)
Armour: +10 for Bleakswords, Dreadspears, Darkshards and Reaper Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +15% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Speed: +10% for Black Ark Corsairs, Shades, Dark Riders, Doomfire Warlocks and Scourgerunner Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Witch Elves, Harpies, War Hydra, Kharibdyss, Black Dragon, Feral Manticore, Sisters of Slaughter and Bloodwrack Medusae units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Campaign
- 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.
- Dreaded Slaver3 levelsLevel 1Casualties captured post-battle: +5%Level 2Casualties captured post-battle: +12%Level 3Casualties captured post-battle: +25%Requires: Route MarcherThis one ensures that those captured in battle wished they'd died on the field, so great is the cruelty that awaits them.
- Serve or Die3 levelsLevel 1Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route Marcher"You will serve me, wretch, or you will die, there is no other option."
- Infamous Raider3 levelsLevel 1Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from looting settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherIf there were annals detailing the dastardly deeds of the sackers and looters of the world, this inveterate brigand would feature heavily.
- DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires: 4 skill points across Iron Disciplinarian, Dreaded Slaver, Serve or Die, Infamous RaiderSomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high.
- 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: 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.
- Fleeting Shadow3 levelsLevel 1Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +5% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +10% (Lord's army)Level 3Attribute: Vanguard DeploymentAmbush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterKnowing precisely where and when to launch an ambush, and against who, takes an unusual level of guile.
- 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.
- 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: 4 skill points across Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Fleeting Shadow, Elven HealingThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
Campaign movement range: +5%
Control: +1 (local province)
Casualties captured post-battle: +5%
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)
Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are present
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Attribute: Vanguard Deployment
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%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
Supreme Sorceress (Dark) · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 3,820 | 3,820 |
| Armour | 10 | 10 |
| Leadership | 75 | 75 |
| Speed | 36 | 36 |
| Melee attack | 39 | 39 |
| Melee defence | 30 | 30 |
| Weapon strength | 285 | 285 |
| … armour-piercing | 85 | 85 |
| Charge bonus | 15 | 15 |
| 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.
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.