Taoyan the Merciless skill planner
Grand Cathay26 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
- Shang-Yang's Blade & ClawUnlocks at rank 9
Melee attack: +6
Melee defence: +8
Speed: +10%Though known for her deadly trident, Taoyan's proficient swordsmanship allows her deadlier speed in the cut-and-thrust of claustrophobic combat. - Wind HarmonyUnlocks at rank 7
Spell 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 7
Missile 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.
- wh3_cp1_skill_cth_taoyan_unique_0Unlocks at rank 12
Passive ability: "" - Fearsome Reputation
Attribute: UnbreakableMelee defence: +5
Hit points: +10%Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_taoyan_unique_0Taoyan lives by her bloodthirsty reputation, which has her enemies cower before her and those who fight in her name. - Root Out the Traitors
Enemy Hero action success chance: -25% (enemy characters in region)
Corruption: -3 (local province)
Control: +5 (local province)Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_taoyan_unique_0"The remnants of the Children of Yin Quai will be chased down, put to trial, and punished unto their final breath. Let all would-be insurrectionists know it." - Ruthless Standards
Recruit rank: +1 for Jade Warrior units (Hero's army)
Upkeep: -15% for Jade Warrior units (Hero's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_taoyan_unique_0The enemy are not the only ones to dread her, for Taoyan often triumphs by taking every possible liberty from the troops she serves with. - Not One Step Back
Leadership: +8 for Jade Warrior units (Hero's army)
Melee defence: +6 for all Jade Warrior units (Hero's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Jade Warrior units (Hero's army)Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_taoyan_unique_0"Let the Jade battalions know this: death awaits any who succumb to their cowardice." - The Iron Dragon's EnforcerAbility: ""
Attribute: Causes Fear for all units in army (Hero's army)Enemy leadership: -6 (enemy armies in local region)Requires all: Fearsome Reputation, Root Out the Traitors, Ruthless Standards, Not One Step BackFollowing Taoyan's instatement as a Lord of Shang-Yang, the Iron Dragon also sees fit to grant powers to exploit her infamy from punishing Cathay’s enemies.
- Blade MasterMelee 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 2Charge bonus: +16Level 3Charge 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 2Armour: +8Level 3Armour: +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 1Melee defence: +3Level 2Melee defence: +7Level 3Melee 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 1Melee attack: +3Level 2Melee attack: +7Level 3Melee attack: +12Requires: Blade MasterA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
- Foe-SeekerAbility: "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 2Weapon strength: +12%Level 3Weapon 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 1Hit points: +3%Level 2Hit points: +8%Level 3Hit 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.
- Fleet-Footed3 levelsLevel 1Speed: +3%Level 2Speed: +7%Level 3Speed: +12%Requires: Foe-SeekerThose who are fleet of foot can reach the enemy faster.
- Blade Shield3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +3Level 2Melee defence: +7Level 3Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- wh3_dlc24_skill_all_all_self_colossal_strikeAbility: ""Requires all: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Fleet-Footed, Blade Shield
- Training3 levelsLevel 1Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 10%Level 2 · rank 5Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 20%Level 3 · rank 10Training 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 1Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 1Control: -1 (local enemy province)Control: +1 (local province)Level 2 · rank 5Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 2Control: -2 (local enemy province)Control: +2 (local province)Level 3 · rank 10Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 3Control: -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 5Assault Garrison action: Additional 15% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10Assault Garrison action: Additional 30% casualties inflicted"If they know I'm coming then more's the better!" - Wound3 levelsLevel 1
Wound 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. - Assault Units3 levelsLevel 1
Assault Units action: Additional 3% casualties inflictedLevel 2 · rank 5Assault Units action: Additional 8% casualties inflictedLevel 3 · rank 10Assault 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 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.
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