Thorgrim Grudgebearer skill tree & build planner
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Dwarfs56 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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- Grudge Against the FoulLeadership: +4 when fighting against Greenskins, Ogres and Skaven (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Greenskins, Ogres and Skaven (Lord's army)"Those horrible gits will rue the day!"
- Grudge Against ChaosWeapon strength: +10% for all units when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs, Daemons of Chaos and Beastmen (Lord's army)Leadership: +4 when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs, Daemons of Chaos and Beastmen (Lord's army)"They'll be 'ruined' alright - by me, with my mighty axe!"
- Grudge Against UndeadMelee attack: +5 when fighting against Undead factions (Lord's army)Leadership: +4 when fighting against Undead factions (Lord's army)"What to do, what to do? You just won't stay dead, will you? Diiiiie!!!"
- Grudge Against the ElvesLeadership: +4 when fighting against Elves (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Elves (Lord's army)"Those lanky, aloof, untrustworthy Elves - I'll give them a brand new War of Vengeance!"
- Grudge Against MankindMelee attack: +5 when fighting against Humans (Lord's army)Leadership: +4 when fighting against Humans (Lord's army)"So ungrateful - after all we've done for them! Time to teach the umgi a lesson they won't forget!"
- Brass-LungedUnlocks at rank 4Leadership aura size: +25%This Lord belts out orders and can be heard even across a battlefield smothered in the grim noise of war.
- ObdurateUnlocks at rank 6Leadership: +9All Dwarfs are stubborn, but none more so than Grudgebearer, the founder of the Age of Reckoning.
- Lord of the DeepsUnlocks at rank 8Leadership: +6 when fighting against Skaven (Lord's army)Leadership: +6 during subterranean siege battles (Lord's army)Leadership: +6 during subterranean intercept battles (Lord's army)A true Lord knows the Underway, his Dwarfhold and how to fight under the ground better than anyone.
- ObstinacyUnlocks at rank 10Vigour loss reduction: -15% (Lord's army)This stubborn Dwarf refuses to yield or tire, and ensures his followers are of the same ilk.
- Rune of GrimnirUnlocks at rank 8Missile resistance: 10%The endless courage of the Warrior God, directed to bolster this Dawi’s own reserves.
- Army of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 levelsLevel 1 · free at rank 10Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)Level 2 · free at rank 20Regiments of Renown army capacity: +4 (own army)Level 3 · free at rank 30Regiments of Renown army capacity: +6 (own army)If their renown does them justice, they will be fit to serve one whose fame they will never outstrip.
- 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.
Leadership: +4 when fighting against Greenskins, Ogres and Skaven (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Greenskins, Ogres and Skaven (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +10% for all units when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs, Daemons of Chaos and Beastmen (Lord's army)
Leadership aura size: +25%
Leadership: +9
Vigour loss reduction: -15% (Lord's army)
Missile resistance: 10%
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)- Ancient BloodlineUnlocks at rank 12Corruption: -1 (all provinces)High King Decrees: +1Growth: +10 (all provinces)Control: +2 (all provinces)A throwback to the High Kings of old, Thorgrim seeks to unite the Karaks and reclaim their lost Holds.
- Elite EnforcerHero capacity: +1 for ThanesHero recruit rank: +3 for Thanes (all provinces)Upkeep: -15% for Longbeards and Hammerers units (Lord's army)Requires: Ancient Bloodline"That which is wrong with the world that cannot be fixed with the blades of our axes, we shall surely avenge!"
- Fire SupportHero capacity: +1 for Master EngineersHero recruit rank: +3 for Master Engineers (all provinces)Research rate: +10Requires: Ancient BloodlineMighty vengeance requires some truly serious firepower.
- Advanced ForgingOathgold from buildings: +10% (factionwide when on map)Hero capacity: +1 for RunesmithsHero recruit rank: +3 for Runesmiths (all provinces)Requires: Ancient BloodlineIn his noble, avowed quest to return Karaz Ankor to its former glories, Thorgrim has commissioned research into new and improved engineering and runecraft.
- High KingUnlocks at rank 8Age of Reckoning Grudge Settler army size: +5High King Decrees: +1Passive ability: "High King"Requires: Ancient Bloodline
- Right the WrongsAttribute: Perfect Vigour when fighting against enemies with 1000+ Grudges (own army)Attribute: Unbreakable when fighting against enemies with 1000+ Grudges (own army)Replenishes 20% campaign movement range after winning a battleHigh King Decrees: +1Requires: 2 skill points across Elite Enforcer, Fire Support, Advanced Forging, High KingLong has the High King yearned to avenge the wrongs done to his people by striking clean the entire ledger of the Great Book of Grudges!
Corruption: -1 (all provinces)
High King Decrees: +1
Growth: +10 (all provinces)
Control: +2 (all provinces)
Hero capacity: +1 for Thanes
Upkeep: -15% for Longbeards and Hammerers units (Lord's army)
Hero capacity: +1 for Master Engineers
Research rate: +10
Oathgold from buildings: +10% (factionwide when on map)
Hero capacity: +1 for Runesmiths
Age of Reckoning Grudge Settler army size: +5
Attribute: Perfect Vigour when fighting against enemies with 1000+ Grudges (own army)
Attribute: Unbreakable when fighting against enemies with 1000+ Grudges (own army)
Replenishes 20% campaign movement range after winning a battle- Rune-Warded ArmourUnlocks at rank 8Missile block chance: +10%Physical resistance: 10%These armour plates have been girded with runes to ensure the wearer is protected from all manner of attacks.
- Mastercrafted WeaponUnlocks at rank 8Melee attack: +5Weapon strength: +15%Dawi of distinction tend to have the best weapons, whether made specially for them or taken as spoils from their defeated foes.
- Aura of EnduranceUnlocks at rank 8Passive ability: "Aura of Endurance"This Lord's ability to withstand prolonged combat and show fortitude has a positive effect on those fighting nearby.
Missile block chance: +10%
Physical resistance: 10%
Melee attack: +5
Weapon strength: +15%- Full Plate ArmourArmour: +6Full-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
- Resolute2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: Full Plate ArmourDwarfs are resolute - once they commit to charging the foe, they put all their strength behind that initial blow.
- Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Full Plate ArmourHand-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.
- Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: Full Plate ArmourThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
- Ancestral Grudge2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +5%Weapon strength: +7% when fighting against GreenskinsLevel 2Weapon strength: +8%Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against GreenskinsRequires: Full Plate ArmourAll Dwarfs despise the Greenskins, for the urki and grobi are the prime agents in the Times of Woe.
- Foe-SeekerAbility: "Foe-Seeker"Requires: 4 skill points across Resolute, Hard to Hit, Scarred Veteran, Ancestral GrudgeFrom 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.
- Blade Shield2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
- Relentless2 levelsLevel 1Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: Foe-SeekerDwarfs are not fast, yet they will soldier on, always moving despite any hazards encountered.
- Deadly OnslaughtAbility: "Deadly Onslaught"Requires: 4 skill points across Wound-Maker, Blade Master, Blade Shield, RelentlessThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
Armour: +6
Charge bonus: +15
Melee defence: +6
Hit points: +7%
Speed: +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.
- Axe Lord3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceA Lord and his az are never separated, for it is as much part of him as his beard.
- Thunderer3 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +15% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis Lord knows his throng thrives in ranged combat and expects his Clansdwarfs to excel in that discipline.
- Tradition & Innovation3 levelsLevel 1Ammunition: +10% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +15% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)Range: +5% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)Range: +10% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe Dawi continually push the boundaries of engineering, be it by soaring ever higher in their flying contraptions or firing projectiles farther than ever before.
- Fire & Fury3 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +4% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +4% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +8% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceOnly Dwarfen forges burn hotter than those unfortunates caught in the blaze of Dawi ingenuity.
- Grimnir's Heirs3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Slayers, Doomseekers, Giant Slayers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Slayers, Doomseekers, Giant Slayers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Slayers, Doomseekers, Giant Slayers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceFull of grim determination, when Dwarfs join battle there is no retreat, only victory or death.
- Tactician3 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +6% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +10% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceDwarfs are long-lived with many years of battlefield experience, making them excellent tacticians.
- Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires: 6 skill points across Axe Lord, Thunderer, Tradition & Innovation, Fire & Fury, Grimnir's Heirs, Tactician
- Blessed by GrungniArmour: +12 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 15% for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Those who pass the trials of the Ancestor God have proven their honour without question.
- Dawi FirepowerMissile strength: +12% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, Rangers, Irondrakes, Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, Rangers, Irondrakes, Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, Rangers, Irondrakes, Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!None know the strength of the Dawi better than those who've suffered their firepower firsthand.
- Honoured by GrimnirMelee attack: +5 for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseeker, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!All Dwarfs worship Grimnir, but only a select few warriors receive his personal recognition.
- Morgrim’s FavouredAmmunition: +20% for Bolt Thrower, Grudge Thrower, Goblin Hewer, Cannon, Organ Gun and Flame Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Bolt Thrower, Grudge Thrower, Goblin Hewer, Cannon, Organ Gun and Flame Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +10% for Bolt Thrower, Grudge Thrower, Goblin Hewer, Cannon, Organ Gun and Flame Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Morgrim's favour is not handed out on a whim; this god blesses only the truest disciples of Dawi engineering.
- Stand Your Ground!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"Requires: a point in any of Blessed by Grungni, Dawi Firepower, Honoured by Grimnir, Morgrim’s Favoured
Melee defence: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)
Ammunition: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +6% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
Range: +5% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)
Armour: +12 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 15% for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards 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.
- Miner's Instinct3 levelsLevel 1Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +6%Level 2Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +16%Level 3Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +30%Requires: Route MarcherThis Dwarf spent time in the pits, gaining a Miner's intuition of the dangers and prey to be found in the dark.
- Wall Breaker3 levelsLevel 1Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)Level 2Attrition suffered by defender: +8% when laying siege or encircling (local region)Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)Level 3Attrition suffered by defender: +15% when laying siege or encircling (local region)Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)Requires: Route Marcher"I have seen better lavatory walls than this - I'll have it down by the morrow, that's a pledge!"
- Pure-Beard3 levelsLevel 1Corruption: -1 (local province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (local province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (local province)Requires: Route MarcherA Dwarf with a fine beard is as Dawi as they come.
- Mason3 levelsLevel 1Construction cost: -2% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)Level 2Construction cost: -5% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)Level 3Construction cost: -9% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)Requires: Route MarcherLords close to the powerful Masons' Guild will get discounts for labour and materials.
- Iron-WilledCasualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)Wound recovery time: -1 turnsRequires: 4 skill points across Miner's Instinct, Wall Breaker, Pure-Beard, MasonSuch a Dawi does not care for being wounded - by his will alone he continues to fight.
- 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: Iron-Willed"The time to strike is now!"
- Reassuring Presence3 levelsLevel 1Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: Iron-WilledThe presence of this Lord ensures a measure of calm, reducing panic and desertion amongst followers.
- Inspirational Leader3 levelsLevel 1Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)Level 2Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)Level 3Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)Requires: Iron-Willed"All Dwarfs to me! We have grudges to settle - Grimnir demands it!"
- Alert3 levelsLevel 1Ambush defence chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +5%Level 3Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%Requires: Iron-WilledCountless conflicts and a keen sense of awareness have made this Lord difficult to entrap.
- Enquiring MindEnemy Hero action success chance: -10%Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressorsRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)Research rate: +10Requires: 4 skill points across Lightning Strike, Reassuring Presence, Inspirational Leader, AlertA wise Lord will gather Engineers to his service, ensuring the Dwarfs maintain their technological edge.
Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +6%
Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)
Construction cost: -2% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)
Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Enemy battle reinforcement time: +25%
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are present
Ambush defence chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%Items
- Weapon
- Armour
- Talisman
- Enchanted item
- Character Rune0/3
- 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
Thorgrim Grudgebearer · base + skills + items; no techs, buffs, campaign or battle-context effects (vs a race, at sea…).
| Stat | Base | Build |
|---|---|---|
| Health | 8,208 | 8,208 |
| Armour | 125 | 125 |
| Leadership | 85 | 85 |
| Speed | 30 | 30 |
| Melee attack | 52 | 52 |
| Melee defence | 62 | 62 |
| Weapon strength | 500 | 500 |
| … armour-piercing | 200 | 200 |
| Charge bonus | 20 | 20 |
| Ward save % | 0 | 0 |
| Physical resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Missile resistance % | 15 | 15 |
| Spell resistance % | 35 | 35 |
| Fire resistance % | 0 | 0 |
| Magical attacks | Yes | Yes |
| Flaming attacks | No | No |
All effects of this build
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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.
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