Tomb King (Wakhaf) skill planner
Tomb Kings53 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
- Skeletal SteedUnlocks at rank 4
Mount: Skeletal SteedLong-dead destriers, awakened to serve their Unliving masters far beyond death. - Skeleton ChariotUnlocks at rank 10Mount: Skeleton ChariotThe pride of Nehekharan armies, impacting enemy lines with bone-shattering force and grinding the corpses beneath their heavy wheels.
- Khemrian WarsphinxUnlocks at rank 14Mount: Khemrian WarsphinxGiant leonine statues, almost impervious to harm; they wade through foes, crushing them like bothersome insects.
- Returned in MadnessUnlocks at rank 4
Charge bonus: +10
Physical resistance: 5%
Vigour loss reduction: -25%The pain of immortal misery, coupled with insane violence, characterises the return to Unlife for many of the Tomb Kings, who fight longer, harder and better than they ever could before. - Ancient TyrantUnlocks at rank 4
Casualties captured post-battle: +5%
Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
Control: -4 (local enemy province)You cannot build an empire without sacrificing a few sons… - Embalmed in ElixirUnlocks at rank 8
Fire resistance: 15%
Hit points: +8%The fluid used to embalm the Tomb King toughens his bindings, enabling him to withstand a greater degree of damage than would otherwise be possible. - Ceremonial BandagesUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 15%Soaked in and toughened by embalming fluid, the cloth bindings used to mummify afford the wearer additional protection from all but a direct hit from mortal projectiles. - Restful InternmentUnlocks at rank 20
Removes Attribute "Wounds"
Wound recovery time: -1 turnsAmong the shifting dunes, dawn is heralded by the scrape of sand against the panoply of war, and the murmur of long-buried warriors. - 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. - 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.
- Sepulchral InfusionUnlocks at rank 12
Armour: +10
Missile block chance: +10%Scorched by unforgiving Nehekhara, warriors’ bones endure by the will of the Mortuary Cult. Through monotonous precision, their droning incantations infuse resilience. - Faithful of AsaphUnlocks at rank 12
Enables magical attacks
Leadership: +5Requires: Sepulchral InfusionAt the cusp of the age of man, Asaph – the Goddess of Vengeance and Magic – took on the symbolic form of an asp, as did her acolytes. - Unwavering ResolveUnlocks at rank 12
Attribute: Immune to Contact Effects
Attribute: Unyielding AssaultRequires: Faithful of AsaphCenturies of bloody warfare have seen countless enemies pulped against Nehekhara's unwavering, bejewelled skull-shields – a will that has only ossified in Undeath. - Defender of the DynastyUnlocks at rank 12
Melee attack: +4
Melee defence: +6Requires: Unwavering ResolveBeneath a death mask's facade of glowering luxury slumbers a desiccated visage, grimly honoured on the frontlines in eternal servitude to its embittered monarch.
- Ptra the Great FatherUnlocks at rank 10
Hero recruit rank: +2 for Tomb Princes (factionwide)
Leadership: +4 for Tomb Guard and Chariot units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +8 for Tomb Guard and Chariot units (Lord's army)Symbolising immortality and eternity, the ruler of the Nehekharan Pantheon has always had a care for the wellbeing of his children. - Geheb the God of EarthUnlocks at rank 10
Melee attack: +5 for Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +5 for Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Recruit rank: +2 for Ushabti units (Lord's army)
Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)"They stand staring into the sun for eternity, the physical embodiment of the everlasting gods. Terrible ye who looked into their divine forms!" - Usirian the God of the Underworld
Missile strength: +15% for Casket of Souls units (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +2 (local province)Those who oppose the faceless God of the Underworld shall suffer terribly, condemned to its lowest levels for eternity. - Asaph the Goddess of Magic & VengeanceUnlocks at rank 10Missile strength: +12% for Skeleton Archers, and Sepulchral Stalkers units (Lord's army)
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +15 (own army)
Ambush success chance: +15% (Lord's army)They who serve the Asp Goddess are blessed with a precise aim with which to reach their objectives.
- Indomitable WillCharge bonus: +5Leadership: +4It is not possible to defeat such unshakeable spirit once its owner's mind is made up.
- Conqueror2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4
Weapon strength: +5%Level 2Melee attack: +8Weapon strength: +10%Requires: Indomitable WillKill many and you *are* a conqueror; godhood is then but a protracted slaughter away... - Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Indomitable WillThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Hard to Hit2 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +6Level 2Melee defence: +12Requires: Indomitable WillHand-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.
- Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Indomitable WillThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
- Tombstrike
Ability: "Tombstrike"Requires all: Conqueror, Blade Master, Hard to Hit, IndomitableHe whose will transcends death can strike out from beyond the grave, to devastating effect. - Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: TombstrikeSuch 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: TombstrikeFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
- Devastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +15Level 2Charge bonus: +30Requires: TombstrikeSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
- Over My Dead Body2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +8%Level 2Speed: +8%Hit points: +6%Requires: TombstrikeDeath is not an impedance to the strongest of wills. - DesertstrikeReplaces: "Tombstrike"Ability: "Desertstrike"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Devastating Charge, Over My Dead BodyBeware the scorpion's sting, hidden 'neath the desert sands yet always poised to strike.
- Passage to the Soul RealmUnit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)Character's aura leadership effect: +5The promise of a glorious afterlife worthy of a courageous warrior keeps embattled troops focused on the grim task at hand.
- Arrows of Asaph3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +8% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmCarrying the blessing of the goddess Asaph, these arrows seek out the foe with unerring accuracy. - Sun-Scorched Bones3 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +8 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmDeath isn't necessarily the end; those who have pledged service must rise to fight again another day. - Elite Cavalrymen3 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +6% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)Level 2Missile strength: +6% for Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)Speed: +9% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +9% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)Level 3Missile strength: +8% for Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmFormed by long campaigns and bloody slaughter in the stifling desert heat, the bond between steed and rider cannot be broken, even when death tries to intervene. - Master Charioteers3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
Reload time reduction: +4% for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Archers Chariot units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +8 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Archers Chariot units (Lord's army)Requires: Passage to the Soul Realm"The swift charioteers of the king. They who pursue the sovereign's foes on the day of his awakening." - Revered Stonemasonry3 levelsLevel 1Melee defence: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +6% for Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Melee defence: +6 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Missile strength: +9% for Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmSimple stone is afforded more respect than other materials, for from its grain giant guardians are hewn, brought to shuddering life by the Liche Priests' sorcery.
- Stone Sentinels3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +8 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +8% for Sepulchral Stalkers, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmNot even stone is set in stone it seems – arcane death magic is used to bring tortured, savage vigour to once-dormant stone sentinels.
- ReanimateAbility: "Reanimate"Requires all: Arrows of Asaph, Sun-Scorched Bones, Elite Cavalrymen, Master Charioteers, Revered Stonemasonry, Stone SentinelsIt takes an iron will and unnatural - supernatural - strength to rally bound troops routed by magical means.
- Blessing of the AspAmmunition: +15% for Skeleton Archers, Ushabti (Great Bows), Skeleton Horse Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile strength: +12% for Skeleton Archers, Ushabti (Great Bows), Skeleton Horse Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Skeleton Archers, Ushabti (Great Bows), Skeleton Horse Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: ReanimateArrows loosed under the ever-watchful eye of the Serpent Goddess find their marks with divine precision.
- Dune RiderArmour: +10 for Nehekhara Horsemen, Skeleton Horsemen, Sepulchral Stalkers, Necropolis Knights, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for Nehekhara Horsemen, Skeleton Horsemen, Sepulchral Stalkers, Necropolis Knights, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Nehekhara Horsemen, Skeleton Horsemen, Sepulchral Stalkers, Necropolis Knights, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: ReanimateThe desert itself is his steed.
- Unfading MemoryArmour: +10 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Nehekharan Warriors, Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Spearmen and Tomb Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Nehekharan Warriors, Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Spearmen and Tomb Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: ReanimateA dream of glory attained through conquest great rages still, despite the dying of the light.
- Ancient StoneLeadership: +5 for Ushabti, Khemric Titan, Tomb Scorpion, Hierotitan, Necrosphinx and Khemrian Warsphinx units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 15% for Ushabti, Khemric Titan, Tomb Scorpion, Hierotitan, Necrosphinx and Khemrian Warsphinx units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +12% for Ushabti, Khemric Titan, Tomb Scorpion, Hierotitan, Necrosphinx and Khemrian Warsphinx units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: ReanimateThe very strength of the desert, to stand sentinel over the Tomb Kings' domain and crush their enemies to dust. - ResurrectReplaces: "Reanimate"Ability: "Reanimate Upgraded"Requires 1 of: Unfading Memory, Ancient Stone, Blessing of the Asp, Dune RiderDark litanies are uttered to restore the Tomb Kings' slain soldiers to a twisted, chattering imitation of life.
- Route Marcher
Campaign 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.
- Sand Sweeper3 levelsLevel 1Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherSome of war's spoils are more difficult to see but are just as valuable as gold or jewels.
- Soul Reaper3 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: Route MarcherThis one scours the battlefields, plains and dunes for the vanquished dead, so that his armies may march at full strength once more.
- Canopic Jar Hoarder3 levelsLevel 1
Canopic Jars generated: 5 per turnCanopic Jars gained post-battle +1% (own army)Level 2Canopic Jars generated: 10 per turnCanopic Jars gained post-battle +2% (own army)Level 3Canopic Jars generated: 15 per turnCanopic Jars gained post-battle +3% (own army)Requires: Route MarcherThese jars contain the remains of many Liche Priests, which are useful for raising and binding a new force. - Attend Me!Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires all: Iron Disciplinarian, Sand Sweeper, Soul Reaper, Canopic Jar HoarderNehekhara's mummified rulers are awake, their eyes burning with balefire, their thirst for power, conquest and vengeance every bit as strong as they were in life.
- 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 penalty
Enables lightning strike battles when reinforcements are presentRequires: Attend Me!"The time to strike is now!" - Imperishable3 levelsLevel 1Attrition: -15% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 2Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Level 3Attrition: -35% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)Requires: Attend Me!By which the Undead armies of Nehekhara may remain deathless, undying and forever hungry for slaughter.
- All is Mine!3 levelsLevel 1Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Income from post-battle loot: +4%Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from looting settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Income from post-battle loot: +9%Income from sacking settlements: +9% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Income from post-battle loot: +15%Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Attend Me!To the victor, the spoils. All of them. Always.
- The Dead Sand Sentinel3 levelsLevel 1Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +13% (Lord's army)Level 3Ambush success chance: +25% (Lord's army)Requires: Attend Me!It stands watch over the land, lest the foe's insidious, opportunistic agents dare to strike.
- Renowned & Feared
Enemy 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)Requires all: Lightning Strike, Imperishable, All is Mine!, The Dead Sand SentinelRenowned among their allies and feared by enemies both mortal and otherwise, this Lord's every deed adds to their already legendary reputation.
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Also in the game with this unit: Tomb King, Tomb King (Alkhazzar II), Tomb King (Lahmizzash), Tomb King (Rakhash), Tomb King (Setep), Tomb King (Thutep).
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