Verminlord Deceiver skill planner
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61 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).
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- Tougher Than He Seems
Hit points: +10%Make no mistake – in most cases, a Master Assassin’s training is quite literally a baptism of fire. - Rat-FuUnlocks at rank 8
Enemy Hero action success chance: -15% (enemy characters in region)Hero self-defence: +15% chance of wounding aggressorsBy its very nature, being good at killing requires that you are equally adept at not dying. - SneakyUnlocks at rank 8
Missile resistance: 10%Furtive, scheming, sly, cunning, underhand, devious, conniving, double-dealing, and sneaky - valuable traits if you wish to stay alive! - TricksyUnlocks at rank 8
Spell resistance: 10%All Skaven are unprincipled and untrustworthy by their foul natures. However, this is rarely a disadvantage in the face of the enemy. - Black-Clad KillersUnlocks at rank 13
Ability: ""
Armour-piercing weapon and missile damage: +3 for Eshin units (Hero's army)
Speed: +10% for Eshin units (Hero's army)Hero action success chance: +10% (factionwide)"Sneakier than thou" has ever been Clan Eshin's way, to great effect across the Under-Empire and beyond. - 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. - ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20
This 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 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.
- Ploys & TrickeryUnlocks at rank 7
Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Black Whirlwind"
Cooldown: -25% to Skaven spells of StealthBound Spell:Utilising the very best (or is it worst?) of Skaven nature combined with their magical abilities, the Deceiver always lives up to his name. - Red Eyes in Darkness
Melee attack: +8 for Eshin units (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Eshin units (Lord's army)Recruit rank: +2 for Eshin units (Lord's army)Requires: Ploys & TrickeryAll you'll see is the flash of red, rodent eyes before agonising, flesh-ripping death comes to claim you! - Blurring Switfness
Attribute: Vanguard Deployment for all units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +13% for all units (Lord's army)Speed: +13% for all units (Lord's army)Requires: Ploys & TrickeryThe Deceiver's agility, so great that they can both throw and catch their own deadly killing stars, makes their host utterly devastating to their opponents. - Clouds of ShadowCampaign line of sight: +50%
Campaign movement range: +10%
Ambush success chance: +25% (Lord's army)
Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +25%Requires: Ploys & TrickeryThe Verminlord Deceiver moves in the shadows, appearing apparently from nowhere at the place and time least expected. - Lord of Assassins
Hero capacity: +2 for AssassinsUnlocks Hero recruitment: Assassin (local province)Hero recruit rank: +4 for Assassins (all provinces)Experience per turn: +25% for Assassins (Heroes in Lord's army)Requires: Ploys & TrickeryBlink and you'll do more than miss them – you'll be very dead indeed! - Imperceivable
Attribute: ExecutionerAbility: ""
Missile strength: +10%
Weapon strength: +10%Physical resistance: 20%Requires 2 of: Red Eyes in Darkness, Blurring Switfness, Clouds of Shadow, Lord of AssassinsYou cannot kill what you cannot see. And what you cannot see can certainly kill you.
- Tail Weapon
Melee attack: +3Weapon strength: +4%Whether by attachment or mutation, something nasty and spiky on your tail has got to bring no little advantage in battle. - Ruin & Decay2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against DwarfsWeapon strength: +10% when fighting against LizardmenWeapon strength: +2%Level 2Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against High Elves, Lizardmen, Dwarfs and menWeapon strength: +5%Requires: Tail WeaponAs you might expect, the forces of order are repelled by the Skaven and their myriad disgusting, disease-ridden ways.
- Deadeye2 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +15%
Reload time reduction: +7%Level 2Ammunition: +30%Reload time reduction: +15%Requires: Tail WeaponAlthough precision in missile combat is something that can be learned, this one was born with a high degree of natural talent. - Blade Master2 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +6Level 2Melee attack: +12Requires: Tail WeaponThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
- Indomitable2 levelsLevel 1
Leadership: +6Level 2Leadership: +12Requires: Tail WeaponThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril. - SlipperyAbility: "Slippery"Requires all: Ruin & Decay, Deadeye, Blade Master, Indomitable
- Wound-Maker2 levelsLevel 1Weapon strength: +10%Level 2Weapon strength: +20%Requires: SlipperySuch is their power and ferocity, a wound-maker will ravage the foe, cutting and pulverising until there is only one exit - death.
- Scarred Veteran2 levelsLevel 1Hit points: +7%Level 2Hit points: +15%Requires: SlipperyThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
- Piercing Shots2 levelsLevel 1Missile strength: +7%Level 2Missile strength: +15%Requires: SlipperyThe forest teaches a warrior not only when to fire but where, which makes a bigger difference.
- Expeditious Endeavour2 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +7%Level 2Speed: +15%Requires: SlipperyWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive. - wh3_dlc29_skill_skv_verminlord_self_warp_stilettoAbility: "Warpstiletto"Requires all: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Piercing Shots, Expeditious Endeavour
- Warp Stars2 levelsLevel 1
Cooldown: -30% to "Warp Stars"Overcast spell: "Warp Stars Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Warp Stars"Overcast spell: "Warp Stars Upgraded"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Warp Stars Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Warp Stars"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Warp Stars Upgraded" - Toxic RainPassive ability: "Toxic Rain"Requires: Warp Stars
- Howling Warpgale2 levelsLevel 1Cooldown: -30% to "Howling Warpgale"Overcast spell: "Howling Warpgale Upgraded"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Howling Warpgale"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Howling Warpgale Upgraded"Overcast spell: "Howling Warpgale Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Howling Warpgale"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Howling Warpgale Upgraded"Requires: Warp Stars
- Armour of Darkness3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Armour of Darkness"Level 2Cooldown: -30% to "Armour of Darkness"Overcast spell: "Armour of Darkness Upgraded"Level 3Cooldown: -50% to "Armour of Darkness"Overcast spell: "Armour of Darkness Upgraded"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Armour of Darkness Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Armour of Darkness"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Armour of Darkness Upgraded"Requires: Warp Stars
- Veil of Shadows2 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Veil of Shadows"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Veil of Shadows"Overcast spell: "Veil of Shadows Upgraded"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Veil of Shadows Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Veil of Shadows"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Veil of Shadows Upgraded"Requires: Warp Stars
- EvasionPassive ability: "Evasion"Requires all: Toxic Rain, Howling Warpgale, Armour of Darkness, Veil of Shadows
- Brittle Bone3 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Brittle Bone"Level 2Cooldown: -30% to "Brittle Bone"Overcast spell: "Brittle Bone Upgraded"Level 3Cooldown: -50% to "Brittle Bone"Overcast spell: "Brittle Bone Upgraded"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Brittle Bone Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Brittle Bone"Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Brittle Bone Upgraded"Requires: Evasion
- Black Whirlwind2 levelsLevel 1Spell: "Black Whirlwind"Level 2Cooldown: -50% to "Black Whirlwind"Overcast spell: "Black Whirlwind Upgraded"Miscast base chance: -15% for "Black Whirlwind Upgraded"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Black Whirlwind"Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Black Whirlwind Upgraded"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 Reserves
Winds 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 all: Brittle Bone, Black Whirlwind, Earthing, Magical Reserves
- 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.
- Pack Leader3 levelsLevel 1Melee attack: +4 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)Level 2
Leadership: +3 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +4 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)Level 3Leadership: +5 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)Melee attack: +6 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceTo rise above the rank and file, to claw one's way above the mire and the filth, takes a certain, superior breed of Skaven. - Infiltrator3 levelsLevel 1
Reload time reduction: +3% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)Level 2Reload time reduction: +6% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)Level 3Reload time reduction: +9% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceHaving to hide, for an extended period, in a dark, dank recess, in order to entrap and kill your target encourages lateral thinking. - Blastmaster3 levelsLevel 1
Ammunition: +8% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)Level 2Ammunition: +12% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +4% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)Level 3Ammunition: +20% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +8% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing exactly where and when to strike is essential when fielding fiendish, potentially battle-winning plague-weapons. - Respected & Feared3 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +6% for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)
Armour: +6 for Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Lord's army)Level 2Melee attack: +4 for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +6% for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)Armour: +9 for Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Lord's army)Level 3Melee attack: +6 for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)Weapon strength: +9% for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)Armour: +12 for Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceIs it better to be respected or feared? What sort of question is that... why, both of course! - Moulder Knowledge3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)Level 2Charge bonus: +9 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)Level 3Charge bonus: +12 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)Speed: +10% for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis one has seen the hideous deformities created by Clan Moulder firsthand and now fancies himself a dab hand with a needle and thread…
- Engineering Skill3 levelsLevel 1Charge bonus: +6% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (Lord's army)Speed: +3% for Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +3% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)Level 2Armour: +6 for Doomwheel, Doom-Flayers and Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +9% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (Lord's army)Speed: +7% for Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)Ammunition: +12% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +6% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)Level 3Armour: +12 for Doomwheel, Doom-Flayers and Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)Charge bonus: +12% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (Lord's army)Speed: +12% for Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)Ammunition: +20% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)Reload time reduction: +9% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis one's intimate knowledge of the inner workings of Skaven machinery enables him to improve their efficiency on the battlefield.
- Rally!Ability: "Rally!"Requires all: Pack Leader, Infiltrator, Blastmaster, Respected & Feared, Moulder Knowledge, Engineering Skill
- Whip-SmartLeadership: +5 for Skavenslaves, Clanrats, Stormvermin and Pusbag units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Melee attack: +5 for Skavenslaves, Clanrats, Stormvermin and Pusbag units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Missile resistance: 15% for Skavenslaves, Clanrats, Stormvermin and Pusbag units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!The wise commander considers the lash a dear friend - so much more than a motivational tool to encourage correctness in spirit and behaviour.
- Gutter-WiseLeadership: +5 for Gutter Runners, Night Runners, Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Range: +15% for Gutter Runners and Night Runners units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Speed: +20% for Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Early years spent in the gutter both prepares the ambitious rat for power and schools him in the dirtier, more cut-throat ways of war. - Warp-Smart
Bonus vs Infantry: +5 for Doomwheel, Doom-Flayers and Warp-Grinders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Leadership: +5 for Weapon Team, Doom-Flayers, Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon, Ranged Stormfiend and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Spell resistance: 15% for Weapon Team, Doom-Flayer, Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon, Ranged Stormfiend and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Missile strength: +12% for Weapon Team, Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon, Ranged Stormfiend and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!This one knows just what to say to 'encourage' the very best work from his underling Warp-smiths and technicians. - Mutagenic ElixirsArmour: +10 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Hell Pit Abomination, Plague Monks, Melee Stormfiend, Pusbag and Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Leadership: +5 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Hell Pit Abomination, Plague Monks, Melee Stormfiend, Pusbag and Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Physical resistance: 10% for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Hell Pit Abomination, Plague Monks, Melee Stormfiend, Pusbag and Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)Requires: Rally!Potions infused with Warpstone transmogrify the not-always-willing testbed subjects; those who survive the process emerge stronger and better in every way.
- Stand or Die!Replaces: "Rally!"Ability: "Stand or Die!"Requires 1 of: Whip-Smart, Gutter-Wise, Warp-Smart, Mutagenic Elixirs
- Route MarcherCampaign movement range: +5%Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't.
- Looter3 levelsLevel 1
Income from looting settlements: +3% (Lord's army)Level 2Income from looting settlements: +8% (Lord's army)Level 3Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThose that excel as looters make sure that every coin or gold tooth is found and added to the plunder. Woe betide the warrior that misses even a single copper token! - Ancient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)Level 2Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match.
- Bonded Service3 levelsLevel 1
Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)Level 2Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)Level 3Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years. - Dictatorial3 levelsLevel 1
Corruption: -1 (when in own province)Level 2Corruption: -2 (when in own province)Level 3Corruption: -3 (when in own province)Requires: Route MarcherNot with: CorruptiveKeeping on top of things with an iron fist prevents Skavendom from becoming too much of a degenerate mess. - Corruptive3 levelsLevel 1
Skaven corruption: +1 (local enemy province)Level 2Skaven corruption: +2 (local enemy province)Level 3Skaven corruption: +3 (local enemy province)Requires: Route MarcherNot with: DictatorialNaturally, rats get in everywhere – even the tiniest opening presents little obstacle – spreading their disease and corruption everywhere they can. - DraftmasterRecruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)Requires 4 of: Looter, Ancient Cunning, Bonded Service, Dictatorial, CorruptiveSomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high. - Lightning Strike3 levelsLevel 1
Enemy 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: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!" - Quartermaster3 levelsLevel 1
Upkeep: -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. - Wary3 levelsLevel 1Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)Level 2Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)Level 3Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)Requires: DraftmasterThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious.
- "Miiine All Miiine!"3 levelsLevel 1
Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%Income from post-battle loot: +10%Level 2Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%Income from post-battle loot: +20%Level 3Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%Income from post-battle loot: +30%Requires: DraftmasterWhen making corpses of your foes, leave nothing of value for their kin to recover. - 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 all: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Wary, "Miiine All Miiine!"This Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.
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