Archaon the Everchosen

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Warriors of Chaos

Health

5,808

top 33% of class

Armour

shield blocks 60% of frontal missiles

120

top 7% of class

Leadership

top 12% of class

Speed

bottom 13% of class

Melee attack

top 7% of class

Melee defence

top 9% of class

Weapon strength

140 base + 330 armour-piercing

470

top 29% of class

Charge bonus

top 32% of class

Attributes

Encourage
This unit provides a leadership bonus to nearby allies. Units within range of both the Lord's aura and an encouraging unit will receive the larger of the two bonuses.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Immune to Psychology
The unit is immune to psychological attacks (Fear & Terror).

Abilities

Paragon of RuinAugment (Area) · +5% Charge Bonuspassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Fight or Die!Augment (Area) · +24 Melee Attack, +16 Leadershipactive
FrenzyAugment · +10% Charge Bonus, +10 Melee Attack…passive

Lore of magic

Lore Pool of the EverchosenOwn spell set

Defeat trait

Beat Archaon the Everchosen in battle and your lord can earn the trait

Doomslayer

Melee attack: +2 when fighting against Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs, Norsca and Beastmen (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 10%
Physical resistance: 5%

The Everchosen may rise and rise again, but he will forever be consigned to oblivion!

All legendary lord defeat traits

Archaon the Everchosen skill tree

60 skills, line by line as the game lays them out. Hover a skill for the rank it unlocks at and its effects at each level.

Dorghar
DorgharUnlocks at rank 9
- Mount: Dorghar
Dorghar is the Steed of the Apocalypse, a gift from the Chaos Gods themselves to their ultimate champion.
Rule of Chaos
Rule of Chaos3 levels
Level 1
- Undivided Authority: +2 (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Undivided Authority: +3 (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Undivided Authority: +4 (Lord's army)
The dominion of Chaos grows larger each day; soon the whole world will be under its sway.
Lord of the End Times
Lord of the End TimesUnlocks at rank 11
- Leadership aura size: +100%
Archaon is Lord of the End Times, crowned by Be'lakor, a creature of abeyance that's neither shape nor shadow.
Chosen of the Gods
Chosen of the GodsUnlocks at rank 17
- Melee defence: +7
- Hit points: +7%
- Weapon strength: +7%
"I am no god's tool, yet I am Chosen, for there is no other that thirsts for the end as much as I."
Hearts of Iron
Hearts of Iron
- Vigour loss reduction: -15% (Lord's army)
The followers of Chaos need not to rest, they march on with iron hearts desperate to harvest souls.
Aura of Chaos
Aura of ChaosUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
The shadow of the Ruinous Powers looms large, protecting those who bear their mark.
Army of Renown
Army of Renown3 levels
Level 1
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Level 2
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +4 (own army)
Level 3
- Regiments 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.
Mentor
Mentor3 levels
Level 1
- Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)
- Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Level 2
- Character experience gain: +35% (Heroes in Lord's army)
- Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Level 3
- Character experience gain: +50% (Heroes in Lord's army)
- Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Having learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.

The Grand Marshal of Chaos
The Grand Marshal of ChaosUnlocks at rank 11
- Unit experience gain: +15% (Lord's army)
- Lord recruit rank: +3 (factionwide)
Only the very best candidates may serve at the right-hand of the Everchosen.
Abyss-Forged Armour
Abyss-Forged Armour
- Warband upgrade cost: -20% for Undivided units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -15% for Chaos Warriors units (Lord's army)
Requires: The Grand Marshal of ChaosBlacker than black and far harder than any armour ever forged by mortal-hand, there is... something of the abyss about those who wear it.
The Chosen Ones
The Chosen Ones
- Melee defence: +8 for Chaos Chosen units (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 12% for Chaos Chosen units (Lord's army)
Requires: The Grand Marshal of ChaosTo fight in Archaon's army, you *must* bear the Mark.
Knights of the Herald
Knights of the Herald
- Speed: +15% for Chaos Knights units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +15% for Chaos Knights units (Lord's army)
Requires: The Grand Marshal of ChaosArchaon is truly the Herald of the Apocalypse, blessed with dreadful artefacts and even more dreadful minions, whose only purpose is to bring about the End Times.
Distinguished Champions
Distinguished Champions
- Hero capacity: +1 for Exalted Heroes
- Hero recruit rank: +4 for Exalted Heroes (factionwide)
Requires: The Grand Marshal of ChaosThe Everchosen stirs from his dark throne and prepares the blow that shall split the world asunder; these Heroes - who once were men - shall be his sword.
Ascension to Daemonhood
Ascension to Daemonhood
- Attribute: "Daemonic"
- All Authority: +1 (Lord's army)
Requires: Abyss-Forged Armour, The Chosen Ones, Knights of the Herald, Distinguished Champions"And wherever they tread, the ground will blacken. And what they touch will wither to dust and blow away."

Infernal Champion
Infernal Champion
- Weapon strength: +10%
The Warriors of Chaos are the playthings of Gods and given many gifts, including formidable fighting skills.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Infernal ChampionSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Thick-Skinned
Thick-Skinned2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: Infernal ChampionCreatures with tough hides or some kind of natural armour are tough nuts to crack - even a powerful attack may fall foul of their thick-skin.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Infernal ChampionHand-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 Blade
Deadly Blade2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Infernal ChampionA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Devastating Charge, Thick-Skinned, Hard to Hit, Deadly BladeFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- Weapon 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 Veteran
Scarred Veteran2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit 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.
Indomitable
Indomitable2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +6
Level 2
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Blade Shield
Blade Shield2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

Searing Doom
Searing Doom2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Searing Doom Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Searing Doom"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Searing Doom Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Searing Doom Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Searing Doom"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Searing Doom Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Searing Doom"
Kindleflame
Kindleflame
- Passive ability: "Kindleflame"
Requires: Searing Doom
Spirit Leech
Spirit Leech2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Spirit Leech"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Spirit Leech"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Spirit Leech"
Requires: Searing Doom
Flaming Sword of Rhuin
Flaming Sword of Rhuin2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Flaming Sword of Rhuin Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Flaming Sword of Rhuin"
- Spell: "Flaming Sword of Rhuin"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flaming Sword of Rhuin Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Flaming Sword of Rhuin Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Flaming Sword of Rhuin"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Flaming Sword of Rhuin Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Flaming Sword of Rhuin"
Requires: Searing Doom
The Burning Head
The Burning Head2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Burning Head Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Burning Head"
- Spell: "The Burning Head"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Burning Head Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Burning Head Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Burning Head"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Burning Head Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Burning Head"
Requires: Searing Doom
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Kindleflame, Spirit Leech, Flaming Sword of Rhuin, The Burning Head
Transmutation of Lead
Transmutation of Lead2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Transmutation of Lead Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Transmutation of Lead"
- Spell: "Transmutation of Lead"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Transmutation of Lead Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Transmutation of Lead Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Transmutation of Lead"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Transmutation of Lead Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Transmutation of Lead"
Requires: Evasion
The Purple Sun of Xereus
The Purple Sun of Xereus2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
- Spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Requires: Evasion
Earthing
Earthing
- Miscast 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
Magical Reserves
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5
Requires: 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 Conduit
Arcane Conduit
- Passive ability: "Arcane Conduit"
Requires: Earthing, Magical Reserves, Transmutation of Lead, The Purple Sun of Xereus

Dominating Presence
Dominating Presence
- Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
A Chaos Lord dominates – lesser beings cringe from a being that is so intently under scrutiny from the Dark Gods.
Chaos Vanguard
Chaos Vanguard3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +6 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +12 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +8 for all non-Daemonic Infantry units (Lord's army)
Requires: Dominating PresenceTo the Northmen, there is no greater honour than to fight and perish under the gaze of the Gods.
Savage Bloodlust
Savage Bloodlust3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +4 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +8 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +8 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +12 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +12 for all Daemonic melee units (Lord's army)
Requires: Dominating PresenceThe Daemons of Chaos bay for blood, spurred on by a chorus of agonised screams.
Warp Fire
Warp Fire3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +4 for all Daemonic Missile and Flying units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee defence: +6 for all Daemonic Missile and Flying units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for all Daemonic Missile units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +4% for all Daemonic Flying units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee defence: +8 for all Daemonic Missile and Flying units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for all Daemonic Missile units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +6% for all Daemonic Flying units (Lord's army)
Requires: Dominating PresenceAs dark wings take to the skies and Daemon arrows bear down, the enemies of Chaos know their end is near.
Hammer into Anvil
Hammer into Anvil3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +6 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +8 for all non-Daemonic Cavalry and Chariot units (Lord's army)
Requires: Dominating PresenceBreaking bones and ending lives, the armies of Chaos strike like an unholy hammer crashing through their enemies' ranks.
Monstrous Strength
Monstrous Strength3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +4% for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +6 for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous, and monster units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +6% for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +8 for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous, and monster units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +10% for all non-Daemonic war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Lord's army)
Requires: Dominating PresenceHulks of pure muscle, held upright by unsullied hatred, can crush a man with a frightening lack of effort.
Doomfire
Doomfire3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +10% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +15% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for all non-Daemonic Missile Cavalry and Artillery units (Lord's army)
Requires: Dominating PresenceSubdue the enemy with savage fire, as flaming projectiles burn a trail across the sky.
Rally!
Rally!
- Ability: "Rally!"
Requires: Chaos Vanguard, Savage Bloodlust, Warp Fire, Hammer into Anvil, Monstrous Strength, Doomfire
Legion of Doom
Legion of Doom
- Armour: +10 for all Infantry units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for all Infantry units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 20% for all Infantry units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!The legions march forth under the Lord's inscrutable gaze, eager to kill for fear of his wrath.
Speed & Malice
Speed & Malice
- Melee attack: +5 for all Cavalry, Chariot and Flying units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for all Cavalry, Chariot and Flying units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for all Cavalry, Chariot and Flying units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!The worthiest of Chaos' vanguard are blessed with the most elaborate mutations, which also enable them to move faster for longer.
Freakish Mutations
Freakish Mutations
- Leadership: +8 for all war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 for all war beasts, monstrous, and monster units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Ward save: +5% for all war beasts, monstrous and monster units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Mutations awarded by the Chaos Gods to their followers may look horrific to southerners, but such gifts are prized.
Malevolent Ranger
Malevolent Ranger
- Armour: +10 for all Missile units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for all Missile units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +10% for all Missile units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!To devastate one's enemies from afar is the key to controlling the battlefield.
Stand or Die!
Stand or Die!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand or Die!"
Requires: Legion of Doom, Speed & Malice, Freakish Mutations, Malevolent Ranger

Route Marcher
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.
Despoilers
Despoilers3 levels
Level 1
- Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)
- Income from sacking settlements: +5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)
- Income from sacking settlements: +10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)
- Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherTo despoil, to corrupt and ruin, to break the mortals and take their gods from them - this is what Chaos wants.
Serve or Die
Serve or Die3 levels
Level 1
- Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Unit Upgrades cost: -5% for all units
- Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Unit Upgrades cost: -10% for all units
- Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route Marcher"You will serve me, wretch, or you will die, there is no other option."
Devoted of Chaos
Devoted of Chaos3 levels
Level 1
- Increased experience gain: +10% for units when fighting against the Forces of Order (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Increased experience gain: +15% for units when fighting against the Forces of Order (Lord's army)
- Souls gained from battles: +10%
Level 3
- Increased experience gain: +20% for units when fighting against the Forces of Order (Lord's army)
- Souls gained from battles: +15%
Requires: Route MarcherNo act of faith can rival reaving the souls of the slain; a dark and twisted offering in honour of the Ruinous Powers.
Ruination
Ruination3 levels
Level 1
- Attrition suffered by defender: +10% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
Level 2
- Attrition suffered by defender: +20% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
- Control: -4 (local enemy province)
Level 3
- Attrition suffered by defender: +40% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
- Control: -8 (local enemy province)
Requires: Route Marcher"This stinking mortal Hold will fall, my masters have foreseen it. Bring them ruin!"
Unholy Resilience
Unholy Resilience
- Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord
- Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Requires: Despoilers, Serve or Die, Devoted of Chaos, RuinationThis willing servant of the Ruinous Powers has a resilience that is beyond any mortal measure.
Lightning Strike
Lightning Strike3 levels
Level 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 penalty
Level 2
- Enemy 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 penalty
Level 3
- Enemy 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 present
Requires: Unholy Resilience"The time to strike is now!"
Foetid Gallipot
Foetid Gallipot3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Requires: Unholy ResilienceA pungent mix of fell unguents ensures the unholy vitality of one’s minions.
Blessed by Evil
Blessed by Evil3 levels
Level 1
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%
- Income from post-battle loot: +5%
Level 2
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Level 3
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%
- Income from post-battle loot: +15%
Requires: Unholy ResilienceFor one fighting with the favour of the Ruinous Powers, glory and riches come naturally.
Premonition
Premonition3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush defence chance: +10% (Lord's army)
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%
Level 2
- Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +20%
Level 3
- Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +30%
Requires: Unholy ResilienceVisions cloud the mind, prophesising the arrival of the enemy and uncovering every shadow in which they lurk.
Chaos Unchained
Chaos Unchained
- Souls gained from battles: +10%
- Chaos Undivided corruption: +1 (local province)
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Requires: Lightning Strike, Foetid Gallipot, Blessed by Evil, PremonitionAll will bow before such a harbinger of pure, unbridled Chaos, oozing with the energies of corruption.

Every version of Archaon the Everchosen

2 units share this name (mounts, race versions, renown or faction variants). Differences from the first row are highlighted.

Version	HP	Models	Armour	Lead.	Speed	MA	MD	WS	Charge	Cost	Upkeep	Unit key
Warriors of ChaosWizard Lord	5,808	1	120	85	35	70	60	470	55	2,000	350	`wh_main_chs_cha_archaon_the_everchosen_0`
Warriors of ChaosWizard Lord	6,944	1	120	85	94	70	60	470	90	2,500	450	`wh_main_chs_cha_archaon_the_everchosen_1`

Who can field it

Warhost of the Apocalypse

Where these numbers come from

Read from the game's database tables for patch 9.0 (main_units, land_units, battle_entities, melee_weapons, projectiles…) as published in the WH3-Dump export (commit 8a4f7e64). Formulas that turn table values into card values are checked against known units before they are shown — how we verify.