Archmage (Shadows)

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

High Elves

Health

3,820

bottom 5% of class

Armour

bottom 1% of class

Leadership

bottom 31% of class

Speed

bottom 13% of class

Melee attack

bottom 20% of class

Melee defence

bottom 5% of class

Weapon strength

200 base + 85 armour-piercing

285

bottom 5% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 4% 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.

Abilities

Martial ProwessAugment · +2 Melee Attack, +12 Melee Defencepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Arcane ConduitAugment of the Windspassive

Archmage (Shadows) skill tree

57 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.

Barded Ithilmar Steed
Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 10
- Mount: Elven Steed
An extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer.
Ithilmar Chariot
Ithilmar ChariotUnlocks at rank 13
- Mount: Ithilmar Chariot
Excellent Elven chariots, barded with priceless Ithilmar for extra protection on the battlefield but at no cost in speed or agility.
Great Eagle
Great Eagle
- Mount: Great Eagle
Ulthuan's Great Eagles are the firm allies of the Elves, fighting their causes since the coming of Chaos.
Moon Dragon
Moon DragonUnlocks at rank 21
- Mount: Moon Dragon
Those atop the mighty Moon Drakes are steeled in the knowledge of their mount’s enlightened strength that has seen them face down Daemons.
Speed of Asuryan
Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 3
- Melee defence: +3
- Speed: +15%
The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals.
Greater Ward
Greater Ward
- Ward save: +10%
With precise applications of unmaking, any threat may be rendered null and void in turn.
Soldiers of Renown
Soldiers of Renown3 levels
Level 1
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)
Level 2
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Level 3
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +3 (own army)
Their renown shall further elevate the one under whose command they march.
Immortality
ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 19
- This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
Who wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no…
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.

Crackling Potency
Crackling Potency
- Bound spell: "Chain Lightning"
- Campaign line of sight: +25%
Absolute Control
Absolute Control
- Cooldown: -10% to all spells
- Winds of Magic cost: -10% for all spells
Requires: Crackling PotencyMere talent alone is not enough, one must be truly gifted to be chosen to study at the Tower of Hoeth.
Peerless Abjuration
Peerless Abjuration
- Barrier hit points: +500
- Enemy Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: -15 (local region)
- Spell resistance: 10% (Lord's army)
Requires: Crackling PotencyUlthuan’s mages wield their peerless gift for abjuration and counterspell by the grace of Lileath, Maiden of dreams and fortune.
Aberrant Sensitivity
Aberrant Sensitivity
- Ward save: +10% when fighting against armies that spread corruption (Lord's army)
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
- Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)
Requires: Crackling PotencyAspiring archmages steel their senses to Chaos by keeping vigil against the corrupted beasts that prowl amid the crags of the Annulii.
Scholarly Brilliance
Scholarly Brilliance
- Spell intensity: +10%
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10
- Magic item drop chance from battle: +30%
Requires: Absolute Control, Peerless Abjuration, Aberrant SensitivityBlessed by the crescent moon, this magister wields sorceries of rare brilliance, and artefacts are drawn unbidden to their hands.

Dedicated to Asuryan
Dedicated to AsuryanUnlocks at rank 9
- Upkeep: -5% for Phoenix Guard units (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +5 for Phoenix Guard units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +15%
- Control: +2 (local province)
Asuryan's adherents believe they are part of the Creator's plan and will never be abandoned.
Dedicated to Hoeth
Dedicated to HoethUnlocks at rank 9
- Leadership: +5 for Swordmasters of Hoeth units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% for Swordmasters of Hoeth units (Lord's army)
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5 (own army)
The supporters of Hoeth bask in their patron's generosity, for it was he who gifted the Elves with much of their revered knowledge.
Dedicated to Vaul
Dedicated to VaulUnlocks at rank 9
- Income from Industry buildings: +1% (factionwide)
- Leadership: +5 for Dragon Princes units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% for Dragon Princes units (Lord's army)
- Armour: +10
The God of Smiths knows the Elves will need fire and fury to survive; his blessings steel them for the darker days ahead.
Dedicated to Kurnous
Dedicated to KurnousUnlocks at rank 9
- Leadership: +5 for White Lions of Chrace units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% for White Lions of Chrace, War Lions and Lion Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Attribute: Vanguard Deployment
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Isha's husband is the father of all Elves; his blessings are given to those who hunt for food, but woe betide those who kill for sport.
Dedicated to Isha
Dedicated to IshaUnlocks at rank 9
- Leadership: +5 for Spearmen and Archers units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% for Spearmen, Rangers and Archers units (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 3%
- Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)
The Goddess of Fertility blesses farmers and mothers, but also those votaries who are caught abroad in dangerous lands.
Dedicated to Addaioth
Dedicated to AddaiothUnlocks at rank 9
- Upkeep: -5% for Dragon units (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +5 for Dragon units (Lord's army)
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +30
- Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
Those who follow the Bringer of Wrath and Fire are blessed with direct and forceful solutions to the obstacles in their way.
Dedicated to Mathlann
Dedicated to MathlannUnlocks at rank 9
- Upkeep: -5% for Ship's Company and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4
- Income from Ports: +1% (factionwide)
- Leadership: +5 for Ship's Company and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
As the Lord of the Sea, Mathlann is patron to sailors and explorers; he is prayed to by Elves about to embark on a voyage or seeking new lands.
Dedicated to Hukon
Dedicated to HukonUnlocks at rank 9
- Leadership: +5 for Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% for Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Charge bonus: +5
If you can hold you ground when all around are falling into the cracks, then that's the patronage of Hukon, God of Earthquakes.

Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma
Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"
The caster weaves a confounding fog that numbs and deludes enemies, causing them to stumble and stagger.
Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors
- Passive ability: "Smoke & Mirrors"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaA conjured shadow is just as obfuscating as a real one - the Shadow Wizard is master or mistress of the 'concealing' arts.
The Enfeebling Foe
The Enfeebling Foe2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Enfeebling Foe"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "The Enfeebling Foe"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Enfeebling Foe"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaWhen cast this spell enfeebles enemy minds; they feel the crushing weight of reality bearing down upon them.
The Withering
The Withering2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Withering"
- Spell: "The Withering"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Withering Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "The Withering"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Withering Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Withering"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaThe Wizard destroys their enemies from within, corroding foes' minds with doubt and crisis.
The Penumbral Pendulum
The Penumbral Pendulum2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"
- Spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Penumbral Pendulum"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaA spectral pendulum is summoned by the Wizard. On command, it swings, razor sharp and with lethal speed, through the foe.
Potential Energy
Potential Energy
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10
- Speed: +10%
Requires: Smoke & Mirrors, The Enfeebling Foe, The Withering, The Penumbral PendulumThe Archmage crackles and flows with energies that would unmake any mortal practitioner.
Pit of Shades
Pit of Shades2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Pit of Shades"
- Spell: "Pit of Shades"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Pit of Shades"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Pit of Shades"
Requires: Potential EnergyThe spellcaster opens a vortex leading into the Pit. Anything caught within it will be lost forever.
Okkam's Mindrazor
Okkam's Mindrazor2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"
- Spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Okkam's Mindrazor"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Requires: Potential EnergyThe supernatural solution is often the best; weapons materialise before the caster's allies, allowing them to slice through flesh, soul, and consciousness.
Earthing
Earthing
- Miscast base chance: -15%
Requires: Potential EnergyBy 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: Potential EnergyA few magic-users have the ability to store the Winds of Magic for later use, increasing their spellcasting power when it really counts.
Greater Arcane Conduit
Greater Arcane Conduit
- Passive ability: "Greater Arcane Conduit"
Requires: Earthing, Magical Reserves, Pit of Shades, Okkam's Mindrazor

Inspiring Presence
Inspiring Presence
- Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
There are Lords that radiate power, confidence and fear, inspiring their followers to great or terrible acts.
Militia Master
Militia Master3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Rangers, Archers and Lothern Sea Guard units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceTurning an untrained bunch of regular citizens into effective fighting units requires a special kind of talent, and oodles of patience.
Bow Master
Bow Master3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +12% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +4% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +8% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors and Shadow-walkers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceMissile combat isn't always about attacking; knowing how to defend also pays dividends.
Cavalry Master
Cavalry Master3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +5% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +6% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +7% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for Ellyrian Reavers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Ellyrian Reavers and Silver Helms units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceYears of experience in mounted combat has started to pay off; this one is always in command of both their force and its steeds.
Vanguard Master
Vanguard Master3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +4 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +9% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Chariot, War Lion, Dragon Princes and Merwyrm units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Tiranoc Chariot units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceBeing present at the very forefront of the assault, on many occasions, prepares one for future engagements of a similar nature.
Sky Master
Sky Master3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +6% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +9% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Great Eagle, Phoenix and Dragon units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe firmament holds no fear for this one, such is their command of the many airborne beasts of battle.
Master Strategist
Master Strategist3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace, Phoenix Guard, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing that it is the rare plan that survives contact with the enemy, yet being prepared for all eventualities, raises this one above mere planners.
Loose!
Loose!
- Passive ability: "Loose!"
Requires: Militia Master, Bow Master, Cavalry Master, Vanguard Master, Sky Master, Master Strategist
Immovable Force
Immovable Force
- Spell resistance: 15% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +10% for Ship's Company, Spearmen, Silverin Guard, Silver Helms, Swordmasters of Hoeth, White Lions of Chrace and Merwyrm units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Loose!Like a wall of the hardest stone imaginable - such is their ability to withstand attack.
Favourable Winds
Favourable Winds
- Armour: +10 for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Archers and Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Archers, Lothern Sea Guard, Shadow Warriors, Shadow-walkers, Sisters of Avelorn, Skycutters and Bolt Thrower units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Loose!When the gale always blows in the direction of your choosing, failure becomes a rare event indeed.
Silver Torrent
Silver Torrent
- Missile resistance: 15% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Rangers, Great Eagle, War Lion, Chariot, Ellyrian Reavers, Oceanids and Sea Elemental units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Loose!Speed, agility and control - all must be mastered if your crushing tide is to break perfectly upon enemy shores.
Heart of the Flame
Heart of the Flame
- Armour: +10 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Dragon, Phoenixes, Dragon Princes and Phoenix Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Loose!The very centre of the fire always burns the hottest.
Darken the Skies
Darken the Skies
- Replaces: "Loose!"
- Passive ability: "Darken the Skies"
Requires: Immovable Force, Favourable Winds, Silver Torrent, Heart of the Flame

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.
Iron Disciplinarian
Iron Disciplinarian3 levels
Level 1
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Control: +3 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherThis Lord expects utter obedience from the smallfolk, and has little time for insurrections or petty revolts.
Looter
Looter3 levels
Level 1
- Income from looting settlements: +3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from looting settlements: +8% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income 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!
Bonded Service
Bonded Service3 levels
Level 1
- Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years.
Wary
Wary3 levels
Level 1
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%
- Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%
- Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%
- Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious.
Draftmaster
Draftmaster
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Requires: Iron Disciplinarian, Looter, Bonded Service, WarySomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high.
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: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!"
Quartermaster
Quartermaster3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
Elven Healing
Elven Healing3 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: DraftmasterThe ancient Asur arts teach one how to heal as well as how to harm.
Ancient Cunning
Ancient Cunning3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match.
Renowned & Feared
Renowned & Feared
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
- Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressors
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)
Requires: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Elven Healing, Ancient CunningThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.

Every version of Archmage (Shadows)

5 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
High ElvesWizard Lord	3,820	1	15	75	35	36	28	285	15	1,000	250	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_archmage_shadows_0`
High ElvesWizard Lord	4,148	1	45	75	84	36	28	285	35	1,200	300	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_archmage_shadows_1`
High ElvesWizard Lord	4,488	1	110	75	84	24	18	285	64	1,350	300	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_archmage_shadows_2`
High ElvesWizard Lord	5,080	1	30	75	110	44	30	420	62	1,500	375	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_archmage_shadows_3`
High ElvesWizard Lord	8,444	1	70	75	95	50	44	520	50	2,200	575	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_archmage_shadows_4`

Who can field it

Lothern

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.