Arkhan the Black

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

4,840

bottom 41% of class

Armour

top 37% of class

Leadership

bottom 31% of class

Speed

bottom 2% of class

Melee attack

bottom 28% of class

Melee defence

top 31% of class

Weapon strength

290 base + 160 armour-piercing

450

top 39% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 1% of class

Attributes

Causes Fear
This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack.
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.
Undead
Undead units cannot be routed, but take damage when their Leadership is broken. Undead units also have: Fear and Terror Immunity Undead units may also have their hit points restored by special characters such as the Vampire Counts Necromancer.

Abilities

The Liber MortisWard Save (Area) · +8 Leadership, +40 Physical Resistanceactive
My Will Be DoneAugment (Area) · +5 Melee Attack, +5 Melee Defencepassive
The CurseDirect Damage (Area) · Activates automatically when conditions are met, Strong vs units with 25 or more entities…passive
DisintegratingDirect Damagepassive
CrumblingDirect Damagepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Lore of magic

Lore of Death6 spells

Defeat trait

Beat Arkhan the Black in battle and your lord can earn the trait

Arkhan the Blackened

Diplomatic relations: +20 with Tomb Kings
Weapon strength: +25% when fighting against Vampire Counts

The Liche King may have dark sorcery and the power of the Great Necromancer, but that's not always enough when facing massed-ranks and hefty blades.

All legendary lord defeat traits

Patch changes

Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_the_black_mp

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Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_dread_abyssal

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Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_the_black_skeletal_steed_mp

New unit in this patch.

Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_the_black_skeleton_chariot_mp

New unit in this patch.

Arkhan the Black skill tree

74 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.

Skeletal Steed
Skeletal SteedUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Skeletal Steed
Long-dead destriers, awakened to serve their Unliving masters far beyond death.
Skeleton Chariot
Skeleton ChariotUnlocks at rank 13
- Mount: Skeleton Chariot
The pride of Nehekharan armies, impacting enemy lines with bone-shattering force and grinding the corpses beneath their heavy wheels.
wh3_dlc29_skill_tmb_lord_unique_arkhan_dread_abyssal
wh3_dlc29_skill_tmb_lord_unique_arkhan_dread_abyssalUnlocks at rank 21
- Mount:
Returned in Madness
Returned in Madness
- 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 Tyrant
Ancient Tyrant
- 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 Elixir
Embalmed in Elixir
- 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 Bandages
Ceremonial Bandages
- 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 Internment
Restful InternmentUnlocks at rank 19
- Removes Attribute "Wounds"
- Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Among the shifting dunes, dawn is heralded by the scrape of sand against the panoply of war, and the murmur of long-buried warriors.
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.

Usirian the God of the Underworld
Usirian the God of the UnderworldUnlocks at rank 9
- 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.
Vengeful
VengefulUnlocks at rank 9
- Replaces: "The Curse"
- Passive ability: "Befalling Curse"
Reborn at last, the Liche King has returned to take revenge on all Nehekhara.
The Curse of Undeath
The Curse of UndeathUnlocks at rank 9
- Passive ability: "The Curse of Undeath"
- Casualty replenishment rate: +9% (Lord's army)
Requires: VengefulAs the powers of Dark Magic are wielded for the purpose of Necromancy, its unwholesome energies invigorate the Undead.
Martial Prowess
Martial ProwessUnlocks at rank 9
- Armour: +12
- Melee defence: +8
Requires: VengefulDying has not proved a hindrance to Arkhan, so strong are his skills on the field of battle.
Legions of Death
Legions of DeathUnlocks at rank 9 · 2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +12 for Dire Wolves, Crypt Horrors, Morghasts and Hexwraiths units (all armies factionwide)
- Melee attack: +7 for Cairn Wraiths, Spirit Host, Fell Bats and Crypt Ghouls units (all armies factionwide)
- Leadership: +4 (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +20 for Dire Wolves, Crypt Horrors, Morghasts and Hexwraiths units (all armies factionwide)
- Melee attack: +15 for Cairn Wraiths, Spirit Host, Fell Bats and Crypt Ghouls units (all armies factionwide)
- Leadership: +8 (Lord's army)
Requires: VengefulAlthough not as numerous as Settra's grand army, Arkhan's Undead legions are bolstered by the Liche King's unparalleled Necromantic dexterity.
Liche King
Liche KingUnlocks at rank 9
- Hero capacity: +2 for Liche Priests
- Hero recruit rank: +3 for Liche Priests (factionwide)
Requires: VengefulThe monarch of the Undead, the liege of the Unliving.
Right-Hand of Nagash
Right-Hand of NagashUnlocks at rank 9
- Recruit rank: +2 for Vampiric units (all armies factionwide)
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +15 (own army)
- Hit points: +10%
Requires: The Curse of Undeath, Martial Prowess, Legions of Death, Liche KingThe first and most loyal of the Great Necromancer's followers will stand at his side once again. So it is written…

Indomitable Will
Indomitable Will
- Charge bonus: +5
- Leadership: +4
It is not possible to defeat such unshakeable spirit once its owner's mind is made up.
Conqueror
Conqueror2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4
- Weapon strength: +5%
Level 2
- Melee attack: +8
- Weapon strength: +10%
Requires: Indomitable WillKill many and you *are* a conqueror; godhood is then but a protracted slaughter away...
Blade Master
Blade Master2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Indomitable WillThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: 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.
Indomitable
Indomitable2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +6
Level 2
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Indomitable WillThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Tombstrike
Tombstrike
- Ability: "Tombstrike"
Requires: Conqueror, Blade Master, Hard to Hit, IndomitableHe whose will transcends death can strike out from beyond the grave, to devastating effect.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- Weapon 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 Armour
Full Plate Armour2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: TombstrikeFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: TombstrikeSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +8%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
- Hit points: +6%
Requires: TombstrikeDeath is not an impedance to the strongest of wills.
Necrostrike
Necrostrike
- Replaces: "Tombstrike"
- Ability: "Necrostrike"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Devastating Charge, Over My Dead Body"This is just the beginning. When the Great Necromancer returns, all around will be laid waste!"

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"
Life-Leeching
Life-Leeching
- Passive ability: "Life Leeching"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Aspect of the Dread Knight
Aspect of the Dread Knight2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Soulblight
Soulblight2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Soulblight"
- Spell: "Soulblight"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Soulblight"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Soulblight"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Doom & Darkness
Doom & Darkness2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Doom & Darkness"
- Spell: "Doom & Darkness"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Doom & Darkness"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Doom & Darkness"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Life-Leeching, Aspect of the Dread Knight, Soulblight, Doom & Darkness
The Fate of Bjuna
The Fate of Bjuna
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Fate of Bjuna"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Fate of Bjuna"
- Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"
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.
Greater Arcane Conduit
Greater Arcane Conduit
- Passive ability: "Greater Arcane Conduit"
Requires: The Fate of Bjuna, The Purple Sun of Xereus, Earthing, Magical Reserves

Passage to the Soul Realm
Passage to the Soul Realm
- Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
The promise of a glorious afterlife worthy of a courageous warrior keeps embattled troops focused on the grim task at hand.
Arrows of Asaph
Arrows of Asaph3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +8% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +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 3
- Ammunition: +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 Bones
Sun-Scorched Bones3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +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 3
- Armour: +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 Cavalrymen
Elite Cavalrymen3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +6% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile 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 3
- Missile 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 Charioteers
Master Charioteers3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge 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 3
- Charge 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 Stonemasonry
Revered Stonemasonry3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee 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 3
- Melee 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 Sentinels
Stone Sentinels3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge 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 3
- Charge 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.
Reanimate
Reanimate
- Ability: "Reanimate"
Requires: 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 Asp
Blessing of the Asp
- Ammunition: +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 Rider
Dune Rider
- Armour: +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 Memory
Unfading Memory
- Armour: +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 Stone
Ancient Stone
- Leadership: +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.
Resurrect
Resurrect
- Replaces: "Reanimate"
- Ability: "Reanimate Upgraded"
Requires: 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
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.
The Restless Dead
The Restless Dead
- Campaign movement range: +5%
A Lord of Necromancy's minions do not suffer exhaustion, they can walk for leagues and never suffer.
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.
Undying Horde
Undying Horde3 levels
Level 1
- The Dead Rise Again: +5% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- The Dead Rise Again: +15% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Requires: The Restless DeadOnce slain in battle, the foe belongs to the Undead Lord, and will rise again, eager to serve.
Sand Sweeper
Sand Sweeper3 levels
Level 1
- Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income 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.
Absolute
Absolute3 levels
Level 1
- Construction cost: -3% for all buildings (local province)
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 2
- Construction cost: -6% for all buildings (local province)
- Control: +3 (local province)
Level 3
- Construction cost: -10% for all buildings (local province)
- Control: +4 (local province)
Requires: The Restless DeadWhatever exists in Nagash's domain is his by right. Through Shyish, the force which animates it, it is chained to the Supreme Lord of the Undead forever.
Soul Reaper
Soul Reaper3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Casualty 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.
No Magic but His
No Magic but His3 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: The Restless DeadTo compare Nagash's arcane mastery to anyone else's is unthinkable. All that contains a glimmer of magic is his possession.
Canopic Jar Hoarder
Canopic Jar Hoarder3 levels
Level 1
- Canopic Jars generated: 5 per turn
- Canopic Jars gained post-battle +1% (own army)
Level 2
- Canopic Jars generated: 10 per turn
- Canopic Jars gained post-battle +2% (own army)
Level 3
- Canopic Jars generated: 15 per turn
- Canopic 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.
The Elixir's Creator
The Elixir's Creator3 levels
Level 1
- Vampiric corruption: +1 (local province)
- Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Vampiric corruption: +2 (local province)
- Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Vampiric corruption: +3 (local province)
- Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Requires: The Restless DeadFirst of all others, Nagash brought forth the means of immortality, all to serve his ends. All who pride themselves on it serve, as well.
Attend Me!
Attend Me!
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Requires: 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.
Inexhorable
Inexhorable
- Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord
- Battle healing cap: +50%
- Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressors
Requires: Undying Horde, Absolute, No Magic but His, The Elixir's CreatorThroughout the ages, some have thought they had stopped Nagash. They did not, no more than one can end the passage of time. Only he can.
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: Attend Me!"The time to strike is now!"
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: Inexhorable"The time to strike is now!"
Imperishable
Imperishable3 levels
Level 1
- Attrition: -15% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Attrition: -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.
The Fallen Follow Still
The Fallen Follow Still3 levels
Level 1
- Grave Call cost: -5%
- The Dead Rise Again: +3% chance for destroyed units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Grave Call cost: -10%
- The Dead Rise Again: +6% chance for destroyed units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Grave Call cost: -15%
- The Dead Rise Again: +10% chance for destroyed units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Requires: InexhorableIt is no small matter to replenish one's Undead forces if some fall. Nagash simply keeps on, and the fallen simply keep following him.
All is Mine!
All is Mine!3 levels
Level 1
- Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +4%
- Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from looting settlements: +9% (Lord's army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +9%
- Income from sacking settlements: +9% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income 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.
Soul Material
Soul Material3 levels
Level 1
- gain from battles: +5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- gain from battles: +10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- gain from battles: +15% (Lord's army)
Requires: InexhorableThere are such souls as Nagash considers fit only to be crushed into oblivion, to better feed the power of his realm eternal.
The Dead Sand Sentinel
The Dead Sand Sentinel3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ambush success chance: +13% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ambush 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.
No Will But His
No Will But His3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Requires: InexhorableA mighty will can raise the dead – yet even the paltry ones carry a force within that needs an even stronger will to control. In that, Nagash stands alone.
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)
Requires: 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.
Pinnacle of Servitude
Pinnacle of Servitude
- Grave Call cost: -10% (Lord's army)
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Recruit rank: +2 for all units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -5% (Lord's army)
Requires: Lightning Strike, The Fallen Follow Still, Soul Material, No Will But HisSome souls stamp their claim upon the mortal world anew as soon as they return to it. Yet Nagash is the first to have made such a claim, and will be the last.

Every version of Arkhan the Black

7 units share this name across races (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
Undead LegionsWizard Lord	4,840	1	90	75	31	40	50	450	12	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_arkhan_0`
Undead LegionsWizard Lord	5,248	1	90	75	76	40	50	450	32	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_arkhan_1`
Undead LegionsWizard Lord	5,684	1	110	75	84	30	36	400	75	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_arkhan_2`
Tomb KingsWizard Lord	4,840	1	90	75	31	40	50	450	12	—	—	`wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_the_black_mp`
Undead LegionsWizard Lord	6,544	1	90	80	90	50	50	560	50	2,250	—	`wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_dread_abyssal`
Tomb KingsWizard Lord	5,248	1	90	75	76	40	50	450	32	—	—	`wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_the_black_skeletal_steed_mp`
Tomb KingsWizard Lord	5,684	1	110	75	84	30	36	400	75	—	—	`wh3_dlc29_tmb_cha_arkhan_the_black_skeleton_chariot_mp`

Who can field it

Host of Nagash
Khemri

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.