Chaos Sorcerer Lord of Tzeentch (Metal)

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Comes with Champions of Chaos(Warhammer III)

Health

3,808

bottom 4% of class

Armour

top 48% of class

Leadership

bottom 10% of class

Speed

bottom 6% of class

Melee attack

top 50% of class

Melee defence

bottom 48% of class

Weapon strength

240 base + 120 armour-piercing

360

bottom 25% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 8% 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.
Mark of Tzeentch
A unit with the Mark of Tzeentch has: Barrier Magical Attacks

Abilities

Paragon of ChangeRegeneration (Area) · Replenishes barrier points of combatantspassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Arcane ConduitAugment of the Windspassive
EvasionAugment · +10% Speed, +5 Melee Defencepassive

Lore of magic

Lore of Metal6 spells

Chaos Sorcerer Lord of Tzeentch (Metal) skill tree

52 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.

Plan Chaos Sorcerer Lord of Tzeentch (Metal)'s skills

Chaos Steed
Chaos SteedUnlocks at rank 4
- Mount: Chaos Steed
The dread steeds of Chaos are more than mere horses, but creatures tainted by Daemon blood, said to be gifts from the Dark Gods themselves.
Disc of Tzeentch
Disc of TzeentchUnlocks at rank 10
- Mount: Disc of Tzeentch
As part of the binding ritual, Screamer bodies are flattened and transmuted into unlikely aspects.
Chaos Warshrine
Chaos WarshrineUnlocks at rank 14
- Mount: Warshrine
A vast, mobile altar allows the souls of the slain to be ritualistically condemned directly from the field of slaughter.
Authority of Change
Authority of Change3 levels
Level 1
- Nurgle Authority: -2 (Lord's army)
- Tzeentch Authority: +2 (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Nurgle Authority: -2 (Lord's army)
- Tzeentch Authority: +3 (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Nurgle Authority: -3 (Lord's army)
- Tzeentch Authority: +4 (Lord's army)
Tzeentch's authority is absolute, for infinite change is the very nature of Chaos.
Infernal Champion
Infernal ChampionUnlocks at rank 15
- Weapon strength: +10%
The Warriors of Chaos are the playthings of Gods and given many gifts, including formidable fighting skills.
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.
Voice of the Dark Gods
Voice of the Dark Gods
- Leadership aura size: +40%
This Lord speaks with a dread booming voice - a gift from his Dark Masters to ensure obedience.
Aura of Chaos
Aura of ChaosUnlocks at rank 8
- Missile resistance: 10%
The shadow of the Ruinous Powers looms large, protecting those who bear their mark.
Soldiers of Renown
Soldiers of RenownUnlocks at rank 10 · 3 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 20
- 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
MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 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.

Corrupt Mage
Corrupt MageUnlocks at rank 10
- Miscast base chance: +15% for all enemy spellcasters (enemy armies in local province)
- Winds of Magic power reserve: +3 per turn (own army)
Magic and Chaos are eternally intertwined in a symbiotic storm of malevolent power.
Malefic Sorcerer
Malefic Sorcerer
- Armour: +10
- Melee attack: +5
- Melee defence: +7
Requires: Corrupt MageMagic need not only wreak havoc at range—half the fun of battle, after all, is seeing the fear in your enemy's eyes.
Vile Enchanter
Vile Enchanter
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour for Forsaken (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 for Forsaken, Chaos Spawn and Chaos Feral Manticore units (Lord's army)
Requires: Corrupt MageThe Forsaken heed the commands of the powerful, and thrive on the excess of their energy.
Fate Marked
Fate MarkedUnlocks at rank 16
- Ability: "Gaze of Fate"
When enemies gaze into the eyes of insanity, insanity has a way of gazing back.
Changer's Seal
Changer's Seal
- Tzeentch Authority: +1 (Lord's army)
- Barrier hit points: +200
Requires: Fate Marked"The Eagle protects me, for I am but a vessel of change!"
Brand of Tchar
Brand of Tchar
- Passive ability: "Paragon of Change"
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (own army)
Requires: Fate MarkedThe Winds of Magic twist and churn around Tzeentch's almighty Paragons of Change.

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"
Metalshifting
Metalshifting
- Passive ability: "Metalshifting"
Requires: Searing Doom
Plague of Rust
Plague of Rust2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Plague of Rust Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Plague of Rust"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Plague of Rust Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Plague of Rust Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Plague of Rust"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Plague of Rust Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Plague of Rust"
Requires: Searing Doom
Glittering Robe
Glittering Robe2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Glittering Robe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Glittering Robe"
- Spell: "Glittering Robe"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Glittering Robe Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Glittering Robe Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Glittering Robe"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Glittering Robe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Glittering Robe"
Requires: Searing Doom
Gehenna's Golden Hounds
Gehenna's Golden Hounds2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Gehenna's Golden Hounds Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Gehenna's Golden Hounds"
- Spell: "Gehenna's Golden Hounds"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Gehenna's Golden Hounds Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Gehenna's Golden Hounds Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Gehenna's Golden Hounds"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Gehenna's Golden Hounds Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Gehenna's Golden Hounds"
Requires: Searing Doom
Prismatic Plurality
Prismatic Plurality
- Passive ability: "Prismatic Plurality"
Requires: Metalshifting, Plague of Rust, Glittering Robe, Gehenna's Golden Hounds
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: Prismatic Plurality
Final Transmutation
Final Transmutation2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Final Transmutation Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Final Transmutation"
- Spell: "Final Transmutation"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Final Transmutation Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Final Transmutation Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Final Transmutation"
- Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Final Transmutation Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Final Transmutation"
Requires: Prismatic Plurality
Earthing
Earthing
- Miscast base chance: -15%
Requires: Prismatic PluralityBy 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: Prismatic PluralityA 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: Magical Reserves, Transmutation of Lead, Final Transmutation, Earthing

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: Speed & Malice, Freakish Mutations, Malevolent Ranger, Legion of Doom

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.
Fate in Flux
Fate in Flux
- Souls gained from battles: +10%
- Tzeentch corruption: +1 (local province)
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Requires: Premonition, Lightning Strike, Foetid Gallipot, Blessed by EvilThere is no greater glory than to instigate a tide of change and watch it sweep across the world.

Every version of Chaos Sorcerer Lord of Tzeentch (Metal)

4 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
Warriors of Chaos, TzeentchWizard Lord	3,808	1	80	70	33	48	44	360	20	1,000	250	`wh3_dlc20_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_lord_metal_mtze`
Warriors of Chaos, TzeentchWizard Lord	4,288	1	80	70	95	48	44	360	35	1,600	400	`wh3_dlc20_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_lord_metal_mtze_disc`
Warriors of Chaos, TzeentchWizard Lord	11,550	1	60	70	38	35	30	375	25	1,100	425	`wh3_dlc20_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_lord_metal_mtze_warshrine`
Warriors of Chaos, TzeentchWizard Lord	4,296	1	100	70	78	48	44	360	40	1,200	300	`wh3_dlc20_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_lord_metal_mtze_chaos_steed`

Who can field it

Oracles of Tzeentch
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.