Chaos Sorcerer (Shadows)

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

Warriors of Chaos

Health

3,520

bottom 10% of class

Armour

top 39% of class

Leadership

bottom 17% of class

Speed

bottom 8% of class

Melee attack

top 41% of class

Melee defence

top 42% of class

Weapon strength

220 base + 95 armour-piercing

315

bottom 37% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 15% 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

WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
EvasionAugment · +10% Speed, +5 Melee Defencepassive

Lore of magic

Lore of Shadows6 spells

Chaos Sorcerer (Shadows) skill tree

33 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.

Chaos Steed
Chaos SteedUnlocks at rank 6
- 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.
Chaos Warshrine
Chaos Warshrine
- Mount: Warshrine
A vast, mobile altar allows the souls of the slain to be ritualistically condemned directly from the field of slaughter.
Manticore
ManticoreUnlocks at rank 17
- Mount: Manticore
Manticores are highly prized by Sorcerers, for they are creatures bathed in magic and as cruel as their riders.
Mage's Influence
Mage's Influence3 levels
Level 1
- Khorne Authority: -1 (Hero's army)
- Undivided Authority: +1 (Hero's army)
Level 2
- Khorne Authority: -1 (Hero's army)
- Undivided Authority: +2 (Hero's army)
Level 3
- Khorne Authority: -1 (Hero's army)
- Undivided Authority: +3 (Hero's army)
Chaos magic consumes the land, hastening the spreading influence of Ruin.
Infernal Champion
Infernal ChampionUnlocks at rank 14
- Weapon strength: +10%
The Warriors of Chaos are the playthings of Gods and given many gifts, including formidable fighting skills.
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.
Unblinking Vigilance
Unblinking Vigilance2 levels
Level 1
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -5%
- Ambush defence chance: +10% (Hero's army)
Level 2
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
- Campaign line of sight: +25%
- Ambush defence chance: +15% (Hero's army)
Much can happen in the blink of an eye, as Kihar's victims would attest, were they still in possession of their eyes or tongues.
Prolific Spellcasting
Prolific Spellcasting3 levels
Level 1
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5 (Hero's army)
Level 2
- Winds of Magic power reserve: +3 per turn (Hero's army)
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +8 (Hero's army)
Level 3
- Targeting range: +10% for spells
- Winds of Magic power reserve: +5 per turn (Hero's army)
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (Hero's army)
A Chaos Sorcerer's instinctual grasp of the Winds of Magic, coupled with a singular Slaaneshi obsession for *more*, has bolstered Kihar's capabilities beyond those of others.
Immortality
ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 19
- When normally killed in action, this Hero will be wounded instead
Who wants to live forever? As it turns out, most beings wouldn't say no…
Mentor
Mentor3 levels
Level 1
- Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same type
Level 2
- Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same type
Level 3
- Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active Heroes of the same type
Having learned much in their long years of service, this character now turns their attention to training others.

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 Foe3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Enfeebling Foe"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Enfeebling Foe"
Level 3
- 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 Withering3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Withering"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Withering"
Level 3
- 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 Pendulum3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Level 3
- 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.
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Smoke & Mirrors, The Enfeebling Foe, The Withering, The Penumbral Pendulum
Pit of Shades
Pit of Shades3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Pit of Shades"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Pit of Shades"
Level 3
- 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: EvasionThe spellcaster opens a vortex leading into the Pit. Anything caught within it will be lost forever.
Okkam's Mindrazor
Okkam's Mindrazor3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Level 3
- 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: EvasionThe 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: 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, Pit of Shades, Okkam's Mindrazor

Warrior Wizard
Warrior Wizard
- Melee attack: +5
- Melee defence: +5
- Weapon strength: +20%
"Robes? Fool! We're going to battle, not a ball. Hand me my armour! ARMOUR!"
Spellslinger
Spellslinger
- Cooldown: -15% to spells
Spell after spell, grant the enemy no reprieve!
Unmoving Mage
Unmoving Mage
- Spell resistance: 10%
- Miscast base chance: -15%
- Hit points: +6%
Magic is little threat to one so well-versed in its dark and terrible intricacies.
Ruinous Wrath
Ruinous Wrath
- Enables magical attacks
- Weapon strength: +10%
Unleash pure Chaos at close quarters, slicing and dicing all within reach.
Ruinous Leadership
Ruinous Leadership
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
- Leadership aura size: +25%
A true tactician inspires all around them, encouraging allies to acts of vicious abandon.
Ruinous Unity
Ruinous Unity
- Undivided Authority: +1 (Hero's army)
- Armour: +10
Domination is the only goal, under the banner of Chaos Undivided.

Scouting
Scouting3 levels
Level 1
- Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 5%
Level 2
- Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 10%
Level 3
- Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 15%
Spellcasters can oft-sense when magic is close or being drawn from the Winds.
Spread Corruption
Spread Corruption3 levels
Level 1
- Spread Corruption action: Chaos Undivided corruption is increased by an additional 1
- Chaos Undivided corruption: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Spread Corruption action: Chaos Undivided corruption is increased by an additional 2
- Chaos Undivided corruption: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Spread Corruption action: Chaos Undivided corruption is increased by an additional 3
- Chaos Undivided corruption: +3 (local province)
The locals take notice and will be inspired or frightened into action.
Steal Technology
Steal Technology3 levels
Level 1
- Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 3
Level 2
- Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 6
Level 3
- Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 10
Oft-times, though you may have much, what you want the most is what your rivals have; such envy focuses the mind and creativity.
Wound
Wound3 levels
Level 1
- Wound action: Additional 5% chance of wounding target
Level 2
- Wound action: Additional 12% chance of wounding target
Level 3
- Wound action: Additional 21% chance of wounding target
Such a champion will not bend or break, but slay in their Lord's name.
Block Army
Block Army3 levels
Level 1
- Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -3%
Level 2
- Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -8%
Level 3
- Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -15%
To sow discord and confuse the enemy, sending them down the wrong route or befuddling their senses.
Specialist
Specialist3 levels
Level 1
- Hero action cost: -10%
- Hero action success chance: +1%
Level 2
- Hero action cost: -20%
- Hero action success chance: +3%
Level 3
- Hero action cost: -40%
- Hero action success chance: +6%
An expert in their craft, this Hero knows all the mistakes that can be made and how to best avoid making them.

Every version of Chaos Sorcerer (Shadows)

4 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	3,520	1	80	60	33	42	40	315	20	1,000	250	`wh_dlc01_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_shadows_0`
Warriors of ChaosWizard	3,976	1	100	60	78	42	40	315	40	1,100	275	`wh_dlc01_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_shadows_1`
Warriors of ChaosWizard	5,112	1	80	60	85	40	34	445	50	1,200	300	`wh_dlc01_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_shadows_3`
Warriors of ChaosWizard	11,250	1	60	60	38	35	30	375	25	1,000	425	`wh3_dlc20_chs_cha_chaos_sorcerer_shadows_warshrine`

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.