Daemon Prince of Nurgle

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

8,360

top 11% of class

Armour

bottom 12% of class

Leadership

top 37% of class

Speed

top 39% of class

Melee attack

top 46% of class

Melee defence

top 9% of class

Weapon strength

150 base + 360 armour-piercing

510

top 14% of class

Charge bonus

top 50% 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.
Causes Terror
This unit can cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and fear themselves.
Daemonic
Daemonic units cannot be routed, but take damage when their Leadership is low. Daemonic units also have: Physical Resistance Fear and Terror Immunity
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.
Can Fly
This unit can fly.
Mark of Nurgle
A unit with the Mark of Nurgle has: Poison Contact Effect Increased Hit Points Increased Melee Defence Reduced Melee Attack

Abilities

Paragon of DecayHex (Area) · -5% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage, -5% Base Weapon Damagepassive
Stream of CorruptionBreath · Long, thin, expanding, tear-shaped attackactive
Daemonic OnslaughtAugment · +60% Charge Bonus, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
Cloud of FliesAugment · +9 Melee Defencepassive
Daemonic InstabilityDirect Damage · Causes damage to selfpassive
Banished!Direct Damage · Causes severe damage to selfpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Lore of magic

Lore Pool of Nurgle's PrinceOwn spell set

Daemon Prince of Nurgle skill tree

59 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 Daemon Prince of Nurgle's skills

Lord of Pestilence
Lord of Pestilence3 levels
Level 1
- Nurgle Authority: +2 (Lord's army)
- Tzeentch Authority: -2 (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Nurgle Authority: +3 (Lord's army)
- Tzeentch Authority: -2 (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Nurgle Authority: +4 (Lord's army)
- Tzeentch Authority: -4 (Lord's army)
Create a nightmare of decay, and let the Plague Lord feast on the suffering and sickness that follows.
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.
Bloated Carcass
Bloated CarcassUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
Anything fired at this vile Nurglish servant's immense girth must penetrate many folds of sweaty fat before they even have the slightest chance of piercing his flesh.
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.

Sickness & Health
Sickness & HealthUnlocks at rank 18
- Passive ability: "Pestilent Decay"
- Hit points: +15%
Through the grotesque blessings of Nurgle, virulent pus absorbs every incoming blow.
Swarming Masses
Swarming Masses
- Casualty replenishment rate: +5% in friendly, neutral and enemy territory
- Nurgle corruption: +4 (local province)
- Growth: +100 (local province)
Requires: Sickness & HealthThe hordes of decay are endless, creeping across the land like a repulsive plague of death.
Acidic Ichor
Acidic Ichor
- Passive ability: Acid Ichor for Plaguebearers units (Lord's army)
- Nurgle Authority: +2 (Lord's army)
- Daemons Reforged: +10% chance for destroyed Daemons of Nurgle units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Requires: Sickness & HealthA viscous, burning acid spurts wildly from bulbous pustules, corroding through flesh and bone.
Plague Marked
Plague MarkedUnlocks at rank 16
- Ability: "Locus of Virulence"
Those bearing the mark of Nurgle exude a sickening miasma wherever they go.
Seal of Sickness
Seal of Sickness
- Nurgle Authority: +1 (Lord's army)
- Hit points: +10%
Requires: Plague MarkedHow exactly does one injure further the decayed, rotting flesh of the Urfather's servants?
Decaying Brand
Decaying Brand
- Passive ability: "Paragon of Decay"
- Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)
Requires: Plague MarkedThe armies of Nurgle find strength in decay, bolstered by their own festering wounds.

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.
Daemonic Onslaught
Daemonic Onslaught
- Ability: "Daemonic Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Indomitable, Blade ShieldNo mortal host shall hold them back.

Miasma of Pestilence
Miasma of Pestilence2 levels
Level 1
- Cooldown: -30% to "Miasma of Pestilence"
- Overcast spell: "Miasma of Pestilence Upgraded"
Level 2
- Cooldown: -50% to "Miasma of Pestilence"
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Miasma of Pestilence Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Miasma of Pestilence Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Miasma of Pestilence"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Miasma of Pestilence Upgraded"
Children of Nurgle
Children of Nurgle
- Passive ability: "Children of Nurgle"
Requires: Miasma of Pestilence
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: Miasma of Pestilence
Curse of the Leper
Curse of the Leper2 levels
Level 1
- Cooldown: -30% to "Curse of the Leper"
- Spell: "Curse of the Leper"
- Overcast spell: "Curse of the Leper Upgraded"
Level 2
- Cooldown: -50% to "Curse of the Leper"
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Curse of the Leper Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Curse of the Leper Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Curse of the Leper"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Curse of the Leper Upgraded"
Requires: Miasma of Pestilence
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: Miasma of Pestilence
Life-Leeching
Life-Leeching
- Passive ability: "Life Leeching"
Requires: Children of Nurgle, Spirit Leech, Curse of the Leper, Soulblight
Fleshy Abundance
Fleshy Abundance2 levels
Level 1
- Cooldown: -30% to "Fleshy Abundance"
- Spell: "Fleshy Abundance"
- Overcast spell: "Fleshy Abundance Upgraded"
Level 2
- Cooldown: -50% to "Fleshy Abundance"
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Fleshy Abundance Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Fleshy Abundance Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Fleshy Abundance"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Fleshy Abundance Upgraded"
Requires: Life-Leeching
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: Life-Leeching
Earthing
Earthing
- Miscast base chance: -15%
Requires: Life-LeechingBy 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: Life-LeechingA 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, Fleshy Abundance, The Purple Sun of Xereus, 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.
Disease Bearer
Disease Bearer
- Souls gained from battles: +10%
- Nurgle corruption: +1 (local province)
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Requires: Premonition, Lightning Strike, Foetid Gallipot, Blessed by EvilWhole civilisations will be flooded by infection, as its spread spins wildly out of control.

Who can field it

Legion of Chaos
Poxmakers of Nurgle
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.