Daemonsmith Sorcerer (Death)

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

Chaos Dwarfs

Health

3,748

bottom 19% of class

Armour

120

top 6% of class

Leadership

top 36% of class

Speed

bottom 5% of class

Melee attack

bottom 41% of class

Melee defence

top 45% of class

Weapon strength

220 base + 90 armour-piercing

310

bottom 33% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 13% of class

Ranged

Range

110 m

bottom 14% of class

Ammunition

top 40% of class

Missile damage

22 base + 64 AP, explosion 34 + 15 AP

135

bottom 17% of class

Reload time

10 s

top 40% of class

Damage per 10 s

135

bottom 2% of class

Attributes

Contempt
Witnessing other friendly units rout will only affect this unit's leadership if they also have the Contempt attribute.
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.
Immune to Psychology
The unit is immune to psychological attacks (Fear & Terror).

Abilities

ReforgeRegeneration · Restores the hitpoints of units with the Hell-Forged attributeactive
Infernal EngineerAugment (Area) · +15 Accuracy, +20 Reload Skillpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Daemonsmith Sorcerer (Death) skill tree

35 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.

Great Taurus
Great Taurus
- Mount: Great Taurus
As creatures of flame and ash, the Red Bulls of Hashut cannot stray far from the Dark Lands, save for when the Winds of Magic – and Aqshy specifically – are at their strongest.
Lammasu
Lammasu
- Mount: Lammasu
Believed to be a rare mutation of the Great Taurus, the magical Lammasu are the living embodiment of the Dark Land's rage, exhaling sorcerous clouds to protect their riders.
Bale Taurus
Bale Taurus
- Mount: Bale Taurus
Wreathed in smoke, these huge, winged Daemonic-bulls are blessed with flesh that burns with the intensity of a living furnace that sparks the ground 'neath their hooves.
Sorcerer's Curse
Sorcerer's Curse2 levels
Level 1
- Miscast base chance: +10%
- Physical resistance: 10%
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: +20%
- Physical resistance: 20%
By which the foe slowly turns to stone, beginning with the feet, so they are all too aware of their terrible fate as it gradually unfolds.
Careful Casting
Careful Casting2 levels
Level 1
- Cooldown: -10% for Lore of Death Magic
Level 2
- Cooldown: -10% for Lore of Death Magic
- Winds of Magic cost: -10% for Lore of Death spells
A modicum of care is just common sense when getting it wrong can find you trapped in another, infinitely worse dimension…
Hashut's Scales
Hashut's Scales
- Spell resistance: 10%
The Father of Darkness protects his children from sorcery through a variety of magical means, all of them twisted and obscure.
Headdress of Zharr
Headdress of Zharr
- Missile resistance: 10%
Having a thing for hats can be most useful when everyone keeps aiming at your head…
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.

Infernal Engineer
Infernal Engineer
- Passive ability: "Infernal Engineer"
There are always improvements that can be made to any process; this one ensures the Chaos Dwarfs' war machines and artillery are calibrated to perfection.
Reforge
Reforge
- Ability: "Reforge"
By which even those born of fire and flame, deep within the forge, can be healed.
All Terrain Vehicle
All Terrain Vehicle
- Attribute: Strider for War Machine units (own army)
- Attribute: Vanguard Deployment for War Machine units (own army)
Tuned to perfection in the broiling-hot machine shops of Zharr-Naggrund, this machine will get its occupants into the thick of it and out again, no matter the lay of the land.

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"
Aspect of the Dread Knight
Aspect of the Dread Knight3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Level 3
- 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
Life-Leeching
Life-Leeching
- Passive ability: "Life Leeching"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Soulblight
Soulblight3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Soulblight"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Soulblight"
Level 3
- 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 & Darkness3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Doom & Darkness"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Doom & Darkness"
Level 3
- 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 Bjuna2 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"
Level 2
- 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 Xereus3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Level 3
- 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.
Arcane Conduit
Arcane Conduit
- Passive ability: "Arcane Conduit"
Requires: Earthing, Magical Reserves, The Fate of Bjuna, The Purple Sun of Xereus

Survivalist
Survivalist
- Hit points: +5%
"The enemy's fear; their blood spilt in the mud – these are the things that sustain me."
Always Ready
Always Ready3 levels
Level 1
- Reload time reduction: +5%
Level 2
- Reload time reduction: +10%
Level 3
- Reload time reduction: +15%
Requires: SurvivalistDeath is always just a shot away.
Bandolier
Bandolier3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +10%
Level 2
- Ammunition: +20%
Level 3
- Ammunition: +30%
Requires: SurvivalistProfessional soldiery means never running out of ammo at the crucial moment.
Expeditious Endeavour
Expeditious Endeavour3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +3%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
Level 3
- Speed: +15%
Requires: SurvivalistWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
Piercing Shots
Piercing Shots3 levels
Level 1
- Explosive missile damage: +5%
- Missile strength: +5%
Level 2
- Explosive missile damage: +10%
- Missile strength: +10%
Level 3
- Explosive missile damage: +15%
- Missile strength: +15%
Requires: SurvivalistWhat use armour, or even magical defences, against such powerful ordnance?
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Always Ready, Bandolier, Expeditious Endeavour, Piercing ShotsFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.

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.
Hinder Replenishment
Hinder Replenishment3 levels
Level 1
- Hinder Replenishment action: Replenishment is modified by an additional -10%
Level 2
- Hinder Replenishment action: Replenishment is modified by an additional -20%
Level 3
- Hinder Replenishment action: Replenishment is modified by an additional -40%
The sight of a powerful figure extolling death and blasphemies can bring enemy ranks to their knees.
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 Daemonsmith Sorcerer (Death)

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
Chaos DwarfsWizard	3,748	1	120	70	32	38	36	310	16	1,000	250	`wh3_dlc23_chd_cha_daemonsmith_sorcerer_death`
Chaos DwarfsWizard	6,056	1	60	70	85	40	48	450	40	1,000	250	`wh3_dlc23_chd_cha_daemonsmith_sorcerer_death_lammasu`
Chaos DwarfsWizard	8,266	1	70	70	90	56	40	540	80	1,000	250	`wh3_dlc23_chd_cha_daemonsmith_sorcerer_death_bale_taurus`
Chaos DwarfsWizard	6,676	1	60	70	80	46	28	450	80	1,000	250	`wh3_dlc23_chd_cha_daemonsmith_sorcerer_death_great_taurus`

Who can field it

The Legion of Azgorh

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.