Deathmaster Snikch

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Skaven

Health

3,920

bottom 9% of class

Armour

bottom 12% of class

Leadership

bottom 10% of class

Speed

bottom 37% of class

Melee attack

top 7% of class

Melee defence

top 31% of class

Weapon strength

160 base + 300 armour-piercing

460

top 31% of class

Charge bonus

top 29% 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.
Vanguard Deployment
This unit can deploy outside the deployment zone.
Stalk
This unit can move hidden in any terrain.
Strider
Speed and combat penalties caused by terrain are ignored by this unit.

Abilities

Deathmaster's SigilHex · Good against armouractive
Concealment BombsHiding · Effective when flanking, Target is hiddenactive
Scurry Away!Augment · +10% Speedpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
SlipperyAugment · +25% Speed, +24 Melee Defenceactive

Defeat trait

Beat Deathmaster Snikch in battle and your lord can earn the trait

Deathmaster by Nature

Hero action success chance: +4% (local region)
Attribute: Stalk

It would appear that the Eshin's infamous Chief Assassin has been decisively defeated, the victim of his own malice.

All legendary lord defeat traits

Deathmaster Snikch skill tree

50 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.

Expert Thief
Expert ThiefUnlocks at rank 4
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +25%
As it turns out, the more important the murder, the more likely they are to be carrying something worth 'appropriating'.
Rat-Fu
Rat-FuUnlocks at rank 9
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -15% (enemy characters in region)
- Hero self-defence: +15% chance of wounding aggressors
By its very nature, being good at killing requires that you are equally adept at not dying.
Sneaky
SneakyUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
Furtive, scheming, sly, cunning, underhand, devious, conniving, double-dealing, and sneaky - valuable traits if you wish to stay alive!
Tricksy
TricksyUnlocks at rank 7
- Spell resistance: 10%
All Skaven are unprincipled and untrustworthy by their foul natures. However, this is rarely a disadvantage in the face of the enemy.
Slippery
Slippery
- Ability: "Slippery"
From the Shadows
From the ShadowsUnlocks at rank 17
- Ability: "From the Shadows"
With almost un-Skaven-like focus, Snikch moves unseen through the battlefield until the moment of murderous truth.
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.

Jump-Scare
Jump-ScareUnlocks at rank 3
- Melee attack: +6 during ambushes (Lord's army)
- Ambush success chance: +20% (Lord's army)
- Ambush defence chance: +20% (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +8 during ambushes (Lord's army)
- Enemy leadership: -5 (local region)
All races have moments of weakness – times when their back is turned and their friends are looking the wrong way.
Scurry Fast-Quick
Scurry Fast-QuickUnlocks at rank 5
- Charge bonus: +8 (Lord's army)
- Campaign movement range: +5%
- Attribute: Strider (Lord's army)
Requires: Jump-ScareEshin Assassins are experts are exploiting the briefest vulnerabilities. Bursting out of the darkness to end lives with uncanny skill.
Conceal-Hide Them
Conceal-Hide ThemUnlocks at rank 7
- Ability: "Concealment Bombs" for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Infantry units (Lord's army)
Requires: Jump-Scare"You are already kill-dead, man-thing!"
Contract Loopholes
Contract LoopholesUnlocks at rank 9
- Hero and Lord recruit rank: +3 (factionwide)
- Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Requires: Jump-ScareMost of the other clans struggle to find the patience to deal with such things as 'paperwork' – another weakness that Clan Eshin ruthlessly exploits!
Just Dodge It
Just Dodge ItUnlocks at rank 11
- Melee defence: +5
- Physical resistance: 15%
Requires: Jump-ScareThey cannot hit what isn't there.
Sabotage & Unrest
Sabotage & UnrestUnlocks at rank 13
- Attrition suffered by defender: +15% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
- Enemy leadership: -8 when enemy lays siege or encircles (local region)
- Control: -8 (local enemy province)
Requires: Scurry Fast-Quick, Conceal-Hide Them, Contract Loopholes, Just Dodge ItTime and time again, Snikch has proven that no wall, no castle and no hidden hole will save you from his Weeping Blades.

Tail Weapon
Tail Weapon
- Melee attack: +3
- Weapon strength: +4%
Whether by attachment or mutation, something nasty and spiky on your tail has got to bring no little advantage in battle.
Ruin & Decay
Ruin & Decay2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dwarfs
- Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Lizardmen
- Weapon strength: +2%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against High Elves, Lizardmen, Dwarfs and men
- Weapon strength: +5%
Requires: Tail WeaponAs you might expect, the forces of order are repelled by the Skaven and their myriad disgusting, disease-ridden ways.
Thick-Skinned
Thick-Skinned2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: Tail WeaponCreatures 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.
Blade Master
Blade Master2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Tail WeaponThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Indomitable
Indomitable2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +6
Level 2
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Tail WeaponThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Verminous Valour
Verminous ValourUnlocks at rank 3
- Ability: "Verminous Valour"
Requires: Ruin & Decay, Thick-Skinned, Blade Master, Indomitable
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +20%
Requires: Verminous ValourSuch 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: Verminous ValourThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
Blade Shield
Blade Shield2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Verminous ValourA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
Expeditious Endeavour
Expeditious Endeavour2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +7%
Level 2
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Verminous ValourWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
Deathmaster's Sigil
Deathmaster's Sigil
- Ability: "Deathmaster's Sigil"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Blade Shield, Expeditious EndeavourSnikch leaves his distinctive symbol traced in blood beside his victims, so others will know the Deathmaster is abroad, and live in mortal dread.

Inspiring Presence
Inspiring Presence
- Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
There are Lords that radiate power, confidence and fear, inspiring their followers to great or terrible acts.
Pack Leader
Pack Leader3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Leadership: +3 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +4 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Leadership: +5 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Clanrats units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceTo rise above the rank and file, to claw one's way above the mire and the filth, takes a certain, superior breed of Skaven.
Infiltrator
Infiltrator3 levels
Level 1
- Reload time reduction: +3% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Reload time reduction: +6% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +7% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Reload time reduction: +9% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Night Runners and Gutter Runners units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceHaving to hide, for an extended period, in a dark, dank recess, in order to entrap and kill your target encourages lateral thinking.
Blastmaster
Blastmaster3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +8% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +12% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +4% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +8% for Warpfire Thrower, Warplock Jezzails, Ratling Gun, Poisoned Wind Globadiers, Poisoned Wind Mortars, Death Globe Bombardiers and Ranged Stormfiend units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceKnowing exactly where and when to strike is essential when fielding fiendish, potentially battle-winning plague-weapons.
Respected & Feared
Respected & Feared3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +6% for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)
- Armour: +6 for Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +6% for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)
- Armour: +9 for Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +9% for Stormvermin, Death Runners, Plague Monks and Eshin Triads units (Lord's army)
- Armour: +12 for Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceIs it better to be respected or feared? What sort of question is that... why, both of course!
Moulder Knowledge
Moulder Knowledge3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +7% for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Melee Stormfiend and Hell Pit Abomination units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis one has seen the hideous deformities created by Clan Moulder firsthand and now fancies himself a dab hand with a needle and thread…
Engineering Skill
Engineering Skill3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +3% for Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +3% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +6 for Doomwheel, Doom-Flayers and Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +9% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +7% for Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)
- Ammunition: +12% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +6% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +12 for Doomwheel, Doom-Flayers and Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +12% for Doomwheel and Doom-Flayers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +12% for Warp-Grinders units (Lord's army)
- Ammunition: +20% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +9% for Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis one's intimate knowledge of the inner workings of Skaven machinery enables him to improve their efficiency on the battlefield.
Rally!
Rally!
- Ability: "Rally!"
Requires: Pack Leader, Infiltrator, Blastmaster, Respected & Feared, Moulder Knowledge, Engineering Skill
Whip-Smart
Whip-Smart
- Leadership: +5 for Skavenslaves, Clanrats, Stormvermin and Pusbag units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 for Skavenslaves, Clanrats, Stormvermin and Pusbag units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Skavenslaves, Clanrats, Stormvermin and Pusbag units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!The wise commander considers the lash a dear friend - so much more than a motivational tool to encourage correctness in spirit and behaviour.
Gutter-Wise
Gutter-Wise
- Leadership: +5 for Gutter Runners, Night Runners, Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Range: +15% for Gutter Runners and Night Runners units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +20% for Death Runners and Eshin Triads units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Early years spent in the gutter both prepares the ambitious rat for power and schools him in the dirtier, more cut-throat ways of war.
Warp-Smart
Warp-Smart
- Bonus vs Infantry: +5 for Doomwheel, Doom-Flayers and Warp-Grinders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +5 for Weapon Team, Doom-Flayers, Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon, Ranged Stormfiend and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 15% for Weapon Team, Doom-Flayer, Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon, Ranged Stormfiend and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Weapon Team, Doomwheel, Plagueclaw Catapult, Warp Lightning Cannon, Ranged Stormfiend and Warp-Doom Magma-Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!This one knows just what to say to 'encourage' the very best work from his underling Warp-smiths and technicians.
Mutagenic Elixirs
Mutagenic Elixirs
- Armour: +10 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Hell Pit Abomination, Plague Monks, Melee Stormfiend, Pusbag and Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +5 for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Hell Pit Abomination, Plague Monks, Melee Stormfiend, Pusbag and Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Wolf Rats, Rat Ogres, Mutant Rat Ogre, Brood Horror, Hell Pit Abomination, Plague Monks, Melee Stormfiend, Pusbag and Cauldron of a Thousand Poxes units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Potions infused with Warpstone transmogrify the not-always-willing testbed subjects; those who survive the process emerge stronger and better in every way.
Stand or Die!
Stand or Die!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand or Die!"
Requires: Whip-Smart, Gutter-Wise, Warp-Smart, Mutagenic Elixirs

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.
Looter
Looter3 levels
Level 1
- Income from looting settlements: +3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from looting settlements: +8% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherThose that excel as looters make sure that every coin or gold tooth is found and added to the plunder. Woe betide the warrior that misses even a single copper token!
Ancient Cunning
Ancient Cunning3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherSuch long-lived creatures develop a level of guile that mortals cannot match.
Bonded Service
Bonded Service3 levels
Level 1
- Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherThe Lords rule, the peasants toil. Nothing has changed in over a thousand years.
Dictatorial
Dictatorial3 levels
Level 1
- Corruption: -1 (when in own province)
Level 2
- Corruption: -2 (when in own province)
Level 3
- Corruption: -3 (when in own province)
Requires: Route MarcherKeeping on top of things with an iron fist prevents Skavendom from becoming too much of a degenerate mess.
Corruptive
Corruptive3 levels
Level 1
- Skaven corruption: +1 (local enemy province)
Level 2
- Skaven corruption: +2 (local enemy province)
Level 3
- Skaven corruption: +3 (local enemy province)
Requires: Route MarcherNaturally, rats get in everywhere – even the tiniest opening presents little obstacle – spreading their disease and corruption everywhere they can.
Draftmaster
Draftmaster
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Requires: Looter, Ancient Cunning, Bonded Service, Dictatorial, CorruptiveSomeone has to ensure the numbers and quality of recruits remain high.
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: Draftmaster"The time to strike is now!"
Quartermaster
Quartermaster3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
Wary
Wary3 levels
Level 1
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -3%
- Ambush defence chance: +8% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -8%
- Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%
- Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterThis warrior has been ambushed previously and got themselves and many of their compatriots away safely. Such things make one naturally suspicious.
"Miiine All Miiine!"
"Miiine All Miiine!"3 levels
Level 1
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Level 2
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%
- Income from post-battle loot: +20%
Level 3
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%
- Income from post-battle loot: +30%
Requires: DraftmasterWhen making corpses of your foes, leave nothing of value for their kin to recover.
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)
- Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)
Requires: Lightning Strike, Quartermaster, Wary, "Miiine All Miiine!"This Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.

Who can field it

Clan Mors

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.