Gorduz Backstabber

Hero· Melee Specialist· 1 model at Ultra size

Chaos Dwarfs

Health

3,864

bottom 29% of class

Armour

shield blocks 35% of frontal missiles

bottom 33% of class

Leadership

top 50% of class

Speed

bottom 30% of class

Melee attack

top 23% of class

Melee defence

top 2% of class

Weapon strength

280 base + 160 armour-piercing

440

top 16% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 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.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Abilities

Crooked DiceAugment · +60 Armour, +40 Physical Resistance…active
Lucky GitRegeneration · Burst of life-saving hit pointspassive
Malign AuthorityAugment · +8 Leadershippassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
SlipperyAugment · +25% Speed, +24 Melee Defenceactive

Gorduz Backstabber skill tree

31 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.

Giant Wolf
Giant Wolf
- Mount: Giant Wolf
The larger wolves are bred by the Hobgoblins to pull their ramshackle chariots, and be mounts for their cruel Bosses and nasty Shamans.
They Needs Stabbin'
They Needs Stabbin'
- Ability: "They Needs Stabbin'"
Bloodthirsty Rage
Bloodthirsty Rage
- Passive ability: "Frenzy"
Gorduz has caught someone trying to cheat him and goes into a fit of rage. Run, if you know what's good for you – as far and as fast as possible!
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…

Fated!
Fated!
- Hero action cost: -15%
- Hero action success chance: +15%
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%
- Hero self-defence: +15% chance of wounding aggressors
Something is keeping Gorduz alive when he really should be dead in a ditch somewhere …or at least that's how it appears to literally *everyone* else.
Lucky!
Lucky!
- Ward save: +10%
Requires: Fated!To say Gorduz has been a lucky git would be something of an understatement.
Sneaky!
Sneaky!
- Attribute: Stalk for Gorduz, Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
- Attribute: Vanguard Deployment for Gorduz, Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Requires: Lucky!Like all Hobgoblins, only better, Gorduz is above all else, a cunning little git with lashings of low cunning and a beguiling level of stealth at his disposal.

The Stabbiest
The Stabbiest
- Unit experience gain: +100% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Upkeep: -20% for Hobgoblin units (all units in army)
By virtue of his considerable experience, Gorduz is the stabbiest of all da stabberz. No question.
Stick 'Em!
Stick 'Em!3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Weapon strength: +10% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +6 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Weapon strength: +15% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +9 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Weapon strength: +20% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Requires: The Stabbiest"Stick 'em wiv arrers'. Stick 'em with knives, 'an swords, and spears. Stick 'em quick and stick 'em where it 'urts. But most of all, stick 'em when they's looking the other way."
Shoot 'Em!
Shoot 'Em!3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +25% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Missile strength: +10% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +33% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Missile strength: +15% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +50% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Missile strength: +20% for Hobgoblin and Hobgoblin Wolf Raider units (all units in army)
Requires: The StabbiestMuch has already been said about Gorduz' ability to stay alive, but let's not forget that he is also a formidable shooter, for a Hobgoblin, with a dead-eyed stare.
Dodge 'Em!
Dodge 'Em!3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Missile resistance: 5% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
Level 2
- Melee defence: +6 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
Level 3
- Melee defence: +9 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Missile resistance: 25% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
Requires: The StabbiestWhether it be a sea of arrows, crackling blasts of magical energy or deadly war machines, being light on his feet has helped keep Gorduz and Da Gitz hold the lines against all comers.
Get 'Em!
Get 'Em!3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Speed: +10% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +20 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Speed: +20% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +25 for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
- Speed: +30% for Hobgoblins and Hobgoblin Wolf Raiders units (all units in army)
Requires: The StabbiestOne of the factors in Gorduz' otherwise inexplicable longevity is his sheer, unrelenting aggression in the face of the enemy... or anyone, for that matter.
Get Tha Gitz!
Get Tha Gitz!
- Ability: "Get Tha Gitz!"
Requires: Stick 'Em!, Shoot 'Em!, Dodge 'Em!, Get 'Em!"It's clear to me that vis is somefing Da Boyz can't deal wiv on their own – time for Da Gitz!"

Bloody Blade
Bloody Blade
- Weapon strength: +10%
A drawn blade should not be put away until slaked in blood.
Gutter Fighter
Gutter Fighter3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
Level 3
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Bloody BladeThis being fights dirty, no honour system applies here!
Elusive
Elusive3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Bloody Blade"Stay in one place, gods-damn you!"
Precise
Precise3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +5%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +12%
Level 3
- Weapon strength: +20%
Requires: Bloody BladeWhether a targeted slice to the throat, or a precision stab to the heart, this one knows how to kill!
Fleet-Footed
Fleet-Footed3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +3%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
Level 3
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Bloody BladeThose who are fleet of foot can reach the enemy faster.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Gutter Fighter, Elusive, Precise, Fleet-FootedThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.
Opportunist
Opportunist3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +4
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +15
Requires: Deadly OnslaughtAlways on the lookout for an opening or advantage in battle - somewhere to put the knife in…
Counter-Striker
Counter-Striker3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
Level 3
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Deadly OnslaughtThe harder they hit, the more they commit, the easier it is to strike back.
Survivalist
Survivalist3 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +3%
Level 2
- Hit points: +8%
Level 3
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Deadly Onslaught"The enemy's fear; their blood spilt in the mud – these are the things that sustain me."
Cornered Rat
Cornered Rat3 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +2
Level 2
- Leadership: +5
Level 3
- Leadership: +9
Requires: Deadly OnslaughtNever trap this one, when cornered they have nothing left to lose.
Slippery
Slippery
- Ability: "Slippery"
Requires: Opportunist, Counter-Striker, Survivalist, Cornered Rat

Replenish Troops
Replenish Troops3 levels
Level 1
- Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 3%
Level 2
- Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 6%
Level 3
- Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 9%
Those in the army can find succour or be replenished by the power of this champion.
Spread Control
Spread Control3 levels
Level 1
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 1
- Control: -1 (local enemy province)
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 2
- Control: -2 (local enemy province)
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 3
- Control: -3 (local enemy province)
- Control: +3 (local province)
The sight of this warrior, their stature, import or infamy, can have a calming effect.
Damage Building
Damage Building3 levels
Level 1
- Damage Building action: Additional 5% damage caused
Level 2
- Damage Building action: Additional 15% damage caused
Level 3
- Damage Building action: Additional 30% damage caused
It is not just the forces of Chaos that can despoil, break and ruin.
Assassinate
Assassinate3 levels
Level 1
- Assassinate action: Additional 3% success chance
Level 2
- Assassinate action: Additional 8% success chance
Level 3
- Assassinate action: Additional 15% success chance
A skilled assassin is a cold-hearted killer and merciless murderer.
Assault Units
Assault Units3 levels
Level 1
- Assault Units action: Additional 3% casualties inflicted
Level 2
- Assault Units action: Additional 8% casualties inflicted
Level 3
- Assault Units action: Additional 15% casualties inflicted
Lying in wait, experienced and patient, striking when the foe least expects.
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 Gorduz Backstabber

2 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 DwarfsMelee Specialist	3,864	1	45	65	40	50	58	440	30	1,000	—	`wh3_dlc23_chd_cha_gorduz_backstabber`
Chaos DwarfsMelee Specialist	4,276	1	45	65	92	50	58	440	50	1,000	—	`wh3_dlc23_chd_cha_gorduz_backstabber_giant_wolf`

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.