Handmaiden of the Everqueen

Hero· Hybrid Weapon Specialist· 1 model at Ultra size

High Elves

Health

3,688

bottom 15% of class

Armour

bottom 29% of class

Leadership

top 18% of class

Speed

bottom 30% of class

Melee attack

bottom 48% of class

Melee defence

top 8% of class

Weapon strength

250 base + 110 armour-piercing, +35 vs large

360

bottom 49% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 23% of class

Ranged

Range

180 m

top 32% of class

Ammunition

bottom 34% of class

Missile damage

55 base + 125 AP

180

bottom 48% of class

Reload time

9 s

top 49% of class

Damage per 10 s

200

bottom 26% of class

Attributes

Charge Defence vs. Large
When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any large attacker.
Charge Reflection
When bracing, this unit causes additional damage when attacking charging enemies.
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.
Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire while on the move.

Abilities

Quicksilver ShotAugment (Area) · +10 Reload Skillpassive
Martial ProwessAugment · +2 Melee Attack, +12 Melee Defencepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive

Handmaiden of the Everqueen skill tree

36 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.

Barded Ithilmar Steed
Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Barded Ithilmar Steed
An extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer.
Speed of Asuryan
Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 3
- Melee defence: +3
- Speed: +15%
The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals.
Ward of Loec
Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
The Trickster God knows all manner of ploys and ruses that can be used to counter missile attacks.
Ward of Hoeth
Ward of HoethUnlocks at rank 7
- Spell resistance: 10%
Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack.
Favoured of Isha
Favoured of IshaUnlocks at rank 5
- Control: +1 (all provinces)
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
- Ward save: +5%
The Handmaiden's actions have gleaned the favour of the Earth Goddess.
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.

Diplomat of the Everqueen
Diplomat of the EverqueenUnlocks at rank 11
- Diplomatic relations: +5 with High Elves
As an envoy of Alarielle, the Handmaiden speaks with the authority of the Everqueen.
Tactful
TactfulUnlocks at rank 11
- Diplomatic relations: +2 with all factions
Requires: Diplomat of the EverqueenIn a culture where words can cut as deeply as blades, a tactful speech can stop conflicts and waylay wars.
Forthcoming
ForthcomingUnlocks at rank 11
- Income from all buildings: +10% (local region)
- Income from trade tariffs: +5%
Requires: Diplomat of the EverqueenNot all intentions need be hidden behind words and poetry; sometimes, good diplomacy is direct diplomacy.
Discreet
DiscreetUnlocks at rank 11
- Influence: +2 per turn
Requires: Tactful, ForthcomingA secret kept is a favour to be returned at a later time.

Protector of the Everqueen
Protector of the EverqueenUnlocks at rank 11
- Leadership aura size: +60%
- Physical resistance: 5% (accompanying Lord)
To protect and guard the Everqueen is an eternal honour and one that no Handmaiden has ever refused.
Iron Maidens
Iron MaidensUnlocks at rank 11
- Hit points: +25%
Requires: Protector of the EverqueenDo not mistake the title of Handmaiden as a serf, for they are warriors all, and incredibly powerful ones at that.
Guardian
GuardianUnlocks at rank 11
- Passive ability: "Guardian"
Requires: Protector of the EverqueenAs a guardian, the Warrioress is sworn to protect everything that Asur hold dear.
Entangle
EntangleUnlocks at rank 11
- Enables flammable attacks
- Ability: "Entangle"
Requires: Iron Maidens, Guardian

Lieutenant of the Everqueen
Lieutenant of the EverqueenUnlocks at rank 11
- Bonus vs Large: +10
- Weapon strength: +10%
One of the Everqueen's inner circle; highly trusted, they will gladly die for the Everqueen if called upon to do so.
Elven Ranger
Elven RangerUnlocks at rank 11
- Range: +15%
Requires: Lieutenant of the EverqueenHandmaidens, like many Elves, excel at missile weapons, but this one's eye is especially keen.
Bow Master
Bow MasterUnlocks at rank 11
- Missile strength: +10%
- Reload time reduction: +15%
Requires: Lieutenant of the EverqueenA mistress of the bow, able to loose an arrow before a man can complete a blink.
Hawkish Precision
Hawkish PrecisionUnlocks at rank 11
- Passive ability: "Hawkish Precision" for Archers, Lothern Seaguard, Shadow-walkers, Shadow Warriors, and Sister of Avelorn units (all units in army)
Requires: Elven Ranger, Bow MasterThe eyes of the hawk, able to pluck a falling hair with a deft arrow sent from her bow.

Weapon Master
Weapon Master
- Melee attack: +4
- Weapon strength: +4%
If you can swing, slash, stab, gouge, or shoot it, this warrior has mastered every aspect of its use.
Valour of Ages
Valour of Ages2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dark Elves
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and Norsca
- Weapon strength: +8%
Requires: Weapon MasterPanic and fear are things that happen to others.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Weapon MasterHand-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.
Spear Master
Spear Master2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +50
- Melee attack: +6
Requires: Weapon MasterThis warrior is one with their spear; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Indomitable
Indomitable3 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +4
Level 2
- Leadership: +8
Level 3
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Weapon MasterThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Valour of Ages, Hard to Hit, Spear Master, IndomitableFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +5%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +12%
Level 3
- 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.
Full Plate Armour
Full Plate Armour3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +3
Level 2
- Armour: +8
Level 3
- Armour: +15
Requires: Foe-SeekerFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Shield of Avelorn
Shield of Avelorn2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +6
- Hit points: +6%
Requires: Foe-SeekerAvelorn's shield protects its forests and queen, and is blessed with preternatural grace.
Expeditious Endeavour
Expeditious Endeavour3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +3%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
Level 3
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
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Requires: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Shield of Avelorn, Expeditious Endeavour

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.
Stimulate Growth
Stimulate Growth3 levels
Level 1
- Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 10
- Growth: -10 (local enemy province)
- Growth: +10 (local province)
Level 2
- Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 20
- Growth: -20 (local enemy province)
- Growth: +20 (local province)
Level 3
- Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 30
- Growth: -30 (local enemy province)
- Growth: +30 (local province)
All will listen, for the news will either be dire or wonderful.
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.
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 Handmaiden of the Everqueen

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
High ElvesHybrid Weapon Specialist	3,688	1	40	75	40	40	52	360	22	750	187	`wh2_dlc10_hef_cha_handmaiden_0`
High ElvesHybrid Weapon Specialist	4,176	1	70	75	84	40	52	360	42	1,050	262	`wh2_dlc10_hef_cha_handmaiden_2`

Who can field it

Lothern

The game also has 1 summoned or scripted copy of this unit that players don't recruit directly (wh2_dlc10_hef_cha_handmaiden_1).

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.