Herald of Khorne

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

4,448

bottom 29% of class

Armour

bottom 20% of class

Leadership

bottom 10% of class

Speed

bottom 34% of class

Melee attack

top 15% of class

Melee defence

bottom 39% of class

Weapon strength

120 base + 280 armour-piercing, +20 vs infantry

400

bottom 36% 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.
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.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.

Abilities

Locus of WrathAugment (Area) · +40 Melee Attackactive
Revel in SlaughterAugment (Area) · +8 Melee Attack, +8 Leadershippassive
Daemonic InstabilityDirect Damage · Causes damage to selfpassive
Banished!Direct Damage · Causes severe damage to selfpassive
HellbladeAugment · +20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage, +20% Base Weapon Damagepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Deadly OnslaughtAugment · +60% Charge Bonus, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive

Herald of Khorne skill tree

51 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 Herald of Khorne's skills

Juggernaut
JuggernautUnlocks at rank 9
- Mount: Juggernaut
Mighty beasts of groaning iron and brass, taller than a man and possessed of a crushing mass.
Blood Throne
Blood ThroneUnlocks at rank 9
- Mount: Blood Throne
A mighty Daemon Engine, clad in brass armour and driven into battle on iron-shod wheels.
Blood God's Vigour
Blood God's Vigour2 levels
Level 1
- Replenishes 20% campaign movement range after winning a battle
- Replenishes 10% campaign movement range after razing a settlement
Level 2
- Replenishes 30% campaign movement range after winning a battle
- Replenishes 20% campaign movement range after razing a settlement
Each victory reinvigorates Khorne's champions to seek more bloodshed.
Hates Slaanesh
Hates SlaaneshUnlocks at rank 7
- Melee attack: +10 when fighting against Slaaneshi factions
- Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Slaaneshi factions
Fluttering and flouncing into battle is the way of the weak and self-indulgent. War should be waged Kharneth's way – with pure, unbridled savagery.
Thick Skin
Thick SkinUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
At times, this servant of Khorne storms across the battlefield with arrows lodged in his chest. However, they seem to do little but further stoke the raging fire of his wrath.
Brass Collar
Brass CollarUnlocks at rank 7
- Spell resistance: 10%
Few magics can worm their way through this one's skull; their Khornate collar offers adequate protection, as does the impenetrable, relentless fury infecting his mind.
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.

Harvest of Skulls
Harvest of SkullsUnlocks at rank 10
- Skulls gained from kills: +15%
- Magic item drop chance from battle: +10%
- Upkeep: -5% (Lord's army)
When the quiet comes, the reaping only escalates.
Blazing Blade
Blazing BladeUnlocks at rank 10
- Attacks cause "Flammable" effect, reducing fire resistance
- Passive ability: "Hungering Blades"
Fire that melts steel and incinerates flesh, yet allows the blood to flow all the same.
Exalted Kin
Exalted KinUnlocks at rank 10
- Unit experience gain: +25% (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +10 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Writ upon the battlefield in the blood of their enemies, the so-called Lesser Daemons of Khorne reap their gore-soaked toll.

Lord of War
Lord of WarUnlocks at rank 8
- Replenishes 5% campaign movement range after winning a battle
- Attribute: Causes Terror
War is the natural state of all things, peace is the lie that mortals whisper to themselves.
Locus of Abjuration
Locus of AbjurationUnlocks at rank 8
- Ability: "Locus of Abjuration"
Requires: Lord of War
Locus of Fury
Locus of FuryUnlocks at rank 8
- Ability: "Locus of Fury"
Requires: Lord of War
Locus of Wrath
Locus of WrathUnlocks at rank 8
- Ability: "Locus of Wrath"
Requires: Lord of War
Greater Locus
Greater Locus
- Effect duration: +100% for Khornate Locus abilities
Requires: Locus of Abjuration, Locus of Fury, Locus of WrathA sliver of the Blood God's favour, but a great one nonetheless.

Brutal Charge
Brutal Charge
- Charge bonus: +5
- Weapon strength: +5%
When a huge swathe of rage and violence descends upon the unready, very few survivors are left in its wake.
Maim!
Maim!2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Melee attack: +8
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Brutal ChargeNo foe remains a threat once torn limb from bloody limb!
Kill!
Kill!2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +4
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Melee defence: +8
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Brutal Charge"KILL! KILL THEM ALL!"
Destroy!
Destroy!2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +4
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Leadership: +8
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Brutal Charge"Raze it all to the ground! Leave nothing standing!"
Slaughter!
Slaughter!2 levels
Level 1
- Physical resistance: 5%
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Physical resistance: 10%
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Brutal ChargeWith every other thought squeezed from their mind, there is naught left of this one but the screaming song of slaughter.
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Maim!, Kill!, Destroy!, Slaughter!From one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Murder!
Murder!2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +5%
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Hit points: +10%
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Foe-SeekerDeath, malice, butchery and murder – the enemies of Khorne shall have it all.
Hunt!
Hunt!2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +5%
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Speed: +10%
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Foe-Seeker"None shall run far! None shall be able to hide! All will come to sufferance!"
Cleave!
Cleave!2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Melee attack: +8
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Foe-Seeker"Modulistic terror – a vast, sadistic feast. The only way to exit is going piece by piece."
Crush!
Crush!2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +10
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +20
- Weapon strength: +6%
Requires: Foe-SeekerAll will know agony, pulverised by the inescapable grip of the Blood God's hatred.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Murder!, Hunt!, Cleave!, Crush!The war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

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.
Skulltakers
Skulltakers3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +6 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +4 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +9 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Bloodletters of Khorne, Exalted Bloodletters of Khorne and Bloodcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe Feet of Khorne march across the corpses of their enemies, as the Teeth of Death crush the life from those yet to die.
Bloodsoaked Champions
Bloodsoaked Champions3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +5 for Marauders, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers, Chaos Knights and Skullcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +5 for Marauders, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers, Chaos Knights and Skullcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Marauders, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers, Chaos Knights and Skullcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +10 for Marauders, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers, Chaos Knights and Skullcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Marauders, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers, Chaos Knights and Skullcrushers of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceStill awash with the blood of the conquered, the most devoted servants of war deliver skulls afore the Blood God's Skull Throne.
Ferocious Hunters
Ferocious Hunters3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +5% for Flesh Hounds of Khorne, Chaos Warhounds, Forsaken of Khorne, Khorngors and Chaos Furies units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9 for Flesh Hounds of Khorne, Chaos Warhounds, Forsaken of Khorne, Khorngors and Chaos Furies units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Flesh Hounds of Khorne, Chaos Warhounds, Forsaken of Khorne, Khorngors and Chaos Furies units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Flesh Hounds of Khorne, Chaos Warhounds, Forsaken of Khorne, Khorngors and Chaos Furies units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +15% for Flesh Hounds of Khorne, Chaos Warhounds, Forsaken of Khorne, Khorngors and Chaos Furies units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceA single moment is all it takes to become lost in a vicious maelstrom of wing, tooth and claw.
Hellforged Engines
Hellforged Engines3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Skullcannon, Gorebeast Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Chaos Warshrine and Blood Shrine of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +5 for Skullcannon, Gorebeast Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Chaos Warshrine and Blood Shrine of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +9 for Skullcannon, Gorebeast Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Chaos Warshrine and Blood Shrine of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +10 for Skullcannon, Gorebeast Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Chaos Warshrine and Blood Shrine of Khorne units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +12 for Skullcannon, Gorebeast Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Chaos Warshrine and Blood Shrine of Khorne units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe machinery of war creates a symphony of destruction out of booming cannon fire and the creaking of blood-soaked, hellish mechanisms.
Harbingers of Death
Harbingers of Death3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Minotaurs of Khorne, Spawn of Khorne, Bloodthirster, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Soul Grinder (Khorne) units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +6 for Minotaurs of Khorne, Spawn of Khorne, Bloodthirster, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Soul Grinder (Khorne) units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Minotaurs of Khorne, Spawn of Khorne, Bloodthirster, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Soul Grinder (Khorne) units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +8 for Minotaurs of Khorne, Spawn of Khorne, Bloodthirster, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Soul Grinder (Khorne) units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +16% for Minotaurs of Khorne, Spawn of Khorne, Bloodthirster, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Soul Grinder (Khorne) units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceWhere this Lord's rabid warriors appear, slaughter and Ruination are always sure to follow.
Kill for Khorne
Kill for Khorne
- Passive ability: "Kill for Khorne"
Requires: Skulltakers, Bloodsoaked Champions, Ferocious Hunters, Hellforged Engines, Harbingers of Death
Khorne's Chosen
Khorne's Chosen
- Melee attack: +5 for Bloodletters, Exalted Bloodletters, Forsaken, Khorngors, Chosen, Marauders, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers and Chaos Warriors of Khorne units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Bloodletters, Exalted Bloodletters, Forsaken, Khorngors, Chosen, Marauders, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers and Chaos Warriors of Khorne units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Bloodletters, Exalted Bloodletters, Forsaken, Khorngors, Chosen, Marauders, Skullreapers, Wrathmongers and Chaos Warriors of Khorne units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Kill for KhorneLeaving a trail of carnage and devastation in their wake, Khorne's Chosen are the most fervent acolytes of annihilation.
Rush to Slaughter
Rush to Slaughter
- Charge bonus: +12 for Bloodthirster, Minotaurs of Khorne, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Spawn of Khorne units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Bloodthirster, Minotaurs of Khorne, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Spawn of Khorne units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Bloodthirster, Minotaurs of Khorne, Bloodbeast of Khorne, Slaughterbrute and Spawn of Khorne units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Kill for KhorneMany armies are lost almost instantly under an avalanche of uninhibited, murderous rage. Such things are wondrous to behold.
Overwhelming Stampede
Overwhelming Stampede
- Leadership: +5 for Chaos Warhounds, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Knights, Flesh Hounds, Bloodcrushers, Skullcrushers and Chaos Furies units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 15% for Chaos Warhounds, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Knights, Flesh Hounds, Bloodcrushers, Skullcrushers and Chaos Furies units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 for Chaos Warhounds, Marauder Horsemen, Chaos Knights, Flesh Hounds, Bloodcrushers, Skullcrushers and Chaos Furies units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Kill for KhorneInto the heart of the enemy race the feral hounds of havoc and destruction.
Forged in Blood
Forged in Blood
- Bonus vs Infantry: +8 for Soul Grinder, Skullcannon, Blood Shrine, Chaos Warshrine of Khorne, Chaos Chariot and Gorebeast Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +5 for Soul Grinder, Skullcannon, Blood Shrine, Chaos Warshrine of Khorne, Chaos Chariot and Gorebeast Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 15% for Soul Grinder, Skullcannon, Blood Shrine, Chaos Warshrine of Khorne and Gorebeast Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Kill for KhorneThe diabolic engines of war rumble with the endless wrath of the Blood God himself.
Revel in Slaughter
Revel in Slaughter
- Replaces: "Kill for Khorne"
- Passive ability: "Revel in Slaughter"
Requires: Khorne's Chosen, Rush to Slaughter, Overwhelming Stampede, Forged in Blood

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.
Corruption
Corruption3 levels
Level 1
- Khorne corruption: +1 (local province)
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Khorne corruption: +2 (local province)
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Khorne corruption: +3 (local province)
- Control: +3 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherWith the servants of Chaos comes the corruption – as the landscape twists, this one speeds the transformation.
Call to Bloodletting
Call to Bloodletting3 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: Route MarcherEvery skull taken in the Blood God's honour proves this one's loyalty to the Skull Throne.
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: Route MarcherVisions cloud the mind, prophesising the arrival of the enemy and uncovering every shadow in which they lurk.
Blood Feast
Blood Feast3 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: Route MarcherThis Khornate Lord's well of eternal rage never runs dry, nor does the ceaseless influx of warriors eager to serve under his command.
Unholy Resilience
Unholy Resilience
- Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord
- Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Requires: Corruption, Call to Bloodletting, Premonition, Blood FeastThis 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!"
Sustained by Slaughter
Sustained by Slaughter3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Requires: Unholy ResilienceThere is no stopping this one's slaughter, for they are driven by the unquenchable lust for battle.
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: Unholy ResilienceTo despoil, to corrupt and ruin, to break the mortals and take their gods from them - this is what Chaos wants.
Relentless Advance
Relentless Advance3 levels
Level 1
- Daemons Reforged: +3% chance for destroyed Daemonic units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Recruitment cost: -5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Daemons Reforged: +6% chance for destroyed Daemonic units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Recruitment cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Daemons Reforged: +10% chance for destroyed Daemonic units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Recruitment cost: -15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Unholy ResilienceBattles can be lost, but can the war ever really be won? The advance of Ruin can never truly be halted once and for all.
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, Sustained by Slaughter, Despoilers, Relentless AdvanceThis Lord's many deeds - both on and off the battlefield - have brought them renown among their allies and made them feared by their enemies.

Every version of Herald of Khorne

3 units share this name across races (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
Khorne, Daemons of ChaosLord	4,448	1	40	70	48	65	40	400	50	2,000	225	`wh3_main_kho_cha_herald_of_khorne_0`
Khorne, Daemons of ChaosLord	5,056	1	100	70	70	65	40	450	70	2,000	312	`wh3_main_kho_cha_herald_of_khorne_1`
Khorne, Daemons of ChaosLord	5,556	1	110	70	68	40	20	385	55	3,400	425	`wh3_main_kho_cha_herald_of_khorne_2`

Who can field it

Legion of Chaos
Exiles of Khorne

The game also has 3 summoned or scripted copies of this unit that players don't recruit directly (wh3_main_pro_kho_cha_herald_of_khorne_0, wh3_main_pro_kho_cha_herald_of_khorne_1, wh3_main_pro_kho_cha_herald_of_khorne_2).

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.