Herald of Slaanesh (Shadows)

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

3,968

bottom 10% of class

Armour

bottom 1% of class

Leadership

bottom 10% of class

Speed

bottom 40% of class

Melee attack

top 25% of class

Melee defence

top 17% of class

Weapon strength

100 base + 300 armour-piercing

400

bottom 36% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 36% 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
Devastating Flanker
Entities with this attribute double their charge bonus when attacking the rear or flank of an entity.
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.
Strider
Speed and combat penalties caused by terrain are ignored by this unit.

Abilities

Locus of GraceWard Save (Area) · +24 Melee Defence, +22 Physical Resistanceactive
Soul SiphonDirect Damage (Area) · Causes damage to combatantspassive
Daemonic InstabilityDirect Damage · Causes damage to selfpassive
Banished!Direct Damage · Causes severe damage to selfpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Arcane ConduitAugment of the Windspassive

Lore of magic

Lore of Shadows6 spells

Herald of Slaanesh (Shadows) skill tree

64 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.

Steed of Slaanesh
Steed of Slaanesh
- Mount: Steed of Slaanesh
Steeds have long, sinuous bodies that writhe ceaselessly as they dash towards the foe.
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- Mount: Daemonic Steed
Seeker Chariot
Seeker Chariot
- Mount: Seeker Chariot
Straining steeds urge the chariot to full speed, where swirling shapes sear the air with unholy hues.
Exalted Seeker Chariot
Exalted Seeker Chariot
- Mount: Exalted Seeker Chariot
Exalted Chariots are a blur of chromatic scythes and slicing blades pulled by Slaanesh's steeds.
Supple & Spry
Supple & Spry
- Missile resistance: 10%
This one’s writhing form can slowly caress and tease, but also move like lightning when required, knocking a projectile from the air or batting it back at the foe.
Hates Khorne
Hates Khorne
- Melee attack: +10 when fighting against Khornate factions
- Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Khornate factions
This obsession with murder is just cheap, mindless bloodlust of the basest kind. To the servants of Slaanesh, there's so much more to life… and to death too, of course.
Soldiers of Renown
Soldiers of Renown3 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 19
- 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
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.

Potentialite
PotentialiteUnlocks at rank 7
- Campaign movement range: +10%
- Reinforcement range: +25% (Lord's army)
The meanest streaks give rise to the greatest potential.
Locus of Grace
Locus of Grace
- Ability: "Locus of Grace"
Requires: Potentialite
Locus of Swiftness
Locus of Swiftness
- Ability: "Locus of Swiftness"
Requires: Potentialite
Locus of Beguilement
Locus of Beguilement
- Ability: "Locus of Beguilement"
Requires: Potentialite
Greater Locii
Greater Locii
- Effect duration: +100% for Slaanesh Locus abilities
- Effect range: +25% for Slaanesh Locus abilities
Requires: Locus of Grace, Locus of Swiftness, Locus of Beguilement"Now do it again... but better."
The Inevitable Whisper
The Inevitable WhisperUnlocks at rank 11
- Attribute: 360 Missile Block
- Missile block chance: +50%
- Physical resistance: 10%
The Dark Prince's word must not be shouted, but whispered in one's ear. Closing the requisite distance is no issue to a true Herald.
Bearers of Delight
Bearers of DelightUnlocks at rank 11
- Melee defence: +6 for Daemonettes and Exalted Daemonettes (Lord's army)
- Speed: +12% for Daemonettes of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Daemonettes are no mere exemplars of prancing perfection. They can shape their antics to carry the Herald's message on the battlefield.
The Violet Scent
The Violet ScentUnlocks at rank 11
- Winds of Magic cost: -10% for all spells
- Passive ability: "Soul Feeder"
- Replaces: "Soul Siphon"
- Passive ability: "Soul Siphon Upgraded"
A scent seen floating on the Winds, a scent to rob the speech of sound, a scent to succour as if sustenance.

Rapid Ruination
Rapid Ruination
- Speed: +12%
Swift flashes of an agile form and razor-sharp blades are all this Daemon Lord's victims see of him, but by then it's already far, far too late.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Rapid RuinationSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Thick-Skinned
Thick-Skinned2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: Rapid RuinationCreatures 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.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Rapid RuinationHand-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.
Deadly Blade
Deadly Blade2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Rapid RuinationA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Devastating Charge, Thick-Skinned, Hard to Hit, Deadly BladeFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- 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.
Scarred Veteran
Scarred Veteran2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
Indomitable
Indomitable2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +6
Level 2
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Blade Shield
Blade Shield2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma
Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Melkoth's Mystifying Miasma"
The caster weaves a confounding fog that numbs and deludes enemies, causing them to stumble and stagger.
Smoke & Mirrors
Smoke & Mirrors
- Passive ability: "Smoke & Mirrors"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaA conjured shadow is just as obfuscating as a real one - the Shadow Wizard is master or mistress of the 'concealing' arts.
The Enfeebling Foe
The Enfeebling Foe2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Enfeebling Foe"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "The Enfeebling Foe"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Enfeebling Foe"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaWhen cast this spell enfeebles enemy minds; they feel the crushing weight of reality bearing down upon them.
The Withering
The Withering2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Withering"
- Spell: "The Withering"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Withering Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "The Withering"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Withering Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Withering"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaThe Wizard destroys their enemies from within, corroding foes' minds with doubt and crisis.
The Penumbral Pendulum
The Penumbral Pendulum2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"
- Spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Penumbral Pendulum"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Requires: Melkoth's Mystifying MiasmaA spectral pendulum is summoned by the Wizard. On command, it swings, razor sharp and with lethal speed, through the foe.
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Smoke & Mirrors, The Enfeebling Foe, The Withering, The Penumbral Pendulum
Pit of Shades
Pit of Shades2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Pit of Shades"
- Spell: "Pit of Shades"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Pit of Shades"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Pit of Shades"
Requires: EvasionThe spellcaster opens a vortex leading into the Pit. Anything caught within it will be lost forever.
Okkam's Mindrazor
Okkam's Mindrazor2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"
- Spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Okkam's Mindrazor"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Requires: EvasionThe supernatural solution is often the best; weapons materialise before the caster's allies, allowing them to slice through flesh, soul, and consciousness.
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, Pit of Shades, Okkam's Mindrazor

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.
Daemonic Inspiration
Daemonic Inspiration3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Forsaken of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +6 for Forsaken of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +4 for Forsaken of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +8 for Forsaken of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Forsaken of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceEven the Children of Slaanesh can be inspired to ever greater depths of depravity.
Hellish Stride
Hellish Stride3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +6% for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Hellstriders of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +4 for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Hellstriders of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +6% for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Hellstriders of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +8 for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Hellstriders of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +8% for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Hellstriders of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe warriors of Slaanesh waste no time in hunting down their victims, for the heady delight of the kill is as addictive as it is exhilarating.
Gratifying Charge
Gratifying Charge3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +12% for Seekers of Slaanesh, Chaos Knights of Slaanesh, Heartseekers of Slaanesh and Pleasureseekers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +15% for Seekers of Slaanesh, Chaos Knights of Slaanesh, Heartseekers of Slaanesh and Pleasureseekers units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Seekers of Slaanesh, Chaos Knights of Slaanesh, Heartseekers of Slaanesh and Pleasureseekers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +18% for Seekers of Slaanesh, Chaos Knights of Slaanesh, Heartseekers of Slaanesh and Pleasureseekers units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +16% for Seekers of Slaanesh, Chaos Knights of Slaanesh, Heartseekers of Slaanesh and Pleasureseekers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceAtop their powerful beasts of Slaanesh, the Seekers dart across the field of battle, cutting through their foes with devastating precision.
Princely Chariots
Princely Chariots3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6 for Seeker Chariots, Chaos Chariot, Exalted Seeker Chariot and Hellflayers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +10% for Seeker Chariots, Chaos Chariot, Exalted Seeker Chariot and Hellflayers units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +7 for Seeker Chariots, Chaos Chariot, Exalted Seeker Chariot and Hellflayers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Weapon strength: +15% for Seeker Chariots, Chaos Chariot, Exalted Seeker Chariot and Hellflayers units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +8 for Seeker Chariots, Chaos Chariot, Exalted Seeker Chariot and Hellflayers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThere's little to do against the advance of a bladed chariot but to be ground beneath its heavy, bloodstained wheels.
Frenzied Revelry
Frenzied Revelry3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +12% for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Marauder Horsemen, Champions of Slaanesh and Fiends of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +15% for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Marauder Horsemen, Champions of Slaanesh and Fiends of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +8% for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Marauder Horsemen, Champions of Slaanesh and Fiends of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +18% for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Marauder Horsemen, Champions of Slaanesh and Fiends of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +12% for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Marauder Horsemen, Champions of Slaanesh and Fiends of Slaanesh units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe minions of the Dark Prince carry out frenzied slaughter in his name. Their victims' abject despair is but a delicious feast for their master.
Such Sights to Show You
Such Sights to Show You3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Keeper of Secrets, Chaos Warshrine of Slaanesh, Preyton and Soul Grinder (Slaanesh) units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Keeper of Secrets, Chaos Warshrine of Slaanesh, Preyton and Soul Grinder (Slaanesh) units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +8% for Keeper of Secrets, Chaos Warshrine of Slaanesh, Preyton and Soul Grinder (Slaanesh) units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Keeper of Secrets, Chaos Warshrine of Slaanesh, Preyton and Soul Grinder (Slaanesh) units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Keeper of Secrets, Chaos Warshrine of Slaanesh, Preyton and Soul Grinder (Slaanesh) units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresencePleasure and pain sit on either side of a fine-edged blade, and the greatest of Slaanesh's servants delve eagerly into both extremes.
Glamour of Slaanesh
Glamour of Slaanesh
- Passive ability: "Glamour of Slaanesh"
Requires: Daemonic Inspiration, Hellish Stride, Gratifying Charge, Princely Chariots, Frenzied Revelry, Such Sights to Show You
Acolytes of Hedonism
Acolytes of Hedonism
- Leadership: +5 for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Chaos Warriors of Slaanesh, Chosen of Slaanesh, Marauders of Slaanesh, Daemonettes of Slaanesh, Slaangors, Devotees of Slaanesh and Exalted Daemonettes of Slaanesh units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Glamour of SlaaneshThe endless pursuit of hedonistic delights further corrupts even the most depraved of creatures.
Connoisseurs of Delight
Connoisseurs of Delight
- Leadership: +5 for Hellstriders of Slaanesh, Knights of Slaanesh, Seekers of Slaanesh, Forsaken of Slaanesh, Pleasureseekers and Heartseekers of Slaanesh units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +7 for Hellstriders of Slaanesh, Knights of Slaanesh, Seekers of Slaanesh, Forsaken of Slaanesh, Pleasureseekers and Heartseekers of Slaanesh units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Hellstriders of Slaanesh, Knights of Slaanesh, Seekers of Slaanesh, Forsaken of Slaanesh, Pleasureseekers and Heartseekers of Slaanesh units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Glamour of SlaaneshThe true veterans of battle exude an aura of rapturous fulfilment, dulling the senses of their lessers.
Killer's Kiss
Killer's Kiss
- Charge bonus: +15% for Seeker Chariots, Exalted Seeker Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Marauder Horsemen and Hellflayers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Seeker Chariots, Exalted Seeker Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Marauder Horsemen and Hellflayers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Seeker Chariots, Exalted Seeker Chariot, Chaos Chariot, Marauder Horsemen and Hellflayers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Glamour of SlaaneshThe kiss of a lover, or the kiss of a blade – the decadence's Devotees will have you begging for both!
Secret Keeper
Secret Keeper
- Bonus vs Infantry: +7 for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Fiends of Slaanesh, Soul Grinder, Chaos Warshrine, Champions of Slaanesh, Preyton and Keeper of Secrets units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +5 for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Fiends of Slaanesh, Soul Grinder, Chaos Warshrine, Champions of Slaanesh, Preyton and Keeper of Secrets units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Chaos Furies, Spawn of Slaanesh, Fiends of Slaanesh, Soul Grinder, Chaos Warshrine, Champions of Slaanesh, Preyton and Keeper of Secrets units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Glamour of SlaaneshThere is no end to the power a being holds once it can tug at your wildest fantasies and twist your darkest fears.
Allure of Slaanesh
Allure of Slaanesh
- Replaces: "Glamour of Slaanesh"
- Passive ability: "Allure of Slaanesh"
Requires: Acolytes of Hedonism, Connoisseurs of Delight, Killer's Kiss, Secret Keeper

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.
Serve or Die
Serve or Die3 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 Marcher"You will serve me, wretch, or you will die, there is no other option."
Slaves to Excess
Slaves to Excess3 levels
Level 1
- Casualties captured post-battle: +5%
Level 2
- Casualties captured post-battle: +12%
Level 3
- Casualties captured post-battle: +25%
Requires: Route MarcherThe Perfect Prince can never have too many Devotees. It matters not one jot to Slaanesh whether they come to him willingly or are coerced into His worship.
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: Route MarcherTo despoil, to corrupt and ruin, to break the mortals and take their gods from them - this is what Chaos wants.
Corruption
Corruption3 levels
Level 1
- Slaanesh corruption: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Slaanesh corruption: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Slaanesh corruption: +4 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherWith the servants of Chaos comes the corruption – as the landscape twists, this one speeds the transformation.
Draftmaster
Draftmaster
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Requires: Serve or Die, Slaves to Excess, Despoilers, CorruptionSomeone 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!"
Drawn to Decadence
Drawn to Decadence3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -9% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterHaving given itself willingly to the service of Slaanesh, this force requires neither the carrot nor the stick to fight for Him though either one would no doubt be pleasurable!
Relentless Advance
Relentless Advance3 levels
Level 1
- Daemons Reforged: +3% chance for destroyed Daemonic units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Daemons Reforged: +6% chance for destroyed Daemonic units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Daemons Reforged: +10% chance for destroyed Daemonic units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterBattles can be lost, but can the war ever really be won? The advance of Ruin can never truly be halted once and for all.
Promise of Perfection
Promise of Perfection3 levels
Level 1
- Seduce Units budget: +10% (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Seduce Units budget: +25% (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Seduce Units budget: +50% (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Requires: DraftmasterThe Prince of Pleasure whispers in the ears of all, pulling at the threads of their every deviant desire.
Unholy Worship
Unholy Worship3 levels
Level 1
- Slaanesh glory gained: +3%
Level 2
- Slaanesh glory gained: +8%
Level 3
- Slaanesh glory gained: +15%
Requires: DraftmasterThe true experience of divinity can be found in the ecstasy of indulgence.
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, Unholy Worship, Promise of Perfection, Drawn to Decadence, 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 Slaanesh (Shadows)

5 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
Slaanesh, Daemons of ChaosWizard Lord	3,968	1	15	70	62	60	55	400	40	1,000	250	`wh3_main_sla_cha_herald_of_slaanesh_shadow_0`
Slaanesh, Daemons of ChaosWizard Lord	4,476	1	15	70	100	60	55	400	60	1,200	300	`wh3_main_sla_cha_herald_of_slaanesh_shadow_1`
Slaanesh, Daemons of ChaosWizard Lord	5,008	1	50	70	100	34	28	400	85	1,400	350	`wh3_main_sla_cha_herald_of_slaanesh_shadow_2`
Slaanesh, Daemons of ChaosWizard Lord	6,024	1	50	70	100	40	34	500	105	1,600	400	`wh3_main_sla_cha_herald_of_slaanesh_shadow_3`
Slaanesh, Daemons of ChaosWizard Lord	5,040	1	15	70	100	60	55	450	70	1,350	338	`wh3_dlc27_sla_cha_herald_of_slaanesh_shadow_daemonic_steed`

Who can field it

Legion of Chaos
Seducers of Slaanesh

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.