High Queen Khalida

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Tomb Kings

Health

5,323

top 40% of class

Armour

bottom 35% of class

Leadership

top 37% of class

Speed

bottom 32% of class

Melee attack

top 15% of class

Melee defence

top 9% of class

Weapon strength

270 base + 180 armour-piercing

450

top 39% of class

Charge bonus

top 16% 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.
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.
Immune to Contact Effects
Entities with this attribute ignore the effects of enemy contact effects such as Poison
Undead
Undead units cannot be routed, but take damage when their Leadership is broken. Undead units also have: Fear and Terror Immunity Undead units may also have their hit points restored by special characters such as the Vampire Counts Necromancer.

Abilities

TombstrikeAugment · +24 Melee Attack, +30% Base Weapon Damageactive
Blessing of AsaphAugment (Area) · +15% Armour-Piercing Missile Damage, +15% Base Missile Damage…passive
Venom WaveExplosion · Explosion does not affect friendly troops, Strong vs a single unit…active
My Will Be DoneAugment (Area) · +5 Melee Attack, +5 Melee Defencepassive
The CurseDirect Damage (Area) · Activates automatically when conditions are met, Strong vs units with 25 or more entities…passive
DisintegratingDirect Damagepassive
CrumblingDirect Damagepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

High Queen Khalida 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.

Skeleton Chariot
Skeleton ChariotUnlocks at rank 9
- Mount: Skeleton Chariot
The pride of Nehekharan armies, impacting enemy lines with bone-shattering force and grinding the corpses beneath their heavy wheels.
Necroserpent
NecroserpentUnlocks at rank 13
- Mount: Necroserpent
A reward for utter dedication to the Warrior-Queen, every swipe of its sandstone tail can carve through mortal flesh.
Returned in Madness
Returned in Madness
- Charge bonus: +10
- Physical resistance: 5%
- Vigour loss reduction: -25%
The pain of immortal misery, coupled with insane violence, characterises the return to Unlife for many of the Tomb Kings, who fight longer, harder and better than they ever could before.
Ancient Tyrant
Ancient Tyrant
- Casualties captured post-battle: +5%
- Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
- Control: -4 (local enemy province)
You cannot build an empire without sacrificing a few sons…
Embalmed in Elixir
Embalmed in Elixir
- Fire resistance: 15%
- Hit points: +8%
The fluid used to embalm the Tomb King toughens his bindings, enabling him to withstand a greater degree of damage than would otherwise be possible.
Ceremonial Bandages
Ceremonial Bandages
- Missile resistance: 15%
Soaked in and toughened by embalming fluid, the cloth bindings used to mummify afford the wearer additional protection from all but a direct hit from mortal projectiles.
Restful Internment
Restful InternmentUnlocks at rank 19
- Removes Attribute "Wounds"
- Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Among the shifting dunes, dawn is heralded by the scrape of sand against the panoply of war, and the murmur of long-buried warriors.
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.

Asaph the Goddess of Magic & Vengeance
Asaph the Goddess of Magic & VengeanceUnlocks at rank 9
- Missile strength: +12% for Skeleton Archers, and Sepulchral Stalkers units (Lord's army)
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +15 (own army)
- Ambush success chance: +15% (Lord's army)
They who serve the Asp Goddess are blessed with a precise aim with which to reach their objectives.
True Blessing of Asaph
True Blessing of AsaphUnlocks at rank 9
- Replaces: "Blessing of Asaph"
- Passive ability: "True Blessing of Asaph"
Whenever Khalida awakens, the power of the Asp Goddess floods her body, infusing life and power into her mummified remains so that she may defeat her enemies.
Purified
PurifiedUnlocks at rank 9 · 2 levels
Level 1
- Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Passive ability: "Regeneration"
- Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Requires: True Blessing of AsaphSaved from the Blood Kiss at the hands of her cousin Neferata, Khalida was cleansed of evil by the Goddess of Beauty and Vengeance.
Lybaras' Best
Lybaras' BestUnlocks at rank 9
- Unit capacity: +6 Skeleton Archers
- Recruit rank: +3 for Skeleton Archer units
- Ammunition: +20% (all armies factionwide)
Requires: True Blessing of AsaphThe magnificent tomb city is renowned for its Undead archers, pledged to serve the High Queen for eternity.
Legions of the Asp Goddess
Legions of the Asp GoddessUnlocks at rank 9
- Army ability: "Legionary Barrage" (armies in local province)
Requires: True Blessing of AsaphThose pledged to fight for Asaph also worship Khalida, her physical embodiment in full, furious Unlife.
Embodiment of Asaph
Embodiment of AsaphUnlocks at rank 9
- Melee attack: +5 for Sepulchral Stalkers and Necropolis Knights units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Sepulchral Stalkers and Necropolis Knights units (Lord's army)
- Attribute: Immune to Contact Effects for Sepulchral Stalkers and Necropolis Knight units (Lord's army)
Requires: True Blessing of AsaphThe venom running through Khalida's veins enables her to move with the speed of a striking asp.
Warrior-Queen
Warrior-QueenUnlocks at rank 9
- Passive ability: "Frenzy"
- Attribute: Unbreakable
- Physical resistance: 10%
Requires: Purified, Lybaras' Best, Legions of the Asp Goddess, Embodiment of AsaphHer legendary intelligence, temperament and personal bravery make Khalida stand out, even from the extraordinary ranks of the immortal Tomb Kings.

Indomitable Will
Indomitable Will
- Charge bonus: +5
- Leadership: +4
It is not possible to defeat such unshakeable spirit once its owner's mind is made up.
Graceful Warrior
Graceful Warrior2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
- Speed: +5%
Level 2
- Melee defence: +10
- Speed: +12%
Requires: Indomitable WillEvery move is perfectly choreographed, as if it were a dance… a dance of death.
Blade Master
Blade Master2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Indomitable WillThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Indomitable WillHand-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.
Tenacity
Tenacity2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Indomitable WillThis one will not go down easily - it will be necessary to break both the will and the body first.
Tombstrike
Tombstrike
- Ability: "Tombstrike"
Requires: Graceful Warrior, Blade Master, Hard to Hit, TenacityHe whose will transcends death can strike out from beyond the grave, to devastating effect.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +20%
Requires: TombstrikeSuch 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 Armour2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: TombstrikeFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: TombstrikeSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Over My Dead Body
Over My Dead Body2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +8%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
- Hit points: +6%
Requires: TombstrikeDeath is not an impedance to the strongest of wills.
Desertstrike
Desertstrike
- Replaces: "Tombstrike"
- Ability: "Desertstrike"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Devastating Charge, Over My Dead BodyBeware the scorpion's sting, hidden 'neath the desert sands yet always poised to strike.

Passage to the Soul Realm
Passage to the Soul Realm
- Unit experience gain per turn: +75 (Lord's army)
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
The promise of a glorious afterlife worthy of a courageous warrior keeps embattled troops focused on the grim task at hand.
Arrows of Asaph
Arrows of Asaph3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +8% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +12% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +6% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for Skeleton Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Lord's army)
Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmCarrying the blessing of the goddess Asaph, these arrows seek out the foe with unerring accuracy.
Sun-Scorched Bones
Sun-Scorched Bones3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +8 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Lord's army)
Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmDeath isn't necessarily the end; those who have pledged service must rise to fight again another day.
Elite Cavalrymen
Elite Cavalrymen3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +6% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile strength: +6% for Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +9% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +9% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Missile strength: +8% for Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +12% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Necropolis Knights, Nehekhara Horsemen, Carrion, Skeleton Horsemen and Skeleton Horse Archers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmFormed by long campaigns and bloody slaughter in the stifling desert heat, the bond between steed and rider cannot be broken, even when death tries to intervene.
Master Charioteers
Master Charioteers3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +9 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +4% for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Archers Chariot units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +8 for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +8% for Khemrian Warsphinx, Skeleton Archers Chariot units (Lord's army)
Requires: Passage to the Soul Realm"The swift charioteers of the king. They who pursue the sovereign's foes on the day of his awakening."
Revered Stonemasonry
Revered Stonemasonry3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +6% for Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Hierotitan, Ushabti and Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +9% for Ushabti (Great Bows) units (Lord's army)
Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmSimple stone is afforded more respect than other materials, for from its grain giant guardians are hewn, brought to shuddering life by the Liche Priests' sorcery.
Stone Sentinels
Stone Sentinels3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +4 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +8 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Sepulchral Stalkers, Khemric Titan, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +8% for Sepulchral Stalkers, Necrosphinx and Tomb Scorpion units (Lord's army)
Requires: Passage to the Soul RealmNot even stone is set in stone it seems – arcane death magic is used to bring tortured, savage vigour to once-dormant stone sentinels.
Reanimate
Reanimate
- Ability: "Reanimate"
Requires: Arrows of Asaph, Sun-Scorched Bones, Elite Cavalrymen, Master Charioteers, Revered Stonemasonry, Stone SentinelsIt takes an iron will and unnatural - supernatural - strength to rally bound troops routed by magical means.
Blessing of the Asp
Blessing of the Asp
- Ammunition: +15% for Skeleton Archers, Ushabti (Great Bows), Skeleton Horse Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Skeleton Archers, Ushabti (Great Bows), Skeleton Horse Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Skeleton Archers, Ushabti (Great Bows), Skeleton Horse Archers, Screaming Skull Catapult, Casket of Souls and Bone Giant units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: ReanimateArrows loosed under the ever-watchful eye of the Serpent Goddess find their marks with divine precision.
Dune Rider
Dune Rider
- Armour: +10 for Nehekhara Horsemen, Skeleton Horsemen, Sepulchral Stalkers, Necropolis Knights, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 for Nehekhara Horsemen, Skeleton Horsemen, Sepulchral Stalkers, Necropolis Knights, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Nehekhara Horsemen, Skeleton Horsemen, Sepulchral Stalkers, Necropolis Knights, Skeleton Chariot and Skeleton Archer Chariot units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: ReanimateThe desert itself is his steed.
Unfading Memory
Unfading Memory
- Armour: +10 for Nehekharan Warriors, Tomb Guard, Skeleton Warriors and Spearmen units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Nehekharan Warriors, Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Spearmen and Tomb Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Nehekharan Warriors, Skeleton Warriors, Skeleton Spearmen and Tomb Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: ReanimateA dream of glory attained through conquest great rages still, despite the dying of the light.
Ancient Stone
Ancient Stone
- Leadership: +5 for Ushabti, Khemric Titan, Tomb Scorpion, Hierotitan, Necrosphinx and Khemrian Warsphinx units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 15% for Ushabti, Khemric Titan, Tomb Scorpion, Hierotitan, Necrosphinx and Khemrian Warsphinx units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Ushabti, Khemric Titan, Tomb Scorpion, Hierotitan, Necrosphinx and Khemrian Warsphinx units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: ReanimateThe very strength of the desert, to stand sentinel over the Tomb Kings' domain and crush their enemies to dust.
Resurrect
Resurrect
- Replaces: "Reanimate"
- Ability: "Reanimate Upgraded"
Requires: Unfading Memory, Ancient Stone, Blessing of the Asp, Dune RiderDark litanies are uttered to restore the Tomb Kings' slain soldiers to a twisted, chattering imitation of life.

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.
Iron Disciplinarian
Iron Disciplinarian3 levels
Level 1
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Control: +3 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherThis Lord expects utter obedience from the smallfolk, and has little time for insurrections or petty revolts.
Sand Sweeper
Sand Sweeper3 levels
Level 1
- Income from raiding: +10% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income from raiding: +30% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherSome of war's spoils are more difficult to see but are just as valuable as gold or jewels.
Soul Reaper
Soul Reaper3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Requires: Route MarcherThis one scours the battlefields, plains and dunes for the vanquished dead, so that his armies may march at full strength once more.
Canopic Jar Hoarder
Canopic Jar Hoarder3 levels
Level 1
- Canopic Jars generated: 5 per turn
- Canopic Jars gained post-battle +1% (own army)
Level 2
- Canopic Jars generated: 10 per turn
- Canopic Jars gained post-battle +2% (own army)
Level 3
- Canopic Jars generated: 15 per turn
- Canopic Jars gained post-battle +3% (own army)
Requires: Route MarcherThese jars contain the remains of many Liche Priests, which are useful for raising and binding a new force.
Attend Me!
Attend Me!
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Local recruitment capacity: +1 (local province)
Requires: Iron Disciplinarian, Sand Sweeper, Soul Reaper, Canopic Jar HoarderNehekhara's mummified rulers are awake, their eyes burning with balefire, their thirst for power, conquest and vengeance every bit as strong as they were in life.
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: Attend Me!"The time to strike is now!"
Imperishable
Imperishable3 levels
Level 1
- Attrition: -15% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Attrition: -35% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Requires: Attend Me!By which the Undead armies of Nehekhara may remain deathless, undying and forever hungry for slaughter.
All is Mine!
All is Mine!3 levels
Level 1
- Income from looting settlements: +4% (Lord's army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +4%
- Income from sacking settlements: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Income from looting settlements: +9% (Lord's army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +9%
- Income from sacking settlements: +9% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Income from looting settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +15%
- Income from sacking settlements: +15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Attend Me!To the victor, the spoils. All of them. Always.
The Dead Sand Sentinel
The Dead Sand Sentinel3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ambush success chance: +13% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ambush success chance: +25% (Lord's army)
Requires: Attend Me!It stands watch over the land, lest the foe's insidious, opportunistic agents dare to strike.
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)
Requires: Lightning Strike, Imperishable, All is Mine!, The Dead Sand SentinelRenowned among their allies and feared by enemies both mortal and otherwise, this Lord's every deed adds to their already legendary reputation.

Every version of High Queen Khalida

3 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
Tomb KingsLord	5,323	1	55	80	46	65	60	450	70	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_khalida_0`
Tomb KingsLord	5,943	1	110	80	66	65	60	450	70	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_khalida_1`
Tomb KingsLord	6,195	1	80	80	74	35	26	400	90	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_khalida_2`

Who can field it

Khemri

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.