Liche Priest (Shadows)

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

3,520

bottom 10% of class

Armour

bottom 18% of class

Leadership

bottom 17% of class

Speed

bottom 2% of class

Melee attack

bottom 3% of class

Melee defence

bottom 19% of class

Weapon strength

210 base + 90 armour-piercing

300

bottom 19% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 1% 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.
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

Curse of KhsarHex (Area) · -60 Armouractive
DisintegratingDirect Damagepassive
CrumblingDirect Damagepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Liche Priest (Shadows) skill tree

28 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.

Skeletal Steed
Skeletal SteedUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Skeletal Steed
Long-dead destriers, awakened to serve their Unliving masters far beyond death.
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.
Trapped Soul
Trapped Soul
- Attribute: Causes Terror
- Spell resistance: 15%
Souls retrieved from the Netherwold and bound to their controller provide a degree of magical resistance.
Elixir of Immortality
Elixir of ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 9
- This Character will be wounded instead of killed in battle
- Physical resistance: 5%
This complex distillation not only preserves the drinker in glorious Unlife, it also increases their physical resistance to attack.
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.

Liminal Arts
Liminal Arts
- Winds of Magic cost: -10% for Lore of Shadows spells
- Miscast base chance: -15%
Shadows are the liminal tracts between presence and absence – the clandestine habitat of Qu'aph in the hooded form of a Khemrian cobra.
Incantation of Preservation
Incantation of PreservationUnlocks at rank 9
- Recruit rank: +2 for all units (Hero's army)
- Lord recruit rank: +1 (factionwide)
Requires: Liminal ArtsWhen intoned, this ritual text holds back decay so the Tomb Kings' souls can be bound to their mortal remains once more.
Keeper of Lore
Keeper of LoreUnlocks at rank 9
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (own army)
- Research rate: +5
Requires: Incantation of PreservationThere are specialised rituals, chants and incantations for drawing forth dead spirits and binding them back into their corporeal forms; this one knows them all.
Mortuary Cultist
Mortuary CultistUnlocks at rank 9
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -5% (enemy characters in region)
- Armour: +10
- Ambush success chance: +5% (Hero's army)
Requires: Keeper of LoreKnowing your way around the Realm of Souls, along with knowledge of the required ritual incantations, are essential skills for the dedicated Liche Priest.

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 Foe3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Enfeebling Foe"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Enfeebling Foe Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Enfeebling Foe"
Level 3
- 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 Withering3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Withering"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Withering Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Withering"
Level 3
- 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 Pendulum3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Penumbral Pendulum Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Penumbral Pendulum"
Level 3
- 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 Shades3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Pit of Shades"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Pit of Shades Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Pit of Shades"
Level 3
- 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 Mindrazor3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Okkam's Mindrazor Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Okkam's Mindrazor"
Level 3
- 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

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.
Cleanse Corruption
Cleanse Corruption3 levels
Level 1
- Cleanse Corruption action: Corruption is reduced by an additional 1
- Corruption: -1 (local province)
Level 2
- Cleanse Corruption action: Corruption is reduced by an additional 2
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
Level 3
- Cleanse Corruption action: Corruption is reduced by an additional 3
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
The locals take notice and will be inspired or frightened into action.
Spread Corruption
Spread Corruption3 levels
Level 1
- Spread Corruption action: Vampiric corruption is increased by an additional 1
- Vampiric corruption: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Spread Corruption action: Vampiric corruption is increased by an additional 2
- Vampiric corruption: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Spread Corruption action: Vampiric corruption is increased by an additional 3
- Vampiric corruption: +3 (local province)
The locals take notice and will be inspired or frightened into action.
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.
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)
These jars contain the remains of many Liche Priests, which are useful for raising and binding a new force.

Every version of Liche Priest (Shadows)

2 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
Tomb Kings, Undead LegionsWizard	3,520	1	30	60	31	25	30	300	10	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_liche_priest_shadow_0`
Tomb Kings, Undead LegionsWizard	3,948	1	30	60	76	25	30	300	30	—	—	`wh2_dlc09_tmb_cha_liche_priest_shadow_1`

Who can field it

Khemri
Host of Nagash

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.