Mage (Death)

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

High Elves

Health

3,420

bottom 2% of class

Armour

bottom 4% of class

Leadership

bottom 17% of class

Speed

bottom 17% of class

Melee attack

bottom 34% of class

Melee defence

bottom 12% of class

Weapon strength

200 base + 85 armour-piercing

285

bottom 6% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 4% of class

Attributes

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

Martial ProwessAugment · +2 Melee Attack, +12 Melee Defencepassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Lore of magic

Lore of Death6 spells

Mage (Death) skill tree

27 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 Mage (Death)'s skills

Barded Ithilmar Steed
Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 7
- Mount: Elven Steed
An extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer.
Ithilmar Chariot
Ithilmar ChariotUnlocks at rank 14
- Mount: Ithilmar Chariot
Excellent Elven chariots, barded with priceless Ithilmar for extra protection on the battlefield but at no cost in speed or agility.
Lileath's Blessing
Lileath's BlessingUnlocks at rank 4
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +8 (own army)
Those facing a great challenge, a difficult decision, or simply in need of luck, may call upon the Goddess of Dreams and Fortune.
Ward of Loec
Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 8
- 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 8
- Spell resistance: 10%
Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack.
Immortality
ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 20
- 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
MentorUnlocks at rank 30 · 3 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.

Focused Mind
Focused MindUnlocks at rank 10
- Hero action success chance: +4%
- Miscast base chance: -15%
An Elf's mind is prone to obsession. This meditative discipline centers the spirit, shielding it from magical chaos and temptation.
Student of the White Tower
Student of the White TowerUnlocks at rank 20
- Cooldown: -10% to all spells
A human wizard may take a lifetime to master just one aspect of the Winds. A High Elf masters all eight just to be considered a student of Hoeth.
Excellent Efficiency
Excellent EfficiencyUnlocks at rank 25
- Winds of Magic cost: -10% for all spells
Lesser races use magic as a blunt tool; the Asur wield it as an art. This is the discipline of Saphery, achieving more with less.

Spirit Leech
Spirit Leech2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Spirit Leech"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Spirit Leech"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Spirit Leech Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Spirit Leech"
Life-Leeching
Life-Leeching
- Passive ability: "Life Leeching"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Aspect of the Dread Knight
Aspect of the Dread Knight3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Level 3
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Aspect of the Dread Knight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Aspect of the Dread Knight"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Soulblight
Soulblight3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Soulblight"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Soulblight"
Level 3
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Soulblight"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Soulblight Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Soulblight"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Doom & Darkness
Doom & Darkness3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Doom & Darkness"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Doom & Darkness"
Level 3
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Doom & Darkness"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Doom & Darkness Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Doom & Darkness"
Requires: Spirit Leech
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Aspect of the Dread Knight, Life-Leeching, Soulblight, Doom & Darkness
The Fate of Bjuna
The Fate of Bjuna2 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"
Level 2
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Fate of Bjuna"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Fate of Bjuna"
- Spell: "The Fate of Bjuna"
Requires: Evasion
The Purple Sun of Xereus
The Purple Sun of Xereus3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Level 3
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "The Purple Sun of Xereus Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Purple Sun of Xereus"
Requires: Evasion
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, The Fate of Bjuna, The Purple Sun of Xereus

Scouting
Scouting3 levels
Level 1
- Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 5%
Level 2
- Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 10%
Level 3
- Scouting action: Magic item drop chance is increased by an additional 15%
Spellcasters can oft-sense when magic is close or being drawn from the Winds.
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.
Steal Technology
Steal Technology3 levels
Level 1
- Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 3
Level 2
- Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 6
Level 3
- Steal Technology action: Research rate is increased by an additional 10
Oft-times, though you may have much, what you want the most is what your rivals have; such envy focuses the mind and creativity.
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.
Block Army
Block Army3 levels
Level 1
- Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -3%
Level 2
- Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -8%
Level 3
- Block Army action: Movement range is modified by an additional -15%
To sow discord and confuse the enemy, sending them down the wrong route or befuddling their senses.
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 Mage (Death)

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
High ElvesWizard	3,420	1	15	60	35	36	28	285	15	1,000	250	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_mage_death_0`
High ElvesWizard	3,848	1	45	60	84	36	28	285	35	1,100	275	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_mage_death_1`
High ElvesWizard	4,188	1	110	60	84	24	18	285	64	1,500	375	`wh2_dlc15_hef_cha_mage_death_2`

Who can field it

Lothern

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.