Malevolent Ancient Treeman (Life)

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Wood Elves

Health

9,828

top 5% of class

Armour

110

top 16% of class

Leadership

top 2% of class

Speed

bottom 13% of class

Melee attack

bottom 34% of class

Melee defence

top 34% of class

Weapon strength

150 base + 320 armour-piercing

470

top 29% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 19% 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.
Causes Terror
This unit can cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and fear themselves.
Expert Charge Defence
When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any attacker.
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.
Vanguard Deployment
This unit can deploy outside the deployment zone.
Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Woodsman
This unit can pass through trees.

Abilities

WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Blessing of the AncientsAugment · +20% Spell Masterypassive
Call of the WoodsAugment · +5 Melee Attackpassive
Ancient ProtectorHex (Area)passive
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive
FrenzyAugment · +10% Charge Bonus, +10 Melee Attack…passive

Malevolent Ancient Treeman (Life) skill tree

53 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.

The Skewering Branch
The Skewering BranchUnlocks at rank 4
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +3 for Dryads units (Lord's army)
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +10 for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)
No hide nor armour can stand against the piercing fury of a Dryad or Tree Kin's savage limbs.
Skin of the Woods
Skin of the WoodsUnlocks at rank 7
- Ward save: +20% for Tree Kin units (Lord's army)
Hewn from the same forest that surrounds them, Tree Kin withstand attacks like the forest withstands the fury of the seasons.
Dark Heart
Dark Heart2 levels
Level 1
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +3 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +6 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +5% for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +6 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
- Charge bonus: +12 for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Cave Bats, Feral Manticore, Giant Spiders, Great Hawks, Giant Wolves and Feral Bears units (Lord's army)
The wild beasts of the forest always sense the emotions of the Treemen, empathising with their pain over eons of loss.
Verdant Growth
Verdant GrowthUnlocks at rank 13
- Casualty replenishment rate: +15% for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
- Passive ability: "Regeneration"
Whether roused for war or retreated into the dreaming lands of sleep, the Treemen’s innate magic nurtures the forest and its lesser spirits.
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.

Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
From one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Endurance of the Oak
Endurance of the Oak2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerTaking their cue from the forest itself, the Lord endures and overcomes all.
Impenetrable Bark
Impenetrable Bark2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +15
Level 2
- Armour: +30
Requires: Foe-SeekerUsing the forest itself as a shield, this Lord is protected by their devotion to Athel Loren.
Tempered Rigour
Tempered Rigour2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerWhen to strike, when to block, when to dodge. These are all skills the warriors of Athel Loren must perfect.
Violent Delights
Violent Delights2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +15%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +30%
Requires: Foe-SeekerThere is no greater thrill than to be in the midst of battle, slaughtering in the forest's name.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Endurance of the Oak, Impenetrable Bark, Tempered Rigour, Violent DelightsThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

Awakening of the Wood
Awakening of the Wood2 levels
Level 1
- Cooldown: -30% to "Awakening of the Wood"
- Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"
Level 2
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Awakening of the Wood"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Awakening of the Wood"
- Spell: "Awakening of the Wood"
Trees live for thousands of years and have very long memories. When called to fight, centuries of pent-up wrath are unleashed.
Life Bloom
Life Bloom
- Passive ability: "Life Bloom"
Requires: Awakening of the WoodEven the simplest of spells can bring forth the full bloom of renewal, reinvigorating and healing the broken and bleeding.
Earth Blood
Earth Blood2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Earth Blood"
- Spell: "Earth Blood"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Earth Blood Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Earth Blood"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Earth Blood Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Earth Blood"
Requires: Awakening of the WoodThe Wizard draws wholesome energies from the soil, imbuing companions with the natural resilience of the earth.
Shield of Thorns
Shield of Thorns2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Shield of Thorns"
- Spell: "Shield of Thorns"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Shield of Thorns"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Shield of Thorns"
Requires: Awakening of the WoodPrickly gorse bursts from the ground around the caster's allies, protecting them from attack like a spiky, living shield.
Flesh to Stone
Flesh to Stone2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Flesh to Stone"
- Spell: "Flesh to Stone"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Flesh to Stone"
Requires: Awakening of the WoodThis spell temporarily transforms allies' mortal flesh into unbreakable rock, increasing tenfold their resistance to attack.
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Life Bloom, Earth Blood, Shield of Thorns, Flesh to Stone
Regrowth
Regrowth2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Regrowth"
- Spell: "Regrowth"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Regrowth Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Regrowth"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Regrowth Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Regrowth"
Requires: EvasionBy speaking Druthandor's name the Wizard is able to heal allies' injuries much faster than by natural means.
The Dwellers Below
The Dwellers Below2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Dwellers Below"
- Spell: "The Dwellers Below"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Dwellers Below"
- Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Dwellers Below Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Dwellers Below"
Requires: EvasionThis spell causes gnarled, fibrous hands to emerge from beneath the ground, dragging the foe to a claustrophobic, suffocating end.
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, Regrowth, The Dwellers Below

Call of the Woods
Call of the Woods
- Passive ability: "Call of the Woods"
The Lord embodies the forest; as a result of this, their warriors feel a greater call to defend it.
Howl of the Forest
Howl of the Forest
- Replaces: "Call of the Woods"
- Passive ability: "Howl of the Forest"
Requires: Call of the WoodsThe Lord charges their troops to fight for Athel Loren, for their very souls are tethered to its fate.
Greater Aspect of the Oak
Greater Aspect of the OakUnlocks at rank 6
- Armour: +10 for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
- Armour: +35
Those who adopt the oak’s warlike aspect typically stand on the front line, such is the sheer structural strength of its genus.
Greater Aspect of the Birch
Greater Aspect of the BirchUnlocks at rank 6
- Enables sundering attacks
- Charge bonus: +15 for Dryads, Tree Kin and Treemen units (Lord's army)
Wherever winter retreats, the birch is amongst the first to sprout forth, for its vibrance is its greatest strength.
Greater Aspect of the Willow
Greater Aspect of the WillowUnlocks at rank 6
- Missile resistance: 10% for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 15%
Once the willow’s warlike aspect is adopted, branches and leaves droop and overlap, absorbing anything that may cause harm.

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.
Piercing Thorns
Piercing Thorns3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +6% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Eternal Guard and Dryads units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceEvery blade and barbed branch will eventually find its mark – when they do, the forest’s infinite anger is truly felt.
Bolts of the Forest
Bolts of the Forest3 levels
Level 1
- Missile strength: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile strength: +6% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +4% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Missile strength: +8% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +8% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceLet each bolt be imbued with the strength of Kurnous, and bring death to all his enemies.
Striking Branches
Striking Branches3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +6% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +6 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +9% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +12% for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats and Sisters of the Thorn units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceLet the enemy feel the fury of nature, embodied in these warriors as they crash through their lines.
Swinging Boughs
Swinging Boughs3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe warrior strikes with the strength of a swinging tree limb; few can stand against such strength.
Ancient Bark
Ancient Bark3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +6 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +9 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 3% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +12 for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 6% for Tree Kin and Treeman units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceCenturies upon centuries of existence have given these ancient Tree Spirits a natural armour, mitigating any physical blows dealt against them.
Wings of the Forest
Wings of the Forest3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +6% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +6 for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +4% for Hawk Riders units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +6% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +12 for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +8% for Hawk Riders units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +9% for Hawk Riders, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceNot all of the forest's guardians are rooted to the ground – flying enemies will always be in danger from the woodland's airborne protectors.
Rally!
Rally!
- Ability: "Rally!"
Requires: Piercing Thorns, Bolts of the Forest, Striking Branches, Swinging Boughs, Ancient Bark, Wings of the Forest
Shield of the Forest
Shield of the Forest
- Armour: +12 for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Eternal Guard, Dryads, Wardancers, Bladesingers and Wildwood Rangers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Armour as hard as the ancient bark of the forest, it repels blows that would rend others asunder.
Nature's Quiver
Nature's Quiver
- Ammunition: +20% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Range: +10% for Glade Guard, Deepwood Scouts, and Waywatchers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!What is a ranger without an arrow? Who can be the best without dozens?
Swift & Sturdy
Swift & Sturdy
- Charge bonus: +12 for Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Glade Riders, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% Glade Riders, Wild Riders, Great Stag Knights, Zoats, Sisters of the Thorn and Hawk Riders units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Moving like the wind, whistling past tree branches, the riders of the forest hunt any who would do harm to the place they call home.
The Forest's Roar
The Forest's Roar
- Melee attack: +5 for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Tree Kin, Treeman, Great Eagle, and Forest Dragon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!All of Athel Loren shouts with a fury as old as the ages, and the enemy knows its power.
Stand Your Ground!
Stand Your Ground!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"
Requires: Shield of the Forest, Nature's Quiver, Swift & Sturdy, The Forest's Roar

Ever-Reaching Tendrils
Ever-Reaching Tendrils
- Campaign movement range: +5%
The denizens of the forest will travel many miles to see those who would threaten Athel Loren put to rout.
Wonders of the Forest
Wonders of the Forest3 levels
Level 1
- Income from post-battle loot: +10%
- Income from raiding: +5% (Lord's army)
- Income from razing settlements: +2%
Level 2
- Income from post-battle loot: +20%
- Income from raiding: +12% (Lord's army)
- Income from razing settlements: +5%
Level 3
- Income from post-battle loot: +30%
- Income from raiding: +20% (Lord's army)
- Income from razing settlements: +10%
Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsAthel Loren provides for its deserving children, with wondrous boons gifted in recognition of their many endeavours.
Nature's Salve
Nature's Salve3 levels
Level 1
- Corruption: -1 (local province)
Level 2
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
Level 3
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe Worldroots provide succour for their children, purging the forests of any corrupting infestation.
Obscuring Canopy
Obscuring Canopy3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush success chance: +5% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile strength: +5% during ambushes (Lord's army)
- Ambush success chance: +10% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Missile strength: +10% during ambushes (Lord's army)
- Ambush success chance: +20% (Lord's army)
Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe magics of the woods obscure and connive, able to turn enemy blades away from their targets.
Growth of the Forest
Growth of the Forest3 levels
Level 1
- Growth: +5 (local province)
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Growth: +12 (local province)
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 3
- Growth: +20 (local province)
- Control: +2 (local province)
Requires: Ever-Reaching TendrilsThe forest provides for its warriors, rehabilitating and regenerating wounds suffered in its defence.
Open Branches
Open Branches
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units
- Global recruitment capacity: +1
Requires: Wonders of the Forest, Nature's Salve, Obscuring Canopy, Growth of the ForestFrom all corners of the forest, they come to defend their homes.
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: Open Branches"The time to strike is now!"
Swiftfingers
Swiftfingers3 levels
Level 1
- Magic item drop chance from battle: +5%
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%
Level 2
- Magic item drop chance from battle: +10%
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%
Level 3
- Magic item drop chance from battle: +15%
- Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%
Requires: Open BranchesThe dead do not want for material possessions, yet the living may yet find value in them…
Perenniality
Perenniality3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +8% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Casualty replenishment rate: +15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Open BranchesLike the forest itself, the warriors of Athel Loren ebb and flow and regenerate with the passing of time.
Quartermaster
Quartermaster3 levels
Level 1
- Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Requires: Open BranchesA good quartermaster can ration equipment and foodstuffs efficiently, making supplies last longer.
Home Amongst the Boughs
Home Amongst the Boughs
- 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: Quartermaster, Lightning Strike, Swiftfingers, PerennialityThe forest-dwellers draw from the strength of Kurnous to fight ever harder, and be ever stronger.

Who can field it

Talsyn

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.