Malevolent Branchwraith (Life)

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

Wood Elves

Health

4,168

bottom 44% of class

Armour

bottom 48% of class

Leadership

bottom 17% of class

Speed

bottom 35% of class

Melee attack

top 23% of class

Melee defence

top 50% of class

Weapon strength

230 base + 100 armour-piercing

330

bottom 45% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 34% 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.
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.
Immune to Psychology
The unit is immune to psychological attacks (Fear & Terror).

Abilities

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

Lore of magic

Lore of Life6 spells

Malevolent Branchwraith (Life) skill tree

33 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.

Flurry of Boughs
Flurry of BoughsUnlocks at rank 4
- Leadership: +6 during forest battles (Hero's army)
When at war under the canopy it is like the trees themselves join the fray, striking from all directions.
Nettles of Malice
Nettles of MaliceUnlocks at rank 7
- Melee attack: +5 during forest battles (Hero's army)
The forest has myriad ways to cause discomfort, pain and death to those foolhardy enough to make unwanted contact with its denizens.
Enchanted Photosynthesis
Enchanted PhotosynthesisUnlocks at rank 7
- Passive ability: "Regeneration"
- Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 5%
Enhanced by magic, the laws of nature grant the wargrove a heightened ability to heal its ranks from light energy alone.
Immortality
ImmortalityUnlocks at rank 19
- 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
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.

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 Blood3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Earth Blood"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Earth Blood Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Earth Blood"
Level 3
- 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 Thorns3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Shield of Thorns"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Shield of Thorns Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Shield of Thorns"
Level 3
- 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 Stone3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Flesh to Stone"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Flesh to Stone Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Flesh to Stone"
Level 3
- 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
Regrowth3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Regrowth"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Regrowth Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Regrowth"
Level 3
- 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 Below3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "The Dwellers Below"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "The Dwellers Below Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Dwellers Below"
Level 3
- 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

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 Oak3 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +3%
Level 2
- Hit points: +8%
Level 3
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerTaking their cue from the forest itself, the Lord endures and overcomes all.
Impenetrable Bark
Impenetrable Bark3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +10
Level 2
- Armour: +20
Level 3
- Armour: +30
Requires: Foe-SeekerUsing the forest itself as a shield, this Lord is protected by their devotion to Athel Loren.
Tempered Rigour
Tempered Rigour3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- 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 Delights3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +20%
Level 3
- 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.

Aspect of the Oak
Aspect of the OakUnlocks at rank 6
- Armour: +35
- Speed: -15%
Not even the fiercest weather conditions can strike down a hardy and long-lived oak, for it endures all seasons.
Aspect of the Birch
Aspect of the BirchUnlocks at rank 6
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +35
- Physical resistance: -10%
A birch’s oils can soften its wood, but once dry can harden branches into lethal clubs of war.
Aspect of the Willow
Aspect of the WillowUnlocks at rank 6
- Armour: -20
- Physical resistance: 15%
The willow is a harbinger of spring, and a conduit of lifeforces that can bolster a tree to withstand the direst of circumstances.

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 ForestUnlocks at rank 5
- Replaces: "Call of the Woods"
- Passive ability: "Howl of the Forest"
Requires: Call of the WoodsThe Lord's troops are charged to fight for Athel Loren, for their very souls are tethered to its fate.

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.
Stimulate Growth
Stimulate Growth3 levels
Level 1
- Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 10
- Growth: -10 (local enemy province)
- Growth: +10 (local province)
Level 2
- Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 20
- Growth: -20 (local enemy province)
- Growth: +20 (local province)
Level 3
- Stimulate Growth action: Growth is modified by an additional 30
- Growth: -30 (local enemy province)
- Growth: +30 (local province)
All will listen, for the news will either be dire or wonderful.
Damage Walls
Damage Walls3 levels
Level 1
- Damage Walls action: 1 additional wall breaches
Level 2
- Damage Walls action: 2 additional wall breaches
Level 3
- Damage Walls action: 3 additional wall breaches
They cannot stop what they cannot see.
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.

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.