Noble

Hero· Melee Specialist· 1 model at Ultra size

High Elves

Health

3,688

bottom 15% of class

Armour

top 39% of class

Leadership

top 18% of class

Speed

bottom 23% of class

Melee attack

top 41% of class

Melee defence

top 13% of class

Weapon strength

120 base + 220 armour-piercing, +35 vs large

340

bottom 47% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 23% of class

Attributes

Charge Defence vs. Large
When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any large attacker.
Charge Reflection
When bracing, this unit causes additional damage when attacking charging enemies.
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
Colossal StrikeAugment · +16 Bonus vs. Large, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive

Noble skill tree

37 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.

Barded Ithilmar Steed
Barded Ithilmar SteedUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Barded Ithilmar Steed
An extremely light yet resilient material, Ithilmar gives the same protection as heavy steel, but without slowing down its wearer.
Great Eagle
Great EagleUnlocks at rank 11
- Mount: Great Eagle
Ulthuan's Great Eagles are the firm allies of the Elves, fighting their causes since the coming of Chaos.
Ithilmar Chariot
Ithilmar ChariotUnlocks at rank 11
- Mount: Ithilmar Chariot
Excellent Elven chariots, barded with priceless Ithilmar for extra protection on the battlefield but at no cost in speed or agility.
Speed of Asuryan
Speed of AsuryanUnlocks at rank 3
- Melee defence: +3
- Speed: +15%
The High Elves possess a natural skill that far outstrips the prowess of ordinary mortals.
Ward of Loec
Ward of LoecUnlocks at rank 7
- 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 7
- Spell resistance: 10%
Knowledge can be used as a shield against magical attack.
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.

Guardian
GuardianUnlocks at rank 13
- Passive ability: "Guardian"
This hardened warrior has learnt to not only protect themselves, but those around them also.
Keen Mind
Keen Mind
- Replenish Troops action: Replenishment rate is increased by an additional 5%
- Ward save: +5% (accompanying Lord)
Requires: GuardianThe bond between Noble and Prince is tested in war. Nobles who show a sharpness beyond other Asur will always be kept close.
Magical Heirlooms
Magical HeirloomsUnlocks at rank 13
- Armour-piercing weapon damage: +40
- Enables magical attacks
Nobles born with great wealth often carry powerful and dangerous weapons of forgotten ancient origins bequeathed by their ancestors.
Courageous Lineage
Courageous Lineage
- Bonus vs Large: +15
- Hit points: +8%
- Vigour loss reduction: -40%
Requires: Magical HeirloomsThe noble families of Ulthuan have led the High Elves through times of peace and conflict for thousands of years, never shying away from taking to the field themselves.
Spirited Presence
Spirited PresenceUnlocks at rank 13
- Ward save: +8%
- Wound recovery time: -1 turns
The high-born of Ulthuan are among the strongest of their strata in spirit, adept at focussing their minds into overcoming the gravest of difficulties.
Sense of Duty
Sense of Duty
- Replaces: "Martial Prowess"
- Passive ability: "Martial Mastery"
- Passive ability: "Hold the Line!"
Requires: Spirited PresenceIn times of greatest need, Ulthuan’s Heroes inevitably step forward into the light to drive the Asur towards victory at all costs.

Blade Stewardship
Blade StewardshipUnlocks at rank 9
- Missile resistance: 5% for Infantry units (Hero's army)
- Attribute: Immune to Flanking when unmounted
- Upkeep: -5% for Infantry units (Hero's army)
Highborn descent has long set the Asur nobles apart from the infantry ranks, yet the most cherished commanders march alongside the gleaming host.
Reins Stewardship
Reins StewardshipUnlocks at rank 9
- Speed: +15% when riding an Ithilmar steed or chariot
- Charge bonus: +5 for cavalry and chariot units (Hero's army)
- Speed: +5% for Cavalry and Chariot units (Hero's army)
Across Ulthuan’s open fields, riding is elevated from art to religion, be it in the pull of swift chariots or astride silver-maned steeds.
Sky Stewardship
Sky StewardshipUnlocks at rank 9
- Melee attack: +5 for Flying units (Hero's army)
- Melee attack: +10 when on Great Eagle mount
- Armour: +5 for Flying units (Hero's army)
Sky-riding is no idle badge of rank, but a stern charge – blending tactical acumen with companionship of the Asur’s eldest allies.
Knowledge of High Elf Affairs
Knowledge of High Elf AffairsUnlocks at rank 9
- Income from Entertainment buildings: +3% (factionwide)
- Diplomatic relations: +2 with High Elves
- Income from trade tariffs: +3%
This one is well-versed in the various court intrigues of the Asur, which is something of an advantage in matters of diplomacy.
Knowledge of Man's Affairs
Knowledge of Man's AffairsUnlocks at rank 9
- Diplomatic relations: +2 with Empire, Southern Realms, Kislev, Bretonnia and Cathay
- Income from Ports: +3% (factionwide)
- Income from trade tariffs: +3%
"The Realms of Man must not fall. Our fate is intertwined with theirs, and if they fall, so too do we."
Knowledge of Lizardmen Affairs
Knowledge of Lizardmen AffairsUnlocks at rank 9
- Income from Industry buildings: +3% (factionwide)
- Diplomatic relations: +2 with Lizardmen
- Income from trade tariffs: +3%
Of all the 'younger races', the ultra-secretive Lizardmen respect the Asur the most - enough to grant access to certain high-caste individuals.

Weapon Master
Weapon Master
- Melee attack: +4
- Weapon strength: +4%
If you can swing, slash, stab, gouge, or shoot it, this warrior has mastered every aspect of its use.
Valour of Ages
Valour of Ages2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10% when fighting against Dark Elves
- Weapon strength: +3%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Greenskins, Skaven, Dark Elves, Beastmen, Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs and Norsca
- Weapon strength: +8%
Requires: Weapon MasterPanic and fear are things that happen to others.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Weapon MasterHand-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.
Blade Master
Blade Master3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
Level 3
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Weapon MasterThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Indomitable
Indomitable3 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +4
Level 2
- Leadership: +8
Level 3
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Weapon MasterThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Valour of Ages, Hard to Hit, Blade Master, IndomitableFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +5%
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +12%
Level 3
- Weapon strength: +20%
Requires: Foe-SeekerSuch 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 Armour3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +3
Level 2
- Armour: +8
Level 3
- Armour: +15
Requires: Foe-SeekerFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Blade Shield
Blade Shield3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
Expeditious Endeavour
Expeditious Endeavour3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +3%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
Level 3
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
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Requires: Wound-Maker, Full Plate Armour, Blade Shield, Expeditious Endeavour

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.
Increase Trade
Increase Trade3 levels
Level 1
- Increase Trade action: Tradable resource production increased by an additional +6%
Level 2
- Increase Trade action: Tradable resource production increased by an additional +16%
Level 3
- Increase Trade action: Tradable resource production increased by an additional +30%
Trade and investment are the pillars of development.
Secure Influence
Secure Influence3 levels
Level 1
- Secure Influence action: Influence is increased by an additional 1
Level 2
- Secure Influence action: Influence is increased by an additional 2
Level 3
- Secure Influence action: Influence is increased by an additional 3
Wealthy are they who can convince others of their ways without resort to pressure or cajolery.
Assassinate
Assassinate3 levels
Level 1
- Assassinate action: Additional 3% success chance
Level 2
- Assassinate action: Additional 8% success chance
Level 3
- Assassinate action: Additional 15% success chance
A skilled assassin is a cold-hearted killer and merciless murderer.
Assault Units
Assault Units3 levels
Level 1
- Assault Units action: Additional 3% casualties inflicted
Level 2
- Assault Units action: Additional 8% casualties inflicted
Level 3
- Assault Units action: Additional 15% casualties inflicted
Lying in wait, experienced and patient, striking when the foe least expects.
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 Noble

4 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 ElvesMelee Specialist	3,688	1	80	75	36	42	50	340	22	750	187	`wh2_main_hef_cha_noble_0`
High ElvesMelee Specialist	4,176	1	100	75	84	42	50	340	42	950	237	`wh2_main_hef_cha_noble_2`
High ElvesMelee Specialist	4,768	1	60	75	110	47	35	420	72	1,250	275	`wh2_main_hef_cha_noble_3`
High ElvesMelee Specialist	5,012	1	110	75	84	32	24	300	74	1,200	300	`wh2_main_hef_cha_noble_4`

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.