Orion

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Wood Elves

Health

7,436

top 19% of class

Armour

bottom 12% of class

Leadership

100

top 1% of class

Speed

bottom 38% of class

Melee attack

top 15% of class

Melee defence

bottom 39% of class

Weapon strength

200 base + 350 armour-piercing, +15 vs large

550

top 5% of class

Charge bonus

top 21% of class

Ranged

Range

140 m

top 40% of class

Ammunition

bottom 1% of class

Missile damage

80 base + 280 AP

360

top 6% of class

Reload time

8 s

bottom 21% of class

Damage per 10 s

450

top 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.
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.
Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire while on the move.
Unbreakable
This unit does not suffer any form of leadership loss and will never rout.

Abilities

Colossal StrikeAugment · +16 Bonus vs. Large, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Hounds of OrionVortex · Medium, randomly-moving area of effect, Strong vs multiple units…active
Hawk's TalonBombardment · Good against armour, Causes moderate magical damage…active
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive
FrenzyAugment · +10% Charge Bonus, +10 Melee Attack…passive

Orion skill tree

49 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.

Rain of Spines
Rain of SpinesUnlocks at rank 9
- Reload time reduction: +8% (Lord's army)
A ranger should give no reprieve to the foe. Arrows must fall like a deluge, as deadly as lightning.
Speed of the Hunter
Speed of the HunterUnlocks at rank 9
- Speed: +15% for Elven units (Lord's army)
Elven hunters emulate Kurnous, the God of the Hunt. Their speed and swiftness is therefore without peer.
Howl of the Forest
Howl of the ForestUnlocks at rank 5
- Passive ability: "Howl of the Forest"
The Lord charges their troops to fight for Athel Loren, for their very souls are tethered to its fate.
Sight Beyond Sight
Sight Beyond SightUnlocks at rank 5
- Passive ability: "Sight Beyond Sight"
Waystalkers’ keen eyes can spot an enemy at a distance that defies belief, and so they demand the same of their troops.
Possessed by the Trickster God
Possessed by the Trickster GodUnlocks at rank 5
- Passive ability: "Possessed by the Trickster God"
Once consumed by Loec’s aspect, one can instinctively evade attack through trickery, mimicking his deception of the Dark Gods.
Army of Renown
Army of Renown3 levels
Level 1
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Level 2
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +4 (own army)
Level 3
- Regiments of Renown army capacity: +6 (own army)
If their renown does them justice, they will be fit to serve one whose fame they will never outstrip.
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.

Asuryan's Command
Asuryan's CommandUnlocks at rank 4
- "Hunter's Javelins" ammunition (anti-large)
- Missile strength: +15%
The Creator blesses the Master of the Hunt, ensuring his shots always fly far and true.
Bounty of Kurnous
Bounty of Kurnous
- Ability number of uses: +2 for "Hawk's Talon"
- Ammunition: +100%
Requires: Asuryan's CommandOrion is never left wanting when he reaches for his quiver.
The Hunters Gather
The Hunters Gather
- Construction cost: -33% for Military Recruitment buildings (all provinces)
- Construction time: -33% for Military Recruitment buildings (all provinces)
- Local recruitment capacity: +2 (local province)
Requires: Asuryan's CommandAll Asrai heed Orion’s horn – even before it is sounded, it exists as a portent that the Wild Hunt is imminent.
Eyes of the Forest
Eyes of the Forest
- Attribute: Stalk during ambushes (Lord's army)
- Campaign line of sight: +25%
- Ambush success chance: +15% (Lord's army)
Requires: Asuryan's CommandThose unfortunate enough to find themselves in the hunter’s sights will not escape their attentions, for it is already too late.
Part the Boughs
Part the Boughs
- This character becomes able to see enemies hiding in forest regardless of distance
Requires: Asuryan's CommandFoliage and shrubbery oft suffice to hide from the mundane, but the King in the Woods is anything but.
Neverending Hunt
Neverending Hunt
- Cooldown: -50% to "Hawk's Talon", "Prey of Anath Raema" and "Hounds of Orion"
- Replenishes 25% campaign movement range after razing a settlement
Requires: Bounty of Kurnous, The Hunters Gather, Eyes of the Forest, Part the Boughs"The rites of the summer gave you your purpose. Our songs filled you with the blood of Kurnous. He lives, through you. He hunts, through you... "

Hawk's Talon
Hawk's Talon
- Ability: "Hawk's Talon"
Nature manifests at Orion's call, raining a flurry of arrows upon the enemy in defence of Athel Loren.
Fleetfinger
Fleetfinger2 levels
Level 1
- Reload time reduction: +7%
Level 2
- Reload time reduction: +15%
Requires: Hawk's TalonNook and fire. Nook again, and fire. Nook a third time, and fire. All in a heartbeat.
Piercing Shots
Piercing Shots2 levels
Level 1
- Missile strength: +7%
Level 2
- Missile strength: +15%
Requires: Hawk's TalonThe forest teaches a warrior not only when to fire but where, which makes a bigger difference.
Bottomless Quiver
Bottomless Quiver2 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +15%
Level 2
- Ammunition: +30%
Requires: Hawk's TalonAlways willing to fight on, a widened quiver allows arrows to rain, almost without end.
Expeditious Endeavour
Expeditious Endeavour2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +7%
Level 2
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Hawk's TalonWhat the enemy cannot see, it cannot hit. What the enemy cannot see, it cannot survive.
Prey of Anath Raema
Prey of Anath Raema
- Ability: "Prey of Anath Raema"
Requires: Fleetfinger, Piercing Shots, Bottomless Quiver, Expeditious EndeavourBy all means summon the bloodthirsty Goddess of the Hunt to assist you, but always make sure you thank her afterwards…

Hounds of Orion
Hounds of Orion
- Ability: "Hounds of Orion"
Orion's wolves run with their Lord, defending his person with great savagery and scant regard for their own lives.
Endurance of the Oak
Endurance of the Oak2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Hounds of OrionTaking 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: Hounds of OrionUsing 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: Hounds of OrionWhen 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: Hounds of OrionThere is no greater thrill than to be in the midst of battle, slaughtering in the forest's name.
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- Ability: ""
Requires: Endurance of the Oak, Impenetrable Bark, Tempered Rigour, Violent Delights

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.