Plagueridden (Death)

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

4,308

top 47% of class

Armour

bottom 18% of class

Leadership

top 50% of class

Speed

bottom 1% of class

Melee attack

bottom 48% of class

Melee defence

top 18% of class

Weapon strength

110 base + 260 armour-piercing

370

top 47% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 15% 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.
Daemonic
Daemonic units cannot be routed, but take damage when their Leadership is low. Daemonic units also have: Physical Resistance Fear and Terror Immunity
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

Locus of VirulenceAugment (Area) · +24 Melee Attack, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
Cloud of FliesAugment · +9 Melee Defencepassive
Daemonic InstabilityDirect Damage · Causes damage to selfpassive
Banished!Direct Damage · Causes severe damage to selfpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Plagueridden (Death) 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.

Nurgling Palanquin
Nurgling Palanquin
- Mount: Nurgling Palanquin
The palanquins of Nurgle are ornate thrones decorated in mouldering finery and decaying cushions.
Rot Fly
Rot Fly
- Mount: Rot Fly
A colossal Daemon-insect, whose appearance is so repugnant it leaves festering scars upon the mind.
Hates Tzeentch
Hates Tzeentch
- Melee attack: +10 when fighting against Tzeentchian factions
- Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Tzeentchian factions
The Fly Lord and his devotees despise Tzeentch, for his obsession with schemes and trickery are the polar opposite of Nurgle's delight in slow, musty stagnation.
Bloated Carcass
Bloated Carcass
- Missile resistance: 10%
Anything fired at this vile Nurglish servant's immense girth must penetrate many folds of sweaty fat before they even have the slightest chance of piercing his flesh.
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.

Locus of Contagion
Locus of Contagion
- Ability: "Locus of Contagion"
Locus of Fecundity
Locus of Fecundity
- Ability: "Locus of Fecundity"
Locus of Virulence
Locus of Virulence
- Ability: "Locus of Virulence"

Infernal Champion
Infernal Champion
- Weapon strength: +10%
The Warriors of Chaos are the playthings of Gods and given many gifts, including formidable fighting skills.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +16
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Infernal ChampionSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Thick-Skinned
Thick-Skinned3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +3
Level 2
- Armour: +8
Level 3
- Armour: +15
Requires: Infernal ChampionCreatures with tough hides or some kind of natural armour are tough nuts to crack - even a powerful attack may fall foul of their thick-skin.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Infernal ChampionHand-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.
Deadly Blade
Deadly Blade3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
Level 3
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Infernal ChampionA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Devastating Charge, Thick-Skinned, Hard to Hit, Deadly BladeFrom 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.
Scarred Veteran
Scarred Veteran3 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +3%
Level 2
- Hit points: +8%
Level 3
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
Indomitable
Indomitable3 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +4
Level 2
- Leadership: +8
Level 3
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
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.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

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: Life-Leeching, Aspect of the Dread Knight, 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: The Fate of Bjuna, The Purple Sun of Xereus, Earthing, Magical Reserves

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.
Spread Control
Spread Control3 levels
Level 1
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 1
- Control: -1 (local enemy province)
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 2
- Control: -2 (local enemy province)
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 3
- Control: -3 (local enemy province)
- Control: +3 (local province)
The sight of this warrior, their stature, import or infamy, can have a calming effect.
Assault Garrison
Assault Garrison3 levels
Level 1
- Assault Garrison action: Additional 5% casualties inflicted
Level 2
- Assault Garrison action: Additional 15% casualties inflicted
Level 3
- Assault Garrison action: Additional 30% casualties inflicted
"If they know I'm coming then more's the better!"
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 Plagueridden (Death)

3 units share this name across races (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
Nurgle, Daemons of ChaosWizard	4,308	1	30	65	27	40	47	370	20	1,850	250	`wh3_main_nur_cha_plagueridden_death_0`
Nurgle, Daemons of ChaosWizard	6,316	1	80	65	28	40	47	370	20	2,250	300	`wh3_main_nur_cha_plagueridden_death_1`
Nurgle, Daemons of ChaosWizard	5,116	1	50	65	90	40	47	420	28	2,650	375	`wh3_main_nur_cha_plagueridden_death_2`

Who can field it

Legion of Chaos
Poxmakers of Nurgle

The game also has 1 summoned or scripted copy of this unit that players don't recruit directly (wh3_survival_nur_cha_plagueridden_death).

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.