Spellweaver (Beasts)

Lord· Wizard Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Wood Elves

Health

3,720

bottom 3% of class

Armour

bottom 1% of class

Leadership

bottom 31% of class

Speed

bottom 8% of class

Melee attack

bottom 10% of class

Melee defence

bottom 24% of class

Weapon strength

180 base + 60 armour-piercing

240

bottom 1% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 8% of class

Attributes

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.
Woodsman
This unit can pass through trees.

Abilities

Loec's BlessingAugment (Area) · +25% Speedactive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Blessing of the AncientsAugment · +20% Spell Masterypassive
Arcane ConduitAugment of the Windspassive

Spellweaver (Beasts) 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.

Elven Steed
Elven SteedUnlocks at rank 6
- Mount: Elven Steed
The bond between rider and steed goes beyond friendship or family; they act as one.
Unicorn
UnicornUnlocks at rank 9
- Mount: Unicorn
Its forehead adorned with a spiral horn, this noble mount carries the Spellsinger where their magical gifts are needed most.
Great Eagle
Great EagleUnlocks at rank 15
- Mount: Great Eagle
Fly on your wings, like an eagle. Touch the sun. Track the foe, ambush, and defeat.
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.
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.
Ward of Isha
Ward of IshaUnlocks at rank 8
- Ward save: +10%
Isha's protection can protect the faithful Asrai through the darkest of days.
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.

Weaver of the Winds
Weaver of the WindsUnlocks at rank 9
- Cooldown: -15% to all spells
- Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5 (own army)
All Elves are intrinsically magical beings, but Asrai Spellweavers practice spellcraft free of Ulthuan’s stiff-necked morality and Naggaroth’s heedless sadism.
Loec's Blessing
Loec's BlessingUnlocks at rank 9
- Ability: "Loec's Blessing"
Using rhythmic incantations endowed and employed by Loec himself to avoid Slaanesh’s gaze, one can stay unseen and uncaught.
Forest's Fury
Forest's FuryUnlocks at rank 9
- Bound spell: "The Dwellers Below"
Skilled spellweavers can turn the forest upon their enemies with frightening ease, summoning grasping, twisted roots and branches to smother their foes.

Wyssan's Wildform
Wyssan's Wildform2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Wyssan's Wildform"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Wyssan's Wildform"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Wyssan's Wildform Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Wyssan's Wildform"
The spellcaster unleashes the beast within, using its fury to transform allies into bestial forms.
The Amber Spear
The Amber Spear2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Amber Spear"
- Spell: "The Amber Spear"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Amber Spear"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Amber Spear Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Amber Spear"
Requires: Wyssan's WildformSounding a gnarled horn, the caster summons a glowing amber spear and hurls it at the foe with uncanny accuracy.
Wild Heart
Wild Heart
- Passive ability: "Wild Heart"
Requires: Wyssan's WildformThe spellcaster attunes the magic of the wild, channelling its ancient and arcane power.
Flock of Doom
Flock of Doom2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Flock of Doom"
- Spell: "Flock of Doom"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Flock of Doom"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Flock of Doom Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Flock of Doom"
Requires: Wyssan's WildformWith a mighty bellow, the caster invokes Corvus the Crow Lord, summoning his servants to peck at the foe's eyes.
Pann's Impenetrable Pelt
Pann's Impenetrable Pelt2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"
- Spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Pann's Impenetrable Pelt"
Requires: Wyssan's WildformCalling upon the beast spirits of the wild, the caster sheathes vulnerable flesh in unyielding fur and hide.
Evasion
Evasion
- Passive ability: "Evasion"
Requires: Wild Heart, Flock of Doom, Pann's Impenetrable Pelt, The Amber Spear
The Curse of Anraheir
The Curse of Anraheir2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "The Curse of Anraheir"
- Spell: "The Curse of Anraheir"
Level 2
- Miscast base chance: -15% for "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
- Overcast spell: "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Curse of Anraheir"
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "The Curse of Anraheir Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -50% to "The Curse of Anraheir"
Requires: EvasionNebulous nature spirits assail the foe, clawing at them with hands not nearly as insubstantial as they appear.
Transformation of Kadon
Transformation of Kadon
- Winds of Magic cost: -6 for "Transformation of Kadon"
- Spell: "Transformation of Kadon"
Requires: EvasionKadon, a master of forms, was able to shift his shape into anything he chose. This mastery is used to summon a Great Eagle, as if Kadon himself fights for you.
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 Curse of Anraheir, Transformation of Kadon, Earthing, Magical Reserves

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.
The Eye of Kurnous
The Eye of Kurnous
- Passive ability: "The Eye of Kurnous"
The Lord sets their eye upon the foe, imbuing their troops with Kurnous' spirit and the will to see his enemies destroyed.
Sight Beyond Sight
Sight Beyond Sight
- Replaces: "The Eye of Kurnous"
- Passive ability: "Sight Beyond Sight"
Requires: The Eye of KurnousThis Lord can spot an enemy at a distance that defies belief, and demands their troops do the same.
Dance of Loec
Dance of Loec
- Passive ability: "Dance of Loec"
This ritualistic war dance requires neither rhythm nor order, enabling evasion of the enemy’s clumsy attacks, and lethal counterattacks.
Possessed by the Trickster God
Possessed by the Trickster God
- Replaces: "Dance of Loec"
- Passive ability: "Possessed by the Trickster God"
Requires: Dance of LoecOnce consumed by Loec’s aspect, one can instinctively evade attack through trickery, mimicking his deception of the Dark Gods.

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.

Every version of Spellweaver (Beasts)

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
Wood ElvesWizard Lord	3,720	1	15	75	34	33	34	240	20	1,000	250	`wh2_dlc16_wef_cha_spellweaver_beasts_0`
Wood ElvesWizard Lord	4,148	1	15	75	94	33	34	240	34	1,200	300	`wh2_dlc16_wef_cha_spellweaver_beasts_1`
Wood ElvesWizard Lord	4,704	1	15	75	95	40	34	240	50	1,550	387	`wh2_dlc16_wef_cha_spellweaver_beasts_2`
Wood ElvesWizard Lord	4,980	1	30	75	110	44	30	390	62	1,450	372	`wh2_dlc16_wef_cha_spellweaver_beasts_3`

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.