The Golden Knight Naryska Leysa

Hero· Melee Specialist· 1 model at Ultra size

Kislev

Comes with Shadows of Change - Kislev(Warhammer III)

Health

4,668

top 34% of class

Armour

shield blocks 55% of frontal missiles

100

top 22% of class

Leadership

top 11% of class

Speed

bottom 2% of class

Melee attack

top 15% of class

Melee defence

top 6% of class

Weapon strength

290 base + 150 armour-piercing

440

top 16% of class

Charge bonus

top 47% 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.
Immune to Psychology
The unit is immune to psychological attacks (Fear & Terror).

Abilities

Kislev Unite!Augment (Area) · +8 Melee Attack, +8 Leadership…passive
Tzarina's GuardianWard Save (Area) · +20 Physical Resistancepassive
By Our BloodAugmentpassive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Deadly OnslaughtAugment · +60% Charge Bonus, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive

The Golden Knight Naryska Leysa skill tree

39 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.

Plan The Golden Knight Naryska Leysa's skills

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wh3_dlc24_skill_ksl_golden_knight_unique_warhorseUnlocks at rank 8
- Mount: Warhorse
Loyal Guardian
Loyal GuardianUnlocks at rank 12
- Character experience gain: +20% (accompanying Lord)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +10% (accompanying Lord)
You don't become the Golden Knight if you aren't the most true-hearted warrior in the land, who would die a thousand times to save Kislev from its most-hated enemies.
Ursun's Protection
Ursun's ProtectionUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
Naught can penetrate the swirling mists of ice and sleet that churn around those afforded Father Bear's protection.
Heroic Resilience
Heroic Resilience
- Passive ability: "Heroic Resilience"

Golden Aegis
Golden AegisUnlocks at rank 4
- Melee defence: +4
- Physical resistance: 10%
Taller than many men, armed and armoured to the teeth and beyond – the Golden Knight is a beacon of courage on the battlefield; an example to all Kislevites and the bane of their foes.
Chosen Successor
Chosen Successor
- Bonus vs Infantry: +10
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Golden AegisWhen Naryska Leysa's noble father died in battle at Boris Ursus' side, there was only one real choice to be his replacement and become the new Golden Knight.
The Golden Wall
The Golden Wall
- Armour: +15
- Hit points: +10%
Requires: Golden AegisThough many have tried, none have yet broken through Naryska's steely resolve or bested her in single combat, such is her martial skill.
Blood of Leysa
Blood of Leysa
- Cooldown: -25% to ""
- Leadership aura size: +35%
Requires: Golden AegisNaryska is the daughter of the previous Golden Knight, whose valorous blood clearly flows through her veins and guides her noble actions against the Motherland's foes.
Common Ground, Common Enemies
Common Ground, Common Enemies
- Allegiance points gained: +30% for alliances with Kislev
- Diplomatic relations: +20 with all Kislev factions
Requires: Golden AegisThe Golden Knight impresses potential allies just as much as she inspires its rank-and-file troops, making them more willing to join with Kislev for their mutual advantage and gain.
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- Passive ability: ""
- Ice Court Support gained: +1 per turn
- Orthodoxy Support gained: +1 per turn
Requires: Chosen Successor, The Golden Wall, Blood of Leysa, Common Ground, Common Enemies

Shield of the Motherland
Shield of the Motherland
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -15%
- Armour: +10 (Hero's army)
- Ambush defence chance: +25% (Hero's army)
The Golden Knight may be the champion of Tzarina Katarin, but she is also sworn to defend all Kislev from those who dare invade its hallowed borders.
Enchanted Armour
Enchanted Armour
- Ward save: +5%
- Ward save: +5% (accompanying Lord)
Requires: Shield of the MotherlandIt's not just warriors bearing steel that Naryska will best – spellcasters and Daemons also find their weapons blunted against her golden carapace, and that of the Lord under her protection.
Consecrated
Consecrated
- Cooldown: -10% to all spells (accompanying Lord)
- Spell resistance: 10%
Requires: Shield of the MotherlandUnusually, Naryska fights with the blessings of both the Great Orthodoxy and the Ice Court, uniting two ancient institutions, so often at odds, in a single, glorious purpose.
Personal Bodyguard
Personal Bodyguard
- Melee defence: +5
- Melee defence: +5 (accompanying Lord)
Requires: Shield of the MotherlandWhomsoever is leading Kislev's armies on the day of battle, be it the Tzarina herself or one of her loyal generals, the Golden Knight will guard them with her life.
Vigorous Drill
Vigorous Drill2 levels
Level 1
- Vigour loss reduction: -33% (accompanying Lord)
Level 2
- Vigour loss reduction: -66% (accompanying Lord)
Requires: Shield of the MotherlandNo Kislevite warrior trains longer or harder than Naryska Leysa, for even the best among them cannot match her levels of determination and sheer stubborn pride.
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- Passive ability: ""
Requires: Enchanted Armour, Consecrated, Personal Bodyguard, Vigorous Drill

Champion of Kislev
Champion of Kislev
- Melee attack: +5 when attacking
- Character's aura leadership effect: +5
She does not fight for Tzarina Katarin alone, but the Motherland as a whole, for if it fell to invaders from without, the Golden Knight would have no further purpose in life.
Conviction
Conviction2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +4
Level 2
- Leadership: +9
Requires: Champion of KislevSuch is this one's conviction that others have no choice but to believe.
Full Plate Armour
Full Plate Armour3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +3
Level 2
- Armour: +8
Level 3
- Armour: +15
Requires: Champion of KislevFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Deadly Blade
Deadly Blade3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
Level 3
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Champion of KislevA deadly blade is especially lethal when in the hands of this master death-maker, killer and slaughterer!
Soothsaying
Soothsaying2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership aura size: +20%
Level 2
- Leadership aura size: +40%
Requires: Champion of KislevSpeaking words of power or faith can alter perceptions on the battlefield.
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Conviction, Full Plate Armour, Deadly Blade, SoothsayingFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Tenacity
Tenacity2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerThis one will not go down easily - it will be necessary to break both the will and the body first.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +16
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Foe-SeekerSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Fleet-Footed
Fleet-Footed3 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +3%
Level 2
- Speed: +8%
Level 3
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerThose who are fleet of foot can reach the enemy faster.
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.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Tenacity, Devastating Charge, Fleet-Footed, Wound-MakerThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

March of the Tzarina
March of the TzarinaUnlocks at rank 6
- Speed: +5% for Tzar Guard and Ice Guard units (Hero's army)
- Ability: "Rally!"
When Katarin goes to war, all Kislev mobilises to ensure her victory, and her greatest living warrior is always first amongst them.
Unmatched in the Oblasts
Unmatched in the Oblasts2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3 for Ice Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Hero's army)
- Weapon strength: +8% for Ice Guard units (Hero's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +5 for Ice Guard units (Rank 7 and above) (Hero's army)
- Weapon strength: +15% for Ice Guard units (Hero's army)
Requires: March of the TzarinaAlthough she has no equals among the Ice Guard, their fighting prowess improves when in Naryska's presence, as the warrior-women seek to impress her with their own bravery and martial skill.
Learned from the Best
Learned from the Best2 levels
Level 1
- Unit experience gain: +12% for Tzar Guard and Ice Guard units (Hero's army)
Level 2
- Unit experience gain: +25% for Tzar Guard and Ice Guard units (Hero's army)
Requires: March of the TzarinaThose who fight alongside the Golden Knight inevitably find that the extensive experience she has gained in battle, fighting Kislev's enemies to a bloody death, rubs off on them too.
Ceremonial Adornments
Ceremonial Adornments2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +10 for Tzar Guard units (Hero's army)
- Melee defence: +3 for Tzar Guard units (Hero's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +20 for Tzar Guard units (Hero's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Tzar Guard units (Hero's army)
Requires: March of the TzarinaThe men and women who have fought with the Golden Knight and proved their mettle are rewarded with fine ceremonial armour plates as a mark of their achievements.
Unyielding Kinship
Unyielding Kinship
- Missile resistance: 10% for all units (Hero's army)
- Spell resistance: 10% (Hero's army)
Requires: March of the TzarinaEvery member of the armies with whom the Golden Knight serves becomes that little bit tougher and more resilient, as bonds of blood and honour are formed through shared experience.
Stand Your Ground!
Stand Your Ground!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"
Requires: Unmatched in the Oblasts, Learned from the Best, Ceremonial Adornments, Unyielding Kinship

Training
Training3 levels
Level 1
- Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 10%
Level 2
- Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 20%
Level 3
- Training action: Unit experience gain is increased by an additional 30%
This champion extols discipline and fear away from the battlefield as much as on it.
Cleanse Corruption
Cleanse Corruption3 levels
Level 1
- Cleanse Corruption action: Corruption is reduced by an additional 1
- Corruption: -1 (local province)
Level 2
- Cleanse Corruption action: Corruption is reduced by an additional 2
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
Level 3
- Cleanse Corruption action: Corruption is reduced by an additional 3
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
The locals take notice and will be inspired or frightened into action.
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!"
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.
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 The Golden Knight Naryska Leysa

2 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
KislevMelee Specialist	4,668	1	100	80	30	55	55	440	40	1,000	—	`wh3_dlc24_ksl_cha_golden_knight`
KislevMelee Specialist	5,062	1	130	80	78	55	55	440	65	1,200	—	`wh3_dlc24_ksl_cha_golden_knight_warhorse`

Who can field it

The Ice Court

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.