Thorgrim Grudgebearer

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Dwarfs

Health

8,208

top 13% of class

Armour

125

top 2% of class

Leadership

top 12% of class

Speed

bottom 2% of class

Melee attack

top 37% of class

Melee defence

top 1% of class

Weapon strength

300 base + 200 armour-piercing

500

top 16% 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.

Abilities

Oath of VengeanceHex · -24 Melee Defenceactive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
Foe-SeekerAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +25% Speedactive
Stand Your Ground!Augment (Area) · +24 Melee Defence, +16 Leadershipactive
High KingAugment (Area) · +8 Melee Attack, +15% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Defeat trait

Beat Thorgrim Grudgebearer in battle and your lord can earn the trait

Grudgekiller

Construction cost: -10% for all buildings (local province)
Research rate: +10

What to use to pad my mattress? I know - finest Dwarfbeard!

All legendary lord defeat traits

Thorgrim Grudgebearer skill tree

56 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.

Grudge Against the Foul
Grudge Against the Foul
- Leadership: +4 when fighting against Greenskins, Ogres and Skaven (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Greenskins, Ogres and Skaven (Lord's army)
"Those horrible gits will rue the day!"
Grudge Against Chaos
Grudge Against Chaos
- Weapon strength: +10% for all units when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs, Daemons of Chaos and Beastmen (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +4 when fighting against Norsca, Warriors of Chaos, Chaos Dwarfs, Daemons of Chaos and Beastmen (Lord's army)
"They'll be 'ruined' alright - by me, with my mighty axe!"
Grudge Against Undead
Grudge Against Undead
- Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Undead factions (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +4 when fighting against Undead factions (Lord's army)
"What to do, what to do? You just won't stay dead, will you? Diiiiie!!!"
Grudge Against the Elves
Grudge Against the Elves
- Leadership: +4 when fighting against Elves (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Elves (Lord's army)
"Those lanky, aloof, untrustworthy Elves - I'll give them a brand new War of Vengeance!"
Grudge Against Mankind
Grudge Against Mankind
- Melee attack: +5 when fighting against Humans (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +4 when fighting against Humans (Lord's army)
"So ungrateful - after all we've done for them! Time to teach the umgi a lesson they won't forget!"
Brass-Lunged
Brass-LungedUnlocks at rank 3
- Leadership aura size: +25%
This Lord belts out orders and can be heard even across a battlefield smothered in the grim noise of war.
Obdurate
ObdurateUnlocks at rank 5
- Leadership: +9
All Dwarfs are stubborn, but none more so than Grudgebearer, the founder of the Age of Reckoning.
Lord of the Deeps
Lord of the Deeps
- Leadership: +6 when fighting against Skaven (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +6 during subterranean siege battles (Lord's army)
- Leadership: +6 during subterranean intercept battles (Lord's army)
A true Lord knows the Underway, his Dwarfhold and how to fight under the ground better than anyone.
Obstinacy
Obstinacy
- Vigour loss reduction: -15% (Lord's army)
This stubborn Dwarf refuses to yield or tire, and ensures his followers are of the same ilk.
Rune of Grimnir
Rune of GrimnirUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
The endless courage of the Warrior God, directed to bolster this Dawi’s own reserves.
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.

Ancient Bloodline
Ancient BloodlineUnlocks at rank 11
- Corruption: -1 (all provinces)
- High King Decrees: +1
- Growth: +10 (all provinces)
- Control: +2 (all provinces)
A throwback to the High Kings of old, Thorgrim seeks to unite the Karaks and reclaim their lost Holds.
Elite Enforcer
Elite Enforcer
- Hero capacity: +1 for Thanes
- Hero recruit rank: +3 for Thanes (all provinces)
- Upkeep: -15% for Longbeards and Hammerers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Ancient Bloodline"That which is wrong with the world that cannot be fixed with the blades of our axes, we shall surely avenge!"
Fire Support
Fire Support
- Hero capacity: +1 for Master Engineers
- Hero recruit rank: +3 for Master Engineers (all provinces)
- Research rate: +10
Requires: Ancient BloodlineMighty vengeance requires some truly serious firepower.
Advanced Forging
Advanced Forging
- Oathgold from buildings: +10% (factionwide when on map)
- Hero capacity: +1 for Runesmiths
- Hero recruit rank: +3 for Runesmiths (all provinces)
Requires: Ancient BloodlineIn his noble, avowed quest to return Karaz Ankor to its former glories, Thorgrim has commissioned research into new and improved engineering and runecraft.
High King
High KingUnlocks at rank 7
- Age of Reckoning Grudge Settler army size: +5
- High King Decrees: +1
- Passive ability: "High King"
Requires: Ancient Bloodline
Right the Wrongs
Right the Wrongs
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour when fighting against enemies with 1000+ Grudges (own army)
- Attribute: Unbreakable when fighting against enemies with 1000+ Grudges (own army)
- Replenishes 20% campaign movement range after winning a battle
- High King Decrees: +1
Requires: Elite Enforcer, Fire Support, Advanced Forging, High KingLong has the High King yearned to avenge the wrongs done to his people by striking clean the entire ledger of the Great Book of Grudges!

Rune-Warded Armour
Rune-Warded Armour
- Missile block chance: +10%
- Physical resistance: 10%
These armour plates have been girded with runes to ensure the wearer is protected from all manner of attacks.
Mastercrafted Weapon
Mastercrafted Weapon
- Melee attack: +5
- Weapon strength: +15%
Dawi of distinction tend to have the best weapons, whether made specially for them or taken as spoils from their defeated foes.
Aura of Endurance
Aura of Endurance
- Passive ability: "Aura of Endurance"
This Lord's ability to withstand prolonged combat and show fortitude has a positive effect on those fighting nearby.

Full Plate Armour
Full Plate Armour
- Armour: +6
Full-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Resolute
Resolute2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Full Plate ArmourDwarfs are resolute - once they commit to charging the foe, they put all their strength behind that initial blow.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Full Plate ArmourHand-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.
Scarred Veteran
Scarred Veteran2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Full Plate ArmourThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
Ancestral Grudge
Ancestral Grudge2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +5%
- Weapon strength: +7% when fighting against Greenskins
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +8%
- Weapon strength: +15% when fighting against Greenskins
Requires: Full Plate ArmourAll Dwarfs despise the Greenskins, for the urki and grobi are the prime agents in the Times of Woe.
Foe-Seeker
Foe-Seeker
- Ability: "Foe-Seeker"
Requires: Resolute, Hard to Hit, Scarred Veteran, Ancestral GrudgeFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
Wound-Maker
Wound-Maker2 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +10%
Level 2
- 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.
Blade Master
Blade Master2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerThis warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Blade Shield
Blade Shield2 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +6
Level 2
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerA blade that sings in defence will not let its wielder be penetrated.
Relentless
Relentless2 levels
Level 1
- Speed: +7%
Level 2
- Speed: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerDwarfs are not fast, yet they will soldier on, always moving despite any hazards encountered.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Blade Master, Blade Shield, RelentlessThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

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.
Axe Lord
Axe Lord3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceA Lord and his az are never separated, for it is as much part of him as his beard.
Thunderer
Thunderer3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +6% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +15% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, and Rangers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThis Lord knows his throng thrives in ranged combat and expects his Clansdwarfs to excel in that discipline.
Tradition & Innovation
Tradition & Innovation3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +10% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +15% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)
- Range: +5% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)
- Range: +10% for Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe Dawi continually push the boundaries of engineering, be it by soaring ever higher in their flying contraptions or firing projectiles farther than ever before.
Fire & Fury
Fire & Fury3 levels
Level 1
- Missile strength: +4% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile strength: +6% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +4% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Missile strength: +8% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +8% for Irondrakes and Flame Cannon units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceOnly Dwarfen forges burn hotter than those unfortunates caught in the blaze of Dawi ingenuity.
Grimnir's Heirs
Grimnir's Heirs3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Slayers, Doomseekers, Giant Slayers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Slayers, Doomseekers, Giant Slayers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +6% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Slayers, Doomseekers, Giant Slayers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceFull of grim determination, when Dwarfs join battle there is no retreat, only victory or death.
Tactician
Tactician3 levels
Level 1
- Missile strength: +6% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +10% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +6% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for Bolt Throwers, Grudge Thrower, Cannon, Goblin Hewer and Organ Gun units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceDwarfs are long-lived with many years of battlefield experience, making them excellent tacticians.
Rally!
Rally!
- Ability: "Rally!"
Requires: Axe Lord, Thunderer, Tradition & Innovation, Fire & Fury, Grimnir's Heirs, Tactician
Blessed by Grungni
Blessed by Grungni
- Armour: +12 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 15% for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Miners, Dwarf Warriors, and Longbeards units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Those who pass the trials of the Ancestor God have proven their honour without question.
Dawi Firepower
Dawi Firepower
- Missile strength: +12% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, Rangers, Irondrakes, Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, Rangers, Irondrakes, Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +10% for Quarrellers, Thunderers, Rangers, Irondrakes, Gyrocopters, Gyrobombers and Thunderbarge units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!None know the strength of the Dawi better than those who've suffered their firepower firsthand.
Honoured by Grimnir
Honoured by Grimnir
- Melee attack: +5 for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseekers, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Slayers, Giant Slayers, Doomseeker, Slayer Pirates, Hammerers and Ironbreakers units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!All Dwarfs worship Grimnir, but only a select few warriors receive his personal recognition.
Morgrim’s Favoured
Morgrim’s Favoured
- Ammunition: +20% for Bolt Thrower, Grudge Thrower, Goblin Hewer, Cannon, Organ Gun and Flame Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Bolt Thrower, Grudge Thrower, Goblin Hewer, Cannon, Organ Gun and Flame Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +10% for Bolt Thrower, Grudge Thrower, Goblin Hewer, Cannon, Organ Gun and Flame Cannon units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Morgrim's favour is not handed out on a whim; this god blesses only the truest disciples of Dawi engineering.
Stand Your Ground!
Stand Your Ground!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"
Requires: Blessed by Grungni, Dawi Firepower, Honoured by Grimnir, Morgrim’s Favoured

Route Marcher
Route Marcher
- Campaign movement range: +5%
Those who know the land and its secrets will travel faster and further than the foes who don't.
Miner's Instinct
Miner's Instinct3 levels
Level 1
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +6%
Level 2
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +16%
Level 3
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +30%
Requires: Route MarcherThis Dwarf spent time in the pits, gaining a Miner's intuition of the dangers and prey to be found in the dark.
Wall Breaker
Wall Breaker3 levels
Level 1
- Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)
Level 2
- Attrition suffered by defender: +8% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
- Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)
Level 3
- Attrition suffered by defender: +15% when laying siege or encircling (local region)
- Attrition: +5% when under siege (enemy armies in local region)
Requires: Route Marcher"I have seen better lavatory walls than this - I'll have it down by the morrow, that's a pledge!"
Pure-Beard
Pure-Beard3 levels
Level 1
- Corruption: -1 (local province)
Level 2
- Corruption: -2 (local province)
Level 3
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
Requires: Route MarcherA Dwarf with a fine beard is as Dawi as they come.
Mason
Mason3 levels
Level 1
- Construction cost: -2% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)
Level 2
- Construction cost: -5% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)
Level 3
- Construction cost: -9% for Province Capital/Settlement buildings (local region)
Requires: Route MarcherLords close to the powerful Masons' Guild will get discounts for labour and materials.
Iron-Willed
Iron-Willed
- Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)
- Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Requires: Miner's Instinct, Wall Breaker, Pure-Beard, MasonSuch a Dawi does not care for being wounded - by his will alone he continues to fight.
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: Iron-Willed"The time to strike is now!"
Reassuring Presence
Reassuring Presence3 levels
Level 1
- Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Requires: Iron-WilledThe presence of this Lord ensures a measure of calm, reducing panic and desertion amongst followers.
Inspirational Leader
Inspirational Leader3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Requires: Iron-Willed"All Dwarfs to me! We have grudges to settle - Grimnir demands it!"
Alert
Alert3 levels
Level 1
- Ambush defence chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ambush defence chance: +16% (Lord's army)
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +5%
Level 3
- Ambush defence chance: +30% (Lord's army)
- Chance of intercepting an army using Tunnelling, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%
Requires: Iron-WilledCountless conflicts and a keen sense of awareness have made this Lord difficult to entrap.
Enquiring Mind
Enquiring Mind
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -10%
- Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressors
- Recruit rank: +1 for all units (Lord's army)
- Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)
- Research rate: +10
Requires: Lightning Strike, Reassuring Presence, Inspirational Leader, AlertA wise Lord will gather Engineers to his service, ensuring the Dwarfs maintain their technological edge.

Who can field it

Karaz-a-Karak

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.