Tiger Warrior Sawai

Lord· Lord· 1 model at Ultra size

Grand Cathay

Health

5,076

top 48% of class

Armour

bottom 20% of class

Leadership

bottom 31% of class

Speed

bottom 30% of class

Melee attack

top 46% of class

Melee defence

top 17% of class

Weapon strength

170 base + 280 armour-piercing, +30 vs large

450

top 39% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 44% of class

Attributes

Charge Defence vs. Large
When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any large attacker.
Charge Reflection
When bracing, this unit causes additional damage when attacking charging enemies.
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.
Tiger Warrior
A Tiger Warrior unit has: Increased Speed Increased Charge Bonus Ferocious Ambush ability

Abilities

Guiding StrikeAugment · +24 Melee Attackactive
Predatory InstinctsAugment · +24 Melee Attack, +25% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…active
Fight Fire with FireAugment · +50% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage, +40 Flame Resistance…passive
Ferocious AmbushAugment · +25% Charge Speed, +15% Speed…passive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive

Tiger Warrior Sawai skill tree

42 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.

Wheelwright
Wheelwright2 levels
Level 1
- Chance of a double move: +5%
- Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -30%
Level 2
- Chance of a double move: +10%
- Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -50%
Skilled at keeping the wheels on the caravan, even in the middle of nowhere.
Smuggler's Space
Smuggler's Space2 levels
Level 1
- Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +20%
- Cargo charge in extortion events: -25%
Level 2
- Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +30%
- Cargo charge in extortion events: -50%
Keep the contraband hidden from roadmarshals and customs agents.
Wayfarer
Wayfarer2 levels
Level 1
- Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from most attrition (Lord's army)
- Campaign line of sight: +10%
- Leadership: +4
Level 2
- Immune to most attrition (Lord's army)
- Campaign line of sight: +20%
- Leadership: +10
A true master of the trail, reading the shifting sands and corrupting Winds to guide the convoy through lethal lands unscathed.
Wind Harmony
Wind Harmony
- Spell resistance: 10%
The turbulent Winds of Magic can do little harm to those who have found harmony amidst its raging currents.
Ranged Discipline
Ranged Discipline
- Missile resistance: 10%
The best way to repel the chaotic flurry of missile fire is to meet it with order, discipline, and a stalwart row of shields.
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.

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- Ability: ""
- Melee attack: +6
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- Passive ability: ""
- Fire resistance: 25%
Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_sawai_unique_0
Traditions of Finesse
Traditions of Finesse
- Melee defence: +6 for Iron Claw Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Iron Claw Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
- Armour: +10
- Missile resistance: 25%
Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_sawai_unique_0The ancient martial traditions of the Sawai mandate techniques of finesse which demand complete fluidity of defensive posture.
Traditions of Fortitude
Traditions of Fortitude
- Bonus vs Large: +5 for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
- Melee attack: +4 for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +10% for Tiger Warrior units (Lord's army)
- Bonus vs Large: +5
- Melee attack: +4
- Weapon strength: +10%
Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_sawai_unique_0Through deep introspection developed from the ascetic practices of old Ind, one can utilise mind-over-matter techniques to harden pauldrons and sharpen axes.
Order Before War
Order Before War
- Corruption: -3 (local province)
- Enemy Hero action success chance: -25%
- Campaign movement range: +8%
- Control: +4 (local province)
Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_sawai_unique_0The Sawai are not just battle commanders, but elite warrior-nobles bound by ancient codes, whose authority buttresses the very souls of those they command.
Mastery of Tradition
Mastery of Tradition
- Replaces: "Guiding Strike"
- Passive ability: "" for embedded Heroes (Lord's army)
- Ability: "Masterful Strike"
- Attribute: Causes Fear
Requires: wh3_cp1_skill_cth_sawai_unique_1, Traditions of Finesse, Traditions of Fortitude, Order Before WarThe greatest Sawai ignite heroic hearts with their elaborate and manifold fighting techniques. To master Sawai traditions is to embody perfection in combat.

Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit
- Melee defence: +5
Hand-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.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge2 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +15
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Hard to HitSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Full Plate Armour
Full Plate Armour2 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +7
Level 2
- Armour: +15
Requires: Hard to HitFull-Plate armour protects the wearer from head-to-foot. Many such suits are blessed or imbued with arcane abilities.
Scarred Veteran
Scarred Veteran2 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +7%
Level 2
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Hard to HitThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
Deadly Blade
Deadly Blade2 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +6
Level 2
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Hard to HitA 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, Full Plate Armour, Scarred Veteran, Deadly BladeFrom 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.
Indomitable
Indomitable2 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +6
Level 2
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
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.
Deadly Onslaught
Deadly Onslaught
- Ability: "Deadly Onslaught"
Requires: Wound-Maker, Blade Master, Indomitable, Blade ShieldThe 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.
Unyielding
Unyielding3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Melee attack: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +4 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Melee attack: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceThe Dragon Emperor guides every sword and spear of the northern provinces, inspiring a strength of arms to match an unflinching strength of will.
Sure Aim
Sure Aim3 levels
Level 1
- Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)
- Range: +5% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Missile strength: +9% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)
- Range: +10% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, and Jade Warrior Crossbows units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceFrom lowly peasant to expert marksman, every arrow of the east soars with a Draconic power and grace.
Eastern Fires
Eastern Fires3 levels
Level 1
- Ammunition: +5% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Ammunition: +12% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +6% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Ammunition: +20% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadiers, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceAncient Cathay stands historically unconquered. Booming cannons and rockets of exploding fire help ensure it will remain so.
Mighty Charge
Mighty Charge3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +12% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +6% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +18% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +8% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers and Great Longma Riders units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceWho can withstand a charge with the sweeping force of a hundred hooves in unison?
Stone Gaze
Stone Gaze3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +4% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Armour: +6 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +8% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armour: +12 for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)
- Weapon strength: +12% for Wu Xing War Compass, Zhangu War Drum, Jade Lion, Jet Lion and Terracotta Sentinel units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceEven the most inexperienced peasant rallies under the cold-eyed gaze of Cathay's most stoic guardians.
Sky Fire
Sky Fire3 levels
Level 1
- Weapon strength: +4% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +5% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Weapon strength: +8% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +8% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Weapon strength: +12% for Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
- Missile strength: +12% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Lord's army)
- Speed: +15% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen, Celestial Lion and Great Moon Bird units (Lord's army)
Requires: Inspiring PresenceWhen fire hangs in the sky above the battlefield, death is sure to rain down upon it.
Rally!
Rally!
- Ability: "Rally!"
Requires: Unyielding, Sure Aim, Eastern Fires, Mighty Charge, Stone Gaze, Sky Fire
Blades of the Bastion
Blades of the Bastion
- Leadership: +6 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Spell resistance: 10% for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Melee defence: +5 for Peasant Long Spearmen, Celestial Dragon Guard, Jade Warriors, Jade Warriors (Halberds), Tiger Warriors (Dual Axes), Tiger Warrior Stalkers and Iron Claw Tiger Warriors units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Cathayan armies have been tested time and again, their skills proven in a tumultuous arena of bloodshed and near-constant war.
Fast Hands
Fast Hands
- Missile strength: +6% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Reload time reduction: +10% for Peasant Archers, Celestial Dragon Crossbows, Jade Warrior Crossbows, Iron Hail Gunners, Crane Gunners, Nan-Gau Grenadier, Grand Cannon and Fire Rain Rocket units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!When the raging of battle begins, swift hands and swifter feet are the keys to surviving at range.
Unified Charge
Unified Charge
- Melee attack: +5 for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Physical resistance: 10% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Speed: +10% for Peasant Horsemen, Jade Lancers, Great Longma Riders, Terracotta Sentinel, Jade Lion, Jet Lion, Celestial Lion, Wu Xing War Compass and Zhangu War Drum units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!Swift, steady and moving as one, the hardy warriors of Cathay race headlong into battle.
Looming Lanterns
Looming Lanterns
- Leadership: +6 for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen and Great Moon Bird units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Missile resistance: 15% for Sky Lantern, Sky-junk, Onyx Crowmen and Great Moon Bird units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
- Range: +15% for Sky Lantern and Sky-junk units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Requires: Rally!A blanket of glowing lights amidst the clouds is sure to stir the heart of every Cathayan warrior beneath them.
Stand Your Ground!
Stand Your Ground!
- Replaces: "Rally!"
- Ability: "Stand Your Ground!"
Requires: Blades of the Bastion, Fast Hands, Unified Charge, Looming Lanterns

Local Guides
Local Guides3 levels
Level 1
- Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -10%
Level 2
- Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -15%
Level 3
- Cost of Caravan Shortcut event: -25%
Always use the local guides. They know more about this land than you ever will.
Way-Finders
Way-Finders3 levels
Level 1
- Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -50%
Level 2
- Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -65%
Level 3
- Chance of Caravan intercept battle being an ambush: -75%
These scouts excel and will ensure the cavalcade stays on a safe route.
Hidden Stores
Hidden Stores3 levels
Level 1
- Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -25% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 2
- Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -50% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Level 3
- Armies replenish in foreign territory (Lord's army)
- Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
- Attrition: -75% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
The caravan holds a concealed space where grains and fruit are kept to keep the retinues refreshed.
Better Scales
Better Scales3 levels
Level 1
- Sale value of cargo: +10%
Level 2
- Sale value of cargo: +15%
Level 3
- Sale value of cargo: +20%
These favourable weighting scales will ensure true value.
Cargo Capacity
Cargo Capacity3 levels
Level 1
- Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +15%
Level 2
- Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +20%
Level 3
- Maximum Caravan cargo capacity: +25%
"There's more room in the back."

Who can field it

The Northern Provinces

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.