
Health
4,068
Armour
shield blocks 35% of frontal missiles
90
Leadership
80
Speed
38
Melee attack
70
Melee defence
50
Weapon strength
310 base + 170 armour-piercing
480
Charge bonus
25
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.

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.

Undead
Undead units cannot be routed, but take damage when their Leadership is broken. Undead units also have: Fear and Terror Immunity Undead units may also have their hit points restored by special characters such as the Vampire Counts Necromancer.
Abilities
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passiveWoundsHex-10% Speed-20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage-20% Base Weapon DamagePassiveEven the greatest foes can be laid low with terrible injuries, and the greater the damage done, the less able they will be to effectively continue the fray.
Undeath ResurgentAugment (Area) · +24 Melee Defence, +16 LeadershipactiveUndeath ResurgentAugment (Area)+24 Melee Defence+16 LeadershipCooldown 90 s · Duration 18 s · Range 35 mArise! Do not falter! Do not crumble! Back to life once more!
The HungerRegeneration · Replenishes hit points of combatantspassiveThe HungerRegenerationReplenishes hit points of combatantsPassiveAs the Vampires rip apart their victims they feast on the blood that spills forth – gaining in strength and lost stamina.
CrumblingDirect Damage · Causes damage to selfpassiveCrumblingDirect DamageCauses damage to selfPassiveThe dead do not rest easily in the Old World. Those summoned by Vampires and Necromancers no longer have mortal concerns - they serve only their master's will.
DisintegratingDirect Damage · Causes severe damage to selfpassiveDisintegratingDirect DamageCauses severe damage to selfPassiveThe Dark Magic binding has failed. Both flesh and Necromantic energy slough off the subjects, leaving naught but dust.
Patch changes
Patch 9.0wh_main_vmp_cha_vampire_lord_3
- Base weapon damage140 → 135(-5)
- Armour-piercing damage380 → 405(+25)
Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord
New unit in this patch.
Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_hellsteed
New unit in this patch.
Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_zombie_dragon
New unit in this patch.
Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_barded_nightmare
New unit in this patch.
Vampire Lord skill tree
72 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.
Barded NightmareBarded NightmareUnlocks at rank 7
Mount: Barded Nightmare
HellsteedHellsteedUnlocks at rank 9
Mount: Hellsteed
Zombie DragonZombie DragonUnlocks at rank 17
Mount: Zombie Dragon
Aura of Dark MajestyAura of Dark Majesty
Leadership aura size: +25%
Dark PactDark Pact
Leadership: +5 when attacking (Lord's army)
Grave WardGrave WardUnlocks at rank 7
Missile resistance: 10%
Soldiers of RenownSoldiers of Renown3 levelsLevel 1
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +1 (own army)
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +2 (own army)
Regiments of Renown army capacity: +3 (own army)
ImmortalityImmortalityUnlocks at rank 19
This Lord will be wounded instead of killed in battle
MentorMentor3 levelsLevel 1
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Character will share +15% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Character experience gain: +35% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Character will share +30% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Character experience gain: +50% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Character will share +50% of experience earned between all other active Lords
Undying HungerUndying Hunger
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Character
Hit points: +10%
Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Mastery of DeathMastery of Death
Winds of Magic cost: -10% for Lore of Vampires
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +15 (Lord's army)
Cooldown: -20% to Lore of Vampires spells
The Final StrikeThe Final Strike
Ability: "Heroic Killing Blow"
Armour-piercing weapon damage: +40
Melee attack: +8
Deathly ConduitDeathly Conduit
The Dead Rise Again: +10% chance for destroyed Undead units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +5% (Lord's army)
Marshal of the Dread HostMarshal of the Dread Host
Melee attack: +8 for Grave Guard and Black Knights units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +8 for Grave Guard and Black Knights units (Lord's army)
Campaign movement range: +10% (Lord's army)
The Endless HostThe Endless Host
Local and Grave Call Recruit Rank: +2 for Vampire Counts units (Lord's army)
Grave Call recruitment cost: -25% for Vampire Counts units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -10% for Vampire Counts units (Lord's army)
The HungerThe Hunger
Passive ability: "The Hunger"
Devastating ChargeDevastating Charge2 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +15
Charge bonus: +30
Dark KnightDark Knight2 levelsLevel 1
Armour: +7
Armour: +15
BeguileBeguile2 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +6
Melee defence: +12
QuickbloodQuickblood2 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +6
Melee attack: +12
Blood LustBlood Lust
Ability: "Blood Lust"
Master StrikeMaster Strike2 levelsLevel 1
Weapon strength: +10%
Weapon strength: +20%
Curse of the RevenantCurse of the Revenant2 levelsLevel 1
Hit points: +7%
Hit points: +15%
Supernatural HorrorSupernatural Horror
Attribute: Causes Terror
Blade ShieldBlade Shield2 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +6
Melee defence: +12
Red FuryRed Fury
Replaces: "Blood Lust"
Ability: "Red Fury"
Invocation of NehekInvocation of Nehek2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to ""
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Invocation of Nehek"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to ""
The Curse of UndeathThe Curse of Undeath
Passive ability: "The Curse of Undeath"
Vanhel's Danse MacabreVanhel's Danse Macabre2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -1 for "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"
Gaze of NagashGaze of Nagash2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Gaze of Nagash"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Gaze of Nagash"
Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "Gaze of Nagash"
Raise DeadRaise Dead2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to ""
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Raise Dead Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"
Spell number of uses: +1 for "Raise Dead" and "Raise Dead Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to ""
EvasionEvasion
Passive ability: "Evasion"
Curse of YearsCurse of Years
Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Curse of Years"
Cooldown: -50% to "Curse of Years"
Spell: "Curse of Years"
Wind of DeathWind of Death2 levelsLevel 1
Overcast spell: "Wind of Death Upgraded"
Cooldown: -30% to "Wind of Death"
Miscast base chance: -15% for "Wind of Death Upgraded"
Overcast spell: "Wind of Death Upgraded"
Winds of Magic cost: -3 for "Wind of Death"
Winds of Magic cost: -4 for "Wind of Death Upgraded"
Cooldown: -50% to "Wind of Death"
EarthingEarthing
Miscast base chance: -15%
Magical ReservesMagical Reserves
Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +5
Arcane ConduitArcane Conduit
Passive ability: "Arcane Conduit"
Aura of SupremacyAura of Supremacy
Character's aura leadership effect: +5
Enemy leadership: -4 (enemy armies in local province)
The Unliving HostThe Unliving Host3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +4 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +6 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +8 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +8 for Zombies, Skeletons, Crypt Ghouls, Grave Guard and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Lord's army)
Call of the NightCall of the Night3 levelsLevel 1
Speed: +6% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +6 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Speed: +9% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +12 for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Speed: +12% for Fell Bats and Dire Wolves units (Lord's army)
Evil SoulsEvil Souls3 levelsLevel 1
Spell resistance: 5% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 10% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +4 for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)
Spell resistance: 15% for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +8 for Spirit Host, Cairn Wraiths, Mournguls and Hexwraiths units (Lord's army)
Creatures of the NightCreatures of the Night3 levelsLevel 1
Charge bonus: +6 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +9 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +6% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Charge bonus: +12 for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +12% for Crypt Horrors, Vargheists, Varghulfs, Zombie Dragon and Terrorgheist units (Lord's army)
Waking DeadWaking Dead3 levelsLevel 1
Melee attack: +4 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and units (Lord's army)
Armour: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +6 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and units (Lord's army)
Armour: +12 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +8 for Black Knights, Blood Knights and units (Lord's army)
Carriages of DeathCarriages of Death3 levelsLevel 1
Melee defence: +4 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +6 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)
Speed: +6% for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)
Melee defence: +8 for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)
Speed: +12% for Black Coach, Corpse Cart, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Lord's army)
Magical AnimusMagical Animus
Ability: "Magical Animus"
Legions of DeadLegions of Dead
Spell resistance: 15% for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +5 for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +12% for Spirit Host, Zombies, Skeletons, Grave Guard, Cairn Wraiths and Lahmian Handmaidens units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Dread KnightsDread Knights
Charge bonus: +12 for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, , Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Ward save: +8% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, , Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +12% for Black Coach, Black Knights, Blood Knights, , Corpse Cart, Hexwraiths, Coven Throne and Mortis Engine units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Deadly PowerDeadly Power
Melee attack: +5 for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Physical resistance: 10% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Weapon strength: +12% for Crypt Ghouls, Crypt Horrors, Mournguls, Dire Wolves and Varghulfs units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Flying HorrorsFlying Horrors
Charge bonus: +12 for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Melee attack: +5 for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Missile resistance: 15% for Fell Bats, Terrorgheist, Zombie Dragon and Vargheists units (Rank 7 and above) (Lord's army)
Undeath ResurgentUndeath Resurgent
Replaces: "Magical Animus"
Ability: "Undeath Resurgent"
The Restless DeadThe Restless Dead
Campaign movement range: +5%
The Restless DeadThe Restless Dead
Campaign movement range: +5%
Undying HordeUndying Horde3 levelsLevel 1
The Dead Rise Again: +5% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
The Dead Rise Again: +15% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
Undying HordeUndying Horde3 levelsLevel 1
The Dead Rise Again: +5% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +2% (Lord's army)
The Dead Rise Again: +10% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +4% (Lord's army)
The Dead Rise Again: +15% hit points for destroyed Undead units restored after battle (Lord's army)
Casualty replenishment rate: +6% (Lord's army)
AbsoluteAbsolute3 levelsLevel 1
Construction cost: -3% for all buildings (local province)
Control: +2 (local province)
Construction cost: -6% for all buildings (local province)
Control: +3 (local province)
Construction cost: -10% for all buildings (local province)
Control: +4 (local province)
Children of the NightChildren of the Night3 levelsLevel 1
Character experience gain: +10% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Character experience gain: +20% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Character experience gain: +30% (Heroes in Lord's army)
Upkeep: -9% (Lord's army)
No Magic but HisNo Magic but His3 levelsLevel 1
Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +5%
Income from post-battle loot: +5%
Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +10%
Income from post-battle loot: +10%
Post battle chance of stealing a magic item: +15%
Income from post-battle loot: +15%
Darkling SkiesDarkling Skies3 levelsLevel 1
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
The Elixir's CreatorThe Elixir's Creator3 levelsLevel 1
Vampiric corruption: +1 (local province)
Attrition: -10% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Vampiric corruption: +2 (local province)
Attrition: -20% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Vampiric corruption: +3 (local province)
Attrition: -30% casualties suffered from all attrition (Lord's army)
Ancient CunningAncient Cunning3 levelsLevel 1
Ambush success chance: +6% (Lord's army)
Ambush success chance: +16% (Lord's army)
Ambush success chance: +30% (Lord's army)
InexhorableInexhorable
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord
Battle healing cap: +50%
Hero self-defence: +25% chance of wounding aggressors
Immortal HorrorImmortal Horror
Casualty replenishment rate: +30% for this Lord (Lord's army)
Battle healing cap: +50%
Wound recovery time: -1 turns
Lightning StrikeLightning Strike3 levelsLevel 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
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
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
Lightning StrikeLightning Strike3 levelsLevel 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
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
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
The Fallen Follow StillThe Fallen Follow Still3 levelsLevel 1
Grave Call cost: -5%
The Dead Rise Again: +3% chance for destroyed units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Grave Call cost: -10%
The Dead Rise Again: +6% chance for destroyed units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Grave Call cost: -15%
The Dead Rise Again: +10% chance for destroyed units to be restored after battle (Lord's army)
Guile & GlamourGuile & Glamour3 levelsLevel 1
Vampiric corruption: +1 (local province)
Vampiric corruption: +3 (local province)
Vampiric corruption: +6 (local province)
Soul MaterialSoul Material3 levelsLevel 1
gain from battles: +5% (Lord's army)
gain from battles: +10% (Lord's army)
gain from battles: +15% (Lord's army)
NecrarchNecrarch3 levelsLevel 1
Growth: +8 (local province)
Growth: +20 (local province)
Growth: +36 (local province)
No Will But HisNo Will But His3 levelsLevel 1
Upkeep: -3% (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -6% (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -10% (Lord's army)
Eternal WardenEternal Warden3 levelsLevel 1
Attrition: -5% when under siege (armies in local owned region)
Attrition: -10% when under siege (armies in local owned region)
Attrition: -15% when under siege (armies in local owned region)
Pinnacle of ServitudePinnacle of Servitude
Grave Call cost: -10% (Lord's army)
Campaign movement range: +5%
Recruit rank: +2 for all units (Lord's army)
Upkeep: -5% (Lord's army)
Uncanny PrescienceUncanny Prescience
Corpse cost to recruit units: -15% for all units (own army)
Winds of Magic power reserve minimum: +15 (Lord's army)
Campaign movement range: +5%
Upkeep: -8% (Lord's army)
Every version of Vampire Lord
8 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Vampire CountsWizard Lord | 4,068 | 1 | 90 | 80 | 38 | 70 | 50 | 480 | 25 | 1,000 | 250 | wh_main_vmp_cha_vampire_lord_0 |
| Vampire CountsWizard Lord | 4,680 | 1 | 90 | 80 | 105 | 70 | 50 | 480 | 50 | 1,350 | 337 | wh_main_vmp_cha_vampire_lord_2 |
| Vampire CountsWizard Lord | 7,744 | 1 | 70 | 80 | 95 | 44 | 50 | 540 | 40 | 2,050 | 513 | wh_main_vmp_cha_vampire_lord_3 |
| Vampire CountsWizard Lord | 4,680 | 1 | 110 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 50 | 480 | 50 | 1,100 | 275 | wh_main_vmp_cha_vampire_lord_5 |
| Undead LegionsWizard Lord | 4,068 | 1 | 90 | 80 | 38 | 70 | 50 | 480 | 25 | 1,000 | 250 | wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord |
| Undead LegionsWizard Lord | 4,680 | 1 | 90 | 80 | 105 | 70 | 50 | 480 | 50 | 1,350 | 337 | wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_hellsteed |
| Undead LegionsWizard Lord | 7,744 | 1 | 70 | 80 | 95 | 44 | 50 | 540 | 40 | 2,050 | 513 | wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_zombie_dragon |
| Undead LegionsWizard Lord | 4,680 | 1 | 110 | 80 | 78 | 70 | 50 | 480 | 50 | 1,100 | 275 | wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_barded_nightmare |
Who can field it
- The Drakenhof Conclave
- Host of Nagash
The game also has 2 summoned or scripted copies of this unit that players don't recruit directly (wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_nagash_vampire_lord_coven_throne, wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_vampire_lord_coven_throne).
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.