Walach Harkon

Hero· Wizard· 1 model at Ultra size

Health

5,068

top 26% of class

Armour

top 28% of class

Leadership

top 11% of class

Speed

bottom 25% of class

Melee attack

top 2% of class

Melee defence

top 26% of class

Weapon strength

150 base + 320 armour-piercing, +20 vs infantry

470

top 7% of class

Charge bonus

bottom 36% of class

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

Blood ChaliceRegenerationactive
WoundsHex · -10% Speed, -20% Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage…passive
The HungerRegeneration · Replenishes hit points of combatantspassive
FrenzyAugment · +10% Charge Bonus, +10 Melee Attack…passive
CrumblingDirect Damage · Causes damage to selfpassive
DisintegratingDirect Damage · Causes severe damage to selfpassive

Patch changes

Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_walach_harkon

New unit in this patch.

Patch 9.0wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_walach_harkon_barded_nightmare

New unit in this patch.

Walach Harkon skill tree

43 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 Nightmare
Barded NightmareUnlocks at rank 7
- Mount: Barded Nightmare
The most impressive Nightmares are those reared on fresh blood. Such noble monstrosities are worthy mounts.
Aura of Dark Majesty
Aura of Dark Majesty
- Leadership aura size: +25%
This Lord of Undeath projects an aura of dominion that can wilt the most iron-willed mortals.
Breaker of Ranks
Breaker of Ranks
- Attribute: Glorious Charge
- Bonus vs Infantry: +15
None stand a chance against those who swore their Undeath to the way of the sword!
Where Battle Calls
Where Battle Calls
- Battle reinforcement time: -30% (own army)
- Campaign movement range: +10% (own army)
Honour and worthy foes spur a Blood Dragon to action, or so he would proclaim… It is, in truth, the bloodshed and nothing else.
Orders of the Immortals
Orders of the Immortals
- Recruit rank: +2 for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (own army)
- Necromantic Energy cost: -5% for and unit capacities
- Grave Call cost: -30% for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (own army)
- Unit capacity: +1
Mortal knightly Orders aspire their entire lives to be the best of their kind. Vampiric Knights' blood grants a vastly greater superiority on its own.
Orders of the Immortals
Orders of the Immortals
- Vigour loss reduction: -10% for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (own army)
- Recruit rank: +2 for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (own army)
- Unit capacity: +1
- Charge bonus: +10% for Black Knights, Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (own army)
Mortal knightly Orders aspire their entire lives to be the best of their kind. Vampiric Knights' blood grants a vastly greater superiority on its own.
Grave Ward
Grave WardUnlocks at rank 7
- Missile resistance: 10%
Whereby the power of death itself is used to hold back the physical world.

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- Battle healing cap: +25%
- Ability: ""
- Hit points: +10%
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- Battle healing cap: +25%
- Ability: ""
- Hit points: +10%
Crucible of Might
Crucible of Might
- Passive ability: "Murderous Charge" for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (Hero's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (Hero's army)
- Weapon strength: +15% for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (Hero's army)
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1The frontlines are often caught in the bloody competition between rival Knights
Crucible of Might
Crucible of Might
- Passive ability: "Murderous Charge" for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (Hero's army)
- Melee attack: +6 for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (Hero's army)
- Weapon strength: +15% for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templar units (Hero's army)
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1The frontlines are often caught in the bloody competition between rival Knights
Bloody Spoils
Bloody Spoils
- Income from looting, sacking and razing settlements +30% (accompanying Lord)
- Raise Dead cost: -15% for Vampire Cavalry units (own army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +20% (accompanying Lord)
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1Great are the spoils of war, for the worthy are recruited from amongst the enemy's leaders.
Bloody Spoils
Bloody Spoils
- Income from looting, sacking and razing settlements +30% (accompanying Lord)
- Grave Call cost: -15% for Vampire Cavalry units (own army)
- Income from post-battle loot: +20% (accompanying Lord)
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1Great are the spoils of war, for the worthy are recruited from amongst the enemy's leaders.
Elite of the Blood Keep
Elite of the Blood Keep
- Speed: +12% for units (Hero's army)
- Ward save: +8% for Blood Knights units (Hero's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Blood Knight units (Hero's army)
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1Bound by a brotherhood of a hundred wars, these immortals have a bond beyond that of any living Knight.
Elite of the Blood Keep
Elite of the Blood Keep
- Speed: +12% for units (Hero's army)
- Ward save: +8% for Blood Knights units (Hero's army)
- Melee defence: +6 for Blood Knight units (Hero's army)
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1Bound by a brotherhood of a hundred wars, these immortals have a bond beyond that of any living Knight.
Blood Banquet
Blood Banquet
- Attribute: Unyielding Assault
- Attribute: Causes Terror
- Weapon strength: +10%
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1Even after feasting on the blood of mortals, bloodlust still pumps through a Blood Dragon's veins.
Blood Banquet
Blood Banquet
- Attribute: Unyielding Assault
- Attribute: Causes Terror
- Weapon strength: +10%
Requires: wh3_dlc29_skill_nag_walach_unique_1Even after feasting on the blood of mortals, bloodlust still pumps through a Blood Dragon's veins.
Crushing Momentum
Crushing Momentum
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Rank 7 and above) (Hero's army)
- Replenishes 15% campaign movement range after winning a battle (Lord)
- Campaign movement range: +5% (Hero's army)
Requires: Crucible of Might, Bloody Spoils, Elite of the Blood Keep, Blood BanquetWhen Walach Harkon leads the charge, there is not a single knight among his ranks whose thirst for glory and blood is not enflamed to match the red of his armour.
Crushing Momentum
Crushing Momentum
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour
- Attribute: Perfect Vigour for Blood Knights and Drakenhof Templars units (Rank 7 and above) (Hero's army)
- Replenishes 15% campaign movement range after winning a battle (Lord)
- Campaign movement range: +5% (Hero's army)
Requires: Crucible of Might, Bloody Spoils, Elite of the Blood Keep, Blood BanquetWhen Walach Harkon leads the charge, there is not a single knight among his ranks whose thirst for glory and blood is not enflamed to match the red of his armour.

Blade Master
Blade Master
- Melee attack: +5
This warrior is one with their blade; it is an extension of their will, making them a worthy foe in combat.
Devastating Charge
Devastating Charge3 levels
Level 1
- Charge bonus: +6
Level 2
- Charge bonus: +16
Level 3
- Charge bonus: +30
Requires: Blade MasterSome creatures charge home with such fury that the very ground shakes beneath their feet.
Thick-Skinned
Thick-Skinned3 levels
Level 1
- Armour: +3
Level 2
- Armour: +8
Level 3
- Armour: +15
Requires: Blade MasterCreatures with tough hides or some kind of natural armour are tough nuts to crack - even a powerful attack may fall foul of their thick-skin.
Hard to Hit
Hard to Hit3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- Melee defence: +12
Requires: Blade MasterHand-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.
Deadly Blade
Deadly Blade3 levels
Level 1
- Melee attack: +3
Level 2
- Melee attack: +7
Level 3
- Melee attack: +12
Requires: Blade MasterA 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, Thick-Skinned, Hard to Hit, Deadly BladeFrom one bloodied, lifeless corpse to the next, this one is always looking for the next adversary to best.
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.
Scarred Veteran
Scarred Veteran3 levels
Level 1
- Hit points: +3%
Level 2
- Hit points: +8%
Level 3
- Hit points: +15%
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe scars on this storied warrior reveal a veteran of many battles, a being not easy to kill and one worthy of respect and fear.
Indomitable
Indomitable3 levels
Level 1
- Leadership: +4
Level 2
- Leadership: +8
Level 3
- Leadership: +12
Requires: Foe-SeekerThe iron will and indomitable presence of this leader ensures their followers remain steadfast when facing peril.
Blade Shield
Blade Shield3 levels
Level 1
- Melee defence: +3
Level 2
- Melee defence: +7
Level 3
- 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: Blade Shield, Wound-Maker, Scarred Veteran, IndomitableThe war is endless. The cycle of charging, clashing, and bloody hand-to-hand fighting is without end. It will never stop.

Invocation of Nehek
Invocation of Nehek2 levels
Level 1
- Overcast spell: "Invocation of Nehek Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to ""
Level 2
- 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 Undeath
The Curse of Undeath
- Passive ability: "The Curse of Undeath"
Requires: Invocation of NehekAs the powers of Dark Magic are wielded for the purpose of Necromancy, its unwholesome energies invigorate the Undead.
Vanhel's Danse Macabre
Vanhel's Danse Macabre3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Vanhel's Danse Macabre Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Vanhel's Danse Macabre"
Level 3
- 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"
Requires: Invocation of Nehek
Gaze of Nagash
Gaze of Nagash3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Gaze of Nagash"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Gaze of Nagash Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Gaze of Nagash"
Level 3
- 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"
Requires: Invocation of Nehek
Raise Dead
Raise Dead3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Raise Dead"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Raise Dead Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to ""
Level 3
- 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 ""
Requires: Invocation of Nehek
Curse of Years
Curse of Years2 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Curse of Years"
Level 2
- Winds of Magic cost: -2 for "Curse of Years"
- Cooldown: -50% to "Curse of Years"
- Spell: "Curse of Years"
Requires: Invocation of Nehek
Wind of Death
Wind of Death3 levels
Level 1
- Spell: "Wind of Death"
Level 2
- Overcast spell: "Wind of Death Upgraded"
- Cooldown: -30% to "Wind of Death"
Level 3
- 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"
Requires: Invocation of Nehek

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.
Spread Control
Spread Control3 levels
Level 1
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 1
- Control: -1 (local enemy province)
- Control: +1 (local province)
Level 2
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 2
- Control: -2 (local enemy province)
- Control: +2 (local province)
Level 3
- Spread Control action: Control is modified by an additional 3
- Control: -3 (local enemy province)
- Control: +3 (local province)
The sight of this warrior, their stature, import or infamy, can have a calming effect.
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 Walach Harkon

2 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 Counts, Undead LegionsWizard	5,068	1	90	80	38	65	45	470	35	1,000	250	`wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_walach_harkon`
Vampire Counts, Undead LegionsWizard	5,676	1	110	80	78	65	45	470	60	1,250	315	`wh3_dlc29_vmp_cha_walach_harkon_barded_nightmare`

Who can field it

Host of Nagash
The Drakenhof Conclave

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.