Dreadlord (Sword & Crossbow) (Cold One)
Power, achieved through intimidation and strength on the battlefield; fear instils loyalty.Dreadlords and masters are the so-called noble-born rulers of Naggaroth. They range from sycophantic schemers to masterful strategists who have waged war across a hundred battlefields. Though all such nobles pursue their own unique enthusiasms and ambitions, they are without exception selfish individuals, possessed of an arrogance matched only by their martial prowess, honed over centuries of unceasing war. Many Dreadlords owe their position of power to their bloodlines, daring exploits, or the Witch King's mercurial favours. Others are granted temporary power by means of a writ of iron - an edict granted by one of the six rulers of the great cities of Naggaroth. He who bears a writ of iron shares the sponsor's authority - a powerful tool for the ambitious. However, should a Dark Elf fail in his appointed task, or show cowardice whilst acting in his sponsor's name, the writ is melted down and the molten remains poured down his throat. Such is the price of failure in Naggaroth.
Unit Name Dreadlord (Sword & Crossbow) (Cold One) |
Main Unit Key wh2_main_def_cha_dreadlord_2 |
Land Unit Key wh2_main_def_cha_dreadlord_2 |
Naval Unit Key wh_main_shp_transport |
Land Unit Group Hybrid-Weapon Cavalry |
Naval Unit Group Hybrid-Weapon Cavalry |
Soldiers 1 |
Caste Lord |
Category Cavalry |
Class Command |
Cost 1200 |
Recruitment Cost 1300 |
Upkeep Cost 325 |
180 |
├ Missile Weapon wh2_main_def_crossbow_bolt_dreadlord |
├ Projectile wh2_main_def_crossbow_bolt_dreadlord |
├ Missile Damage 40 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 140 |
└ Base Reload Time 12 |
Accuracy 10 |
Range 125 |
Reload 10 |
Shots Per Minute 5.6 |
Ammunition 40 |
Melee Attack 60 |
400 |
├ Melee Weapon wh2_main_def_dreadlord_cold_one |
├ Melee Damage Base 120 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 280 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 55 |
45 |
├ Base Defence 45 |
├ Shield none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
115 |
├ Armour wh2_main_chainmail_115 |
├ Armour Defence 115 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
4792 |
├ Man Entity wh2_main_def_infantry_hero_blood |
├ Man Speed 36 |
├ Man Health 8 |
├ Bonus Hit Points 4776 |
├ Mount wh2_main_def_mnt_cold_one_armoured_hero |
├ Mount Entity wh2_main_def_cavalry_cold_one_170_hero_blood |
├ Mount Speed 68 |
└ Mount Health 8 |
Leadership (Base Morale) 80 |
Abilities
- Volley of Dark Arrows
By which an unexpected shower of pointy death rains down upon the unfortunate targets. Ouch! - Loose!
The authorisation to loose arrows without adherence to drill makes for an irregular - and therefore far deadlier - hail of pointed death. - Murderous Prowess
Slaughter! There is no greater glorification of Khaine, the God of Murder, and no more popular form of worship amongst the Dark Elves. It is through killing that Dark Elves rise above other beings. Once engulfed in enough bloodshed, they will often feel their murderous prowess increase, as if Khaine himself was guiding the blades of his disciples. - Murderous Prowess Indicator
Once enough blood has been shed, the Dark Elves’ murderous prowess increases, as if Khaine himself was guiding his disciples' blades! - Foe-Seeker
There are those who wish nothing more than to be at the heart of battle, seeking foes to vanquish.
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 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. - Fire Whilst Moving
This unit can fire while on the move.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Armoured
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage. - Armour-Piercing
The damage of armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
Faction Availability | |
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The Eye of the Vortex |