Ancient Salamander
Moving just as swiftly on land as in the water, these giant, predatory reptiles spit corrosive venom before closing in for the kill.Salamanders are giant, predatory reptiles that stalk the swamplands and estuaries of the Lustrian jungles. Propelled by four thickly-muscled legs and a powerful tail, they are fast-moving creatures whether on land or in water. Once within range of their prey, they launch a burst of highly-corrosive liquid from their gullets, a substance so volatile that it bursts into flames upon contact with the air! The burning pitch-like substance sticks to victims, burning them alive and beginning the digestive process. The creatures' neck-frills and back sails provide a cooling mechanism, ensuring the cold-blooded creatures do not expire in the heat generated from their own bodies.
Unit Name Ancient Salamander |
Main Unit Key wh2_dlc12_lzd_mon_ancient_salamander_0 |
Land Unit Key wh2_dlc12_lzd_mon_ancient_salamander_0 |
Naval Unit Key wh_main_shp_transport |
Land Unit Group Missile Monster |
Naval Unit Group Missile Monster |
Soldiers 1 |
Caste Monster |
Category Missile Infantry |
Class Missile Infantry |
Cost 1250 |
Recruitment Cost 1250 |
Upkeep Cost 313 |
335 |
├ Missile Weapon wh2_dlc12_lzd_salamander_flame_large |
├ Projectile wh2_dlc12_lzd_salamander_flame_large |
├ Missile Damage 70 |
├ Missile Ap Damage 265 |
└ Base Reload Time 12 |
Accuracy 10 |
Range 160 |
Reload 10 |
Shots Per Minute 5.6 |
Ammunition 18 |
Melee Attack 34 |
365 |
├ Melee Weapon wh2_dlc12_lzd_ancient_salamander |
├ Melee Damage Base 115 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 250 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 40 |
32 |
├ Base Defence 32 |
├ Shield none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
95 |
├ Armour wh2_main_body_95 |
├ Armour Defence 95 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
4168 |
├ Man Entity wh2_dlc12_lzd_mon_ancient_salamander_blood |
├ Man Speed 75 |
├ Man Health 8 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 4160 |
Leadership (Base Morale) 60 |
Abilities
- Primal Instincts
When under pressure, the primal instincts of these natural predators take over - they may then go on a rampage against nearby enemy units, attacking the closest one and ignoring any orders given.
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. - Causes Terror
This unit can cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and fear themselves. - Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Armoured
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage. - Causes Terror
This unit can fear themselves. - 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. - Primal Instincts
When under pressure, the primal instincts of these natural predators take over. They then may go on a rampage against nearby enemy units, attacking the closest one and ignoring any orders given.
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 0 |
Blood Shrines of Sotek
(wh2_main_lzd_worship_sotek_2) Level 1
Crimson Pyramid of Sotek
(wh2_main_lzd_worship_sotek_3) Level 2 |
Faction Availability | |
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The Eye of the Vortex |