Mortis Engine
Bolstering the fighting spirit of all those around it and blasting enemy ranks with savage, dark energy.Many Necromancers and liche-lords have risen to kingship over the Undead, becoming so saturated with evil power that their physical forms radiate magic. Some Vampires actively seek out the citadels of those lords who have gone before, hoping to take possession of their remains and to use them against the living. No mere casket or hearse could be fit to bear the remains of one of these masters of the night. Instead, they are enshrined within a Mortis Engine, a cage of fused bone, surrounded by trappings of grandeur and borne to war by a host of spirits bound to the infernal device. Some reliquaries also carry blasphemous tomes to battle, or scrolls of parchment rumoured to have been penned by Nagash himself. Oft-times the Winds of Magic become night uncontrollable when such a fell tome is near. Heavy with evil magics, painstakingly illuminated with such care that their creator's souls have passed into the leaves of human skin that form its pages, these books can be a boon to the twisted practitioners of Necromancy, but also the bane of reckless and unwary spellcasters.
Unit Name Mortis Engine |
Main Unit Key wh_dlc04_vmp_veh_mortis_engine_0 |
Land Unit Key wh_dlc04_vmp_veh_mortis_engine_0 |
Naval Unit Key wh_main_shp_transport |
Land Unit Group Magic Chariot |
Naval Unit Group Magic Chariot |
Soldiers 18 |
Caste Chariot |
Category War Machine |
Class Chariot |
Cost 1400 |
Recruitment Cost 1400 |
Upkeep Cost 500 |
0 |
├ Engine wh_dlc04_vmp_veh_mortis_engine |
├ Missile Weapon |
├ Projectile |
├ Missile Damage |
├ Missile Ap Damage |
└ Base Reload Time |
Accuracy 10 |
Range |
Reload 0 |
Shots Per Minute |
Ammunition 0 |
Melee Attack 30 |
120 |
├ Melee Weapon wh_dlc04_vmp_mortis_engine |
├ Melee Damage Base 50 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 70 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 15 |
Charge Bonus 12 |
13 |
├ Base Defence 13 |
├ Shield none |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
40 |
├ Armour wh2_main_heavy_metal_40 |
├ Armour Defence 40 |
└ Shield Armour 0 |
7092 |
├ Man Entity wh_main_infantry_standard |
├ Man Speed 30 |
├ Man Health 8 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 7084 |
Leadership (Base Morale) 60 |
Abilities
- Blasphemous Tome
The unholy, never-to-be spoken words of this ancient grimoire cause the Winds of Magic to blow like a hurricane. - The Reliquary Binding
This depraved artefact, when held aloft, restores energy to those who swear fealty to its vileness. - The Reliquary Corruption
Those who dare to stand against this profane monument will suffer from its corrupting influence, to their demise. - Regeneration
There are beings and creatures that can mend bone and knit flesh at an incredible rate. A mighty boon, but one stunted by fire. - Crumbling
The 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. - Disintegrating
The Dark Magic binding has failed. Both flesh and necromantic energy slough off the subjects, leaving naught but dust.
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. - Strider
This unit ignores speed and combat penalties caused by terrain and can move through trees. - {{tr:wh2_dlc09_undead_description}}
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Magic Harvester
Increases the level of magic power reserves. - Mass Regeneration
Regenerates nearby friendly units’ hit points. - Causes Terror
This unit can fear themselves. - Magical Aura
This unit is surrounded by one or more magical auras that either support nearby friends or harm its foes.
Requires Buildings | |
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Lv. 0 |
Necromancer's Tower
(wh_main_vmp_necromancers_2) Level 1
Castle Drachenfels' Library
(wh2_main_special_castle_drachenfels_2) Level 1 |
Faction Availability | |
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The Eye of the Vortex | |
Mortal Empires |