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Crypt Ghouls

Crypt Ghouls are barely sentient but they can fight, using their claws and makeshift weapons to rip men apart.

Crypt Ghouls are ugly, stooping creatures with only a vestigial sense of reason. Their skin is sallow and filthy, their eyes are bestial and insane, and their snarling lips reveal sharp-pointed teeth in slavering mouths. Dressed only in the rags they pull from their victims, the Crypt Ghouls carry weapons they have picked up or have crudely fashioned from the remains of their unwholesome meals. These skulking fiends do not need such implements to kill, however, for they have long claws sufficient for their needs. These claws are encrusted with grave-filthy and decaying meat; those that take even the lightest scratch from their talons can die from unnaturally potent infections that spread through the victim's body. In addition, their constant diet of rot-fouled meat confers a sinewy and unwholesome resilience.

Crypt Ghouls

Unit Name

Crypt Ghouls

Main Unit Key

wh_main_vmp_inf_crypt_ghouls

Land Unit Key

wh_main_vmp_inf_crypt_ghouls

Naval Unit Key

wh_main_shp_transport

Land Unit Group

Cudgel Infantry

Naval Unit Group

Cudgel Infantry

Soldiers

120

Caste

Melee Infantry

Category

Melee Infantry

Class

Melee Infantry

Cost

500

Recruitment Cost

500

Upkeep Cost

125

Melee Attack

27

Weapon Strength (Weapon Damage)

40

├ Melee Weapon

wh_main_claws_ghouls

├ Melee Damage Base

36

├ Melee Damage Ap

4

├ Armour Piercing

No

├ Bonus vs Cavalry

0

├ Bonus vs Elephants

0

└ Bonus vs Infantry

0

Charge Bonus

16

Melee Defence

25

├ Base Defence

25

├ Shield

none

└ Shield Defence

0

Armour

10

├ Armour

wh2_main_body_10

├ Armour Defence

10

└ Shield Armour

0

Health

63

├ Man Entity

wh_main_vmp_inf_ghoul_blood_dismembers

├ Man Speed

38

├ Man Health

8

└ Bonus Hit Points

55

Leadership (Base Morale)

44

Abilities

  • 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.
  • Hide (forest)
    This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
  • {{tr:wh2_dlc09_undead_description}}

Strengths & Weaknesses

  • Weak Against Armour
    This unit's attack can hardly punch through armour and is thus wasted on heavily armoured enemies.
  • Poison Attacks
    The poisonous attacks of this unit weaken the target's speed and damage.
  • Damage Dealer
    This unit has a strong emphasis on dealing damage. If fighting it, make sure to take it out before it can get into firing or melee range.
Requires Buildings
Crypt Ghouls Lv. 0 Barrow
Barrow
(wh_main_vmp_cemetary_2)
Level 0
Mausoleum
Mausoleum
(wh_main_vmp_cemetary_3)
Level 1
Tower of the Bloodytooth
Tower of the Bloodytooth
(wh2_dlc15_special_fortress_of_vorag_tower_of_the_bloodytooth_vmp)
Level 0
Garrison Buildings
Crypt Ghouls x 4 Occupied Altdorf (Shady Township)
Occupied Altdorf (Shady Township)
(wh_main_special_settlement_altdorf_3_vmp)
Level 3
Drakenhof (Crumbling Hamlet)
Drakenhof (Crumbling Hamlet)
(wh_main_special_settlement_castle_drakenhof_1_vmp)
Level 1
Drakenhof (Corrupted Village)
Drakenhof (Corrupted Village)
(wh_main_special_settlement_castle_drakenhof_2_vmp)
Level 2
Drakenhof (Shady Township)
Drakenhof (Shady Township)
(wh_main_special_settlement_castle_drakenhof_3_vmp)
Level 3
Occupied Couronne (Shady Township)
Occupied Couronne (Shady Township)
(wh_main_special_settlement_couronne_3_vmp)
Level 3
Occupied Kislev (Shady Township)
Occupied Kislev (Shady Township)
(wh_main_special_settlement_kislev_3_vmp)
Level 3
Occupied Miragliano (Shady Township)
Occupied Miragliano (Shady Township)
(wh_main_special_settlement_miragliano_3_vmp)
Level 3
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_major_3)
Level 3
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_major_3_coast)
Level 3
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_major_3)
Level 3
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_major_3_coast)
Level 3
Ghost Fence
Ghost Fence
(wh_main_vmp_walls_1)
Level 0
Occupied Pyramid of Nagash (Shady Township)
Occupied Pyramid of Nagash (Shady Township)
(wh2_dlc09_special_settlement_pyramid_of_nagash_vmp_3)
Level 3
Forest Outpost (Shady Township)
Forest Outpost (Shady Township)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_athel_loren_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Black Crag Level 3
Occupied Black Crag Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_black_crag_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Karak Eight Peaks Level 3
Occupied Karak Eight Peaks Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_eight_peaks_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Gaean Vale (Level 3)
Occupied Gaean Vale (Level 3)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_gaean_vale_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Hell Pit Level 3
Occupied Hell Pit Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_hellpit_other_3)
Level 3
Occupied Hexoatl Level 3
Occupied Hexoatl Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_hexoatl_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Itza Level 3
Occupied Itza Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_itza_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Karaz-a-Karak Level 3
Occupied Karaz-a-Karak Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_karaz_a_karak_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Khemri (Shady Township)
Occupied Khemri (Shady Township)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_khemri_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Konquata (Shady Township)
Occupied Konquata (Shady Township)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_konquata_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Lahmia (Shady Township)
Occupied Lahmia (Shady Township)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_lahmia_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Lothern Level 3
Occupied Lothern Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_lothern_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Naggarond Level 3
Occupied Naggarond Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_naggarond_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Sartosa Level 3
Occupied Sartosa Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_sartosa_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Skavenblight Level 3
Occupied Skavenblight Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_skavenblight_other_3)
Level 3
Occupied The Awakening Level 3
Occupied The Awakening Level 3
(wh2_main_special_settlement_the_awakening_vmp_3)
Level 3
Crypt Ghouls x 2 Occupied Altdorf (Accursed City)
Occupied Altdorf (Accursed City)
(wh_main_special_settlement_altdorf_4_vmp)
Level 4
Occupied Altdorf (Dark Castle)
Occupied Altdorf (Dark Castle)
(wh_main_special_settlement_altdorf_5_vmp)
Level 5
Occupied Couronne (Accursed City)
Occupied Couronne (Accursed City)
(wh_main_special_settlement_couronne_4_vmp)
Level 4
Occupied Couronne (Dark Castle)
Occupied Couronne (Dark Castle)
(wh_main_special_settlement_couronne_5_vmp)
Level 5
Occupied Kislev (Accursed City)
Occupied Kislev (Accursed City)
(wh_main_special_settlement_kislev_4_vmp)
Level 4
Occupied Kislev (Dark Castle)
Occupied Kislev (Dark Castle)
(wh_main_special_settlement_kislev_5_vmp)
Level 5
Occupied Miragliano (Accursed City)
Occupied Miragliano (Accursed City)
(wh_main_special_settlement_miragliano_4_vmp)
Level 4
Occupied Miragliano (Dark Castle)
Occupied Miragliano (Dark Castle)
(wh_main_special_settlement_miragliano_5_vmp)
Level 5
Accursed City
Accursed City
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_major_4)
Level 4
Accursed City
Accursed City
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_major_4_coast)
Level 4
Dark Castle
Dark Castle
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_major_5)
Level 5
Dark Castle
Dark Castle
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_major_5_coast)
Level 5
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_minor_3)
Level 3
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_outpostnorsca_minor_3_coast)
Level 3
Accursed City
Accursed City
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_major_4)
Level 4
Accursed City
Accursed City
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_major_4_coast)
Level 4
Dark Castle
Dark Castle
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_major_5)
Level 5
Dark Castle
Dark Castle
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_major_5_coast)
Level 5
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_minor_3)
Level 3
Shady Township
Shady Township
(wh_main_vmp_settlement_minor_3_coast)
Level 3
Occupied Pyramid of Nagash (Accursed City)
Occupied Pyramid of Nagash (Accursed City)
(wh2_dlc09_special_settlement_pyramid_of_nagash_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Pyramid of Nagash (Dark Castle)
Occupied Pyramid of Nagash (Dark Castle)
(wh2_dlc09_special_settlement_pyramid_of_nagash_vmp_5)
Level 5
The Maelstrom
The Maelstrom
(wh2_dlc11_special_settlement_galleons_graveyard_other_1)
Level 1
Tower of the Bloodytooth
Tower of the Bloodytooth
(wh2_dlc15_special_fortress_of_vorag_tower_of_the_bloodytooth_vmp)
Level 0
Forest Outpost (Accursed City)
Forest Outpost (Accursed City)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_athel_loren_vmp_4)
Level 4
Forest Outpost (Dark Castle)
Forest Outpost (Dark Castle)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_athel_loren_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Black Crag Level 4
Occupied Black Crag Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_black_crag_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Black Crag Level 5
Occupied Black Crag Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_black_crag_vmp_5)
Level 5
Small Occupied Elven Colony
Small Occupied Elven Colony
(wh2_main_special_settlement_colony_major_other_2)
Level 2
Occupied Elven Colony
Occupied Elven Colony
(wh2_main_special_settlement_colony_major_other_3)
Level 3
Large Occupied Elven Colony
Large Occupied Elven Colony
(wh2_main_special_settlement_colony_major_other_4)
Level 4
Small Occupied Elven Colony
Small Occupied Elven Colony
(wh2_main_special_settlement_colony_minor_other_2)
Level 2
Occupied Elven Colony
Occupied Elven Colony
(wh2_main_special_settlement_colony_minor_other_3)
Level 3
Occupied Karak Eight Peaks Level 4
Occupied Karak Eight Peaks Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_eight_peaks_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Karak Eight Peaks Level 5
Occupied Karak Eight Peaks Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_eight_peaks_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Gaean Vale (Level 4)
Occupied Gaean Vale (Level 4)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_gaean_vale_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Gaean Vale (Level 5)
Occupied Gaean Vale (Level 5)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_gaean_vale_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Hell Pit Level 4
Occupied Hell Pit Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_hellpit_other_4)
Level 4
Occupied Hell Pit Level 5
Occupied Hell Pit Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_hellpit_other_5)
Level 5
Occupied Hexoatl Level 4
Occupied Hexoatl Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_hexoatl_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Hexoatl Level 5
Occupied Hexoatl Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_hexoatl_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Itza Level 4
Occupied Itza Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_itza_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Itza Level 5
Occupied Itza Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_itza_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Karaz-a-Karak Level 4
Occupied Karaz-a-Karak Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_karaz_a_karak_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Karaz-a-Karak Level 5
Occupied Karaz-a-Karak Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_karaz_a_karak_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Khemri (Accursed City)
Occupied Khemri (Accursed City)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_khemri_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Khemri (Dark Castle)
Occupied Khemri (Dark Castle)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_khemri_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Konquata (Accursed City)
Occupied Konquata (Accursed City)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_konquata_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Konquata (Dark Castle)
Occupied Konquata (Dark Castle)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_konquata_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Lahmia (Accursed City)
Occupied Lahmia (Accursed City)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_lahmia_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Lahmia (Dark Castle)
Occupied Lahmia (Dark Castle)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_lahmia_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Lothern Level 4
Occupied Lothern Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_lothern_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Lothern Level 5
Occupied Lothern Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_lothern_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Naggarond Level 4
Occupied Naggarond Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_naggarond_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Naggarond Level 5
Occupied Naggarond Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_naggarond_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Sartosa Level 4
Occupied Sartosa Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_sartosa_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Sartosa Level 5
Occupied Sartosa Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_sartosa_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Skavenblight Level 4
Occupied Skavenblight Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_skavenblight_other_4)
Level 4
Occupied Skavenblight Level 5
Occupied Skavenblight Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_skavenblight_other_5)
Level 5
Occupied The Awakening Level 4
Occupied The Awakening Level 4
(wh2_main_special_settlement_the_awakening_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied The Awakening Level 5
Occupied The Awakening Level 5
(wh2_main_special_settlement_the_awakening_vmp_5)
Level 5
Crypt Ghouls x 3 Corpse Pile
Corpse Pile
(wh_main_vmp_garrison_1)
Level 0
Lost Necropolis of Mourkain
Lost Necropolis of Mourkain
(wh2_dlc15_special_morgheim_necropolis_vmp)
Level 0
Outpost Garrison
Outpost Garrison
(wh2_main_vmp_defence_norsca_1)
Level 0
Crypt Ghouls x 12 Occupied Massif Orcal (Level 3)
Occupied Massif Orcal (Level 3)
(wh2_dlc15_special_settlement_massif_orcal_vmp_3)
Level 3
Occupied Tor Yvresse (Level 3)
Occupied Tor Yvresse (Level 3)
(wh2_dlc15_special_settlement_tor_yvresse_vmp_3)
Level 3
Crypt Ghouls x 6 Occupied Massif Orcal (Level 4)
Occupied Massif Orcal (Level 4)
(wh2_dlc15_special_settlement_massif_orcal_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Massif Orcal (Level 5)
Occupied Massif Orcal (Level 5)
(wh2_dlc15_special_settlement_massif_orcal_vmp_5)
Level 5
Occupied Tor Yvresse (Level 4)
Occupied Tor Yvresse (Level 4)
(wh2_dlc15_special_settlement_tor_yvresse_vmp_4)
Level 4
Occupied Tor Yvresse (Level 5)
Occupied Tor Yvresse (Level 5)
(wh2_dlc15_special_settlement_tor_yvresse_vmp_5)
Level 5