Cult of Sotek Missile Monsters & Beasts

Ancient Salamander

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

Land Unit Group Parents Missile Monsters & Beasts

Land Unit Group Missile Monster

Caste Monster

Category Missile Infantry

Class Missile Infantry

Custom Battle Cost 1050

Recruitment Cost 1050

Upkeep Cost 263

Number of Units 1

Hit Points 6168

├ Mount 0

├ Mount Entity

├ Mount Hit Points

├ Num Mounts lz1_dlc12_ancient_salamander

├ Man Entity wh2_dlc12_lzd_mon_ancient_salamander_blood

├ Man Hit Points 8

├ Num Men 1

└ Bonus Hit Points 6160

Mass 2000

└ Man Mass 2000.0000

Armour 95

├ Armour wh2_main_body_95

├ Shield none

└ Missile Block Chance 0

Leadership 65

Speed 75

└ Man Speed 75

Melee Attack 32

Melee Defence 29

Weapon Strength 365

├ Melee Weapon wh2_dlc12_lzd_ancient_salamander

├ Base Weapon Damage 115

├ Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 250

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

└ Bonus vs. Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 30

Ammunition 25

Range 160

Missile Strength 378

├ Missile Weapon wh2_dlc12_lzd_salamander_flame_large

├ Projectile wh2_dlc12_lzd_salamander_flame_large

├ Base Missile Damage 70

├ Armour-Piercing Missile Damage 265

├ Base Explosive Damage 85.0000

├ Armour-Piercing Explosive Damage 34.0000

├ Number of Projectiles 1

├ Shots per volley 1

└ Reload Time 12

Accuracy 10

Reload Skill 0

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.
  Charge Bonus x 115%
  Melee Attack +10
  [[img:ui/Battle UI/ability_icons/resistance_physical.png]] Physical Resistance +5
• Wounds
  Even the greatest foes can be laid low with terrible injuries, and the greater the damage done, the less able they will be to effectively continue the fray.
  Speed x 90%
  Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage x 80%
  Base Weapon Damage x 80%

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 [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/causes_terror.png]]cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/causes_fear.png]]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.

Faction Availability
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