Cult of Pleasure Lords

Dreadlord (Sword & Crossbow)

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)

Main Unit Key wh2_main_def_cha_dreadlord_0

Land Unit Key wh2_main_def_cha_dreadlord_0

Land Unit Group Parents Lords

Land Unit Group Hybrid-Weapon Infantry

Caste Lord

Category Missile Infantry

Class Command

Custom Battle Cost 850

Recruitment Cost 1000

Upkeep Cost 250

Number of Units 1

Hit Points 4068

├ Mount 0

├ Mount Entity

├ Mount Hit Points

├ Num Mounts hu1d_elf_sword_crossbow

├ Man Entity wh2_main_def_infantry_hero_blood

├ Man Hit Points 8

├ Num Men 1

└ Bonus Hit Points 4060

Mass 400

└ Man Mass 400.0000

Armour 90

├ Armour wh2_main_plate_90

├ Shield none

└ Missile Block Chance 0

Leadership 80

Speed 36

└ Man Speed 36

Melee Attack 60

Melee Defence 45

Weapon Strength 400

├ Melee Weapon wh2_main_def_dreadlord_sword

├ Base Weapon Damage 260

├ Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 140

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

└ Bonus vs. Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 35

Ammunition 40

Range 125

Missile Strength 300

├ Missile Weapon wh2_main_def_crossbow_bolt_dreadlord

├ Projectile wh2_main_def_crossbow_bolt_dreadlord

├ Base Missile Damage 40

├ Armour-Piercing Missile Damage 140

├ Number of Projectiles 2

├ Shots per volley 1

└ Reload Time 12

Accuracy 10

Reload Skill 0

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.
  Reload Skill +10
• 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.
  Armour-Piercing Missile Damage x 120%
  Charge Bonus x 125%
  Melee Attack x 125%
  Leadership +15
• Murderous Prowess Indicator
  Once enough blood has been shed, the Dark Elves’ murderous prowess increases, as if Khaine himself was guiding his disciples' blades!
• 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%
• Foe-Seeker
  There are those who wish nothing more than to be at the heart of battle, seeking foes to vanquish.
  Speed x 125%

Attributes

• Encourage
  This unit provides a leadership bonus to nearby allies. Units within range of both the 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.

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Armoured
  Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage.
• Armour-Piercing Missiles
  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

Immortal Empires

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