Assassin! is a unique dilemma for the Dark Elves race introduced in Total War Warhammer II and part of the loyalty game mechanic.
This random chance dilemma can only be triggered once for a high loyalty lord and gives the player the choice between receiving the crafted Shroud of Death armour item in exchange for a minor lord loyalty loss and money payment, and a major bonus experience together with the permanent Assassin's End trait which provides minor enemy hero success chance and melee attack bonuses.
The name of the lord that triggered this event is displayed under the dilemma name.
In-game description[ | ]
During a particularly bloody festival, an assassin suddenly dashes out from behind a tapestry. He leaps at you, poisoned dagger clenched in his fist; with a graceful sweep of their blade, one of your Lords strikes at him, severing his outstretched arm. Guards quickly seize the would-be killer, but your Lord demands the honour of the kill.
Requirements[ | ]
- Player is a Dark Elves faction
- Player has a lord with high loyalty (10)
Trigger timing[ | ]
- As soon as all requirements are met there is a random chance chance the dilemma will trigger immediately.
Options[ | ]
Option 1: No, I'll have his soul![ | ]
- Loyalty: -2
- Shroud of Death
- Treasury: -1000
There can be no mercy killings in your court! Drag the assassin to the fiery pits! Have the hags bind his soul in an artefact of power, so it can be tormented for all eternity!
Option 2: Finish him![ | ]
- Bonus experience: +2000 for < lord with high loyalty >
- Assassin's End
- Assassin's End trait
- Enemy hero action success chance: -10%
- Melee attack: +4
This one has slain a well-known assassin, raising his status somewhat in the process.
Let his death be bloody and hang the remains from the walls for all to see!
Strategy[ | ]
- It pays off to improve lord loyalty and keep it high as this dilemma can provide a variety of bonuses and effects which can support your campaign strategy.
- High loyalty dilemmas are triggered only once per lord so it may be helpful to consider how your choice fits in with your long term strategy.