Chieftain

Overview

Race

Skaven

Unit size

1

Recruitment

Tier unit
Cost (MP):	1000 (550)
Turns:	1
Upkeep:	250
Weight:	Medium

Statistics

Health:	3775 (3775 per model)
Leadership:	50
Speed:
Melee Attack:	40
Melee Defence:	45
Charge Bonus:	15

Melee Weapons

Base Damage:	100
Armour-Piercing Damage:	260
Melee Interval:	4 s
Melee Reach:	3
Bonus vs. Large:	25
Bonus vs. Buildings:	+0.75%

Protection

Armor: 95

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Attributes

Charge Defence vs. Large: When bracing, this unit negates the charge bonus of any large attacker.
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.
Charge Reflection: When bracing, this unit deals additional damage when attacking charging enemies.
Guardian
Scurry Away!
Wounds
Missile Resistance: 15%. Damage of missile attacks is reduced by this amount.

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To be in the Warlord’s cadre, scheming must come as naturally as breathing, for it takes a great leader to speak great lies.

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Chieftain is a Skaven Hero unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II with The Twisted and Twilight Update as a free DLC.

Recruitment[ | ]

Unlocked with: Clan Barracks or Clan Mors Headquarters

Description[ | ]

A Warlord cannot be everywhere at once and so must build up a cadre of enforces – loyal (for the moment) Chieftains that can ensure that a Warlord’s word is law and that he has a paw in all profitable ventures. These commanders are more powerfully built than the warriors they ruthlessly command, using their advantage to claw their way to promotion. In reality, mere physical prowess is not enough to sustain control without manipulation; the ability to set rivals upon each and muster support are skills needed to keep hold of power, as even the fiercest fighters become worn down by the constant challenges of Skaven life.

Attributes[ | ]

Melee Specialist
▲ Armoured: Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Armour-Piercing damage.
▲ 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.
▲ Anti-Large: Anti-Large: Anti-large units have an advantage against targets that are at least as large as a horse. This advantage can be a damage bonus against large targets or an attack that focuses on a very small area. However, some units are simply better against large targets because their attacks are slow and easy to dodge by skilled melee combatants.