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For the tech tree in Total War: Warhammer, see Wood Elves tech tree (Total War: Warhammer).

The Wood Elves tech tree available to Wood Elves Wood Elves factions consists of technologies that unlock new advantages throughout the game. Research takes place constantly, but the rate at which discoveries occur can be increased by using heroes to spy or building additional research buildings at your settlements.

Unlike the previous Wood Elves tech tree before the rework, some researches now cost Resource amberAmber.

Technologies[ | ]

Tech Prerequisite Cost Effects Description
Wh dlc05 wood elves morai hegMorai-Heg, the Crone
  • Agent Campaign line of sight: +25% for all settlements and characters
  • Public order: Control: +1
Also known as the Crone, Morai Heg is the only god in the Elven pantheon who is neither Cadai or Cytharai.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients agesWisdom of the Eagle Lords Morai-Heg, the Crone Icon treasury 5000
  • Armour piercing Armour-piercing weapon damage: +25 for Great Eagle units
  • Resistance physical Physical resistance: 10% for Great Eagle units
  • Agent Provides line of sight over all Magical Forest regions
  • Diplomacy Beware: this will make distant foes aware of you!
The Great Eagles of Athel Loren carry news of distant events.
Wh dlc05 wood elves vaulVaul, the Maker Morai-Heg, the Crone
  • Income Income from Resource and Crafting buildings: +10%
  • Armour Armour: +10 for Elf infantry and cavalry units
Vaul the Maker works tirelessly to caft weapons to aid the Elves in the battles to come.
Wh dlc05 wood elves loecLoec, the Trickster Vaul, the Maker
  • Resistance missile Missile resistance: 10% for all Elf units
  • Magic cooldown character Cooldown: -10% to Lore of Shadows spells
Loec the Trickster protects the souls of Wood Eles from Slaanesh's perverse, Ruinous reach.
Wh dlc05 wood elves ladrielleLadrielle, Lady of Mists Vaul, the Maker
  • Diplomacy Diplomatic relations: +20 with Bretonnia
  • Campaign movement Campaign movement range: +5%
  • Beastpaths Evasion chance when using the Worldroots: +20%
Protector of all that is hidden and lost, Ladrielle comes to the aid of those who wander the dark places of the world.
Wh dlc05 wood elves ishaIsha, the Mother Ladrielle, Lady of Mists Goddess of the Harvest and Bountiful Land, Isha is beloved by all the Elves of Athel Loren.
Wh dlc05 wood elves hoethHoeth, Lord of Wisdom Ladrielle, Lady of Mists
  • Army Lord recruit rank: +2
  • Agent Hero recruit rank: +2
Only a fool claims to have nothing to learn, the wise seek the guidance of Hoeth, Lord of Wisdom.
Wh dlc05 wood elves mathlannMathlann, Lord of the Deeps Hoeth, Lord of Wisdom
  • Attrition Immune to Storm and Reef attrition
  • Income Income from Ports: +100%
The capricious God of the Ocean is less than loyal to his followers.
Wh dlc05 wood elves kurnousKurnous, the Hunter Hoeth, Lord of Wisdom
  • Income Income from Hunting buildings: +10%
  • Weapon damage Weapon strength: +10% for Elf cavalry, Hawk and Eagle hunts
  • Charge Charge bonus: +15% for Elf cavalry, Hawk and Eagle units
This powerful God of the Hunt sits side by side with his immortal love, Isha, at the heart of the Elven pantheon.
Wh dlc05 wood elves estreathEstreath, Lord of Hunger Kurnous, the Hunter
  • Military spending Upkeep: -10% for all Elf units
  • Morale Leadership: +10 when laying siege or encircling
The Elves of Athel Loren know that each deity has a time and place.
Wh dlc05 wood elves lileathLileath, the Maiden Kurnous, the Hunter Wizard Hero capacity: +2 for Spellsingers When Elves dreams[sic] of a great undertaking, it is Lileath whispering to them as they sleep.
Wh dlc05 wood elves asuryanAsuryan, the Creator Lileath, the Maiden The aloof creator of the Elves keeps his thoughts and plans well hidden from mortal eyes.
Wh dlc05 wood elves cadaiCadai Lileath, the Maiden
  • Worldroots health Forest Health: +1 per turn to all owned Magical Forests
  • Diplomacy Diplomatic relations: +15 with High Elves
  • Magic character Winds of Magic cost: -1 for Lore of Life and Lore of High Magic
As the rulers of the heavens, the Cadai watch over the Asrai.
Wh dlc05 wood elves ellinillEllinill, Lord of Destruction Morai-Heg, the Crone
  • Worldroots health Gain +1 additional Forest Health for winning battles in Magical Forests or their Heathlands
  • Income Income from razing settlements: +10%
For those that crave the destruction of their enemies, Ellinill is always happy to help.
Wh dlc05 wood elves anath raemaAnath Raema, the Savage Huntress Ellinill, Lord of Destruction
  • Bonus vs large Bonus vs Large: +5 for all Elf cavalry, Hawk Rider and Great Eagle units
  • Magic cooldown character Cooldown: -10% to Lore of Beasts spells
  • Ranged damage Missile damage: +10%
Goddess of the Savage Hunt and woman spurned, Anath Raema's heart rots with vengeance.
Wh dlc05 wood elves drakiraDrakira, Queen of Vengeance Ellinill, Lord of Destruction
  • Icon effects ambush Ambush success chance: +20%
  • Icon effects ambush Ambush defence chance: +20%
  • Morale Leadership: +8 during ambushes
  • Melee Melee attack: +6 during ambushes
Those who seek a quiet life, away from society, honour Drakira.
Wh dlc05 wood elves hukonHukon, the Sunderer Drakira, Queen of Vengeance Hukon is the Elven God of Earthquakes and one of the few surviving members of the Ellinilli.
Wh dlc05 wood elves eldrazorEldrazor, Lord of Blades Drakira, Queen of Vengeance
  • Resistance physical Physical resistance: 10% for Elf infantry units
  • Melee Melee attack: +5 for Elf infantry units
Those who yearn to fight in the name of honour must seek out Eldrazor.
Wh dlc05 wood elves nethuNethu, Keeper of the Last Door Eldrazor, Lord of Blades
  • Item ability Magic item drop chance: +15%
  • Morale Leadership: +5 for all Elf units
  • Income Income from post-battle loot: +10%
The secrets of the Underworld are forbidden to those of the mortal realm. Nethu guards the pathways between them.
Wh dlc05 wood elves addiothAddaioth, Bringer of Fire Eldrazor, Lord of Blades
  • Resistance fire Fire resistance: 25% for all Elf units
  • Weapon damage Weapon strength: +15% for Forest Dragons (units and mounts)
Wrath and fire - the gifts that Addaioth offers those who worship him.
Wh dlc05 wood elves athartiAtharti, Lady of Desire Addaioth, Bringer of Fire
  • Diplomacy Diplomatic relations: +10 with Dark Elves
  • Army Global recruitment capacity: +2
They who give themselves over to the pursuit of pleasure would do well to court the favour of Atharti.
Wh dlc05 wood elves ereth khialEreth Khial, the Pale Queen Addaioth, Bringer of Fire
  • Replenishment Casaulty replenishment rate: +10%
  • Corruption Corruption: -4 (all provinces)
In her dark and gloomy kingdom, Ereth Khial plots new ways to reclaim the souls of the dead from Slaanesh.
Wh dlc05 wood elves hekartiHekarti, Mistress of Magic Ereth Khial, the Pale Queen
  • Magic cooldown character Cooldown: -10% to Lore of Dark Magic spells
  • Magic campaign Winds of Magic power reserve change: +20% when increasing
The Dark Mistress of Magic, Hekarti, draws those who worship her to the darker side of magic.
Wh dlc05 wood elves cytharaiCytharai Ereth Khial, the Pale Queen
  • Diplomacy Diplomatic relations: +15 with Dark Elves
  • Magic character Winds of Magic cost: -1 for Lore of Shadows and Lore of Dark Magic
  • Turns Global recruitment duration: -1 turn(s) (minimum 1)
The Gods of the Underworld are treacherous, but their power is undeniable.
Wh dlc05 wood elves khaineKhaine, the Bloody-Handed God Lileath, the Maiden
Ereth Khial, the Pale Queen
The Asrai worship where they will, choosing to honour the gods that best fit their personalities.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients pineWisdom of the Pine Resource amber 1
  • Military spending Upkeep: -15% for all Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units
  • Construction Construction time: -25% for all buildings
Prine is plentiful and has many practical uses.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients poplarWisdom of the Poplar Resource amber 1
  • Growth Growth: +25
  • Turns Recruitment duration: -1 turn (minimum 1)
The poplar grows fast and strong.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients oakWisdom of the Oak Resource amber 1
  • Income Income from settlement buildings: +10%
  • Charge reflector Attribute: Expert Charge Defence for Eternal Guard units
The oak is stalwart and sturdy.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients willowWisdom of the Willow Resource amber 1
  • Resistance missile Missile resistance: 10% for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units
  • Replenishment Casaulty replenishment rate: +5% when in foreign territory
The willow protects with its sheltering boughs, and knows ways of healing.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients ashWisdom of the Ash Resource amber 1
  • Diplomacy Diplomatic relations: +10 with all factions
  • Ammo Ammunition: +35% (all armies)
The ash knows many secrets, and provides sturdy and plentiful arrows.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients yewWisdom of the Yew Resource amber 1
  • Wh2 dlc16 unit passive yewberry infusion Ability: Yewberry Infusion for Dryads, Tree Kin and Treeman units
  • Icon stat reload time force Reload time reduction: +15% (all armies)
The yew's branches are supple, but its berries are deadly.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients cypressWisdom of the Cypress Resource amber 1
  • Worldroots health Gain +5 additional Forest Health for razing Heathlands
  • Resistance fire Fire resistance: 25% for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units
  • Vigour Vigour loss reduction: -25% for melee infantry units
The cypress is flexible, and remains standing when flame sweeps all else aside.
Wh dlc05 wood elves the ancientsWisdom of the Ancients Resource amber 1
  • Magic character Winds of Magic cost: -1 for Lore of Beasts spells
  • Wh dlc03 spell beasts flock of doom Bound spell: "Flock of Doom" for all Ancient Treeman Lords
Wisest of all who dwell in the forest of Athel Loren, the Ancients have forgotten more than most Elves learn in a lifetime.
Wargrove of Woe Wargrove of Woe only
Tech dlc16 wef ancients wildwood Wisdom of the Wildwood Resource amber 1 If you go down to the woods today, you might come back... changed.
Tech dlc16 wef ancients addaivoch Wisdom of Addaivoch Resource amber 1
  • Stalk Attribute: Stalk for Giant Wolves and Giant Spider units
  • Wh main lord passive deathblow Passive ability: "Deathblow" for Dryad, Tree Kin and Treeman units
The Tree of Woe is a symbol of Elf-kind's manifold failures.
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