THE SLAYER SWORD! Total War: Warhammer 3 - Skulltaker Campaign #10

[@EnTyme53]

Once you conquer Itza, Gore Rock is the only logical new name.

[@georgebyford7296]

If you want to build champions essences quickly just throw blood host into a legendary Lords to lose and it will go up quicker

[@WolfMcCullen]

Skarbrand + Chainsword = Unholy Carnage. If you can't get Skarbrand, then an Exalted Bloodthirster or a Demon Prince of Khorne would be good candidates as well. Seems the super-powerful weapons work best with big monster characters. Edit: Skarbrand comes with his own healing ability in melee combat through a unique skill, which makes him nearly impossible to kill.

[@jmmangulabnan6710]

Indeed it's just a matter of finding and confederation with him now

[@jamesbecker7175]

Legend has a video out documenting how broken the cloak is... He farmed loads via trapping a faction inside a single last settlement and killing their last lord over and over and all of it does all the buffs on the cloak.

[@dragonslayer2107]

You could build the cult building down there that instantly teleports your faction leader down there to cause some havoc while you build up an army then do the same thing to quickly bounce back up north if you need to. But the Bloodletting mechanic with Khornate factions pretty much makes it so you want to be at a constant state of war so that your armies have reduced upkeep through that and their blue line.

[@shadowwolf2608]

Contest of Champions #10 "Key to victory is knowing when to rest," Angar begrudgingly says to himself as he observes the progress made at the ever growing campsite he has been given. Specifically, he is looking at the training grounds for cavalry, "Even if I want to be out there claiming legendary skulls myself. I'd love nothing more than to recruit skullcrushers right now, but anything better than warhounds is acceptable. It means that there are more hounds on patrol for whatever we were seeing early on but haven't seen since that first encounter with the skaven." He crosses his arms over his chest, "maybe Skulltaker scared them off, but then I'd presume that I'd be told of this." The noise of footsteps fill his right ear as they come from behind, the exalted hero of khorne approaching. "Status on our efforts to get our hands on skullcannons?" "Even though we're sacrificing the ability to acquire blood shrines to pour all the resources into building what we need for the desired war machine, it is still slow going." The exalted hero points to the cavalry training grounds. "We either need to acquire more materials, or something needs to be sacrificed in order to focus on another." Narrowing his gaze at his lieutenant, Angar's response back in the form of a question is predictable, and so is the answer. "I don't deny that skullcrushers are a highly useful asset against large opponents which is something that we're...lacking in even with the khorngors. However, I think that our knights can more than suffice for now and allow us to dominate the battlefield and our lack of ranged weaponry is about to become a problem we can't easily overcome." Instinct says to strike the exalted hero with a firm punch to the face, but Angar restrains himself for long enough to think clearly on the matter. His battles against the forces of Tzeentch come to mind, and then a memory of his childhood too when Slaanesh worshipers drove him to serve Khorne. Though he agrees, Angar doesn't let any bit of his tone or body language hint at even a bit of submission, "You are...correct, choices need to be made and ranged combat is growing more important. Relay orders to slow work on our push to acquire skullcrushers, cut it back by no less than half but no more than three quarters. From that, take what resources we free up and use it to speed up the work to acquire skullcannons. The Blood Forest held against the first lizardmen incursion, I wouldn't count on them holding again without help so let's try to get the skullcannons into our ranks before that happens. Fortunately, we'll have enough cavalry to replace all four units of warhounds, so on that front we'll be much more secure. The army mustering at The Blood Forest is taking on chaos warriors w/halberds, and that means we're stuck with the khorngors for a while longer." On the idea that the khorngors aren't worth keeping, the exalted hero nods in support, "Can any of the skulls you've claimed help us in any way?" "Now that I've figured out how to use skulls to empower another, yes," Angar answers. He explains, "The wolf rat skulls we acquired could help the warhounds, as it seems one skull would give them better performance against armor and the other would allow them to poison enemies each time they inflict damage. However if we're removing them from our ranks, then it is pretty pointless to use those skulls. The warlock engineer skull appears to have some interesting benefits for blood shrines and skullcannons. I still have to confirm this at this time. The second grey seer skull would give you, I, and our infantry poison attacks. Lastly, the warlord's skull expands the original grey seer's spell resistance to grant the entire army magical attacks. I believe that it is safe to presume that two of these skulls can be used to empower the first grey seer's skull without worry, but I'm not sure what the third and final skull should be." He looks to the sky in the distance in thought, "Presuming that lizardmen skulls won't work with this skaven skull...we'll either have to settle for what we have or wait and see if we get more in the near future. It will be interesting to see what the lizardmen skulls can do for us." Also taking the chance to rest his soldiers, Aldubric is using the down time to accomplish something personal to him. The sky is clear over this piece of Bretonnia and the sun shines down on his black armor as well as that of his limited guards. The space before him as he dismounts and takes several steps forward is quiet. No breeze blows, and for the moment, not even their horses make a sound as the undivided chaos lord looks north. It doesn't surprise Aldubric that his guards ask what brought them here, and why it seems that their time in Bretonnia so far has affected him. His stance as he silently looks at the ground before him makes this strange effect all the more apparent. "The house where I was born stood right before me, to my left was more houses and past them was the town weaver. Ahead and slightly left across our little town was the mill and a small carpenter. This land used to be farmland," the lord explains without looking back and with a calm tone of voice that gives no hint of acceptance. "I was only five at the time as the house I was born in trapped me beneath its burning remains after Skulltaker came through to create a scene and draw out some knight or lord, I don't know nor care. In the mix of it all, I watched as a rot fly used the chaos and destruction of that demon destroying my home to fly in and kill a friend of mine. They were coming with my older sister, they were coming to free me and then we would run. I watched that beast kill my friend and then pin her to the ground before swallowing my older sister whole! She was three days away from turning seven, and I barely managed to free myself when the burning pain got too much." He takes several steps to his right, his left hand raised as if touching a wall even if there is nothing to be felt but air. The green landscape that has swallowed what remained of the town leaving no trace of its existence to all but a few with unique knowledge, experience, or a discerning eye. He turns left around the corner that once was, and in what was once the center of a backyard, he kneels down. In his right hand, he holds a small shovel, and he digs down until he hits a wooden box, "I brought us here to retrieve this, what my father left for me, in the end." Picking up the box, a surprise scent of pure rot touches his nose. He looks back and spots a lone, approaching individual, "You better have a damn good reason to show up here, Nurgle scum, and speak it quickly if you don't want my hands to be your end!"

[@shadowwolf2608]

Hey Lionheart, Merry Christmas and thanks for all the hearts on my stories this year. When I posted this today, I actually thought that YT had just deleted it for some reason and the only reason I know better is because of the heart you gave it. Thank you. I hope that you have a great holiday break and that Santa's gifts send the family's happiness meter off the charts.

[@jamesbecker7175]

Chainsword should 100% live with an Exalted Bloodthirster lord eventually.

[@blitzogalex67]

It’s either the chaos lord for you’re human army or Tim, The bloodletter since he buffs you’re units when he’s nearby.

[@Daniel_H_Rich]

It's an unintentionally overpowered thing that they added. But don't forget to finish off Master M faction as he has 3 settlements left.

[@gray007nl]

44:59 would've actually liked to see a for science check on this, because I do think you could probably beat it, there's nothing in the enemy army that can really harm Khorne Warriors much at all, Feral Bastilladons are not exactly offensive powerhouses.

[@jamesthach2504]

Hey Lionheart: Just build that Outpost already to stack up points and keep your options open for another stack and who knows they may upgrade there Military budlings to have Shades (Greatswords) down the line.

[@jond7691]

Turn 26 level 38 is absolutely insane. And that's without farming or any sort of cheese.

[@minishaw280]

You sound sick again!! You keep getting sick I wonder if you have mould in your walls? Have you had a test done

[@lionheartx10]

Yes I am sick, no mold on my walls, just a 3.5 year old and a 7month old that bring home sicknesses from Nursery haha

[@minishaw280]

@ good good just always worries me!!

[@lionheartx10]

@minishaw280 no problem. I appreciate the concern!

[@charliegregory9137]

I know I'm missing something, and it's probably obvious, but how is Lion's income fluctuating so much? Was over 2k only a couple of turns ago, and he's not spent or recruited.

[@donkey9113]

probably caused by buildings with reduced upkeep traits, also the tier of bloodletting is changing the reduced upkeep trait

[@DaGitman]

Could you also put the Chainsword on Skarbrand if you confederate?