Malus Darkblade

Unit

	Malus Darkblade
		Sword Infantry

1

1200

300

	Transformation
	Armoured
	Armour-Piercing
	Melee Expert

4,288
	Armour		90
	Leadership		85
	Speed		36
	Melee Attack		60
	Melee Defence		60
	Weapon Strength		400
	Charge Bonus		45

About

Unit Description

Hag Graef’s greatest tyrant is also its most blighted soul, whose fate is inexorably intertwined with the Drinker of Worlds.

Historical Description

Malus Darkblade, the Tyrant of Hag Graef, was always ambitious, even by the lofty standards of Hag Graef's warring families. For long years, he played the deadly game of politics and assassination and played it well, but finally Malus' thirst for power set him on a quest that led him deep into the Realm of Chaos. It is a testament to his determination that he not only survived his journey, but at last arrived at the temple of Kul Hadar. Alas for Darkblade, the great power within the temple was something not easily bent to mortal will. Centuries before, the Daemon Tz'arkan had been bound within Kul Hadar, and Darkblade now unwittingly allowed it to escape. Blinded by avarice, Malus was possessed by the Daemon. In that instant, his life and soul were forfeit. There is but one way to escape his fate – to find five artefacts of power to fully free Tz'arkan and restore Darkblade's soul. Failure, of course, would mean remaining in the Daemon's thrall for eternity.

Abilities

The Blood Price

Forever tormenting Malus’ soul, Tz’arkan’s Daemonic puissance always simmers just beneath Malus’ skin.

The Daemon's Curse

Those who go to war against Malus Darkblade feel his Daemonic aura. Those who come face to face with him are infected by it.

Tz'arkan

Tz’arkan’s dark influence waxes and wanes, but when Malus relinquishes control entirely the Daemon’s supernatural strength is unleashed upon the world.

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.

Murderous Prowess Indicator

Once enough blood has been shed, the Dark Elves’ murderous prowess increases, as if Khaine himself was guiding his disciples' blades!

Deadly Onslaught

Such is the power and ferocity of the champion, that those who stand in his way will falter against the warrior's impact.

Attributes

Can Cause Fear

This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack.

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

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.

Armoured

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

Melee Expert

Melee Experts might have a very strong melee attack or melee defence, or high values in both. Some also have melee-focused skills like Charge Defence. Use them to counter other strong melee units. When facing them, it is best to take them out before they can enter melee.

Transformation

This unit can change its form, altering its stats and attributes in the process.

Detailed Stats

Equipment

Faction Availability

Dark Elves

Chaos

Building Requirement