Total War Warhammer 3: Traits gained by defeating legendary lords guide
Gain power from defeating legendary lords!
WePC is reader-supported. When you buy through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission. Prices subject to change. Learn more
Total War Warhammer 3 is full of varied factions, lead by unique legendary lords. This is a blessing for campaign variety, but a curse when you’re up against them in the campaign itself. But before you start feeling outnumbered, did you know that defeating opposing legendary lords grants you unique traits?
Acquiring these traits ought to give you an edge in Total War Warhammer 3’s Realm of Chaos Campaign. Join us as we walk you through the bonuses granted for defeating each lord.
Lords of Kislev
Defeated Tzarina Katarin
Attribute: Causes terror when fighting against Kislev
Defeating the Queen of the Ice Court is a significant feat. As a result, remaining Kislev forces flee before you, in terror of your reputation and deeds.
Defeated Kostaltyn
Leadership +6 when in own territory (Lord’s army)
Kostaltyn is a respected and feared figure, defeating the leader of the Great Orthodoxy shows you are a leader worthy of equal respect.
Defeated Boris the Red
Leadership +8 when fighting against Warriors of Chaos, Daemons of Chaos and Norsca (Lord’s army)
If you have the strength to defeat Boris Ursus – the Red Tsar – you army will quite literally follow you into hell and be all the stronger for it!
Lords of Cathay
Defeated Miao Ying
Attribute: Expert Charge Defense
Melee Defense +3 (Lord’s Army)
Defeating Miao Ying bestows upon the player some of Cathay’s defensive skills, and a surer way of combatting charging units.
Defeated Zhao Ming
Magic Item drop chance
Armour +5% (Lord’s Army)
Defeating Zhao Ming gives the player a taste of his treasure-amassing gameplay style, as well as a flat bonus to armour, befitting the iron defense of Cathay.
Lords of Chaos
Defeated the Daemon Prince
Diplomatic relations +20 with Kislev
Attrition: -50% casualties suffered from Chaos Undivided Corruption and Chaos Wastes attrition (Lord’s army)
Defeating the Daemon Prince goes some way towards mending Kislev, and you are treated much more warmly by the faction as a result. Additionally, you suffer fewer losses moving through Chaos Undivided territory, knowing that you are a match for their leader.
Defeated Ku’gath
Chance of a plague spreading – 20% (Lord’s army)
Growth +10 (Local province)
Defeating the Plaguefather grants the player some resistance against his deadly concoctions, as well as a bonus to expansion.
Defeated Skarbrand
Weapon Strength +8%
Charge Bonus +5
Defeating the Exiled One bestows your units with some of his Daemonic fury and combat prowess.
Defeated N’kari
Experience gain +7% for Lord and Heroes.
Defeating the champion of Slaanesh allows your lords and heroes to grow in strength at a much-increased rate.
Defeated Kairos
Spell resistance 15% when fighting against Tzeentchian factions (Lord’s army)
Prevailing against the Fateweaver’s Chaos magic grants you further protection against similar spells in the future.
Lords of the Ogre Kingdoms
Defeated Greasus Goldtooth
Income from trade +10%
Income from all buildings +8% (Local province)
Defeating the Overtyrant lets you reap the financial benefits of his gold-hungry ways.
Defeated Skrag the Slaughterer
Chance of Winds of Magic increasing in strength when changing +5% (local province)
Miscast base chance 10%
Defeating the chosen of the Great Maw bestows you with some of his sorcerous prowess.
More Total War: Warhammer 3 Content
We’ve been covering a lot of Total War: Warhammer 3 here at WePC. We’ve put out a faction tier list, and have also helped new players choose the best starting faction for them. We have also written guides for Unlocking secret lords, dealing with Chaos Rifts and Corruption and venturing into the Realms of Chaos. And we’ll be covering much more of the game in the coming days. Stay tuned for in-depth faction guides, campaign tips, customisation options and more!