Lore of the Hag

The Lore of the Hag is a lore of magic introduced in Total War: Warhammer III with Shadows of Change. It was retroactively added with Patch 4.2.0. It is unique to . This Lore of Magic is unique in that overcasting results in a different spell, usually shifting from negative effects (hex or damage) against enemies to positive effects for allies (augments, regeneration)
== Lore Attribute ==
=== Fate of Interlopers === 	
=== Fate of Interlopers ===
Those trespassing upon this ground soon find their fate is completely sealed; their end decided.	Those trespassing upon this ground soon find their fate is completely sealed; their end decided.
 	Passive AbilityLore of the Hag
Type 	Hex (Area)
Target 	EnemiesSelf, Allies
Self/Ally Spell Resistance 	
Enemy Leadership 	
Effect range 	
Duration 	11 seconds
Affected units 	Affects enemies in range(all)Affects allies in range(all)
Enabled if 	Casting
Triggers when casting spell 	Triggers when casting spell
== Spells ==
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Witchbrew=
=== Witchbrew === 	
=== Witchbrew ===
The Hag's cauldron erupts in a bubbling crescendo, splashing its contents – and the Motherland’s boundless wrath – all over her hopeless enemies.	The Hag's cauldron erupts in a bubbling crescendo, splashing its contents – and the Motherland’s boundless wrath – all over her hopeless enemies.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	6 Winds
Type 	Breath
Target 	Ground, Enemies
Damage Per Second 	23 (0%)
Duration 	2 seconds
Radius 	12 metres
Movement Speed 	24 metre per second
Contact 	Poison!
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	2 seconds
Cooldown 	29 seconds
Affects units if 	Grounded
Expanding tear-shaped attack Strong vs multiple units 	Expanding tear-shaped attack Strong vs multiple units
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Witchbroth=
=== Witchbroth === 	
=== Witchbroth ===
"A Witchbroth a day keeps the gangrene away…" 	"A Witchbroth a day keeps the gangrene away…"
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	8 Winds
Type 	Breath
Target 	Ground, Self, Allies
Duration 	2 seconds
Radius 	12 metres
Movement Speed 	24 metre per second
Contact 	Witchbroth!
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	2 seconds
Cooldown 	30 seconds
Affects units if 	Grounded
Expanding tear-shaped attack Replenishes hit points of combatants Strong vs multiple units	Expanding tear-shaped attack Replenishes hit points of combatants Strong vs multiple units
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</tabber>
<tabber>
The Forbidden Fens=
=== The Forbidden Fens === 	
=== The Forbidden Fens ===
The Hag beseeches ethereal forces deep underground to seep upwards and hamper the progress of her enemies, draining all momentum from them.	The Hag beseeches ethereal forces deep underground to seep upwards and hamper the progress of her enemies, draining all momentum from them.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	5 Winds
Type 	Hex (Area)
Target 	Ground, Enemies
Speed 	
Charge Speed 	
Vigour per second 	
Range 	200 metres
Effect range 	55 metres
Duration 	24 seconds
Cooldown 	31 seconds
Affected units 	Affects enemies in range(all)
Moderate, stationary area of effect 	Moderate, stationary area of effect
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Whispers in the Woods=
=== Whispers in the Woods === 	
=== Whispers in the Woods ===
Carried upon the Hag’s breath are incantations that emanate betwixt the trees, lightening the burden of those chosen to receive her blessings.	Carried upon the Hag’s breath are incantations that emanate betwixt the trees, lightening the burden of those chosen to receive her blessings.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	6 Winds
Type 	Augment (Area)
Target 	Ground, Self, Allies
Speed 	
Charge Speed 	
Vigour per second 	
Strider 	Strider
Unspottable 	Unspottable
Range 	200 metres
Effect range 	55 metres
Duration 	21 seconds
Cooldown 	32 seconds
Affected units 	Affects enemies in range(all)
Moderate, stationary area of effect 	Moderate, stationary area of effect
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</tabber>
<tabber>
Curse of the Ancient Witch=
=== Curse of the Ancient Witch === 	
=== Curse of the Ancient Witch ===
A hooded figure summoned by the Hag whispers words of terror, both mortal and immortal, to those who should never, ever have gone wandering in the woods…	A hooded figure summoned by the Hag whispers words of terror, both mortal and immortal, to those who should never, ever have gone wandering in the woods…
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	8 Winds
Type 	Chain Hex
Target 	Enemy, Enemies (5)
Missile Block Chance 	
Armour 	
Spread range 	30 metres
Range 	200 metres
Duration 	27 seconds
Cooldown 	27 seconds
Affected units 	Affected units: Affects enemies in range(max: 5)
Will spread to enemies within the Spread Range metres of affected unit 	Will spread to enemies within the Spread Range metres of affected unit
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Blessing of the Ancient Witch=
=== Blessing of the Ancient Witch === 	
=== Blessing of the Ancient Witch ===
For those fortunate enough to have the Hag’s favour, her hooded accomplice empowers arrows with the forest’s darkest intentions.	For those fortunate enough to have the Hag’s favour, her hooded accomplice empowers arrows with the forest’s darkest intentions.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	8 Winds
Type 	Chain Augment
Target 	Self, Ally, Allies (5)
Imbuement 	Magical Attacks
Armour-Piercing Missile Damage 	
Base Missile Damage 	
Reload Skill 	
Spread range 	30 metres
Range 	200 metres
Duration 	24 seconds
Cooldown 	24 seconds
Affected units 	Affected units: Affects allies in range(max: 5)
Will spread to friends within the Spread Range metres of affected unit 	Will spread to friends within the Spread Range metres of affected unit
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</tabber>
<tabber>
Vengeance of Spirits=
=== Vengeance of Spirits === 	
=== Vengeance of Spirits ===
The Hag channels a malevolent spirit into an enemy’s soul to saturate their being and gradually tear them to bloody, miniscule shreds from the inside out.	The Hag channels a malevolent spirit into an enemy’s soul to saturate their being and gradually tear them to bloody, miniscule shreds from the inside out.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	12 Winds
Type 	Direct Damage (Area)
Target 	Ground, Enemies
Damage Per Second 	66-113
Silenced 	Silenced
Range 	200 metres
Effect range 	35 metres
Duration 	11 seconds
Cooldown 	38 seconds
Affected units 	Affected units: Affects enemies in range(all)
Causes damage to combatants Strong vs 25 men unit or above Weak vs a single combatant 	Causes damage to combatants Strong vs 25 men unit or above Weak vs a single combatant
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Omen of Spirits=
=== Omen of Spirits === 	
=== Omen of Spirits ===
The Hag invokes an ancient Sorcerer’s spirit, enthralling it to her bidding and sending it forth to siphon additional magical potency.	The Hag invokes an ancient Sorcerer’s spirit, enthralling it to her bidding and sending it forth to siphon additional magical potency.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	8 Winds
Type 	Augment of the Winds
Uses 	3
Target 	Ground, Self, Allies
Damage Per Second 	66-33
Power Recharge 	
Spell Mastery 	Spell Mastery
Range 	200 metres
Effect range 	35 metres
Duration 	19 seconds
Cooldown 	39 seconds
Affected units 	Affected units: Affects allies in range(all)
Causes damage to self 	Causes damage to self
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<tabber>
Malediction of Madness=
=== Malediction of Madness === 	
=== Malediction of Madness ===
A sudden rush of nightmarish visions floods the victim’s psyche, driving them to a fleeting madness that debilitates even the hardiest warrior.	A sudden rush of nightmarish visions floods the victim’s psyche, driving them to a fleeting madness that debilitates even the hardiest warrior.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	16 Winds
Type 	Hex
Target 	Enemy
Base Weapon Damage 	
Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 	
Melee Attack 	
Rampage! 	Rampage!
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	15 seconds
Cooldown 	46 seconds
Affected units 	Affected units: Affects enemies in range(max: 1)
Affects units if: 	Not on or below a platform
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Incantation of Mania=
=== Incantation of Mania === 	
=== Incantation of Mania ===
On the Hag’s word, flashes of spectral moonlight reflect from blades and spearheads murderously thrust forth in a near-mindless bloodlust.	On the Hag’s word, flashes of spectral moonlight reflect from blades and spearheads murderously thrust forth in a near-mindless bloodlust.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	16 Winds
Type 	Augment
Target 	Self, Ally
Base Weapon Damage 	
Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 	
Melee Attack 	
Rampage! 	Rampage!
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	43 seconds
Cooldown 	46 seconds
Affected units 	Affected units: Affects allies in range(max: 1)
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</tabber>
<tabber>
Cursed Cauldron=
=== Cursed Cauldron === 	
=== Cursed Cauldron ===
Conjured up from the Hag's cauldron, spectral missiles shoot upwards to rain carnage down with indiscriminate devastation.	Conjured up from the Hag's cauldron, spectral missiles shoot upwards to rain carnage down with indiscriminate devastation.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	18 Winds
Type 	Bombardment
Target 	Ground, All
Damage Per Second 	2 (100%)
Duration 	10 seconds
Radius 	10 metres
Ranged Damage 	130 (69%)
Explosive Damage 	92 (69%)
Range 	200 metres
Duration 	22 seconds
Cooldown 	18 seconds
Affects units if: 	Not on or below a platform
Causes major magical damage Medium strike area Strong vs a single unit Good against armour 	Causes major magical damage Medium strike area Strong vs a single unit Good against armour
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Blessed Cauldron=
=== Blessed Cauldron === 	
=== Blessed Cauldron ===
Conjured up from the Hag's cauldron, spectral missiles shoot upwards to rain carnage down, yet sparing the coven from harm. 	Conjured up from the Hag's cauldron, spectral missiles shoot upwards to rain carnage down, yet sparing the coven from harm.
 	SpellLore of the Hag
Cost 	22 Winds
Type 	Bombardment
Target 	Ground, Enemies
Damage Per Second 	2 (100%)
Duration 	10 seconds
Radius 	10 metres
Ranged Damage 	130 (69%)
Explosive Damage 	92 (69%)
Range 	200 metres
Duration 	22 seconds
Cooldown 	18 seconds
Affects units if: 	Not on or below a platform
Spell cannot harm friendly troops Causes major magical damage Medium strike area Strong vs a single unit Good against armour	Spell cannot harm friendly troops Causes major magical damage Medium strike area Strong vs a single unit Good against armour
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== Units with the Lore of the Hag ==
=== Daemons of Chaos ===
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=== Kislev ===
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=== Tzeentch ===
Unit 							
(Formless Horror: Mother Ostankya) 							
(Formless Horror: The Blue Scribes)							
 							
=== Warriors of Chaos ===
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Category:Lores of Magic
Category:Kislev