Chieftain

is a Hero unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II with The Twisted and Twilight Update as a free DLC.
==Recruitment==
* Unlocked with: Clan Barracks or Clan Mors Headquarters
== Description ==
A Warlord cannot be everywhere at once and so must build up a cadre of enforces – loyal (for the moment) Chieftains that can ensure that a Warlord’s word is law and that he has a paw in all profitable ventures. These commanders are more powerfully built than the warriors they ruthlessly command, using their advantage to claw their way to promotion. In reality, mere physical prowess is not enough to sustain control without manipulation; the ability to set rivals upon each and muster support are skills needed to keep hold of power, as even the fiercest fighters become worn down by the constant challenges of Skaven life.
== Attributes ==
* Melee Specialist
== Campaign Abilities ==
=== Embed Hero ===
* Training
=== Constant Local Effects ===
* Spread Control
=== Target ===
*Settlement
* Damage Walls
*Hero
* Wound
*Army
* Block Army
== Character Abilities ==
=== Active Abilities ===
* Verminous Valour (campaign only)
* Foe-Seeker (campaign only)
* Deadly Onslaught (campaign only)
=== Passive Abilities ===
* Fickle Guardian (campaign only)
* Guardian (multiplayer only)
* Loyal Guardian (campaign only)
* Scurry Away!
* Power Grab
== Items (Multiplayer) ==
*N/A
== Mounts ==
* Bonebreaker
== Talent Tree ==
* Skill Tree on TotalWarhammerPlanner
== Strategy ==
The Chieftain's beefy stats and Guardian passives make him a strong choice to pair up with the Skaven's weedier generic Lords, like the Grey Seer or Warlock Engineer. He won't amaze in combat but he should be able to soak up some attention, which is a valuable trait in Skaven armies.
Mounting him on a Bonebreaker will make him a stronger combatant, but will also detract from his tanking role by making him a bigger target and consequently easier to take down.
As Clan Mors, in the first 2-4 turns, you can easily get 2 more Chieftians, bolstering your early army even more (you'll probably spend 50% of the early turns battle giving orders to routed units so not constantly micro-managing that by having 2-3 dependable anti-large is quite valuable). Plus, that 5% Ward save for the Lord of that army will be 15 if you have 3 Chieftains. An extra 15% Ward save during early game for your army? That's a lot.
==Gallery==
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== Link ==
*https://store.steampowered.com/app/1315751/Total_War_WARHAMMER_II__Skaven_Chieftain/
Category:Total War: Warhammer II units
Category:Total War: Warhammer II heroes
Category:Skaven units
Category:Skaven hero units
Category:Free downloadable content units