Runic Magic

Runic Magic is a set of powerful abilities unique to the race introduced in Total War: Warhammer II, as a huge overhaul of the Rune character abilities from Total War: Warhammer.
== How it works ==
In many ways, Runic Magic functions identically to a lore of magic spells (eg: the Lore of Fire):
*In campaign, they are gained by ranking up a character and selecting them in the character's skill tree.
*In battle they can be used by clicking in the bottom right when selecting the character.
*The abilities can provide buffs, debuffs or do damage in an area.
However, there are also some significant differences: 
*Runic Magic does not use the Winds of Magic meaning there is no power bar, no recharge rate etc. Also, they are not affected by local winds of magic in the campaign.
*This means that unlike regular spell lores, Runelords and Runesmiths do not drain a collective winds of magic pool.
*Instead, each Runic Magic ability has a long cooldown, after casting it.
*Furthermore, after casting any Runic Magic ability, there is also a shorter global cooldown before you can cast another ability.
*Overall, most Runic Magic abilities are less powerful than spells, and there is a notable lack of damage compared to spells.
Miscasting:
*There is no chance to miscast with normal Runic Magic abilities, unlike spells which always carry a small chance to miscast.
*However, each ability can also be overcast (called "Master Rune") which does carry a chance to miscast.
== Passive Rune ==
=== Rune of Hearth & Home=== 	
=== Rune of Hearth & Home===
The Rune of Hearth and Home stirs a Dwarf's pride in his noble Hold, Clan, and Ancestors.	The Rune of Hearth and Home stirs a Dwarf's pride in his noble Hold, Clan, and Ancestors.
 	Passive Ability
Type 	Augment (Area)
Target 	Self, Allies
Vigour per second 	
Immune to Psychology 	Immune to Psychology
Effect range 	55 metres
Duration 	Constant
Affected units 	Affects allies in range(all)
== Active Runes ==
=== Rune of Negation=== 	
=== Rune of Negation===
The secret of this powerful rune was given to a Runelord by Valaya herself, insulating all under its auspices with protection from magic.	The secret of this powerful rune was given to a Runelord by Valaya herself, insulating all under its auspices with protection from magic.
 	Rune
Runic Magic
Type 	Ward Save
Target 	Self, Ally
Damage Resistance 	
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	24 seconds40 seconds (Overcast)
Cooldown 	120 seconds180 seconds (Overcast)
Shared Cooldown 	60 seconds90 seconds (Overcast)
Miscast chance 	50% (Overcast)
Affected units 	Affects allies in range(max: 1)
Extended effect duration 	Extended effect duration
=== Rune of Oath & Steel=== 	
=== Rune of Oath & Steel===
Armour inscribed with the Rune of Oath & Steel will not bend or buckle.	Armour inscribed with the Rune of Oath & Steel will not bend or buckle.
 	Rune
Runic Magic
Type 	Augment (Area)
Target 	Ground, Self, Allies
Armour 	
Range 	100 metres
Effect range 	35 metres
Duration 	44 seconds
Cooldown 	120 seconds180 seconds (Overcast)
Shared Cooldown 	60 seconds90 seconds (Overcast)
Miscast chance 	50% (Overcast)
Affected units 	Affects allies in range(all)
Greater effect on armour 	Greater effect on armour
=== Rune of Wrath & Ruin === 	
=== Rune of Wrath & Ruin ===
As the Runelord hammers upon the Anvil of Doom, he shapes the Rune of Wrath & Ruin, causing the earth to crack and vent forth fire and sulphur.	As the Runelord hammers upon the Anvil of Doom, he shapes the Rune of Wrath & Ruin, causing the earth to crack and vent forth fire and sulphur.
 	Rune
Runic Magic
Type 	Explosion
Target 	Ground, All
Damage 	25 (40%) 30 (66%) (Overcast)
Duration 	1 second
Radius 	15 metres
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	10 seconds
Cooldown 	120 seconds180 seconds (Overcast)
Shared Cooldown 	60 seconds90 seconds (Overcast)
Miscast chance 	50% (Overcast)
Affects units if 	Grounded
Greater effect on armour-piercing explosion damage 	Greater effect on armour-piercing explosion damage
Causes fire damage Large explosion area Strong vs a single unit Good against armour 	Causes fire damage Large explosion area Strong vs a single unit Good against armour
=== Rune of Slowness=== 	
=== Rune of Slowness===
The Rune of Slowness hardens the air around those seeking to engage with honest Dwarfen axes.	The Rune of Slowness hardens the air around those seeking to engage with honest Dwarfen axes.
 	Rune
Runic Magic
Type 	Hex
Target 	Enemy
Speed 	
Charge Speed 	
Charge Bonus 	
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	30 seconds
Cooldown 	120 seconds180 seconds (Overcast)
Shared Cooldown 	60 seconds90 seconds (Overcast)
Miscast chance 	50% (Overcast)
Affected units 	Affects enemies in range(max: 1)
Extended effect duration Greater effect on speed 	Extended effect duration Greater effect on speed
=== Rune of Speed=== 	
=== Rune of Speed===
This rune enhances its bearer’s awareness and quickness so that he moves more fluidly, taking faster opponents by surprise.	This rune enhances its bearer’s awareness and quickness so that he moves more fluidly, taking faster opponents by surprise.
 	Rune
Runic Magic
Type 	Augment (Area)
Target 	Ground, Self, Allies
Speed 	
Melee Attack 	
Range 	100 metres
Effect range 	35 metres
Duration 	30 seconds40 seconds (Overcast)
Cooldown 	120 seconds180 seconds (Overcast)
Shared Cooldown 	60 seconds90 seconds (Overcast)
Miscast chance 	50% (Overcast)
Affected units 	Affects allies in range(all)
Extended effect duration 	Extended effect duration
=== Rune of Breaking=== 	
=== Rune of Breaking===
Runesmiths take particular delight in the sound of the inferior works of other races breaking like icicles beneath a hammer blow.	Runesmiths take particular delight in the sound of the inferior works of other races breaking like icicles beneath a hammer blow.
 	Rune
Runic Magic
Type 	Augment
Target 	Self, Ally
Imbuement 	Sundered Armour
Base Weapon Damage 	
Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 	
Range 	100 metres
Duration 	33 seconds55 seconds (Overcast)
Cooldown 	120 seconds180 seconds (Overcast)
Shared Cooldown 	60 seconds90 seconds (Overcast)
Miscast chance 	50% (Overcast)
Affected units 	Affects allies in range(all)
Extended effect duration 	Extended effect duration
== Units ==
=== Dwarfs ===
dwarf_thorek.png|Thorek Ironbrow
dwf_ch_runelord_campaign_01_0.png|Runelord
dwf_runesmith_campaign_01_0.png|Runesmith
=== Tzeentch ===
dae_changeling_0_1.png|The Changeling(Formless Horror: When transforming into Thorek Ironbrow)
Category:Lores of Magic
Category:Dwarfs