Dreadlord (Sword & Shield)

is a Lord unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II.
== Recruitment ==
*Selecting any Settlement or Black Ark and recruiting them in the Lord Recruit tab
== Description ==
Dreadlords and Masters are the so-called noble-born rulers of Naggaroth. They range from sycophantic schemers to masterful strategists who have waged war across a hundred battlefields. Though all such Nobles pursue their own unique enthusiasms and ambitions, they are without exception selfish individuals, possessed of an arrogance matched only by their martial prowess, honed over centuries of unceasing war. Many Dreadlords owe their position of power to their bloodlines, daring exploits, or the Witch King's mercurial favours. Others are granted temporary power by means of an writ of iron - an edict granted by one of the six rulers of the great cities of Naggaroth. He who bears a writ of iron shares the sponsor's authority - a powerful tool for the ambitious. However, should a Dark Elf fail in his appointed task, or show cowardice whilst acting in his sponsor's name, the writ is melted down and the molten remains poured down his throat. Such is the price of failure in Naggaroth.
==Attributes==
== Character Abilities ==
=== Active Abilities ===
* Foe-Seeker
* Deadly Onslaught
=== Passive Abilities ===
* Murderous Prowess
* Strength Through Spite
==== Campaign only ====
* Kindle the Fury
=== Item Abilities ===
*None
==== Multiplayer only ====
* Hydra Blade
* Shield of Ghrond
== Items (Multiplayer) ==
* Hydra Blade
*Shield of Ghrond
== Mounts ==
*Dark Steed
*Cold One
*Dark Pegasus
*Black Dragon
== Names of Power ==
*Dreadlords can obtain Names of Power in the campaign.
== Talent Tree ==
*Skill Tree on TotalWarhammerPlanner
== Strategy ==
Melee specialists par excellence, Dreadlords can tank as well as dish out damage, a prized attribute in the glass cannon-heavy Dark Elf roster. Loaded up with a Sorceress or two they are likely your best choice for generic lord, drawing enemy attention to them and allowing your lighter units the chance to flank and dish out damage.
== Gallery ==
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Category:Total War: Warhammer II units
Category:Dark Elves units
Category:Dark Elves lord units