Zhao Ming, the Iron Dragon

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 is a Legendary Lord unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer III. In campaign, he leads .
== Description ==
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A hardened frontier warrior, the Iron Dragon maintains the western edge of the empire and keeps the desert clans in order. A skilled alchemist, he uses the strange minerals of the Warpstone Desert to create unique weapons for his armies. Cabals of Metal and Fire Wizards are welcomed within his realm, much to the irritation of the Jade Dragon who sees the encouragement of sorcerous organisations outside of the Celestial Court as dangerous to the empire. These Sorcerers help the Iron Dragon in his experiments, and many magical weapons and armours are therefore forged in the Dragon’s cities.
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The other Dragons have in the past questioned the sanity of their brother, fearing that his proximity to the Great Maw might have somehow poisoned his mind. While there is no solid evidence of this, the Iron Dragon is prone to strange moods and unpredictability – though nothing to date has ever threatened the empire. Certainly, the Celestial Dragon has never questioned the devotion of his son or his right to rule the western part of the empire. Zhao Ming may appear in either as a man or in Dragon-form depending on his desire, and may even transform during the course of a battle. 
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== Introduction description ==
"Grand Cathay is the land of the Celestial Dragon Emperor. In the distant past the Dragon Emperor founded his domain amongst the human tribes who dwelt in the east. To aid his rule, he took a mate, the Moon Dragon, and they had nine children who became noble rulers of Cathay's many provinces.
Of the nine, four have been lost to time and enmity. Zhao Ming, the Iron Dragon, is closer to his mother and perceived with suspicion by his siblings. He rules Western Cathay yet the Skaven that lurk in the Warpstone Desert have been emboldened of late.
The power of a god may aid in pacifying his regions, increasing his standing amongst his kin. Will such a prize lure him into the Chaos Realms? I travel east to gain an audience."
== Attributes ==
== Spells ==
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Zhao Ming can cast three spells from the Lore of Metal and three spells from the Lore of Yang:
* Plague of Rust
* Dragon's Breath
* Wall of Wind & Fire
* Glittering Robe
* Constellation of the Dragon
* Final Transmutation
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In Dragon form, Zhao Ming can only cast one spell from the Lore of Yang:
* Dragon's Breath
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== Character Abilities ==
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=== Active Abilities ===
* Transformation of the Dragon
* Master of Alchemy
==== Campaign only ====
* Master of Alchemy: Flaming
* Master of Alchemy: Piercing
* Master of Alchemy: Poison
* Foe-Seeker
* Deadly Onslaught
* Rally!
* Stand Your Ground!
=== Passive Abilities ===
* Arcane Conduit
* Strength of Yang
* Metalshifting
* Warding Iron
==== Campaign only ====
* Regeneration
*Evasion
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=== Active Abilities ===
* Transformation of the Dragon
=== Passive Abilities ===
* Hardened Scale
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== Unique Items ==
*Horn of Shang-Yang
*The Burning Vambraces
== Campaign starting units ==
=== The Realm of Chaos ===
[[File:Wh3_main_cth_cav_great_longma_riders_0.png|50px|link=[Great Longma Riders]]
=== Immortal Empires ===
[[File:Wh3_main_cth_cav_great_longma_riders_0.png|50px|link=[Great Longma Riders]]
== Lord effects ==
* Magic item drop chance: +100%
* Upkeep: -25% for melee units (Lord's army)
* Harmony: +3 Yang
== Character traits ==
=== Personal trait ===
 Lord of the Jade-Sworn: "Alchemy holds the true power!"
* Magic item drop chance: +100%
* Upkeep: -25% for melee units (Lord's army)
* Harmony: +3 Yang
=== Defeat trait ===
 Merciless to Ming: Even the Warp-weapons and Wizards at his disposal weren't able to prevent the defeat of the Iron Dragon by a superior general.
* Magic Items drop chance: +10%
* Armour: +5 (Lord's army)
== Talent Tree ==
*Skill Tree on TotalWarhammerPlanner
== Strategy ==
== Gallery ==
Zhao Ming.png|Zhao Ming poster
File:Zhao Ming poster.jpg|Promotional
Total-war-warhammer-3-iron-dragon.jpg|In Dragon form
Zhao-ming-concept-art.jpg|Concept art
Wh3 main cth dragon iron human.png
es:Zhao Ming
Category:Grand Cathay spellcasters
Category:Total War: Warhammer III legendary lords