The Thunderous One (Ancient Stegadon)

Ancient Stegadon is a Lizardmen war beast unit in Total War: Warhammer II. Unfeasably large, even for an Ancient Stegadon, fear and dread accompanies this enormous specimen's ground-shaking stomp.

Description
The eldest Stegadons are the strongest of their kind. Over the ages, some of their fiery temper has cooled and, as they often outlive their Skink crews, they gradually become more accepting of new handlers. Each new team honours their beast and elder Stegadons are widely venerated. Many crews will hammer bronze or gold plates covered with glyphs into their gnarled hide, more to mark a beast's status than to provide additional protection. Likewise, on the eldest of beasts, reinforced masks are set over the creature's headcrest, and ornamental bracelets or sharp metal tips are commonly seen to cover its horns. Ancient Stegadons frequently carry fearsome blowpipes in their fighting howdahs. Each fires a cluster of darts that separates in flight to create a hail of poisoned death. It is for good reason that the Skinks name these fearsome weapons 'Sotek's String'.

Abilities

 * Judgment of the Uxmac

Strategy
This stegadon comes with an ability that randomly calls lightning bolts down on enemies it is engaged in melee with. Potentially devastating to foes and allies alike, be wary of friendly fire.