Crone Hellebron

"The Death Night is upon us, but will no longer be contained within the walls of Har Ganeth. The whole world is full of mewling victims awaiting the attention of the Blood Queen. Hellebron will go forth and demand submission. She will bathe in the blood of Elf, Lizardmen, Skaven, Dwarf, and man. Khaine has spoken and he demands slaughter. To war!"

Crone Hellebron is a Dark Elves Legendary Lord introduced in Total War: Warhammer II with The Queen and the Crone DLC. She is a powerful but fragile melee fighter and army buffer.

In the campaign, she leads the Har Ganeth faction.

Description
Greatest of all the Brides of Khaine, the many ways of murder are Hellebron's to command. Crone Hellebron is the Hag-Queen, the Blood-Queen of Har Ganeth. She is also a most prominent member of the murderous Cult of Khaine, elven god of war and killing. Hellebron is ancient, even by elven standards, but has been denied the secret of eternal youth by Morathi. Therefore she must sacrifice ever increasing amounts of slaves to maintain her youth for an ever shorter time. For this reason there is a deep hatred between Morathi and Hellebron.

Crone Hellebron is the most ancient of the Hag Queens and second only to Morathi in Khaine's sight. However, while the youth and beauty of Morathi never fades, Hellebron's is now almost expended, for the Hag Sorceress deliberately withheld from her the deepest secrets needed to use the Cauldrons of Blood. Therefore, ever more sacrifices are needed to fill Hellebron's cauldron each year, and yet the rejuvenating effects last for a smaller length of time on each occasion.

Ugly and worn as she may be, Hellebron remains the greatest of the Brides of Khaine. Her mastery of the many ways of murder eclipses even that of Morathi - who is often too distracted by her sorcerous pursuits - and far outstrips the skills of the other Hag Queens. It is she who leads the Lord of Murder's unholy rites and dictates the holy creed that all Witch Elves must follow. She is so steeped in the ways of death that her merest touch can kill, and a single whispered word from her withered lips can open up old wounds to bloody life. Wherever Hellebron treads, the gaze of Khaine follows.

Talent Tree

 * Cone Hellebron's talent tree

Abilities

 * Gaze of Khaine
 * Blood Frenzy
 * Heroic Killing Blow
 * Witchbrew
 * Frenzy

Legendary Items

 * Deathsword and the Cursed Blade
 * Amulet of Dark Fire

Notable skills

 * Blood Queen - regeneration

Mounts

 * Dark Steed
 * Cauldron of Blood
 * Manticore (mount)

Traits
Greatest Bride of Khaine


 * -50% upkeep for Witch Elves, Sisters of Slaughter and Har Ganeth Executioners (Lord's army).
 * +10% Weapon Strength to Witch Elves, Sisters of Slaughter, and Har Ganeth Executioners (Lord's army).

Additional starting units

 * Eye of the Vortex
 * Sisters of Slaughter
 * Har Ganeth Executioners


 * Mortal Empires
 * Sisters of Slaughter
 * Har Ganeth Executioners
 * Dreadspears

Strategy
The Crone is an effective melee combatant that is essentially a buffed up Death Hag. She excels at dealing damage, making allies stronger, and enemies weaker. She is also able to get a Cauldron of Blood mount as well as a manticore, which allows her to fly and cause fear/terror. She has high armour piercing damage and an innate bonus vs. infantry which allows her to shred most infantry with ease.