Books of Nagash

Looking for the author of the books? See: Nagash.

The Books of Nagash is a campaign mechanic for Tomb Kings, The Empire and Vampire Counts introduced in Total War: Warhammer II with Rise of the Tomb Kings.

This mechanic is available to all playable Tomb Kings factions. For the Empire, it is available to the Cult of Sigmar faction. For Vampire Counts, it is available to The Drakenhof Conclave faction.

Overview[]

The Books of Nagash are nine tomes of necromancy scattered around the world and collecting these books grants powerful faction bonuses.

Four books are held by Rogue Armies that are spawned at the beginning of the game when playing as any of the Tomb Kings, Cult of Sigmar and The Drakenhof Conclave with each of them possessing a Book of Nagash. They are extremely powerful, but fortunately do not start out at war with the player's faction. The player needs only have to defeat them in a battle to obtain the book and not destroy them. The other four books are assigned to specific settlements, that must be personally occupy by the player to obtain the book (allied factions occupying it do not count).

The final book is always held by the Followers of Nagash faction, so they only need to collect four more books instead of five like the other factions. This book cannot ever be obtained by other factions, and always confers the bonus of being able to use Vampire Count units.

Each book gives a different bonus, and which location or Rogue Army has them is randomized each new campaign. Once a book has been obtained, it cannot be lost. The status, bonuses, and location of all books can be checked by clicking the book icon at the top of the screen.

Eye of the Vortex campaign[]

In Eye of the Vortex, instead of competing with Rituals to win, the Tomb Kings are required to collect books, which allows them to control the Black Pyramid of Nagash and win the campaign. 5 books out of 9 must be collected to win. Tomb Kings cannot lose the Eye of the Vortex campaign through another race gaining control of the Vortex.

Immortal Empires campaign[]

In Immortal Empires, both the Cult of Sigmar faction of the Empire and The Drakenhof Conclave faction of the Vampire Counts can collect the books for their own benefit.

The Cult of Sigmar collects the Books to seal them away, gaining benefits to their faction and increasing their Righteous Zeal, giving them access to the Runefangs of the Empire and Elector Count State Troops, as well as various other sundry benefits.

The Drakenhof Conclave receive similar benefits to the Tomb Kings and can double the effectiveness of all bonuses by reclaiming Castle Drakenhof and building the Malevolent Museum there.

Location of the Books[]

Rogue Armies[]

Mortgin Wrathbringer of Hashkinesh - Black Creek Raiders
Abhishek Blood-Gatherer - Dwellers of Zardok
Nicolandor the Blade of Scolaril - Eyes of the Jungle
Jean du Bain - Pilgrims of Myrmidia
Kevin Bachman - Shrouded Undead Wanderers

Settlements[]

List of the Books of Nagash[]

Tomb Kings[]

Name	Effects
First Book of Nagash	Hero action cost: -50% Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle Hero action success chance: +10% Hero capacity: +1 for all Heroes
Second Book of Nagash	Campaign line of sight over regions with golden idols, marble and gemstones resources Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle Income from trade tariffs: +20%
Third Book of Nagash	Regions will be hit by a sandstorm after sacking or occupying settlements Immune to Sandstorm attrition Casualty replenishment rate: +15% after sacking or occupying settlements Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle
Fourth Book of Nagash	Canopic Jars generated: 1500 Lord recruit rank: +3 Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle Wound recovery time: -1 turns (all characters)
Fifth Book of Nagash	Army capacity: +1 Unit capacity: +5 Tomb Guard Tomb Guard (Halberds) Skeleton Chariot Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle
Sixth Book of Nagash	Unlocks Hero recruitment: Liche Priest (Shadows) Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (all armies)
Seventh Book of Nagash	Canopic Jars generated: 50 per turn Research rate: +10 Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle
Eighth Book of Nagash	Effectiveness of all commandments: +50% Dune Restoration: +3% chance for destroyed Construct units to be restored after battle Dune Restoration: +2% hit points for destroyed Construct units restored after battle
Ninth Book of Nagash	Enables recruitment of certain enhanced Vampire Count units

Cult of Sigmar[]

Name	Effects
First Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Research rate: +10 Income from post-battle loot: +10% (factionwide)
Second Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Winds of Magic cost: -10% for all spells Miscast base chance: -15% (all armies)
Third Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Hero action success chance: +10% for Warrior Priests and Witch Hunters Hero action cost: -25% for Warrior Priests and Witch Hunters Hero capacity: +1 for Warrior Priests and Witch Hunters
Fourth Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Enemy Hero action success chance: -10% (all characters) Casualty replenishment rate: +8% (all armies)
Fifth Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Character experience gain: +20% (all characters) Character experience per turn: +100 (all characters)
Sixth Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Causes attrition to enemy armies within your territory Immune to attrition
Seventh Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Hero recruit rank: +5 for Witch Hunters and Warrior Priests Hero recruitment cost: -50% for Warrior Priests and Witch Hunters Cooldown: -25% to battle prayers
Eighth Book of Nagash	Righteous Zeal: +1 Leadership: +8 (all armies) Melee attack: +8 (all armies) Melee defence: +8 (all armies)

The Drakenhof Conclave[]

Regular effects[]

Name	Effects
First Book of Nagash	Hero action cost: -25% Hero action success chance: +5% Hero capacity: +1 for all Heroes Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Second Book of Nagash	Campaign line of sight over regions with gold, marble and gemstones resources Income from trade tariffs: +15% Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Third Book of Nagash	Regions will be hit by a sandstorm after sacking or occupying settlements Immune to Sandstorm attrition Casualty replenishment rate: +10% after sacking or occupying settlements Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Fourth Book of Nagash	Lord recruit rank: +2 Lord recruitment cost: -10% Wound recovery time: -1 turns Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Fifth Book of Nagash	Upkeep: -5% Recruitment cost: -10% Local recruitment capacity: +1 Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Sixth Book of Nagash	Unlocks Hero recruitment: Necromancer Hero capacity: +1 for Necromancers Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +7 (all armies) Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Seventh Book of Nagash	Blood Kiss: +3 Research rate: +10 Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof
Eighth Book of Nagash	Effectiveness of all commandments: +50% Effects are doubled when Mannfred studies the tomes within his Malevolent Museum in Castle Drakenhof

Doubled effects[]

The Drakenhof Conclave can double the effects of the Books of Nagash by building the Malevolent Museum landmark in Castle Drakenhof.

Name	Effects
First Book of Nagash	Hero action cost: -50% Hero action success chance: +10% Hero capacity: +2 for all Heroes
Second Book of Nagash	Campaign line of sight over regions with gold, marble and gemstones resources Income from trade tariffs: +30%
Third Book of Nagash	Regions will be hit by a sandstorm after sacking or occupying settlements Immune to Sandstorm attrition Casualty replenishment rate: +20% after sacking or occupying settlements
Fourth Book of Nagash	Lord recruit rank: +4 Lord recruitment cost: -25% Wound recovery time: -2 turns
Fifth Book of Nagash	Upkeep: -10% Recruitment cost: -20% Local recruitment capacity: +2
Sixth Book of Nagash	Unlocks Hero recruitment: Necromancer Hero capacity: +2 for Necromancers Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +15 (all armies)
Seventh Book of Nagash	Blood Kiss: +3 Research rate: +20
Eighth Book of Nagash	Effectiveness of all commandments: +100%

Flavour Texts[]

First Book of Nagash: Firstborn of King Khetep, Nagash was overlooked for succession and forced to join the Mortuary Cult. He swiftly rose to become a powerful high priest, but envy of his brother, who succeeded their father as king, burned within Nagash like a brazier coal. Seizing his opportunity, he entombed his brother, Thutep, alive and claimed the throne for himself - thus began Nagash's reign of sorcerous terror.
Second Book of Nagash: But a throne would not suffice for the insatiable Sorcerer. Seeking greater power, he threw himself into the study of Dark Magic, melding it with Necromancy to unlock the very secrets of eternal life. He poured all he had learned into his blasphemous opus, the nine Books of Nagash. The next stage of his plan, if successful, would magnify his powers immeasurably...
Third Book of Nagash: Nagash then constructed a vast black pyramid to harness and channel the Winds of Magic. Upon its completion, Nagash felt his powers grow tenfold, though the cost to the Kingdom was ruinous. Even as his might surged, the outraged Nehekharan Priest Kings gathered in secret, devising a way to topple the sorcerous tyrant.
Fourth Book of Nagash: The Priest Kings mustered mighty armies and declared war, but to their horror Nagash raised countless regiments of Skeleton Warriors in reply. Realising flesh alone could not defeat such horrors, the Priest Kings breathed life into the mightiest statues of Nehekhara. Stone Ushabti, Necorlith Colossi and Khemrian Warsphinxes fought alongside the living, and Nagash's legions were crushed, forcing him to flee. However, is Nehekhara finally rid of this evil?
Fifth Book of Nagash: Order finally returned to Nehekhara, but it was many years until the kingdom prospered again, under the rule of King Alcadizaar. The Mortuary Cult was held under close scrutiny, its researches severely curtailed lest there be a repetition of Nagash's horrors. Many years passed in peace, until Nagash seemed but a dark and distant memory.
Sixth Book of Nagash: All was not seemly well in the Nehekharan city of Lahmia, however. Spellbound by the Sorcerer's legacy, Queen Neferata recreated his Elixir of Life, though her method was flawed (she and her court gained eternal life, but were cursed with an insatiable thirst for blood). Their dabblings aroused the fury of King Alcadizaar, and the Lahmians fled in search of refuge.
Seventh Book of Nagash: Little did these first Vampires know, Nagash's dark will had guided their actions all along. They found themselves at his fortress of Nagashizzar, where the perfidious Sorcerer welcomed his twisted children with open arms. Together, they launched a fresh offensive against Nehekhara, catching the recovering kingdom unawares.
Eighth Book of Nagash: Nehekhara rallied its forces in defence, and the war ground on for many years, seemingly deadlocked. After a titanic effort, however, Alcadizaar finally smashed the Undead forces. The Vampires fled to new refuges in the Old World, while Nagash retreated once more in abject fury. This time, his wrath was absolute - he cast a foul contagion throughout Nehekhara, scouring it of all life. Only Alcadizaar did he spare to witness the horror.
Ninth Book of Nagash: Incarcerated and fading, King Alcadizaar was visited in his cell one night by a group of cloaked, twitching, rat-like creatures. They whispered to him and freed him, pressing a Warpstone blade into his trembling hands. Ascending to the dark Sorcerer's altar, the emaciated king caught Nagash mid-ritual: he bellowed a final war-cry and ran the sorcerer through with the crackling blade. It was over at last, though Nehekhara lay in ruins. But can such reckless hatred ever truly be extinguished?