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{{Infobox unit tw2 |image =<gallery> Malus Darkblade.png|Screenshot def_malus_0.png|Portrait </gallery> |icon =commander.png |race =Dark Elves |faction ={{Hag Graef faction}} |type =Legendary Lord |unit size =1 |general = |main = |melee = |ranged = |armor = |shield = |attributes ={{wh2_dlc14_def_cha_malus_darkblade_0 attributes}} |id =wh2_dlc14_def_cha_malus_darkblade_0 }} {{Quote|Hag Graefβs greatest tyrant is also its most blighted soul, whose fate is inexorably intertwined with the Drinker of Worlds.}} '''{{PAGENAME}}''' is a {{Dark Elves race}} [[Legendary Lord]] unit introduced in ''[[Total War: Warhammer II]]'' with [[The Shadow and the Blade]]. In the [[campaign]], he leads '''{{Hag Graef faction}}'''. == Description == Malus Darkblade, the Tyrant of Hag Graef, was always ambitious, even by the lofty standards of Hag Graef's warring families. For long years, he played the deadly game of politics and assassination and played it well, but finally Malus' thirst for power set him on a quest that led him deep into the Realm of Chaos. It is a testament to his determination that he not only survived his journey, but at last arrived at the temple of Kul Hadar. Alas for Darkblade, the great power within the temple was something not easily bent to mortal will. Centuries before, the Daemon Tz'arkan had been bound within Kul Hadar, and Darkblade now unwittingly allowed it to escape. Blinded by avarice, Malus was possessed by the Daemon. In that instant, his life and soul were forfeit. There is but one way to escape his fate β to find five artefacts of power to fully free Tz'arkan and restore Darkblade's soul. Failure, of course, would mean remaining in the Daemon's thrall for eternity. == Introduction description == ''Freshly disembarked from his Black Ark a world away from Hag Graef, Malus Darkblade prepares to assail the beasts of these jungle-strewn isles. Though still gripping onto power in the Dark Crag, his great distance from Naggarond has complicated things somewhat, and all the while his will is conflicted by a dark affliction that blights his very soul; a curse, but also a source of great power. Whether Malus wields it or shuns it, he must see Malekith's will done.'' == Attributes == {{wh2_dlc14_def_cha_malus_darkblade_0 bulletpoints}} == Character Abilities == === Active Abilities === *[[File:wh_main_character_abilities_deadly_onslaught.png|38px]] [[Deadly Onslaught]] *[[File:wh2_dlc14_lord_abilities_the_blood_price.png|38px]] [[The Blood Price]] *[[File:wh2_dlc14_lord_abilities_the_daemons_curse.png|38px]] [[The Daemon's Curse]] *[[File:wh2_dlc14_lord_abilities_tzarkan.png|38px]] [[Tz'arkan (ability)|Tz'arkan]] ===== Tz'arkan only ===== *[[File:wh2_dlc14_lord_abilities_bloodstorm.png|38px]] [[Bloodstorm]] *[[File:wh2_dlc14_lord_abilities_reaper_of_souls.png|38px]] [[Reaper of Souls]] ==== Campaign only ==== *[[File:wh_main_character_abilities_foe_seeker.png|38px]] [[Foe-Seeker]] === Passive Abilities === *[[File:wh2_main_faction_abilities_murderous_prowess.png]] [[Murderous Prowess]] ==== Tz'arkan only ==== *[[File:wh2_dlc14_lord_passive_tzarkan.png]] [[Tz'arkan (passive ability)|Tz'arkan]] *[[File:wh_main_unit_passive_frenzy.png]] [[Frenzy]] ==== Campaign only ==== *[[File:wh2_main_lord_passive_strength_through_spite.png]] [[Strength Through Spite]] *[[File:wh2_main_lord_passive_kindle_the_fury.png]] [[Kindle the Fury]] === Item Abilities === *[[File:wh_magic_item_passive_weapon.png]] [[The Warpsword of Khaine (ability)|The Warpsword of Khaine]] == Unique Item == *[[File:Wh main anc weapon.png|39px]][[The Warpsword of Khaine]] == Mounts == *[[File:Mount cold one.png|38px]][[Spite]] == Campaign starting units == === Eye of the Vortex & Mortal Empires === [[File:Wh2_main_def_bleakswords.png|50px|link=Bleakswords]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_dreadspears.png|50px|link=Dreadspears]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_dreadspears.png|50px|link=Dreadspears]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_darkshards.png|50px|link=Darkshards]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_darkshards.png|50px|link=Darkshards]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_cold_one_knights.png|50px|link=Cold One Knights]] [[File:Wh2_dlc14_def_cav_scourgerunner_chariot.png|50px|link=Scourgerunner Chariots]] [[File:wh2_dlc14_def_mon_bloodwrack_medusa.png|50px|link=Bloodwrack Medusa]] === Immortal Empires === [[File:Wh2_main_def_bleakswords.png|50px|link=Bleakswords]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_dreadspears.png|50px|link=Dreadspears]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_dreadspears.png|50px|link=Dreadspears]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_darkshards.png|50px|link=Darkshards]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_darkshards.png|50px|link=Darkshards]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_cold_one_knights.png|50px|link=Cold One Knights]] [[File:Wh2_main_def_cold_one_knights.png|50px|link=Cold One Knights]] [[File:Wh2_dlc14_def_cav_scourgerunner_chariot.png|50px|link=Scourgerunner Chariots]] [[File:wh2_dlc14_def_mon_bloodwrack_medusa.png|50px|link=Bloodwrack Medusa]] == Lord effects == *[[File:Treasury.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Recruitment cost: -20% for Cold One Dread Knights, Cold One Knights and Cold One Chariot units ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> *[[File:Military spending.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Upkeep: -50% for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> *[[File:Disaster.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Immune to Chaos undivided corruption and Chaos Wastes attrition ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> ==== WH2 ==== *[[File:Treasury.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Recruitment cost: -20% for Cold One Dread Knights, Cold One Knights and Cold One Chariot units ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> *[[File:Subterranean.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Chance of intercepting an army using Underway, beast-paths or Worldroots: +10%</span> *[[File:Military spending.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Upkeep: -50% for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> == Character traits == === Personal trait === [[File:Trait dark elves.png]] '''Scion of the Dark Crag''': ''Hag Graef's greatest tyrant is legendary in Naggaroth; and exceptional warrior and feared leader whose hatred can drive him to overcome any opposition.'' *[[File:Treasury.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Recruitment cost: -20% for Cold One Dread Knights, Cold One Knights and Cold One Chariot units ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> *[[File:Military spending.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Upkeep: -50% for Cold One Knights, Cold One Dread Knights and Cold One Chariot units ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> *[[File:Disaster.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Immune to Chaos undivided corruption and Chaos Wastes attrition ([[File:Icon Army.png|22px]]Lord's army)</span> === Defeat trait === [[File:Trait dark elves.png]] '''Malus in Underworld''': ''Do not shed a tear, for this darkest, most murderous of Druchii may now be with the Cytherai, deep within the Mirai, where he surely belongs!'' *[[File:Armour piercing character.png]] <span style="color:#a0ff37">Armour-piercing weapon damage: +30</span> == Talent Tree == *[http://www.warhammercalc.com/calc/darkelves/malus/ Malus Darkblade's talent tree] *[https://twwh-chars.com/en/characters/wh2_dlc14_def_malus_darkblade Malus Darkblade's skill tree] on TWWH Characters (WH II) *[https://totalwarhammerplanner.com/planner/vanilla3/def_dark_elves/def_malus Skill Tree on TotalWarhammerPlanner] == Strategy == {{strategy}} Malus starts the game in control of the mighty city of Hag Graef, while also in command of an expedition force supported by a Black Ark on the other side of the world. In the opening stages of this campaign, the player is faced with a dilemma to either retain control of Hag Graef or give up the city in return for a hefty sum. With an offer Darkblade will find difficult to refuse, youβll need to choose between two distinct campaign starts, juggling the machinations. Malus is a very unique lord with the ability to transform, giving him full health and new abilities, at the cost of slowly losing health over time. Malus by himself is a proficient duelist lord. On his mount he provides a strong amount of armour piercing damage while being mobile. He is useful for riding with other cavalry units or paired with some supporting elements to protect him if he gets surrounded. Should your enemy focus him, resist popping his transformation until the last possible moment. Once you do, Malus has a timer on his health that will expire. Many enemies will force the transformation then kite Tz'arkan until he falls and then reengage. Use Tz'arkan's abilities effectively, one of them steals health from nearby enemies and gives it to him which can help Tz'arkan last a bit longer. It is a good idea to bring one or two extra mobile units that can hunt enemies down and stop them from kiting Tz'arkan. == Campaign Guide == {{#ev:youtube|Ov2lkGWJJeY}} == Chapter Objectives == {| class="wikitable sortable" ! width="10%" |Rank ! width="12%" |Name ! width="25%" |Objective(s) ! width="4%" |Reward(s) ! width="49%" |In-game description |- |Chapter Objective I |The Blood Price |Occupy, sack, or raze 4 different settlements. |Treasury: +2000 | ''Though his iron rule goes unquestioned in the howling halls of Hag Graef, Malus Darkblade is not yet so feared by the pitiful denizens of other lands. They will soon learn. And perhaps - violently cementing his reputation - his dread legend! - will help to quell this damnable voice in his head...'' |- |'''Chapter Objective II''' |Bloodstorm |Occupy, sack, or raze 8 different settlements. | Treasury: +2000 |''The bodies pile up at speed. These foreign lands will not soon forget the name Malus Darkblade. Yet any lingering possibility of insurrection is unacceptable. All must kneel before the Druchii tyrant, or suffer the savage consequences. For if enough heads roll, even the Daemon shade will surely acknowledge Darkblade's superiority.'' |- |'''Bonus objective I''' | | | | |- |'''Bonus objective II''' | | | | |- |'''Bonus objective III''' | | | | |- |'''Bonus objective IV''' | | | | |- |'''Bonus objective V''' | | | | |} == Gallery == <gallery> Def malus 0 1.png </gallery> {{Navbox Dark Elves units}} [[Category:The Shadow and the Blade units]] [[Category:Total War: Warhammer II legendary lords]]
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