Name of Power - The Hex is a unique Martial Name of Power dilemma for the Dark Elves race introduced in Total War Warhammer II and which grants a unique name and associated permanent character combat skill bonuses to any standard lord and the Master hero.
The player is presented with two specific names, Fateshield and Griefbringer, from the pool of Martial names which itself contains twelve options. This unique duo enables the player to chose between imbuing its attacks with the Discouraged effect which reduces leadership, or a major ward save to reduce any type of damage.
The lord or hero will be given a trait with the same name as the chosen name which cannot be lost in the campaign or in battle due to action effects.
In-game description[ | ]
Another attempt to usurp your power! A rival has employed a Sorceress to place a hex upon you. Outraged, you deploy a punitive expedition to hunt the caster down. Before long, she finds her end upon a sacrificial pyre to Khaine; such is the lot of all such wretches. It is your furious will, however, that your rival's entire family is put to the sword. Khaine smiles on these dark deeds and offers a blessing - the choice of which, however, is yours to make...
Requirements[ | ]
- Player is Dark Elves faction
- Lord or hero has the "Martial Name of Power" skill in their skill tree
- Player spends one skill point on the "Martial Name of Power" skill
Trigger timing[ | ]
- As soon as all requirements are met there is a 100% chance the dilemma will trigger immediately.
Options[ | ]
Option 1: Blessing of the Banshee[ | ]
- Name of Power: "Griefbringer"
- Name of Power: "Griefbringer"
- Attacks cause "Discouraged" effect, reducing leadership
Khaine may take terrifying form in the aspect of the Banshee; all foes know despair before it!
Option 2: Bloodward[ | ]
- Name of Power: "Fateshield"
- Name of Power: "Fateshield"
- Ward save: +10%
Death will pay with life; in times of need, this one's normally-worthless blood will be spared.
Strategy[ | ]
- All Name of Power skills are only available at rank 10 so use that time to specialise the character to fit in with your overall strategy.
- Should the character already have the maximum 30 traits, the Name of Power trait is lost.