“ | This shadowy tide of poisonous, scaly reptiles rarely tire and are always hungry. Always. | „ |
The Umbral Tide (Salamander Hunting Pack) are a Lizardmen Regiment of Renown war beasts unit introduced in Total War: Warhammer II with The Prophet and the Warlock.
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Description[ | ]
Salamanders are giant, predatory reptiles that stalk the swamplands and estuaries of the Lustrian jungles. Propelled by four thickly-muscled legs and a powerful tail, they are fast-moving creatures whether on land or in water. Once within range of their prey, they launch a burst of highly-corrosive liquid from their gullets, a substance so volatile that it bursts into flames upon contact with the air! The burning pitch-like substance sticks to victims, burning them alive and beginning the digestive process. The creatures' neck-frills and back sails provide a cooling mechanism, ensuring the cold-blooded creatures do not expire in the heat generated from their own bodies.
Attributes[ | ]
- Monstrous Missile Beasts
- ▲ Armour-Piercing: The damage of armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
- ▲ Stalk: This unit can move hidden in any terrain.
- ▲ Perfect Vigour: Even when performing the most fatiguing acts, this unit never loses vigour.
- ▲ Primal Instincts: When under pressure, the primal instincts of these natural predators take over, improving their combat potential.
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Difference from Salamander Hunting Pack[ | ]
- New Attribute: Perfect Vigour
- New Attribute: Stalk
- Attribute: Hide (forest) removed
- Cost increased from 800 to 1075 (SP & MP)
- Upkeep increased from 200 to 269
Strategy[ | ]
Salamanders with perfect vigour. This is a huge benefit as they will never slow down or slow their reloads as other ranged units do. This creates a more reliable damage dealing and quick unit that can scorch your enemies.