Warriors of Chaos tech tree

This page refers to the Warriors of Chaos tech tree in Total War: Warhammer III. For the tech tree in Total War: Warhammer I and Total War: Warhammer II, please see Warriors of Chaos tech tree (WHI & WHII) instead.

The Warriors of Chaos tech tree, available to the Warriors of Chaos consists of technologies that unlock new advantages throughout the game. Research takes place constantly, but the rate at which discoveries occur can be increased by using heroes to spy or building additional research buildings at your settlements.

This technology tree is only available for the Heralds of the Tempest, Shadow Legion, The Decadent Host and Warhost of the Apocalypse.

Technologies

Tech	Prerequisite	Turns	Effects
Scrutiny of the Dark Gods Let the Marauders gather under their Ruinous masters' eternal gaze.		3	Unit experience gain: +25% for Marauders Upgrades gift: Raider's Raiment Unit experience gain: +25% for Marauders
A Thousand Twisted Blessings Such a generous gift is the thousand twisted blessings. Think of all the needle-teeth and tentacles it bestows.	Requires Technology: Scrutiny of the Dark Gods	4	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Forsaken Attribute: Cause Terror for Chaos Spawn units
Charioteer Engineers have perfected a wicked machine of war, drawn by fearsome steeds into the very heart of battle.	Requires Technology: Scrutiny of the Dark Gods	4	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Chaos Chariots and Hellstriders Unit experience gain: +15% for Marauder Horsemen
Dark Diplomacy All the forces of Chaos must unite, if the scourge of Order is to ever be undone.	Requires Technology: Scrutiny of the Dark Gods	4	Allegiance points gained: +25% for alliances and vassalage with Skaven, Beastmen and Norsca Diplomatic relations: +15 with Skaven, Beastmen and Norsca for each active Gift of Chaos Undivided
Rite of Ascension The dark rites must be performed, if the chosen are to rise among the ranks of Ruin.	Requires Technology: Scrutiny of the Dark Gods	4	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Chosen Unit experience gain: +15% for Chaos Warriors
Culling of the Weak Stragglers will not be entertained. If you can't keep the pace, you are food for the Warhounds.	Requires 1 Technology: A Thousand Twisted Blessings Dark Diplomacy	4	Souls gained in battle: +20% Upgrades gift: Reaver's Reward Attribute: Expendable for Marauders and Marauder Horsemen units
Erection of Ruinous Monuments Tributes and monuments to the Dark Powers ensure the Chaos Gods' favour.	Requires Technology: Dark Diplomacy	4	Unlock Hero recruitment and post-battle loot effects for Altar Improvement buildings Construction time: -20% for all buildings
Slaves to Darkness Perhaps the threat of a collar and chain would remind these lesser beings of their place.	Requires 1 Technology: Charioteer Dark Diplomacy	4	Request army cost: -25% War co-ordination target cost: -25% Upgrades gift: Undying Oath Allied recruitment cost: -25%
Infernal March The Chaos Gods grow impatient. Lending a sliver of majesty, they enable their followers to march faster.	Requires 1 Technology: A Thousand Twisted Blessings Rite of Ascension	4	Campaign movement range: +5% Battle reinforcement time: -50%
Inscribed Chaos Armour Chaos Armour, inscribed with powerful litanies of hate, will glow hot and vengeful when struck.	Requires 1 Technology: Charioteer Rite of Ascension	4	Warband upgrades cost: -20% for all units Armour: +10 for Chaos Warriors, Chosen, Chaos Knights and Aspiring Champions units
Profane Weaponry The arms of a Chaos Knight are imbued with a small but not inconsequential amount of Unholy power.	Requires Technology: Rite of Ascension	4	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Chaos Knights Enables magical attacks for Chaos Knights units
Daemonic Pact A pact with the Dark Gods should not be taken lightly.	Requires Technology: Erection of Ruinous Monuments	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Chaos Undivided Attribute: Cause Fear for Aspiring Champions and Undivided Chosen units All Authority: +1 (all armies)
Gaze of the Dark Gods All hope to catch the attention of the Gods, gathering where they think the Chaos Gods will be looking.	Requires Technology: Profane Weaponry	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Chaos Undivided Attribute: Perfect Vigour for Aspiring Champions and Undivided Chosen units All Authority: +1 (all armies)
Daemon Mounts Daemonic steeds are driven by unnatural hunger, carrying mortals sworn to Chaos into battle in search of prey.	Requires Technology: Charioteer	4	Unlock Warband upgrades: Gorebeast Chariots, Doom Knights and Skullcrushers Unit experience gain: +15% for Chaos Knights
Engines of Mass Destruction Many mortal minds have shattered in the face of these terrifying arcane engines of war.	Requires Technology: Daemon Mounts	4	Ammunition: +15% for Hellcannon units Reload time reduction: +15% for Hellcannon units
Warmachines Hellish Daemonic power always comes at great cost, but such monumental devastation is surely worth any price.	Requires Technology: Engines of Mass Destruction	4	Ward save: 15% for Chaos Warshrine units
Searing Branding Iron The Mark of Khorne burns the skin, a searing reminder of His rage.	Requires 1 Technology: Daemon Mounts Erection of Ruinous Monuments	4	Warband upgrades: Allows Undivided units to receive the Mark of Khorne Passive ability: "Frenzy" for Aspiring Champions units
Blood for the Blood God The Blood God never tires of hearing the war cry screamed in His name.	Requires Technology: Searing Branding Iron	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Khorne Slaanesh Authority: -1 (all armies) Khorne Authority: +1 (all armies)
Rusted Branding Iron Nurgle's mark reeks of rot and decay, encapsulating the source of His power.	Requires 1 Technology: Daemon Mounts Profane Weaponry	4	Warband upgrades: Allows Undivided units to receive the Mark of Nurgle Enables poison attacks for Aspiring Champions
Maddening Gifts Nurgle bestows blessings in the form of rampant disease and the endless process of decay.	Requires Technology: Rusted Branding Iron	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Nurgle Tzeentch Authority: -1 (all armies) Nurgle Authority: +1 (all armies)
Blessings of Khorne
Bloodied Blade The bounty of souls sacrificed to the Blood God help spread the venomous seeds of His corruption.	Requires Technology: Blood for the Blood God	4	Khorne corruption: +2 from Chaos Altars Khorne corruption: +1 for each active Gift of Khorne
Bloody Summons Khorne sends His Bloodletters forth, answering the call of His ilustrious Champion.	Requires Technology: Blood for the Blood God	4	Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Bloodletters units Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Flesh Hounds units Upgrades gift: Blessing of Blood Army ability: "Summoned from Beyond" (faction leader's army)
Sacrificial Altar Khorne savours every sacrifice, bestowing vengeful inspiration on His armies as reward.	Requires Technology: Blood for the Blood God	4	Khorne Authority: +1 for each active Gift of Khorne
Gorestained Robes Those sworn to the Lord of Murder rejoice in every drop of blood spilled.	Requires Technology: Blood for the Blood God	4	Allegiance points gained: +25% for alliances and vassalage with Khorne Diplomatic relations: +15 with Khornate factions for each active Gift of Khorne
Skulls for the Skull Throne Khorne desires skulls, so gifts His followers with the initiative to find them. Every. Single. One.	Requires 3 Technology: Sacrificial Altar Bloody Summons Gorestained Robes Bloodied Blade	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Khorne Passive ability: "Hellblade" for Aspiring Champions and Chosen of Khorne units Khorne Authority: +1 (all armies) Slaanesh Authority: -1 (all armies)
Blessings of Nurgle
Swamp of Souls Corruption festers like a deadly contagion, with its price paid in a deluge of souls.	Requires Technology: Maddening Gifts	4	Nurgle corruption: +2 from Chaos Altars Nurgle corruption: +1 for each active Gift of Nurgle
Rampart Plaguebearers Nurgle sends His Plaguebearers forth forth, to spread their noxious maladies throughout the land.	Requires Technology: Maddening Gifts	4	Gifted Units pool capacity: +4 for Nurglings units Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Plaguebearers units Upgrades gift: Rotting Retinue Army ability: "Summoned from Beyond" (faction leader's army)
Rotten Altar Nurgle's presence can be felt at the altar of sacrifice, inspiring the hearts of His adoring followers.	Requires Technology: Maddening Gifts	4	Nurgle Authority: +1 for each active Gift of Nurgle
Messenger of Decay Every soul sent the Urfather's way is a victory celebrated by every one of His warriors.	Requires Technology: Maddening Gifts	4	Allegiance points gained: +25% for alliances and vassalage with Nurgle Diplomatic relations: +15 with Nurglish factions for each active Gift of Nurgle
Virulent Blessings Every soul sent the Urfather's way is a victory celebrated by every one of His warriors.	Requires 3 Technology: Rotten Altar Rampart Plaguebearers Virulent Blessings Messenger of Decay	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Nurgle Passive ability: "Regeneration" for Aspiring Champions units Nurgle Authority: +1 (all armies) Tzeentch Authority: -1 (all armies)
Unchained Beasts A worthy Beastmaster needs no chains to direct the ferocious nature of his darling pets.	Requires Technology: A Thousand Twisted Blessings	4	Melee attack: +8 for Chaos Warhounds and Feral Manticore units Passive ability: "Gorefeast" for Chaos Warhounds and Feral Manticore units (Rank 4 and above)
Giant Manacles Such massive iron bands are a marvel to behold, lending strength to the swing of the most colosssal creatures.	Requires Technology: Unchained Beast	4	Weapon strength: +15% for Chaos Trolls and Chaos Giant units Missile resistance: 25% for Chaos Trolls and Chaos Giant units (Rank 4 and above)
Herald of Doom With age comes almighty power, as the Dragon Ogres of nightmare evolve to even greater strength and size.	Requires Technology: Giant Manacles	4	Weapon strength: +10% for Dragon Ogres and Dragon Ogre Shaggoths units Charge bonus: +20% for Dragon Ogres and Dragon Ogre Shaggoths units
Arcane Branding Iron Once one bears the Mark of Tzeentch, their fate is forever changed.	Requires 1 Technology: Unchained Beasts Erection of Ruinous Monuments	4	Warband upgrades: Allows Undivided units to receive the Mark of Tzeentch Barrier hit points: +800 for Aspiring Champions
Dark Meditation A free mind is one unshackled by the burdens of ignorance, and open to receiving Tzeentch's twisted blessings.	Requires Technology: Arcane Branding Iron	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Tzeentch Nurgle Authority: -1 (all armies) Tzeentch Authority: +1 (all armies)
Sensuous Branding Iron The brand of Slaanesh always stings, evoking wanton pleasure from pain.	Requires 1 Technology: Unchained Beasts Profane Weaponry	4	Warband upgrades: Allows Undivided units to receive the Mark of Slaanesh Attribute: Immune to Psychology for Aspiring Champions Attribute: Strider for Aspiring Champions
Vows of Excess A free mind is one unshackled by the burdens of ignorance, and open to receiving Tzeentch's twisted blessings.	Requires Technology: Sensuous Branding Iron	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Slaanesh Khorne Authority: -1 (all armies) Slaanesh Authority: +1 (all armies)
Blessings of Tzeentch
Mystical Banner All sacrifices are made under the banner of Slaanesh, filling the hearts of His warrior with pride.	Requires Technology: Dark Meditation	4	Tzeentch Authority: +1 for each active Gift of Tzeentch
Enchanted Idols Enchanted idols sit atop the altar of sacrifice, exuding waves of pure corruption.	Requires Technology: Dark Meditation	4	Tzeentch corruption: +2 from Chaos Altars Tzeentch corruption: +1 for each active Gift of Tzeentch
Sacrificial Prophecy The most powerful seers of Tzeentch divine the location of every sacrifice made in His honuor.	Requires Technology: Dark Meditation	4	Allegiance points gained: +25% for alliances and vassalage with Tzeentch Diplomatic relations: +15 with Tzeentchian factions for each active Gift of Tzeentch
Pink Horrors The Whirling Destroyers of Tzeentch answer only to their God's most valued servants.	Requires Technology: Dark Meditation	4	Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Flamers units Gifted Units pool capacity: +3 for Pink Horrors units Upgrades gift: Whirling Destruction Army ability: "Summoned from Beyond" (faction leader's army)
Attuning Ritual Attuning with the energies of Chaos opens many doors in the mind.	Requires 3 Technology: Sacrificial Prophecy Enchanted Idols Mystical Banner Pink Horrors	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Tzeentch Ability: "Gate of Tzeentch" for Aspiring Champions Nurgle Authority: -1 (all armies) Tzeentch Authority: +1 (all armies)
Blessings of Slaanesh
Echo Chamber The screams of every sacrifice ring out for miles, their agony like music of inspiration.	Requires Technology: Vows of Excess	4	Slaanesh Authority: +1 for each active Gift of Slaanesh
Corrupted Offerings Souls are sent to Slaanesh alongside idols of corruption, allowing His influence to seep into the mortal plane.	Requires Technology: Vows of Excess	4	Slaanesh corruption: +2 from Chaos Altars Slaanesh corruption: +1 for each active Gift of Slaanesh
Herald of Sacrifice A herald travels far and wide, sharing word of every soul sacrificed in Slaanesh's name.	Requires Technology: Vows of Excess	4	Allegiance points gained: +25% for alliances and vassalage with Slaanesh Diplomatic relations: +15 with Slaaneshi factions for each active Gift of Slaanesh
Summons of Slaanesh With the favour of Slaanesh comes command over His forces, calling the vicious Daemonettes to battle.	Requires Technology: Vows of Excess	4	Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Daemonettes units Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Seeker Chariots units Upgrades gift: Joyous Degradation Army ability: "Summoned from Beyond" (faction leader's army)
Sensuous Gifts The Prince of Pleasure rewards His faithful well, offering decadent reward for their service.	Requires 3 Technology: Herald of Sacrifice Echo Chamber Corrupted Offerings Summons of Slaanesh	8	Maximum active gifts: +1 for Gifts of Slaanesh Passive ability: "Soul Hunters" for Aspiring Champions and Chaos Knights of Slaanesh units Khorne Authority: -1 (all armies) Slaanesh Authority: +1 (all armies)
Shadow Legion technologies
Replaces Blood for the Blood God
Blood Pact A bloody pact with Khorne shall gain his favour.	Requires Technology: Searing Branding Iron	8	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Exalted Bloodletters Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Exalted Bloodletters units Cooldown: -5 turn for The Blood God's Grudge
Replaces Maddening Gifts
Deep Cleansing Once earnt, Nurgle will be even keener for the Dark Master to spread his gifts.	Requires Technology: Rusted Branding Iron	8	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Exalted Plaguebearers Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Exalted Plaguebearers units Cooldown: -5 turn for The Plaguefather's Cleanse
Replaces Vows of Excess
The Last Secret Learn the last secret and earn Slaanesh's trust.	Requires Technology: Sensuous Branding Iron	8	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Exalted Daemonettes Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Exalted Daemonettes units Cooldown: -5 turn for The Dark Prince's Secret
Replaces Dark Meditation
Boon-Maker Earn Tzeentch's favour and a further fractal of his power.	Requires Technology: Arcane Branding Iron	8	Unlocks Warband upgrades: Exalted Pink Horrors Gifted Units pool capacity: +2 for Exalted Pink Horrors units Cooldown: -5 turn for The Curser's Boon

Faction Specific Tech Tree

These tech trees are only available to the following factions:

• Legion of the Gorequeen tech tree
• Puppets of Misrule tech tree
• The Ecstatic Legions tech tree
• The Fecundites tech tree