In-Depth Look at Shadows of Change DLC’s Latest Additions for Total War: WARHAMMER III
Creative Assembly’s recent update to the Shadows of Change DLC for Total War: WARHAMMER III brings an array of new units, magic, and a unique war mount, deepening the strategic complexity and offering fresh gameplay experiences. This expansion is a testament to the developer’s commitment to enriching the game’s content and providing players with more ways to conquer the Warhammer world.
Comprehensive Unit Additions Across Three Factions
The DLC introduces 12 new units across the Kislev, Grand Cathay, and Tzeentch factions, each bringing unique abilities and tactical advantages to the battlefield:
Kislev Enhancements:
- Frost Wyrm: A colossal, flightless beast that dominates in close combat with its fanged jaws, scything claws, and lashing tail. It serves both as an individual unit and a mount for Katarin and the Ice Witches.
- Druzhina: A stoic Lord enhancing missile units with statistical improvements and ammo replenishment, wielding a deadly armour-piercing great axe for close combat.
- The Golden Knight: A heavily armoured hero dedicated to defending allies and boosting their morale, armed with the magical sword, Urson’s Claw.
- Kislevite Warriors: Low-cost infantry units that excel as a frontline shield, focusing on melee combat without the burden of hybrid unit costs.
Grand Cathay’s Tactical Additions:
- Gate Master of the Celestial Cities: A defensive hero with hybrid weaponry, boosting the defences of nearby units while engaging enemies with his crossbow.
- Saytang the Watcher: A colossal Legendary Hero wielding a magical bow for artillery-level damage, transitioning to close combat once ammunition is depleted.
- Great Moon Bird: An aerial and ground combat unit that generates a damaging Moon Fire vortex, also serving as a mount for the Astromancer.
- Celestial Lion: A versatile unit with excellent mobility and the ability to fly, perfect for harassment and flanking maneuvers, also available as a mount for the Celestial General.
Tzeentch’s Forces Grow Stronger:
- Chaos Lord of Tzeentch: A Chaos Champion focused on eliminating formidable foes, enhancing the leadership and damage resistance of nearby units.
- Exalted Hero of Tzeentch: A melee specialist with magical attacks, capable of withstanding charges with expert defensive abilities.
- Centigors of Tzeentch: Fast, hard-hitting cavalry armed with armour-piercing weapons and magical attacks.
- Changebringers: Highly mobile units with Armour Piercing, Flaming Attacks, and Warpflame, ideal for dealing devastating damage to enemy forces.
Unveiling the Lore of the Hag
The Lore of the Hag introduces six new spells and a lore attribute, focusing on disrupting enemy units through hexes and curses. Overcasting spells enhances troop abilities, aligning with Mother Ostankya’s campaign mechanics. Spells like Witchbrew and Vengeance of Spirits exemplify the lore’s power to wreak havoc on enemies with curses and internal destruction.
The Ice Court Sled: Tzarina Katarin’s New Mount
The update also gifts Tzarina Katarin a unique Ice Court Sled mount, improving her battlefield mobility. This mount, free for all game owners, allows Katarin to swiftly traverse the battlefield, supported by two Ice Guard members wielding magically imbued bows, enhancing her strategic impact in combat.
Platforms: Microsoft Windows
