Be'lakor (Forge of Souls)

This guide provides detailed information and strategies for facing Be'lakor in the Forge of Souls in Total War: Warhammer III. Learn his weaknesses and how to defeat him.

Stats / Weaknesses:

• Be'lakor is a formidable melee combatant with high damage and strong defenses.
• He possesses potent magical abilities, often related to the Chaos Gods.
• His primary weakness lies in his susceptibility to focused damage, especially from anti-large units and magic users who can exploit his resistances.
• Pay attention to any specific buffs or debuffs he gains during the fight, as these can significantly alter his threat level.

Phases:

1. Initial Engagement: Be'lakor will likely start with a direct assault, utilizing his melee prowess and initial spells. Focus fire with your strongest units and spellcasters.
2. Summoning/Empowerment: He may summon daemonic reinforcements or empower himself further. Prioritize eliminating summoned units to prevent being overwhelmed, and continue to apply pressure on Be'lakor.
3. Desperation/Rally: As his health depletes, Be'lakor might enter a more aggressive phase or attempt to rally his forces. This is the critical moment to commit your reserves and finish him off before he can turn the tide.

Strategy:

• Army Composition: Bring a balanced army with strong anti-large units (e.g., Greatswords, Dragon Princes, Chosen), missile units to soften him up, and powerful spellcasters (e.g., Lore of Fire, Lore of Heavens, or specific anti-daemon spells).
• Hero Support: Utilize heroes with abilities that can debuff Be'lakor or buff your own units. A Lord or Hero with strong magical capabilities can be invaluable.
• Positioning: Keep your vulnerable units away from his direct attacks. Use terrain to your advantage, and try to flank him if possible.
• Spell Usage: Save your most potent spells for when Be'lakor is isolated or when he is most vulnerable. Direct damage spells and debuffs are highly effective.
• Focus Fire: Concentrate the attacks of your best units and spells on Be'lakor to bring him down as quickly as possible. Do not let him dictate the engagement for too long.
• Manage Reinforcements: If Be'lakor summons daemons, deal with them swiftly to prevent them from overwhelming your lines or distracting from your main assault on him.