Melee & Lore of Vampires Build

Master the Lore of Vampires in Total War: Warhammer! Learn about its spells like Invocation of Nehek, its passive ability, and how it synergizes with Undead units. Your guide to vampiric magic.

Alright, let's dive into the spooky side of things with the Lore of Vampires in Total War: Warhammer. This isn't quite a 'build' in the traditional sense, but more about understanding a powerful magic system that really shines with Undead factions. ### Lore Attribute: The Curse of Undeath This is the signature passive for the Lore of Vampires. Think of it as a constant, low-level regeneration for your Undead units. It's not going to instantly heal massive wounds, but that +0.1% Heal Per Second over 7 seconds can really add up, especially in prolonged fights. It also has some neat tricks: it triggers when you cast a spell, can resurrect fallen combatants, prioritizes healing injured ones before resurrecting, and greatly replenishes hit points. It's active as long as your units' leadership is above 'broken' and you're actively casting. ### Spells * Invocation of Nehek: This is your bread-and-butter spell. For 7 Winds of Magic, you get a potent regeneration effect of +0.80% Heal Per Second for 18 seconds. It targets a single ally (or yourself) and is fantastic for keeping your key units alive. It has a cooldown of 30 seconds, so timing is everything. Remember, it only works on Undead units and requires their leadership to be above 'broken'. It also won't work if the unit has reached its hit point replenishment cap. * Invocation of Nehek Upgraded: This is the enhanced version of the spell, offering even greater healing and potentially other benefits (though the source text cuts off here, we can assume it's more powerful!). ### Units with the Lore of Vampires While the Lore of Vampires is most strongly associated with the Vampire Counts and Vampire Coast factions, you'll find its influence or units that can wield it across several others, including: * Daemons of Chaos * Tomb Kings * Tzeentch * Undead Legions * Warriors of Chaos Keep an eye out for characters and units from these factions who can tap into this dark magic. It's especially crucial for Vampire Counts and Vampire Coast armies, as it complements their roster perfectly. ### Strategy When using the Lore of Vampires, focus on keeping your powerful but often fragile Undead lords and heroes alive. Invocation of Nehek is your go-to for single-target healing and resurrection. The passive 'Curse of Undeath' is always working in the background, so just being in the fight with your Undead troops is beneficial. Don't be afraid to use Invocation of Nehek aggressively to save a key unit or bring back a fallen champion, but always be mindful of your Winds of Magic and the spell's cooldown.