Welcome to the Lore of Death magic type for Total War: Warhammer. You will find all the spells that the Lore of Death magic type has on this page.

Lore of Death Spells:

  • Aspect of the Dread Knight
  • Spirit Leech
  • Doom and Darkness
  • Soulblight
  • The Purple Sun of Xereus
  • The Fate of Bjuna
  • Searing Doom (character specific)
  • Gehenna’s Golden Hounds (character specific)
  • Final Transmutation (character specific)

Aspect of the Dread Knight

An invisible aura of horror surrounds the Wizard’s allies. Only the bravest foes now stand before them.

Aspect of the Dread Knight Spell
Power Cost: 4
Cooldown: 29
Type: Augment
Duration: 16 seconds
Target: Self, Ally, 200m
Imbues: Magical Damage
Effects:

  • Can Cause Terror
  • Can Cause Fear

Aspect of the Dread Knight spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Spirit Leech

The Wizard extends an ebon hand towards the chosen foe, leeching its spirit through tainted sorcery.

Spirit Leech Spell
Power Cost: 8
Cooldown: 32
Type: Direct Damage
Target: Enemy, 100m
Effects:

  • Causes damage to combatants
  • Strong vs a single combatant
  • Chance opponent will resist damage
  • Weak vs multiple combatants
  • Spirit Leech! (13 seconds)

Spirit Leech spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Doom and Darkness

Spirits of the departed assail the Wizard’s foes, sapping their resolve and causing dread among their numbers.

Doom and Darkness Spell
Power Cost: 7
Cooldown: 43
Type: Hex
Duration: 36 seconds
Target: Enemy, 200m
Effects:

  • Magical Damage, Fire Damage
  • +25% Base Missle Damage
  • +30% Base Weapon Damage

Doom and Darkness spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Soulblight

Harnessing the sickly power of Shyrish, the Wizard weakens the foe’s will to survive the battle.

Soulblight Spell
Power Cost: 8
Cooldown: 45
Type: Hex (Area), only acts on targets when in area
Duration: 18 seconds
Target: Ground, Enemy, affects enemies in range, 200m
Effect Range: 40m
Effects:

  • -30 Armour
  • -25% Armour Piercing Weapon Damage
  • -25% Base Weapon Damage

Soulblight spell lore of death warhammer magic type


The Purple Sun of Xereus

A colossal orb of purple edged darkness materialises – those who do not escape its crystalline touch are doomed for eternity!

The Purple Sun of Xereus Spell
Power Cost: 18
Cooldown: 54
Type: Vortex
Duration: 11 seconds
Target: Ground, 150m
Cannot use if: Climbing
Cannot target if: On a wall
Effects:

  • Causes major magical damage
  • Can disrupt unit formation
  • Huge, randomly moving area of effect
  • Good against armour
  • Strong vs multiple units

The Purple Sun of Xereus spell lore of death warhammer magic type


The Fate of Bjuna

Following the fate of the unsmiling warrior, Bjuna, the targets of the caster’s ire will laugh themselves to death.

The Fate of Bjuna Spell
Power Cost: 22
Cooldown: 52
Type: Direct Damage
Duration: 20 seconds
Target: Enemy, 100m
Effects:

  • Causes damage to combatants
  • Strong vs multiple combatants
  • Chance opponent will resist damage
  • Weak vs a single combatant

The Fate of Bjuna spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Searing Doom (Character specific)

A spray of sizzling silver slivers rain from the sky to impale the caster’s enemy.

Searing Doom Spell
Power Cost: 6
Cooldown: 30
Type: Bombardement
Duration: 9 seconds
Target: Ground, 200m
Cannot use if: Climbing
Effects:

  • Causes moderate magical damage
  • Medium strike area
  • Strong vs a single unit
  • Weak vs a single combatant

Searing Doom spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Gehenna’s Golden Hounds (Character specific)

Blowing on a glimmering golden whistle, the Wizard summons the spirit of Gehenna’s metal hounds to hunt down his prey.

Gehenna’s Golden Hounds Spell
Power Cost: 8
Cooldown: 45
Type: Vortex
Duration: 13 seconds
Target: Ground, 150m
Cannot use if: Climbing
Cannot target if: Flying, On a wall
Effects:

  • Causes major magical damage
  • Medium, randomly moving area of effect
  • Strong vs multiple units
  • Weak vs a single combatant

Gehenna's Golden Hounds spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Final Transmutation (Character specific)

The Wizard unleashes a hail of magical energy, transmuting his foes into unliving golden statues.

Final Transmutation Spell
Power Cost: 18
Cooldown: 54
Type: Direct Damage (Area), only acts on targets when in area
Duration: 8 seconds
Target: Ground, Enemy, affects enemies in range, 100m
Effect Range: 30m
Effects:

  • Causes damage to combatants
  • Strong vs a single combatant
  • Chance opponent will resist damage
  • Weak vs a single unit

Final Transmutation spell lore of death warhammer magic type


Now you know everything about the Lore of Death spells in the Total War: Warhammer games.