{"product_id":"total-war-warhammer-ii-the-hunter-the-beast-pc-steam","title":"Total War Warhammer II - The Hunter \u0026 The Beast DLC - PC (Steam)","description":"The Hunter \u0026amp; The Beast is the latest Lords Pack for Total War: WARHAMMER II. Introducing two rival Legendary Lords from the world of Warhammer Fantasy Battles, each with their own objectives, mechanics, units and playstyle, for use in both the Eye of the Vortex and Mortal Empires campaigns, and custom\/multiplayer battles.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb_img_ctn\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/f0fd3e4d7761af0f8ee3b35ad2089710.poster.avif?t=1783601881\" width=\"616\" height=\"124\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/f0fd3e4d7761af0f8ee3b35ad2089710.webm?t=1783601881\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp9\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/f0fd3e4d7761af0f8ee3b35ad2089710.mp4?t=1783601881\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"bb_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTwo richly themed new Legendary Lords lead their own factions: Markus Wulfhart leads the Huntsmarshal’s Expedition (Empire), and Nakai The Wanderer leads the Spirit of the Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eEach Legendary Lord brings their own unique faction mechanics, quest-chains, legendary items, skill-trees and campaign narrative\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eDevastating new ranged units, mobile gunpowder batteries and fabled Hunter Heroes for the Huntsmarshal’s Expedition\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eTowering new Dread Saurians, the largest beasts to walk the world of Total War: WARHAMMER, plus new Kroxigors, Razordons and Rites for Spirit of the Jungle\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eNew Regiments of Renown to unlock, recruit and field\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBackground\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFearless, charismatic, daring: these are but a few of the epithets bestowed upon Markus Wulfhart, the Huntsmarshal of Emperor Karl Franz. With his band of ruthless trackers, scouts, hunters and sharpshooters, who better to dispatch to the steaming jungles of Lustria, in order to plant the flag and further Imperial interests? And if some Big Game should wander into the crosshairs, why, all the better… \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eBut the jungle does not sleep. Nakai The Wanderer, revered Kroxigor of the first-spawning, is a living legend among the Lizardmen. Wandering the jungles of Lustria since the destruction of his home-city of Tlanxla during the Great Catastrophe, he follows where the Great Plan wills him. \u003cbr\u003eNow Lustria is at threat from usurpers once more. Nakai will rally the Sacred Kroxigors, and rouse the Dread Saurians from their ageless slumber – the Old Ones demand it!\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Wulfhart (The Huntsmarshal’s Expedition)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique faction mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb_img_ctn\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/5206c363e52b501d17ad52eb8b11a10d.poster.avif?t=1783601881\" width=\"616\" height=\"124\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/5206c363e52b501d17ad52eb8b11a10d.webm?t=1783601881\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp9\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/5206c363e52b501d17ad52eb8b11a10d.mp4?t=1783601881\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEmperor’s Mandate\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs Markus Wulfhart expands Imperial interests in Lustria, his stature in the eyes of the Emperor grows. As a result, he receives a broadening range of increasingly advanced Empire units to aid in his expedition. As new territory is captured, his building options also diversify. In the Eye of the Vortex campaign, Markus will ultimately face the Spirit of the Jungle himself, Nakai the Wanderer, to decide who holds dominion over the jungles of Lustria.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWulfhart’s campaign progress is measured by how effectively he fulfils the Emperor’s Mandate. Expansion, successful military operations and other campaign activities increase his acclaim, which is tracked on the Emperor’s Mandate bar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Emperor’s Mandate also dictates the quality of units available to Wulfhart via the Imperial Supplies system, which dispatches better units for him to recruit from time to time. As the Mandate bar fills, he will also unlock bonuses to further improve these units, plus new recruitment buildings.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Eye of the Vortex campaign, filling the Emperor’s Mandate bar will cause Nakai the Wanderer to issue a final, do-or-die challenge to Markus Wulfhart – a call to battle that will become the stuff of legend!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHostility\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe lands beyond the Empire are inimical to man, and Wulfhart’s actions will not go unnoticed. While defeating the local inhabitants improves Wulfhart’s Imperial standing and increases his supply of fresh troops, it also enrages Lustria’s native denizens…\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWulfhart’s Hostility rating reflects the current level of Lustria’s retaliation against his military activities. Aggressive activities, such as military actions and raiding, can raise Hostility through five levels. Conversely, a more passive approach to the campaign will cause Hostility to fall.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eEach Hostility level has a negative effect on Wulfhart’s campaign, but is also a measure of his aggression against the Lizardmen. As he ascends through the Hostility levels, reinforcements are dispatched more frequently via the Imperial Supplies system. The strength of these reinforcements is still dictated by the Emperor’s Mandate bar.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWhen peak Hostility is reached, a Lizardmen task-force is dispatched with the aim of defeating Wulfhart. He will instantly receive an Imperial Supplies drop and will need to survive sustained assault for a number of turns before the hostility bar resets.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWulfhart’s Hunters\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eScattered throughout Lustria are four of the finest Hunters that ever lived. Wulfhart may attempt to track them down and acquire their services to aid in the expedition’s success, and subsequently developing each Hunter’s unique attributes and learning the tales of their past deeds.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWulfhart can search for the four Hunters in the Jungles of Lustria by completing special missions. The Hunters each have bespoke stories which are uncovered through unique missions. Completing these missions will reward them with new traits and powerful abilities.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Hunters are not required to complete Wulfhart's narrative Vortex campaign, but bring major benefits to the Huntsmarshal’s Expedition.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"bb_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJorek Grimm is a brilliant Master Engineer. Shunned for his eccentric ideas, he has struck out alone to seek his fortune in Lustria…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRodrik L'Anguille was once a renowned Paladin. Disgraced and exiled however, he is haunted by a past he cannot escape…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eHertwig Van Hal, a skilled physician and Witch Hunter, has travelled far from home on his quest for ultimate vengeance…\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eKalara of Wydrioth, the eminent Waystalker, has traded the forests of Avelorn for the jungles of Lustria in pursuit of redemption…\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew units and characters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMarkus Wulfhart\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn battle, Wulfhart is a ranged combatant with a powerful armour-piercing bow which deals bonus damage to large targets. Coupled with Vanguard Deployment, Stalk, a 360-degree fire-arc and immune to psychology, he has a well-deserved reputation as the ultimate monster hunter.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn keeping with his reputation, Markus Wulfhart has a significant ambush defence and ambush success chance, and a large upkeep reduction to Huntsmen and Archers in his army.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuntsman General (Lord)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFollowing Wulfhart’s example, his Huntsman Generals have Vanguard Deployment, Stalk, a 360-degree fire-arc are immune to psychology, and deal bonus damage against large targets. Their Fire Arrow capabilities mean they synergise well with Bright Wizards, and they grant reload-rate bonuses to other Imperial missile units. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eArchers\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe backbone of Wulfhart’s hunting-parties, these Imperial archers are inexpensive, plentiful, quick to fire, and are great at soaking enemy formations with ranged damage. Their loose formation enables them to trade fire with other ranged units at a profit.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDeathjacks (Archers – Regiments of Renown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese elite archers also have Stalk, Snipe and Vanguard Deployment, enabling them to strike fast, strike first, and remain hidden from view. If well-screened, they can continue to fire without fear of discovery or ranged retaliation.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHuntsmen:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eOnly the finest archers ascend to the rank of Huntsmen. Well-drilled and versatile, they have Vanguard Deployment and Stalk, can fire while moving, have a greater range than standard Archers, enjoy a good degree of accuracy, and deal bonus damage to large targets.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhite Wolves (Huntsmen – Regiment of Renown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFew face the White Wolves and live to tell of it. These elite Huntsmen match their bow-skills with ruthless melee capabilities, granting them a useful hybrid role. Alongside their Hunter attributes, they also Encourage nearby friendlies and are Immune to Psychology. \u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWar Wagon\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese mobile armoured wagons are packed with six riflemen, each armed with an armour-piercing Outrider rifle. Slower than standard missile cavalry but far more resilient, they can fire while moving and in all directions, and reposition to place their fusillades precisely where required. In a pinch, they can also be used as chariots and charged into lighter or weakened enemy units.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWar Wagon (Mortar)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese mobile artillery pieces may carry less ammo than standard mortars, but more than make up for it by being able to stay one step ahead of melee combatants, repositioning when threatened to set up a new base-of-fire and bombard the foe afresh. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe Black Lions (War Wagon - Helblaster Volley Gun – Regiment of Renown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe ultimate unit in The Expedition’s armoury, The Black Lion is a devastating mobile light artillery piece. While shorter ranged than a standard Helblaster Volley Gun, it can pump rounds into approaching troops until the last second, then reposition to avoid getting caught in melee. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cspan class=\"bb_img_ctn\"\u003e\u003cvideo class=\"bb_img\" autoplay muted loop playsinline poster=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/d6661a3bcbcd8e7e529f811bd588d831.poster.avif?t=1783601881\" width=\"614\" height=\"124\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/d6661a3bcbcd8e7e529f811bd588d831.webm?t=1783601881\" type=\"video\/webm; codecs=vp9\"\u003e\u003csource src=\"https:\/\/shared.akamai.steamstatic.com\/store_item_assets\/steam\/apps\/1074320\/extras\/d6661a3bcbcd8e7e529f811bd588d831.mp4?t=1783601881\" type=\"video\/mp4\"\u003e\u003c\/source\u003e\u003c\/video\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNakai the Wanderer (Spirit of the Jungle)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique faction mechanics:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew Horde mechanics\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNakai’s faction, the Spirit of the Jungle, offers a unique variation on Horde gameplay. Each army in his faction, when placed in the Encampment stance, may develop its settlement infrastructure much as a standard settlement would. That infrastructure is preserved when the horde moves off, and may be further developed during future periods of Encampment. If a horde is destroyed in battle, all its infrastructure is lost along with the army.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eHowever, only Nakai’s personal horde can unlock units for recruitment. Other hordes in his faction may then recruit unit types Nakai has unlocked using the Global Recruitment option. These ‘minor’ hordes still have their own infrastructure and building trees, though some of these are focused on reducing Global Recruitment times rather than unlocking units.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDefence of the Great Plan\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Great Plan of the Old Ones lies in a delicate balance. Many look to disrupt it, but none defend it as devoutly as Nakai the Wanderer. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNakai begins play with a vassal faction called the Defenders of the Great Plan – the caretakers of the great Temple Cities. When one of Nakai’s armies captures a region, it may be gifted to the Defenders. When a region is gifted thus, Nakai must choose which Old One that region’s temple should be dedicated to.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eAs more temples are dedicated to a specific Old One, the more powerful the rewards bestowed upon Nakai and his faction.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese temples generate a unique resource called Old Ones' Favour. Nakai may expend this Favour to access Blessed Spawnings units, or to recruit Lords at much higher ranks.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWarmblood Invaders\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe avaricious warmbloods look to pillage the temple cities of Lustria for profit. These invaders lurk throughout the jungles; they must be tracked and confronted with cold-blooded ferocity for the Great Plan to remain intact and unimpaired!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIn the Eye of the Vortex campaign, Nakai must fight to keep Lustria in the rightful hands of the Lizardmen. Several Empire colonies have been established, and each is encroaching on the jungle. They must be dealt with!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFour extremely dangerous Hunters co-ordinate the efforts of the warmbloods. Hunt them down to draw out their leader, then defeat them all in a final, epic confrontation!\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eUnique Rites\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eNakai has a selection of new Rites focused around his units, faction mechanics and campaign focus.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"bb_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRite of Alleigance: Performing this Rite brings Nakai to the attention of the Old Ones, increasing his vassal income and all his Hordes' replenishment rates.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRite of Rebirth: this Rite increases the growth rate for Hordes in Nakai’s faction, reduces construction costs, and reduces unit recruitment and upkeep costs factionwide.\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eRite of Mastery: This Rite increases the recruitment rank of Kroxigors, Kroxigor Ancients and Sacred Kroxigors, while improving their weapon strength and armour.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003ch2 class=\"bb_tag\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNew units and characters:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eNakai the Wanderer\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith high armour, health, melee attack and weapon strength, Nakai is a powerful brawler, well-suited to extended melee. He also grants bonus melee defence to, and reduces the recruitment and upkeep costs, of Kroxigors and Sacred Kroxigors in his army. Nakai also has a number of new support abilities in battle, further cementing his role as the centrepiece of battle: \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cul class=\"bb_ul\"\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eMiasma of Despair: speed, vigour and leadership area-effect debuff\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003ePrimal Roar: Increases Nakai’s physical resistance and melee attack, and grants Rampage to allies\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eGolden Tributes: Perfect Vigour for allies in range\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAncient Kroxigors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese well-armoured, hard hitting, anti-infantry specialists are cast in the mould of Nakai himself, and well-suited to extended melee engagements.\u003cbr\u003e  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFeral Dread Saurian\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eIf you thought Carnosaurs the apex-predators of Lustria, think again. With breathtaking weapon-damage and high armour, these towering walls of teeth and fury are versatile, elite-killing, melee behemoths, and are subject to Rampage.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDread Saurian (Howdah)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eSomewhat tamer than their feral cousins, though no less capable, these titanic beasts are ridden into battle by Skink skirmishers, and do not rampage. Combining their terrifying melee power with four giant blowpipes and eight skinks hurling poisoned javelins, it is the ultimate multirole unit. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShredder of Lustria (Dread Saurian Howdah – Regiment of Renown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eWith rank nine stats, Encourage, and a passive hex aura reducing nearby enemy leadership, The Shredder of Lustria is truly a one-unit army – and comes with a pricetag to match.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSacred Kroxigors\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese versatile and hard-hitting monstrous infantry are great all-rounders. With high weapon-strength and magical attacks, they can plough through against a greater variety of foes than standard Kroxigors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCohort of Huatl (Sacred Kroxigors – Regiment of Renown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThe Cohort of Huatl is a top-tier monstrous infantry unit. Building on the Sacred Kroxigors’ capabilities with additional armour-sundering attacks and bonus physical resistance, they synergise well in the field with Skinks and Saurus Warriors.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRazordon Hunting Pack\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFilling the air with deadly grapeshot-style volleys of armour-piercing fire, Razordon Hunting Packs are potent – and mobile – armoured infantry hunters. \u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAmaxon Barbs (Razordons – Regiment of Renown)\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cbr\u003eDealing poison damage, and heavily scaled for enhanced missile resistance, these Razordons are pinpoint shooters and make top-notch skirmishers.\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eFor more information on FREELC and other frequently asked questions, please click the link Here","brand":"SEGA","offers":[{"title":"Standard \/ EU","offer_id":46771570507937,"sku":"1074320-EU","price":6.66,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0730\/4753\/9873\/files\/capsule_616x353_201cc09b-71e6-428c-b551-2d3528db9b41.jpg?v=1785308140","url":"https:\/\/playzoomi.com\/pl\/products\/total-war-warhammer-ii-the-hunter-the-beast-pc-steam","provider":"Playzoomi","version":"1.0","type":"link"}