Settlement FAQs

can black arks attack settlements

by Jeremie Gutmann Published 2 years ago Updated 2 years ago
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Unlike hordes, Black Arks do not have to enter encamped stance to recruit units. Like armies and hordes, Black Arks can treasure hunt in the ocean. As of the potion of speed update, Black Arks can attack and blockade a port settlement, and colonize a ruined coastal/port settlement.

As of the potion of speed update, Black Arks can attack and blockade a port settlement, and colonize a ruined coastal/port settlement.

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What can Black Arks do in the ocean?

Like armies and hordes, Black Arks can treasure hunt in the ocean. As of the potion of speed update, Black Arks can attack and blockade a port settlement, and colonize a ruined coastal/port settlement. Dread Expansion: Expand the area from which they can support friendly armies.

How do I get Black Arks?

Black Arks can only be recruited at a port settlement after performing the Sacrifice to Mathlann rite. Each time the rite is performed, 1 Black Ark becomes available.

What are Black Arks in campaign?

Black Arks are huge floating fortresses available to the Dark Elves in campaign . Black Arks can only be recruited at a port settlement after performing the Sacrifice to Mathlann rite. Each time the rite is performed, 1 Black Ark becomes available.

What is the difference between Black Arks and hordes?

Black Arks can attack and be attacked by embarked armies, which takes place on a unique battle map Unlike hordes, Black Arks do not have to enter encamped stance to recruit units. Like armies and hordes, Black Arks can treasure hunt in the ocean.

Black Ark Buildings

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Do Black Arks increase supply lines?

Black Arks do not add to the supply lines modifier. However units in Black Arks still get effected by the modifier. (So if you have 1 normal army and 5 Black Arks you get no supply lines penalty, but once you get 2 armies and get the penalty the units in the Black Arks also cost more).

What can you do with black arks?

Mid-late game you can use your black arks to take far away important settlements like Lothern or any other lucrative port. You can also use them as your main slave catchers to make your slave economy boom.

Can Black Arks recruit Lords?

You can recruit lords from Black Arks though, so just recruit your LL from there when you make landfall again.

Are Black Arks useful?

They are not actually useless. But they are also not worth the investment you put in to them. they are a rite, which makes them out to be these great units, but they are not.

Can Black Arks raid?

Black Arks are floating naval strongholds and fortresses of the Dark Elves. They act as seaports for their raiding fleets.

How do you replenish black arks?

If you need significant replenishment, bringing a Black Ark nearby and perform the ritual Sacrifice to Kain will provide a 30% boost. Just take note that replenishment bonus from Black Ark and Death Hag only applies once, having one of each is enough.

How do you play Dark Elves?

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How do you make a dark elf in Warhammer 2?

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What is a black ark?

Black Arks are the largest vessels commanded by a Dark Elf Corsair, vast floating fortresses capable of carrying thousands of warriors and slaves. Their sorcerers summon beasts up from the deep which fortifications are then built on.

Is free bombardment worth it?

Free bombardments and massive regeneration on demand anywhere is pretty worth it in my opinion. Having access to some filler troops whenever you lose a unit or two was just a cherry on top.

Can you spawn a lord with population points?

Yes, but it is counter intuitive and also takes two extra turns. And possibly spawning lords may require population points, I lost a few points several times, it may be a cause of it.

Is Black Arks unsinkable?

It's just funny how you escape with it while picking up treassure. Despite Black Arks beeing almost unsinkable.

Is the Black Ark a good game?

The Black Ark is already a pretty cool feature as it is and doesn't need even more advantages in the campaign. They are huge moving recruitment centers with bombardment support, which is already a pretty big advantage in a game with such a huge map.

Can you send a lone ark to the end?

So you can send your lone ark to worlds end and than start pumping out stack after stack there and go raiding to get you slaves

Can you recruit while on land?

And you can recruit while you are on land as long as you are in range, giving your lord replenishment outside of your own territory. Still would be nice to be able to move your lord inside. But having him sail besides it is quite thematic as well.

Can you garrison a lord in the Ark?

It should just be a building that moves, You can garrison a lord in it and recruit or while in the area, but just have buildings in the ark give garrison troops.

What are the Black Arks?

Black Arks are huge floating fortresses available to the Dark Elves in campaign .

How do black arks work?

Black Arks work similar to hordes, in that they can construct buildings like a settlement, but can also recruit units and move around the map, like an army. They can also exchange units with any army which has embarked upon the water. Obviously though, Black Arks are restricted to the ocean/waterways. Black Arks have their own Black Ark growth which buildings require to upgrade.

Do Black Arks have growth?

Obviously though, Black Arks are restricted to the ocean/waterways. Black Arks have their own Black Ark growth which buildings require to upgrade. Black Arks can attack and be attacked by embarked armies, which takes place on a unique battle map.

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