At a glance
- Type
- Legendary Lord
- Battlefield role
- Stealth fighter and character assassin
- Race
- Skaven
- Faction
- Clan Eshin
Availability
- The Shadow & The Blade unlocks Deathmaster Snikch in Immortal Empires.
Shadowy Dealings and clan contracts
Clan Eshin uses Shadowy Dealings to act against rival factions on the campaign map. Greater Clan Contracts bring work from other Skaven clans, with rewards and reputation that affect access to their specialised troops.
Choose a contract with the next war in mind. Food or better relations with a supplier can matter more than an immediate payment. Keep track of which characters are assigned to covert work before relying on them for a campaign move.
Reach the vulnerable character
Snikch is a stealthy duellist suited to attacking enemy characters, especially those already hurt or separated from support. Use the army to occupy their guards, then approach from an angle that keeps him away from concentrated shooting.
A successful assassination takes preparation. Keep Clanrats in contact with the enemy’s supporting infantry and use reserves to prevent a counterattack from surrounding Snikch. Withdraw him when the opening closes instead of leaving him to fight a whole formation.
Build around the assassination
Eshin Sorcerers use the Lore of Stealth to support the army. Clanrats and Stormvermin still provide bodies for holding space while Eshin troops manoeuvre. Covert infantry and a fighting line solve different problems; give both room to work.
The Deathmaster and Tz'arkan
Deathmaster Snikch requires The Shadow and the Blade. The 27 November 2019 FAQ says the Nightlord of Clan Eshin sends him to track Tz'arkan, the daemon bound to Malus Darkblade, and that Snikch leads Clan Eshin. Shadowy Dealings are the covert actions, and Greater Clan Contracts buy reputation with other clans. An agent sent on that work is unavailable while recovering.
In battle he is a stealth duellist. Clanrats and Stormvermin hold the guards so he can reach a hurt or isolated character, and he leaves when the opening closes. Malus Darkblade is the druchii the FAQ ties to Tz'arkan. Eshin Sorcerers and the Lore of Stealth are the magical support on the lord page. A contract is a campaign choice. It is separate from the expedition in Malus's novels.
Sources
- Immortal Empires DLC Ownership Guide — SEGA — support.sega.com
- The Shadow & The Blade — Creative Assembly / SEGA — store.steampowered.com