Warhammer 40,000: Gladius - Lord of Skulls

This DLC adds the Lord of Skulls as a new Super-Heavy neutral unit roaming the battlefields of Gladius Prime! The Lord of Skulls is a massive behemoth, one of the strongest units in the game. It will be spawned through an event and will warp in, ready to wreak havoc on anything it sees! Should you manage to defeat it, despite its tremendous strength and firepower, you will receive an amazing reward.

The Lord of Skulls has an incredibly thick armour (9) and is exceedingly hard to kill (108 hitpoints). It wields a special new weapon: the Greater Cleaver of Khorne.

It can lower the morale of nearby enemy units thanks to its Aura of Fear, while it can smite down any kind of enemy with three very strong types of attack: Hammer of Wrath, Gorestorm Cannon and Hades Gatling Cannon.

Gladius Prime was known to Imperial scholars as a planet of archeological interest. During its colonization ancient relics were found, revealing hints of a shrouded past. But it was more than relics. Something awakened, an unspeakable horror from an ancient past, and the citizens of Gladius found themselves trapped in a terrible war for survival.

Gladius Prime was once a planet of peace. Now there is only war.

Warhammer 40,000: Gladius – Relics of War brings you to a world of terror and violence. Four factions will engage in a brutal war for dominance over the planet’s resources.

In the first 4X turn-based strategy game set in Warhammer 40,000 you will lead one of four factions: Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks and Necrons, each with their own unique gameplay, technological tree, units and heroes.

Face a challenging AI or cooperate or compete with friends and strangers across the globe.

EXPLORE
Play as one of four iconic Warhammer factions (Astra Militarum, Space Marines, Orks or Necrons), each with their own unique playstyle and technology tree. Explore a randomly generated world filled with special features and threatening wildlife that can crush your troop's morale. Secure control of powerful ancient artefacts to grant you an edge against rival factions.

EXPAND
Construct cities, buildings and fortifications to expand your empire and produce an army to vanquish your foes. Harvest resources and research new technologies to fuel and upgrade your machinery of war.

EXPLOIT
Progress through a different storyline with each faction as their destiny on Gladius Prime, a world tainted by the warp, unfolds. In the end, when all the dust has settled, only one faction can emerge victorious.

EXTERMINATE
Command a wide array of devastating weaponry, issue city edicts and deploy tactical operations. Recruit hero units that possess distinct special abilities and can be equipped with items, ranging from advanced grenades to mighty relics of the past. As they become more and more powerful with each rank, they turn into true champions of your cause.