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TW Warhammer 3: Books of Nagash Guide (Lords of the End Times)

By Serhii Patskan
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Books of Nagash

There are nine Books of Nagash scattered across the Immortal Empires map of Total War Warhammer 3: Lords of the End Times, which form one of two major collections alongside the nine Mortarchs. This guide will provide you with a list of all Books of Nagash in the game, ranked from best to worst, including the best collection routes.

All Books of Nagash Ranked List

Books of Nagash

All Books of Nagash are primarily for Tomb Kings with the most relevant Undead Legions roster, which includes Tomb Kings constructs, infantry, and heroes, plus variants for Cult of Sigmar and Drakenhof Conclave (Mannfred). Here are all the nine books, ranked from best to worst:

BooksEffects
Fifth Book of NagashArmy capacity: +1

Unit capacity: +5 for Tomb Guard, Tomb Guard (Halberds), and Skeleton Chariots.

Dune Restoration bonuses for constructs.

First Book of NagashHero action cost: –50%

Hero action success chance: +10%

Hero capacity: +1 for all Heroes.

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Fourth Book of NagashCanopic Jars generated: 1500 (one-time).

Lord recruit rank: +3

Wound recovery time: –1 turn (all characters).

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Sixth Book of NagashUnlocks Hero recruitment: Liche Priest (Shadows).

Winds of Magic power reserve capacity: +10 (all armies).

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Seventh Book of NagashCanopic Jars generated: 50 per turn.

Research rate: +10.

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Third Book of NagashRegions hit by sandstorm after sacking or occupying.

Immune to Sandstorm attrition.

Casualty replenishment rate: +15% after sacking or occupying.

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Second Book of NagashCampaign line of sight over regions with golden idols, marble, and gemstones.

Income from trade tariffs: +20%.

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Eighth Book of NagashEffectiveness of all commandments: +50%

Dune Restoration bonuses.

Ninth Book of NagashUnlocks recruitment of enhanced Vampire Count units.

Best Books of Nagash Collection Routes

Books of Nagash

Books of Nagash can be carried by Lords or held in settlements, and you can transfer them between your own armies in the same region, but they can be stolen by anyone. Although book locations have a degree of randomization in each campaign, you can still follow a consistent pattern to find them all. Here’s how:

TurnsRoutes
Phase 1: Turns 1–15
  1. Clear immediate threats around the Black Pyramid and Black Tower of Arkhan area.
  2. Sack for Dark Magic and Necromantic Energy, then convert key settlements into Burial Chambers or Necropolises.
  3. Subjugate Arkhan the Black as soon as conditions allow.
  4. He frequently starts with a book, so claiming him can hand you one immediately, plus his empire.
  5. Hunt local rogue armies near the Southlands, Araby, or Badlands.
  6. Common ones include variants of Black Creek Raiders, Dwellers of Zardok, Eyes of the Jungle, and Pilgrims of Myrmidia.
  7. Occupy any nearby settlement that holds a book.
Phase 2: Turns 15–40
  1. Clear remaining local rogues and settlements.
  2. Vampire Coast or southern settlements sometimes hold books.
  3. Convert coastal sites to Pirate Coves and target any books held by factions or rogues in the Badlands.
  4. There’s also a high chance of finding books near Vampire Counts territory.
  5. Be ready to contest or reclaim if another faction grabs one first.
  6. Subjugating Vlad or Mannfred later can transfer the books they hold.
  7. Watch for books that move, so if an enemy Lord carries one, defeat them immediately.
Phase 3: Turns 40+
  1. Check Ulthuan and High Elf areas for occasional settlements with rogue books.
  2. Raid Lustria and Vampire Coast for more coastal books.
  3. Northern Empire and Chaos Wastes hold some of the later books that may have moved north.
  4. Any remaining rogue armies can respawn or relocate if a book is disposed of.
  5. Reclaim any books denied by other factions, as they can send them to their capital or even remove them, although they reappear after a cooldown.

Serhii Patskan

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