Creative Assembly has opened a new way for players to access Immortal Empires, the enormous combined campaign that brings together content from the entire Total War: Warhammer trilogy. With the release of the Lords of the End Times expansion, players no longer need to own every previous game or DLC to experience the massive sandbox campaign.
By purchasing just one Legendary Lord from the new DLC lineup for $9, players can unlock access to Immortal Empires and receive additional free content connected to that faction.
But with four different Lords available — Boris Todbringer, Thanquol, Nagash, and The Glottkin — which one offers the best value?
Let’s break down exactly what each purchase includes.
What Do You Unlock With a Single Lords of the End Times Purchase?
Regardless of which Legendary Lord you choose, buying one character from the expansion will give you access to:
- Immortal Empires campaign access
- The free Bretonnia faction
- Bretonnia’s complete core unit roster
- Four Legendary Lords from Bretonnia:
| Legendary Lord | Starting Position | Playstyle |
|---|---|---|
| Louen Leoncoeur | Near the Empire | Traditional Bretonnian kingdom campaign |
| Alberic de Bordeleaux | Western Lustria | Colonial expansion and naval warfare |
| The Fay Enchantress | Southern Bretonnia | Magic-focused faction |
| Repanse de Lyonesse | Araby desert region | Aggressive knight campaigns |
Bretonnia alone provides several unique campaigns with completely different starting locations, meaning players can experience multiple playstyles without additional purchases.
However, the real value depends on which race’s additional free content you unlock.
How Does Free Content Unlocking Work?
Purchasing a Legendary Lord does not unlock every free Legendary Lord released for Immortal Empires.
Instead, you receive the Free-LC content connected to the race of the Lord you purchased.
For example:
- Buying Boris Todbringer unlocks Empire-related free content.
- Buying Thanquol unlocks Skaven free content.
- Buying Nagash unlocks undead-related content.
- Buying The Glottkin unlocks Warriors of Chaos and Nurgle-related content.
This system can be especially useful for players looking to expand their campaign options at the lowest possible cost. Many Total War: Warhammer DLCs frequently receive discounts, making strategic purchases even more valuable.
Boris Todbringer — Best Choice for Empire Fans
Purchasing Boris Todbringer gives players access to:
- Middenheim faction units
- Emil Valgeir as a Legendary Hero
- The Empire’s core roster
You also unlock several Empire free additions:
Empire Free Content Includes:
- Gotrek and Felix
Two famous Legendary Heroes available through a special quest battle. - Ulrika Magdova
A powerful vampire-themed Legendary Hero who can join your campaign. - Jade Wizard
A Life magic specialist. - Grey Wizard
A Shadow magic specialist. - Gold Wizard
A Metal magic specialist.
Unlike many other races, the Empire never received a free Legendary Lord outside of the main releases. That makes Boris Todbringer the primary additional Empire campaign option.
The Empire remains one of the most accessible factions in Total War: Warhammer. Players can also interact with nearby Legendary Lords, including:
- Karl Franz
- Elspeth Von Draken
- Volkmar the Grim
- Balthasar Gelt
- Markus Wulfhart
If these characters survive long enough, they can become valuable allies or targets for expansion.
Thanquol — A Great Pick for Skaven Players
Buying Thanquol unlocks:
- Thanquol’s unique faction units
- Skreech Verminking as a Legendary Hero
- The complete Skaven core unit roster
Additional Skaven free content includes:
Skaven Free Content:
- Tretch Craventail
A Legendary Lord who starts in the Darklands. - Skaven Chieftain
A powerful anti-large hero option.
The Skaven are among the most unique factions in Total War: Warhammer, focusing on underground expansion, dangerous technology, and unpredictable tactics.
Players can also potentially recruit or interact with other famous Skaven characters:
- Ikit Claw in Skavenblight
- Queek Headtaker in the Badlands
- Throt the Unclean in Kislev
- Lord Skrolk in Lustria
- Deathmaster Snikch in Cathay
With multiple Legendary Lords spread across the map, Skaven campaigns can become extremely varied.
Nagash — The Best Option for Undead Fans
For players interested in undead armies, Nagash offers one of the largest content packages.
As the legendary Lord of Undeath, Nagash combines units from several undead factions, including:
- Vampire Counts
- Tomb Kings
- Vampire Coast
His campaign also allows players to recruit powerful undead characters as Mortarchs, creating one of the most unique army-building systems in the game.
Additional free content includes:
Undead Free Content:
- Neferata
A new Legendary Lord arriving alongside Lords of the End Times. - Ulrika Magdova
A Legendary Hero available because of her vampire connection.
Nagash’s access to multiple undead rosters makes him stand apart from most other Legendary Lords. Players who enjoy building massive armies of monsters, skeletons, vampires, and dark magic users will find plenty of variety here.
The Glottkin — A Choice for Nurgle and Chaos Fans
Buying The Glottkin provides:
- Unique Glottkin faction units
- Four Legendary Heroes
- Nurgle-focused and Warriors of Chaos units
The additional free content includes:
Chaos Free Content:
- Harald Hammerstorm
A Legendary Hero known for hunting vampires. - Karanak
A three-headed hound of Khorne Legendary Hero.
The Glottkin campaign focuses heavily on corruption, disease mechanics, and spreading Nurgle’s influence across the world.
However, Warriors of Chaos campaigns work differently from traditional factions. Their mechanics are more specialized, and players cannot simply confederate other Warriors of Chaos factions to collect every Legendary Lord.
For newcomers, this faction may feel less familiar compared with Empire, Skaven, or Bretonnia.
Which Lords of the End Times DLC Gives the Most Value?
The answer depends on the type of campaign you enjoy:
| Legendary Lord | Best For | Main Advantage |
|---|---|---|
| Nagash | Undead fans | Access to multiple undead armies and mechanics |
| Boris Todbringer | Empire players | Easy-to-understand campaign and strong free heroes |
| Thanquol | Skaven fans | Unique mechanics and many possible Legendary Lords |
| The Glottkin | Chaos players | Nurgle-focused gameplay and unusual campaigns |
For players looking for the widest variety of mechanics, Nagash provides the most diverse experience thanks to his access to several undead factions. Empire and Skaven fans will also find excellent value through Boris and Thanquol.
Since Total War: Warhammer DLC frequently goes on sale, combining discounted purchases with these $9 Legendary Lords can be an efficient way to expand your Immortal Empires collection.
Final Thoughts
The Lords of the End Times expansion changes how new players can enter the Total War: Warhammer ecosystem. Instead of purchasing multiple games and expansions, a single $9 Legendary Lord can now unlock the enormous Immortal Empires campaign.
Each option offers a different path:
- Choose Boris Todbringer for classic Empire warfare.
- Choose Thanquol for chaotic Skaven gameplay.
- Choose Nagash for the ultimate undead experience.
- Choose The Glottkin for Nurgle and Chaos campaigns.
Whichever Lord you pick, you gain access to one of the largest strategy game campaigns ever created, with years of content combined into one massive battlefield.