EPIDEMIUS Campaign Guide - How to Get a Good Start with the New FLC Lord - Total War Warhammer 3

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  • čas přidán 30. 06. 2024
  • Epidemius the Tallyman of Nurgle is the new Free Legendary Lord in the Thrones of Decay DLC for Total War Warhammer 3. In this Epidemius Campaign Guide, we talk about how to get a good start with the new FLC lord, how to get the most out of your Plagues, and go in depth with Nurgle's new mechanics. Thanks to Creative Assembly for sponsoring this video!
    Epidemius Campaign Guide - New FLC Lord - Thrones of Decay DLC - Total War Warhammer 3
    0:00 Intro and Basic Mechanics
    5:20 How the Plague System works
    13:11 Unique skill line
    15:15 Start position and first moves
    17:37 Campaign start
    #epidemius #thronesofdecay #totalwar
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Komentáře • 152

  • @DrRipper19
    @DrRipper19 Před 2 měsíci +183

    I love how while you were working on this video you were hit with a violent illness out of both ends. That wasn't food poisoning, it was nurgle's sign of approval.

    • @user-zg1iu9yx7p
      @user-zg1iu9yx7p Před 2 měsíci +18

      Those were a gift. A gift from nurgle.

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +75

      the rotfather blessed me mightily for a good 40 hours. both ends workin' overtime babyyy

    • @user-zg1iu9yx7p
      @user-zg1iu9yx7p Před 2 měsíci +4

      @milkandcookiesTW all jokes aside glad you are better!

    • @Schniedragon88
      @Schniedragon88 Před 2 měsíci +3

      PRAISE THE UR-FATHER AND BASK IN HIS LOVE!

    • @DrRipper19
      @DrRipper19 Před 2 měsíci +3

      @@milkandcookiesTW may your orifices sing his watery praises again soon

  • @user-zg1iu9yx7p
    @user-zg1iu9yx7p Před 2 měsíci +94

    I love how he's holding the paper up while fucking up people.

    • @R3GARnator
      @R3GARnator Před 2 měsíci +20

      The fine print says you're screwed!

    • @Ratt611
      @Ratt611 Před 2 měsíci +7

      The tally must be kept. 😎

    • @user-zg1iu9yx7p
      @user-zg1iu9yx7p Před 2 měsíci +8

      @Ratt611 7 is the number of the counting and the number of the counting shall be 7. Not 6 for Slanesh. Not 8 for khorn. 9 while being way out. Is sorta acceptable becasue chaos undivided also includes nurgle.

    • @jasonstormsong4940
      @jasonstormsong4940 Před 2 měsíci

      @@user-zg1iu9yx7p The Holy Herpes Grenade.

    • @vahlen5281
      @vahlen5281 Před 2 měsíci +1

      The grind never stops.

  • @TtotheCizzel
    @TtotheCizzel Před 2 měsíci +36

    Very happy to hear a Nurgle campaign will be fun. Was looking forward to Nurgle the most before 3 came out and was just so lame to play as them

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +15

      i mean, no guarantees you will like them after the rework either. but there should be lots of gameplay and streams of them on CZcams, so that should give you a decent idea if you'll enjoy them more now

    • @Omnomface
      @Omnomface Před 2 měsíci +6

      Having seen both your and other people's vids, i can safely say that Nurgle lords will be a hell of alot more fun. It was a drag needing to wait for ten turns just to have the military strength to expand only to get crippled when your economy collapses two turns after.

  • @Godslayer96
    @Godslayer96 Před 2 měsíci +42

    Having a non-magic caster lord-buff wagon is actually pretty cool for campaigns if I want to keep using low-tier units. Also, his design is 10/10, Greasus eat your heart out.
    It's as funny as it is sad that CA is at their very best when they are apologizing but this DLC looks amazing so I am not complaining.

  • @Keln02
    @Keln02 Před 2 měsíci +70

    Chaos realm maps need to be the default battle maps for regions where corruption is peaking.
    They look absolutely gorgeous and it's a huge shame to let them rot in the inferior game mode.

    • @arsontheaverage8821
      @arsontheaverage8821 Před 2 měsíci +7

      Honestly they could be used as good mechanics. Being able to take over a providence capital and basically change it into one of those maps with a city smacked on could be dope, would make it so the longer chaos infest a place the stronger it grows

    • @ryanw5500
      @ryanw5500 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@arsontheaverage8821 Sounds like a good idea. Chaos wants to destroy the Known World, and what better way to destroy it than have the Realm of Chaos absorb it?

  • @mattythefatty6442
    @mattythefatty6442 Před 2 měsíci +15

    Happy to see CA sponsoring you man that’s so awesome as a subscriber for probably 6+years I would have never imagined the day where your hard work is finically recognized

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +11

      thanks mate! done a few with them before, but yeah these are fairly uncommon cuz we're part of the standard audience anyway lol

  • @Muramasa1794
    @Muramasa1794 Před 2 měsíci +20

    Can’t wait to finally play a FULL Nurgle campaign this time around

  • @wiredshadowfury569
    @wiredshadowfury569 Před 2 měsíci +14

    Who can take a rot fly, sprinkle it with goo, cover it with poxes and a fever or two, the tallyman can! The tallyman can cus he mixes it with grandfather’s love.

    • @brandor763
      @brandor763 Před 2 měsíci

      Hell yeah I love this. Lol

  • @michaelmorton6566
    @michaelmorton6566 Před 2 měsíci +16

    Nurgle factions should always be able to recruit at least Nurglings

  • @memesofwarhemmer7076
    @memesofwarhemmer7076 Před 2 měsíci +81

    Nurgle getting to spread his love around however I wish he was either closer to malaketh or in lustria kinda tired of every chaos faction starting in the north or empire.

    • @brandostacks
      @brandostacks Před 2 měsíci +24

      It’s only right for a chaos faction to start in the chaos waste lol.

    • @brandostacks
      @brandostacks Před 2 měsíci +6

      That and you get to see the glorious maps of nurgle spreading his love all over ❤

    • @charlesman8722
      @charlesman8722 Před 2 měsíci +9

      Why would he be there?? Lol we don’t need more Lustria bowl

    • @brandostacks
      @brandostacks Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@charlesman8722 it’s also fun killing lizard men as chaos so I get what he’s saying

    • @markcollins2704
      @markcollins2704 Před 2 měsíci +7

      I read this but then everyone bitches about where Kugath is

  • @Psiclone
    @Psiclone Před měsícem +1

    Thank you for this. I really appreciate this style of "first few turns" tutorial.

  • @lucasjleandro
    @lucasjleandro Před 2 měsíci +41

    A World with Desire, Disease, Destruction and Disguise. Thanks God that is only in Fantasy

    • @iforgotmyname1669
      @iforgotmyname1669 Před 2 měsíci +19

      Yeah, earth isn't plagued with anything of the kind. I'm glad our real life is safe and kind everywhere all the time

    • @draugr121
      @draugr121 Před 2 měsíci

      I would have worshipped Nurgle if only he was real :/

  • @007whiterussian2
    @007whiterussian2 Před 2 měsíci +7

    flc lords are always so fun for some reason. They add just enough flavor to be more unique and fun then the "basic" LLs but they dont have crazy mechanics that make them op or complicated. Alith anar and imrik are def highlights

    • @YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny
      @YomamaYodaddyYobjtchassGranny Před 2 měsíci

      Nah imrik goes crazy on multiplayer when u know what you’re doing

    • @draugr121
      @draugr121 Před 2 měsíci +1

      Drycha with her legendary hero is another example of "Holy shit". They truly did something unique for her.

  • @simondiebolt5354
    @simondiebolt5354 Před 2 měsíci +5

    27:20, Malus attacked the Lord and not Epidimius, so Epidimius ends up behind Malus and therefore reinforcing from the other side of the battlefield. It makes sense and is actually pretty important when chosing your engagements!

  • @manfredthegreat
    @manfredthegreat Před 2 měsíci +5

    Good visual work on this video 👍 not boring while explaining general functions and mechanics of the faction.

  • @bagofsunshine3916
    @bagofsunshine3916 Před 2 měsíci +8

    Wait, you actually got sponsored by CA?
    I feel like this rarely ever happens, but very nice that they did.

  • @lonespacedrone3952
    @lonespacedrone3952 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Wow the new Nurgle update is way more thought out that I originally thought and looks like a ton of fun, thanks for the video Indy!

  • @Arnland69
    @Arnland69 Před 2 měsíci

    Great vid love this format, cheers Indy and grats on the sponsor.

  • @blaat44
    @blaat44 Před 2 měsíci

    I'm looking forward to this. Thanks for the guide!

  • @SilentGhostSG
    @SilentGhostSG Před 2 měsíci

    love these longer, slightly more casual campaign starts/showcases, really nice to see your commentary skills in a different kind of light with the campaign and faction mechanics.
    Epidemius looks like alot of fun with the new mechanics.

  • @marcbeans3057
    @marcbeans3057 Před 2 měsíci

    Super awesome to have this, thank you, and congratulations on being the official CA video for showcasing Epidemius.

  • @Nikolas5842
    @Nikolas5842 Před 2 měsíci

    Thank you Indy for covering FLC lord campaign first. You truly are a man of the people

  • @robolandon2787
    @robolandon2787 Před měsícem +1

    I failed this start so hard my first time. This is a great character, but making this start even harder than Kugath's is a missed opportunity. Thanks for the guide

  • @MrSnorlax143
    @MrSnorlax143 Před 2 měsíci +1

    this sparked joy

  • @gregoryshinn9805
    @gregoryshinn9805 Před 2 měsíci +2

    Thanks for the video

  • @Viper40758
    @Viper40758 Před 2 měsíci

    I appreciate the work you put in this video and im actually tempted to get this dlc or part of it.
    On an unrelated note will you upload any videos on manor lords? A lot of people are excited about it and its a "similar" strategy type game. Could be good for the channel.

  • @Portice92
    @Portice92 Před 2 měsíci +3

    ToD is looking so MUUUUUUCH better than SoC (even after the additions), but even so I'm somehow way more excited to play as Epidemius.
    Free Legendary Lords do so much to improve the overall game, that Legendary Heroes just don't.

  • @alostsapling
    @alostsapling Před měsícem

    One thing that might help a bit in the first turns is to build the 2 turns heroes recruitment building in order to pop off a Sorcerer of Nurgle, so you can have him built around your aoe spells while the Plagueridden have the healing and the single target spell
    Also, you can take your second region by turn 2, you only need to force march into the minor Tzeentch faction territory after killing his first army, he won't have anything in sight, so you have a little bit more time before the Malus vendetta
    I agree with infection being so important to Epidemius tho : he have too few infections in the early game compared to Ku'gath' (especially thanks to his landmark) and Tamurkhan's constant fights
    On the topic of Daniel, I find it more useful to sell the Volcano's Heart to him, this way I can have an alliance with him and plenty of gold ! The only drawback is that it can drag you in a war against Boris, Archaon or Malakai, but if Daniel fight those then they will become your problem too very soon... So I accept the gold, and gladly put an outpost so I can always recruit something

  • @Uhthis
    @Uhthis Před 2 měsíci

    That little Nurgling saluting Epidemius on his throne is so cute lmao

  • @HungryHippo7
    @HungryHippo7 Před 2 měsíci

    Hope CA sponsors you more!

  • @Doombot221
    @Doombot221 Před 2 měsíci

    11:00 The ability for plagues to spread over water means that Kugath just got a massive buff to his start position...his plagues are going to be such a nightmare to deal with lol

  • @nuggetthesquirrellord6904
    @nuggetthesquirrellord6904 Před 2 měsíci

    looking forward to spread the plague-father's love with this updated mechanic

  • @naesguy171
    @naesguy171 Před měsícem

    Great guide! Any chance of the same type of guide for Tamurkhan?

  • @zaibakk9072
    @zaibakk9072 Před 2 měsíci

    Congratulation for the collaboration with CA!

  • @meksil8776
    @meksil8776 Před 2 měsíci

    10:50 Well it matters very much for Kugath aswell since it was a major issue he had with his starting position, his capital could only spread a plague to 1 of the 3 other regions from the province and that was it. His growth will be so much stronger now if he can spread a +25 growth plague to all 4 regions of his starting province.

  • @Pritchy992
    @Pritchy992 Před 13 dny

    you can move where your reinforcements come from, just click n drag the reinforcements balloon n move it to where you want them to enter

  • @funafull1
    @funafull1 Před 2 měsíci +5

    Damn, nice CA sponsorship brother

    • @Grimmnight16
      @Grimmnight16 Před 2 měsíci

      Yea, considering how he treated the company. Wild they would let him have this kind of access.

  • @magnussthered
    @magnussthered Před 2 měsíci +1

    Always keep it high and tight

  • @EveloGrave
    @EveloGrave Před 2 měsíci

    Epidemus is who I am most excited for.

  • @erektarcane_elysium5582
    @erektarcane_elysium5582 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice😊

  • @corwinjames1888
    @corwinjames1888 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Cheers

  • @Slyslug
    @Slyslug Před 2 měsíci

    It would be cool if all chaos factions had access to diplomacy with daniel where you could send him gifts and sway what path the AI dan goes in regards to Demonic gifts.

  • @Jefrejtor
    @Jefrejtor Před 2 měsíci

    From not wanting to play Nurgle at all to struggling to pick one of the LLs to play first...even Kugath is looking good now! Altough Epidemius currently has the slight edge for me, thanks to his plagues actually, you know, killing people

  • @meksil8776
    @meksil8776 Před 2 měsíci

    13:50 How does it work exactly? Can you abandon 1 settlement to then recolonize it on the next turn to go from 4 to 5 surplus instantly?Or does it only work if you capture it from an enemy?

  • @Masquerade1200
    @Masquerade1200 Před 2 měsíci

    Been beating my head against a wall since release with epidemius. hopefully this will help

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci

      let me know if it does or doesn't! curious how it goes

  • @phoenixblaze5491
    @phoenixblaze5491 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Do rotflys feel any better?

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +4

      i dont believe any significant (if any) changes have been made to plague drones or rot flies unfortunately

  • @captainsouvlakis3557
    @captainsouvlakis3557 Před měsícem

    2:43 i dont know what you are talking about plaguebearers are amazing

  • @Krisso22
    @Krisso22 Před 2 měsíci +1

    so, its like playing plague inc evolved with more graphics, sounds fun :p

  • @brendoggo787
    @brendoggo787 Před 2 měsíci

    Never before have I been more excited for a TWW DLC to bad it’s right before finals so I can’t play it as much as I would like

  • @maxpower3990
    @maxpower3990 Před 2 měsíci

    Does his plague counting mechanic count Skaven and Demon Prince plagues as well or just Nurgle ones?

    • @mathiasrryba
      @mathiasrryba Před 2 měsíci

      it counts plagues that you started, naturally.

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci

      it only counts Epidemius faction plagues, so it wont even count stuff from Kugath for example

  • @looming_
    @looming_ Před 2 měsíci +1

    Drop more land battles my boy

  • @temp9460
    @temp9460 Před měsícem

    Can any one give me advice on how to use the toads and the rot flies. Both those units always come out of my battles either dying or low health? What fights should these units be looking to take?

    • @Ratt611
      @Ratt611 Před měsícem

      Easiest micro for me is assemble melee blob. Keep toads far away or hidden. Wait till ai commits to the blob. pick flank or ranged back line and charge. Use them together as much as possible, support with flies.

  • @betrayalz84
    @betrayalz84 Před 2 měsíci +1

    "Hit 'em with the poop butt. Poop buttt!!"-milkandcookies 2024

  • @leojohn1615
    @leojohn1615 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Gosh I hope Ulrika is only available for the dawi on extended roster

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +1

      she wont be in multiplayer for dwarfs in the final build. not intended

    • @leojohn1615
      @leojohn1615 Před 2 měsíci

      @@milkandcookiesTW that is wonderful news. Now i just gotta hope i can get some fun with the thunderbarge before it gets sent to the shadow realm with nerfs

  • @maxjambon3117
    @maxjambon3117 Před 2 měsíci

    How does Epidemius' Tally counter interact with plagues from other other Nurgle factions?

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci

      it does not. the Tally is only for Epidemius faction plagues

    • @maxjambon3117
      @maxjambon3117 Před 2 měsíci

      @@milkandcookiesTW Aw... I was hoping it would at least stack with other nurgle factions that are allied with Epidemius.

  • @Aftershk
    @Aftershk Před 2 měsíci

    That Liquifying Bowels plague on the Dark Elves turning Darkshards into Darksharts. 😂💩

  • @Dargini
    @Dargini Před 2 měsíci

    Come Mr.Tallyman…tally me diseases~

  • @Jecht1221
    @Jecht1221 Před 2 měsíci

    Epidemius should buff plague bearers faction wide like the tech tree did.

  • @VindensSaga
    @VindensSaga Před 2 měsíci

    How far are the new DLCs from release?

  • @samgriffin5354
    @samgriffin5354 Před 2 měsíci

    Nice!
    *opens 10,000th Empire campaign

  • @sawyeratkinson
    @sawyeratkinson Před 2 měsíci

    Tomb kings, norsca, ogre kingdom updates when?
    This DLC seems pretty damn meaty just wish the desert bones were getting any kind of love at all. Its been since what wh2?

  • @4lukeification
    @4lukeification Před 2 měsíci

    Interesting so you don't need to use heros to discover other nergle factions, the cults will manifest and do it for you

  • @leonidas231
    @leonidas231 Před 2 měsíci

    just waiting for Skulltaker....

  • @greensmiet6996
    @greensmiet6996 Před 2 měsíci

    Epidemius and Nurgle in general look very smexy in this update

  • @thenikostratus190
    @thenikostratus190 Před 2 měsíci

    I wish there was a mod to confederate Festus as a nurgle faction, Im greedy and want 4 legendary lords

  • @hknova683
    @hknova683 Před měsícem

    I really don’t like his mechanic with the morris engine effect. I recently found out it doesn’t just affect the enemy but also your own troops

  • @MrGeorge102
    @MrGeorge102 Před měsícem

    Is there a way to confederate him if his factions is dead?

  • @besnizec
    @besnizec Před 2 měsíci

    What about generic mortal lord of nurgle, he should be better then master in a duel, master is anti large after all. Rancid is an expensive spell, if you try to army lost malus, soc is a better way to go.

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +1

      can definitely make that work well too. this video was made with all base game stuff, no DLCs required, so it was kind of tailored for people who are new or haven't thought about buying Thrones of Decay yet

  • @sinfinity383
    @sinfinity383 Před 2 měsíci

    What happened to Festus?

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci

      I dont know, what happened to him?

    • @sinfinity383
      @sinfinity383 Před 2 měsíci

      @@milkandcookiesTW
      He wasn’t on the character selection screen in your video :O

    • @sinfinity383
      @sinfinity383 Před 2 měsíci

      @@milkandcookiesTW
      Oh wait nevermind, I’ve just realized that he is a WoC faction, not Nurgle..
      Damn it, mah bad

  • @R3GARnator
    @R3GARnator Před 2 měsíci

    15:23 Legend: I'm bout to ruin this man's whole career.

  • @machinelifeform6257
    @machinelifeform6257 Před 2 měsíci

    :D

  • @nordicpush1452
    @nordicpush1452 Před 2 měsíci

    His legs are scary....

  • @TheRayric
    @TheRayric Před 2 měsíci +1

    I think I will start with him over in lustria right next to clan pestilence. Unholy plague duo destroys local eco system!

  • @coaiemandushman1079
    @coaiemandushman1079 Před 2 měsíci +1

    3.06 wtf? new animations????????

    • @IrishRanter
      @IrishRanter Před 2 měsíci

      Im salty purely cause im sick of a mtg add that says that and refuses to leave me alone 😂. Also no clue

    • @cinder8926
      @cinder8926 Před 2 měsíci

      Thats apart of Epidemius' quest battle you won't see anything like that happen in normal battles.

    • @coaiemandushman1079
      @coaiemandushman1079 Před 2 měsíci

      @@cinder8926 oHHHHHHH ok. Thank you nazi weeb for the help

  • @KrayZee33
    @KrayZee33 Před 2 měsíci

    + 1 Surplus on new territory....
    so abadon -> recapture = turn 15 lvl5 settlement or something?

    • @mathiasrryba
      @mathiasrryba Před 2 měsíci

      pretty sure it doesn't work that way and even if it did you'd still need to pay the colonization fee every time making it really expensive anyways

  • @christopherhayes1369
    @christopherhayes1369 Před 2 měsíci

    Stinkiest accountant ever

  • @Daiciyomon_4594
    @Daiciyomon_4594 Před 2 měsíci

    When they want to release?
    Keep watching sponsorer play is not an experience

  • @changer_of_ways_999
    @changer_of_ways_999 Před 2 měsíci

    Boo! I was hoping Toddy would be the FLC lord! BOO!

  • @G1ingy
    @G1ingy Před 2 měsíci

    This video only shows how hard Shadows of Change SUCKED. Instead of a brand new awesome campaign and start position, all Tzeentch got were two useless forgettable LH's you'll forget existed.
    If CA was any smart, they'd go back and retroactively turn either Aekold or Blue Scribes into a LL with their own factions.

  • @tylerdurden376
    @tylerdurden376 Před 2 měsíci +4

    Always the best time when Indy drops a new one

  • @asgardplays7139
    @asgardplays7139 Před měsícem

    The worst campaign from entire DLC. Early game and Late game is pure hell. Nobody helps you and ORDERTIDE is sure every game...

  • @silentgamingsg9028
    @silentgamingsg9028 Před 2 měsíci

    Why do we need 2 years to fix a faction? They literally released WH3 in EA. Im tired from CA and TW...

  • @FrejthKing
    @FrejthKing Před 2 měsíci

    oh look we have a shill again. Sponsored SPONSORED.

    • @milkandcookiesTW
      @milkandcookiesTW  Před 2 měsíci +13

      you caught me. im getting paid to show off a free character i was going to show off anyway. absolutely disgusting behavior, very sorry

    • @FrejthKing
      @FrejthKing Před 2 měsíci

      @@milkandcookiesTW

  • @bigquazz3955
    @bigquazz3955 Před 2 měsíci

    Jesus. Dlc isn't even out yet and we're already getting campaign guides. This is so lame

    • @jamescooke7243
      @jamescooke7243 Před 2 měsíci +2

      You could always try not watching? That way, people who want to know the information can watch the video without children crying for no reason

    • @Grimmnight16
      @Grimmnight16 Před 2 měsíci +1

      @@jamescooke7243 seriously? this community full of crying people. You guys whined and whined to change the company and completely destroy what could of been. Now we get smaller dlcs and things like nippon, Ind, and Kharesh are long gone.

    • @jamescooke7243
      @jamescooke7243 Před 2 měsíci +2

      @@Grimmnight16 If I look at your previous comments, you're one of the ones crying all the time. Grow up. This dlc is great, don't like it? Don't buy it. Cheers

    • @Grimmnight16
      @Grimmnight16 Před 2 měsíci

      @@jamescooke7243 cry me a river . I’m the one reminding you goofs what you did. You can stand there and say you didn’t complain about anything? Gimme a break. You are the worst and a clown.

  • @dembro27
    @dembro27 Před 2 měsíci +1

    Saving Private Toxfarter 🫡