Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times hero artwork

Player Decision Brief

Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times

Consider Thanquol if you want a Skaven-focused campaign with active planning, spellcasting, and a large roster expansion. Be cautious if multiplayer reliability or a straightforward campaign matters more than experimenting with complex faction mechanics.

$8.99 Windows, Mac, Linux Action Sep 24, 2026 63% Positive (160 reviews)

Is Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times Right For You?

Best For

  • ✓ Skaven and Warhammer fans
  • ✓ Players who enjoy campaign planning
  • ✓ Strategy players who like faction-specific mechanics
  • ✓ Players interested in new units and legendary characters

Think Twice If

  • ! Players seeking a simple, low-complexity campaign
  • ! Co-op players unwilling to tolerate possible DLC-specific bugs
  • ! Players who want a standalone experience without checking platform requirements

Before You Buy Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times

Confirm whether your intended platform and hardware match the listed support and requirements.

Check the current Steam reviews and discussions for updates on Masterplans and multiplayer issues.

Expect the campaign to revolve around plans, complications, and faction-specific systems rather than a simple progression loop.

Review the language details if full audio is important, since English is the listed language with full voice support.

Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times Fit Matrix

Coop

Medium

Solo

High

Grind

Medium

Story

Medium

Performance risk

Medium

Beginner friendly

Low

What Players Say About Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times

Recurring player themes that may help you decide whether this game fits your taste.

Players Often Praise

  • • Players frequently praise the new Skaven units, Thanquol's battlefield presence, and the Masterplans system.
  • • Several players enjoy the campaign's thematic Skaven identity and the added strategic decision-making.

Common Complaints

  • • Multiple players report bugs affecting Masterplans, campaign progression, loading, or crashes.
  • • Several players describe the mechanics as complicated or difficult to understand initially.
  • • Multiplayer-specific problems are repeatedly mentioned, including failures involving Thanquol's main campaign mechanic.

Mixed Reactions

  • • Masterplans are praised for creating meaningful decisions but criticised by some players as overly complex, dull, or inconsistent.
  • • The new units are generally well received, while some players question balance and power levels.

Performance Notes

  • • Player reports include campaign crashes and loading problems, so checking recent technical discussions is sensible.

Player Fit

  • • The strongest fit is for solo players who enjoy Skaven lore, faction-specific systems, and learning a complex campaign mechanic.
  • • Co-op buyers should verify the current multiplayer state before purchasing.

Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times Key Features

Thanquol and Clan Scruten

Lead the Skaven as Grey Seer Thanquol, with the campaign focused on his role as a scheming faction leader and sorcerous battlefield commander.

Masterplans campaign system

Thanquol's Masterplans let you raise secret armies, conduct dark rituals, and plot heists. Plans can encounter complications and setbacks before their intended effects are realised.

Boneripper legendary mount

Thanquol can unlock Boneripper, his Rat-Ogre mount and bodyguard. The mount improves his survivability as a spellcaster while adding significant melee damage.

Plague and Ruin magic

As a Grey Seer, Thanquol can cast spells from the lores of Plague and Ruin and can gain access to the Dreaded Thirteenth spell.

Expanded Skaven roster

Thanquol can recruit across the Skaven roster, with additions including Skreech Verminking, several Verminlord types, Stormfiends, Pusbags, and the Warp-Doom Magma Cannon.

Immortal Empires access

Purchasing the Thanquol DLC grants access to the Immortal Empires campaign, and Steam lists single-player, co-op, PvP, achievements, Cloud, and Family Sharing support.

Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times Screenshots

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Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times FAQ

Do I need Total War: WARHAMMER III to play Thanquol?

The DLC description states that Total War: WARHAMMER III ownership is not required. Purchasing Thanquol also grants access to the Immortal Empires campaign.

What kind of gameplay does Thanquol add?

Thanquol adds a Skaven campaign built around Masterplans, including secret armies, dark rituals, and daring heists. Battles combine spellcasting with Skaven army recruitment and Boneripper's melee presence.

Can I play this DLC with other players?

Steam lists online and LAN co-op alongside online and LAN PvP. However, recurring player reports describe problems with Thanquol's main mechanics in multiplayer, so verify the current Steam discussion and review status before buying for co-op.

Which languages are supported?

The game supports English with full audio, interface, and subtitles. French, Italian, German, Spanish, Czech, Korean, Polish, Brazilian Portuguese, Russian, and both Chinese variants have interface and subtitle support.

Which platforms and technical requirements should I check?

Steam lists Windows, macOS, and Linux support, while the published requirement details should be checked carefully for your system. The listed Windows requirements distinguish minimum and recommended hardware.

Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times Quick Facts

Single-player
Online PvP
LAN PvP
Online Co-op
LAN Co-op
Downloadable Content
Steam Achievements
Steam Trading Cards

Genres

Action Strategy

Tags

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Use this brief to decide whether Total War: WARHAMMER III - Thanquol – Lords of the End Times is worth a closer look, then confirm the details that can change or depend on your setup.

  • • Latest system requirements for your PC
  • • Interface, subtitle, and audio language support
  • • Current price, discounts, release timing, and platform notes

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