Malekith

He seeks to use the Vortex's power to transform himself into a god.

Malekith is the ruler of the Dark Elves, a playable faction introduced in Total War: Warhammer II. In the main campaign, his primary objective shifts from standard conquest to a specific ritualistic goal driven by the disruption of the Great Vortex. While the High Elves and Lizardmen work to stabilize this magical storm caused by a Skaven rocket, Malekith seeks to harness its power for world domination. He is one of the four major factions responding to the twin-tailed comet that shattered the ancient spell binding Chaos energy.

Quick Facts

Race: Dark Elf

Lore & Background

The Dark Elves are one of the announced races in the campaign, alongside the Lizardmen, High Elves, and Skaven. In the narrative of the 'Battle for the Vortex,' Malekith leads his faction with a singular, transformative ambition. When the Great Vortex is disrupted by the Skaven rocket, four major factions react differently; while others seek to fix it or stop the chaos, Malekith plans to exploit the unleashed energy. The source explicitly states that if he completes the fifth ritual and wins the final battle on the Isle of the Dead, his specific objective is realized: he uses the Vortex's power to transform himself into a god.

Reader's Guide

To play as Malekith successfully, players must focus on completing five rituals. Unlike the High Elves or Lizardmen who aim to stabilize the Vortex, the Dark Elf victory condition requires using the Vortex's power for conquest. The game mechanics dictate that upon winning the final battle on the Isle of the Dead, the player achieves their race's objective: transforming Malekith into a god. This path is distinct from other factions and defines the Dark Elf narrative arc within the Eye of the Vortex campaign.

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