Total War: Warhammer III Update 7.0 — How to Master Aislinn’s Dragonships (Ultimate Tides of Torment Beginner Guide)
Total War: Warhammer III’s Update 7.0 and the Tides of Torment DLC introduce one of the most refreshing High Elf campaigns to date. Sea Lord Aislinn doesn’t march across continents like a typical elf lord—he rules the oceans, commands a fleet of ultra-powerful Dragonships, and brings with him a naval-focused campaign that feels part horde, part empire-builder, part pirate hunter.
If you’re jumping into Aislinn for the first time, this guide gives you everything you need to dominate, from early-game routes to Dragonship builds, best Dedications, army comps, fleet specializations, and advanced Mist Stance tricks hardly covered anywhere else.
This is the definitive Aislinn guide—built from patch details, player testing, and the current community meta.
Who Is Sea Lord Aislinn?
Aislinn is a new High Elf Legendary Lord whose entire campaign revolves around:
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A mobile naval empire powered by Dragonships
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A global anti-corruption crusade
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A Dedication-based progression system that shapes your diplomacy and economy
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A mix of elite High Elf units + brand-new sea-themed monsters
Starting Location:
He begins in the Eastern Isles, immediately threatened by the Vampire Coast’s Dread Rock Privateers.
Core Campaign Goal:
Build a roaming fleet of six Dragonships, expand High Elf influence across the oceans, and strike anywhere using the Mist Stance.
🚢 The Dragonship — Aislinn’s Moving Capital
Dragonships are the heart of his faction—a blend of:
✔ Mobile horde settlement
✔ Recruitment hub
✔ Upgradable fortress
✔ Naval strike platform
What Makes Dragonships Powerful
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Recruit anywhere
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Use Sea Lanes for global travel
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Deploy Mist Stance (teleportation & line-breaking assaults)
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Specialize each ship (combat, economy, replenishment, recruitment)
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Build using Dragonship Supplies, a resource tied to colonies and dedications
Your first goal?
Rush your first Dragonship upgrades before turn 25.
⚙️ Aislinn’s Core Mechanics (Simple Breakdown)
Aislinn’s campaign revolves around a three-step progression loop:
| Step | Action | Resource | Purpose |
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| 1. Conquest & Dedication | Capture settlements and gift them to major Elf lords | Dedication | Unlock Dragonships & faction bonuses |
| 2. Trade Network | Establish Outposts & hold key ports | Elven Trade | Produces Dragonship Supplies |
| 3. Fleet Expansion | Build colonies & develop naval infrastructure | Dragonship Supplies | Upgrade Dragonships |
Why It Matters
If you pick Dedications randomly or build colonies in poor locations, your whole campaign slows to a crawl.
This guide fixes that.
🔥 The BEST Dedications in Patch 7.0 (Tier List)
Based on current player testing and turn-100 power curves:
S-Tier
⭐ Tyrion
Best early scaling → combat buffs → helps defeat early pirate enemies.
⭐ Alarielle
Top-tier economy + public order → stabilizes colonies faster.
A-Tier
Teclis
Enhances Mist Mage spell dominance.
Eltharion
Stronger defenses + colony survivability.
B-Tier
Imrik
Good for monster synergy, not essential.
Alith Anar
Fun ambush bonuses but niche overall.
🏴☠ Early Game Guide (Turns 1–25 Blueprint)
Search engines love turn-by-turn direction, and new players need it. Follow this route for a smooth start.
Turns 1–5
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Wipe the Dread Rock Privateers
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Secure the opening province
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Dedicate the first major settlement to Tyrion
Turns 6–12
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Expand north and secure coastal ports only
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Avoid inland expansion → too slow for a naval faction
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Build your first Outpost generating Elven Trade
Turns 13–20
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Establish your first Elven Colony
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Stack economic buildings to accelerate Dragonship Supplies
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Keep Aislinn replenishing at sea for mobility
Turns 21–25
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Begin your first Dragonship specialization (see next section)
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Prepare to use Mist + Sea Lanes for global expansion
🚢 Best Dragonship Builds (Fleet Specialization Guide)
1. Flagship (Aislinn’s Ship) — “Master of the Seas”
Focus on:
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Recruitment buildings
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Global replenishment
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XP boosters
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Spell support & auras
2. Warship — “Shock Assault Ship”
Focus on:
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Combat buffs
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Leadership & melee bonuses
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Ranged damage focus
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Monster synergy
3. Logistics Ship — “Global Support Vessel”
Focus on:
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Supply generation
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Upkeep reduction
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Trade boost
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Defensive utility
Aim for a fleet of 3 specialized ships by turn 60.
🌀 Mist Stance Mastery — Advanced Tricks You Should Use
The Mist Stance is incredibly strong. Most guides barely scratch the surface.
Mist Stance Pro Tricks
✔ Teleport behind enemy armies and bypass artillery
✔ Launch instant coastal assaults without warning
✔ Escape Black Arks by jumping between mist zones
✔ Chain travel using Mist → Sea Lane → Mist
✔ Hit two settlements in one turn using teleports + naval range boosts
This makes Aislinn one of the best hit-and-run and global response factions in the game.
⚔️ Best Army Compositions (Early, Mid, Late Game)
Early Game (Cheap & Reliable)
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6–8 Lothern Sea Guard
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2 Bolt Throwers
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2 Ship’s Company
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1 Mist Mage (Shadows)
Mid Game (Dragonship Synergy)
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2 Sea Elementals
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1 Merwyrm
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3–4 Oceanids
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Skycutters for harassment
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Caradryan for tanking
Late Game Navy-Core Army
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3 Bolt Skycutters
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2 Merwyrms
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2 Sea Elementals
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4 Sea Guard (shields)
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Aislinn + Mist Mage
This gives long-range pressure + monster breakthrough + elite durability.
🛡️ Matchups: Who Aislinn Dominates & Who He Struggles Against
Aislinn Hard-Counters
✔ Vampire Coast
✔ Norsca
✔ Skaven
Reason: mobility + monsters + ranged dominance.
Struggles Against
❌ Khorne → fast armor rush
❌ Black Arks (Dark Elves) → naval harassment
❌ Ogres → early-game monster pressure
How to Counter Weak Matchups
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Use Mist Stance defensively
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Keep two ships together for mutual buffs
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Prioritize elite ranged units
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Evade naval traps using Sea Lanes
💡 Beginner Mistakes to Avoid
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Expanding inland too early
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Building colonies in low-income ports
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Not rushing Tyrion or Alarielle Dedications
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Over-recruiting Skycutters early (expensive!)
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Forgetting to protect Dragonships with escort forces
Avoid these and your campaign becomes dramatically smoother.
🔮 Where to Find Advanced Tactics
These help when you want deeper tactical examples, visual guides, or meta analysis:
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Total War subreddit (active Aislinn discussions)
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Steam Community Guides (build orders, fleet layouts)
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YouTube creators focusing on Tides of Torment strategies
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Modding community for UI, performance, and QoL mods
Use these to stay up-to-date with evolving strategies as the meta shifts.
📘 Final Thoughts
Aislinn’s campaign is fast, flexible, and extremely rewarding once you master the Dragonship loop. With the right Dedications, optimized colonies, smart Mist Stance movement, and specialized fleet composition, you can strike anywhere in the world and maintain total ocean dominance.
Use this guide as your core blueprint—and soon Aislinn will feel like one of the strongest High Elf campaigns in Warhammer III.
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