Warriors Heroes: Captain, Sergeant, Bergjaegers, Youngbloods Henchmen: Mountainguards, Marksmen, Halfling Scouts. Warriors of Note Nearly all Averlanders are great archers Bergjaegers (heroes) are seasoned trappers and rangers from the mountains that surround the Black Fire Pass (they can set traps.)

Strengths Easy to learn Good Weapon Selection Great ranged combat Good combination of range and close combat Bergjaegers start with 4 exp. so they will level faster Can have Halfling scouts as henchmen As with all mercenaries they are more forgiving.

Weaknesses Fancy clothes makes them harder to paint As most Mercenaries they lack magic users Halflings make poor close combaters

Beastmen Raiders

Warriors Heroes: Beastman Chief, Shaman, Gor Henchmen: Ungor, Minotaur, Chaos Hounds Warriors of Note Shamans (heroes) are very special Beastmen and are revered by all Beastmen, for they are the prophets and servants of Chaos Powers. (Spells) Minotaurs (heroes) are gigantic, bull-headed Beastmen, both fearsome and powerful. (Fear, When fighting, Minotaurs may become frenzied)

Strengths High toughness increases survivability Great close combat Shamans can cast Chaos spells Their special skills make them pretty brutal in melee

Weaknesses No ranged combat No access to Shooting Skills No access to Academic Skills

Carnival of Chaos

Warriors Heroes: Henchmen: Warriors of Note

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Weaknesses

Cult of the Possessed

Warriors Heroes: Magister, Possessed, Mutants Henchmen: Darksouls, Brethren, Beastmen. Warriors of Note Magisters (heroes): Leaders of the covens of the posed, they have access to magic granted to them by their demonic lords. (Spells) Possessed (heroes): These corrupt individuals have allowed their bodies to become inhabited by demons (fear, and mutations that twist the body into horrible weapons.) Mutants (heroes): The men have been favored by the demons their bodies become mutated as the flow of chaos courses through their veins. (Mutations)

Strengths Strong Heroes makes wounding opponents easier Mutations give you a lot of choices Great in close combat Magic can add power to your group Easy to convert strange miniatures

Weaknesses The mutations are expensive and if you go for more models the mutants and the possessed will be weaker High cost models Not much in range combat No access to shooting skills

Dwarf Treasure Hunters

Dwarves being a proud race would never choose to become Treasure hunters, usually it is because they have hit hard times or they were banished and are hoping to build a large enough hoard to return them to their former glory. Other dwarves refer to these unfortunates as the Dispossessed, for Dwarves being as proud as they tend not to fall into despair. When a Dwarf does make a decision like this it isn’t taken lightly, he gathers his closest friends and most trusted family and ask them to join him on rebuilding their fortune.

Warriors Heroes: Dwarf Noble, Dwarf Engineer, Troll Slayers Henchmen: Dwarf Clansmen, Dwarf Thunderers, Beardlings Warriors of Note Dwarf Engineers (heroes) are respected members of the clans, they are the thinkers, dreamers, designers, and builders of war machines and devises that have made the Dwarves famous (they can make weapons shoot further.) Troll Slayers (heroes): This morbid dwarf cult is obsessed with seeking an honorable death. Having committed some unforgivable crime or has been dishonored in someway (due to their nature they are completely immune to psychology.)

Strengths 1 extra wyrdstone per game Good Weapon Selection Strong warriors makes wounding opponents easier Tough warriors makes it hard to wound dwarves Good close combat Great ranged capabilities They can only be taken Out Of Action on a 6 Less effective to stun them with hammer, clubs and maces Get to use the Troll Slayer as a normal Hero

Weaknesses Only 4 heroes starting choices Expensive troops Slow moving Low number of warriors (12) No access to Academic Skills No access to Speed skills

Kislevite Warband

Warriors Heroes: Druzhina Captain, Bear Tamer, Esaul, Youths Henchmen: Warriors, Cossacks, Streltsi, Trained Bear Warriors of Note Druzhina Captain (heroes) are minor nobles of Kislev during times of war these nobles form their own regiments in a Kislevite Army. They wear the ancient armor and wield the ancient weapons of their forefathers (they have an inherited item that they bring into battle with them.) Bear Tamer (heroes) have dedicated their lives to train the mighty bears of Kislev they are renowned amongst the people of Kislev. (Bear handler) Cossacks (henchmen) are nomadic tribesmen who are in the forefront of the war with the spawns of Chaos. (Hate chaos) Streltsi (henchmen) - Streltsi are experts in both Halberds and handguns (they can use a halberd to brace them so they gain an advantage in aiming.)

Strengths Easy to learn Good Weapon Selection Good combination of range and close combat Can have bears As with all mercenaries they are more forgiving

Weaknesses As most Mercenaries they lack magic users

Marienburg Mercenaries

The human merchants of Marienburg are one of the wealthiest communities in the empire. They have strong trade with many other countries the elves of Ulthuan to name one. Marienburg has many mercantile guilds, with the Freetraders being the elite of them. The mercenaries of the Freetraders, are ambitious men feel themselves feeling shackled by old rational ways, are eager to seize power for themselves.

Warriors Heroes: Captain, Champions, Youngbloods Henchmen: Warriors, Marksmen, Swordsmen Warriors of Note None truly stand out as for the fact that the wealthy Marienburgers hire more men and better equip those men then other warbands (Marienburg warbands get an extra 100 gc when starting a warband.)

Strengths Very easy to learn Good Weapon Selection More money makes getting better equipped models easier Better at finding rare items Good combination of range and close combat Swordsmen have expert swordsman skill Have a better selection of Hire Swords As with all mercenaries they are more forgiving.

Weaknesses The money only helps in the beginning As most Mercenaries they lack magic users Fancy clothes make them harder to paint

Middenheim Mercenaries

Warriors Heroes: Captain, Champions, Youngbloods Henchmen: Warriors, Marksmen, Swordsmen Warriors of Note Captains and Champions (heroes): The Middenheim warriors believe those who are stronger were born to lead, they will only follow those who are physically powerful (captains and champions have a higher strength then most men)

Strengths Very easy to learn Good Weapon Selection Strong Heroes makes wounding opponents easier Good combination of range and close combat Swordsmen have expert swordsman skill Have a better selection of Hire Swords As with all mercenaries they are more forgiving.

Weaknesses Less shooting potential then other mercenaries, as you have to focus on close combat You have to get your heroes into close combat to use the Middenheimers strength As most Mercenaries they lack magic users

Orcs & Goblins Hordes

Warriors Heroes: Boss, Orc Shaman, Big’Uns Henchmen: Orc Boyz, Goblin Warriors, Cave Squigs, Trolls Warriors of Note Orc Shaman (heroes) are outcasts of Orc Society. They are gifted by the gods Gork and Mork with powers even they don’t fully understand or control. (Spells) Cave Squigs (henchmen): Goblins raise these deadly creatures, they are a blend of animal and fungus, as well as sharp teeth, horns and bad temperament. (Movement) Troll (henchmen): Big, ugly, terrible tempers and always hungry, oh and hard to kill have all been used to describe Trolls. (Fear, regeneration, vomit attack)

Strengths Fair Weapon Selection Can have more warriors than other warbands (20) Tough Heroes makes wounding them harder Fair amount of range capabilities Awesome in close combat Cheap henchmen (goblins and Squigs) Fun troops Squigs, Goblin Fanatics (B&C), and Troll Trolls are nearly indestructible Easy to Paint

Weaknesses Additional rules (animosity, stupidity, movement) make it a harder warband to play Animosity can be a pain to deal with Only four heroes to start Only Orc boyz can become heroes, the goblins DIE if they roll "the lads got talent" Goblins die pretty quick Squigs will spaz very quickly if too far from a goblin The troll suffers from stupidity No access to academic skills

Ostander Mercenaries

Warriors Heroes: Elder, Blood-brothers, Priests of Taal Henchmen: Kin, Ruffians, Jagers, Ogres Warriors of Note Priest of Taal (heroes) - It is said these men were born under a full moon; They are loners who wander the forests in service of Taal. (Prayers) Ruffians - these men take their love of ale to unhealthy extremes. They are forever in their drunken stupors (they easily pass leadership tests.)

Strengths Easy to learn Good Weapon Selection Priests can cast spells while wearing armor Doubled-barreled pistols and rifles Good combination of range and close combat With each Hero having animal friendship they could have 27 warriors Unlike other mercenaries they have magic from the beginning Can have an Ogre henchman As with all mercenaries they are more forgiving

Weaknesses Cannot hire any Hired Swords except for Ogres

Reikland Mercenaries

Warriors Heroes: Captain, Champions, Youngbloods Henchmen: Warriors, Marksmen, Swordsmen Warriors of Note The Reikland marksmen (henchmen) are some of the best in the empire (they have a higher BS then most henchmen)

Strengths Very easy to learn Good Weapon Selection Great shooting Good combination of range and close combat Swordsmen have expert swordsman skill Have a better selection of Hire Swords They are more forgiving, as with all mercenaries Easy to paint

Weaknesses As most mercenaries, they lack magic users

Sisters of Sigmar

Warriors Heroes: Sigmarite Matriarch, Sister Superior, Augur Henchmen: Sigmarite Sister, Novices Warriors of Note Sigmarite Matriarchs (heroes)are one of the inner circle who answers to the High Matriarch. They are driven by zealous devotion to Sigmar and a relentless dedication to redeem the sisterhood in His eyes. (Prayers) The blind Augurs (heroes) of the sisterhood have given up their sight to gain a second sight; a gift from their patron god (ability to re-roll failed dice rolls.)

Strengths Easy to learn Augurs can help a lot Cheap ranged weapon Priestess can cast spells while wearing armor New weapons (steel whips and Sigmarite Warhammer) can be fun Easier to paint then other warbands

Weaknesses Fewer warrior choices Sling is the only ranged weapon No access to Shooting Skills If your leader dies (Matriarch), then no access to magic

Skaven Warband

Warriors Heroes: Assassin Adept, Black Skaven, Eshin Sorcerer, Night Runners Henchmen: Verminkin, Giant Rats, Rat Ogres Warriors of Note Assassin Adept (heroes) are Masters of the night. These ratlings are masters of their surroundings, at home in the shadows they attack without warning (can attack exposed areas of the bodies of people in armor.) Eshin Sorcerer (heroes) are black magicians who manufacture the enchanted weapons of the Skaven. (Spells) Rat Ogre (henchmen) are horrible monsters that are easily twice the size of Skaven and twice the strength. (Fear, stupidity)

Strengths Easy to learn Can start with 6 heroes Can have a large unit (20) High movement, easier to get into position Cheap ranged weapons New weapons (blowpipe, warplock pistol, fighting claws, weeping blades) can be fun. Easier to paint then other warbands

Weaknesses Low leadership makes it easier to rout them Few hired swords and Dramatis Personae that they can hire

Undead

Warriors Heroes: Vampire, Necromancer, Dreg Henchmen: Zombies, Ghouls, Dire Wolves Warriors of Note Vampires (heroes) although pale shadows of their vampire lords, these immortal servants are very powerful creatures (fear, immune to poison, immune to injury.) Necromancers (heroes) are the powerful sorcerers that raise and control the forces of the undead. (Necromancy) Ghouls (henchmen) are vile creatures who eat the flesh of the dead, driven by the unspeakable craving for the meat of their fellow men. (Fear)

Strengths If your Vampire dies this is the only warband that can get a new leader Vampires are very powerful Necromantic magic can be very powerful

Weaknesses Hard to learn to use effectively Expensive leader Only one type henchman can gain experience Slow moving henchmen Many Undead can’t use weapons for close combat Poor ranged combat No access to shooting skills

Witch Hunters

Warriors Heroes: Witch Hunter Captains, Witch Hunters, Warrior-Priests Henchmen: Flagellants, Zealot, Warhounds Warriors of Note Witch hunter Captains and Witch Hunters (heroes) are driven by fanaticism, witch hunters are obsessed with purging the world of the heretics (hates all spell casters.) Warrior-Priest (heroes), these faithful fighting men has a strong sense of purpose when fighting the enemies of Sigmar (prayers of Sigmar.) Flagellants (henchmen) are fanatical madmen obsessed with the end of the world. Because of their fractured minds and strong beliefs they show little fear of the here after (pass all leadership tests)

Strengths Religious zealots can be powerful vs. magic wielding warbands Decent heroes and henchmen Priests can cast spells while wearing armor Good combination of range and close combat Bland earth tone color is easier to paint

Weaknesses Not particularly useful vs. non magical Warbands (i.e. Mercenaries) Fighting heretics can get old Low number of warriors (12)

 

Unofficial Warbands

Amazon Warriors

Warriors Heroes: Priestess, Champions, Totem Warriors Henchmen: Amazon Warriors, Scouts Warriors of Note The Priestess (heroines)are the leaders of the Amazons their word is law, They are highly respected by all of the Amazons. (Spells) Totem Warriors (heroines) - Even the other Amazons share an equal amount of fear and reverence for the Totem Warriors (the totem warriors a frenzied women with a strong bloodlust.) Scouts (henchwomen) - Scouts are known for their speed and agility, able to hide easily in the rubble strewn streets of Mordheim (they have better deployment opportunities and may hide when they deploy)

Strengths Powerful ranged weapons Good range combat Good close combat

Weaknesses Expensive ranged weapons Only Henchwomen and scouts can have normal ranged weapons

Bretonnian Knights

Warriors Heroes: Questing Knights, Knight Errants, Squires Henchmen: Men at Arms, Bowmen Warriors of Note A Questing Knight (heroes) is an extremely tough and virtuous individual, who fights to uphold the traditions of honor and to serve the Lady of the Lake (won’t break from combat.) Knights Errants (heroes) are the sons of nobles, eager to prove their mettle by feats of arms, and earn their place amongst the Knights of the Realm of Bretonnia (won’t break from combat)

Strengths Can start with 6 heroes Can start the game mounted on warhorses or horses Can be blessed to make black powder useless 50% of the time Blessing can also save the knights from 50% of other ranged attacks Good close Combat

Weaknesses Expensive to field barded warhorses Lack of strong range combatants Need more miniatures (knight on horse and knight on foot)

Dark Elves Warband

Warriors Heroes: Henchmen: Warriors of Note

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Pirate Crew

Warriors Heroes: Pirate Captain, Mates, Cabin Boys Henchmen: Crew, Gunners, Boatswains, Swabbies Warriors of Note Gunners (henchmen) are experts with maintaining and firing the cannons, all are also experts with explosives, and several have made a swivel gun (one model may have a small cannon that can be moved and fired.) Boatswains (henchmen) are expert riggers, they have no fear of heights and a constantly seen swinging on the ropes (expert riggers they rarely ever fall climbing tests.)

Strengths Fun theme Good weapon selection Fair combination of range and close combat Can recruit new members either as Swabbies or gain them by shanghaiing the stragglers and prisoners, capturing enemy heroes, and from dead enemy henchmen Boatswains into advantageous positions Can use swivel guns

Weaknesses Harder to play than mercenaries As most Mercenaries they lack magic users Weaker heroes Expensive ranged weapons

Pit Fighters

The Empire has a host of gladiatorial arenas and fighter pits, many cities have turned a blind eye to the pits even though they have been outlawed. Many people have fought for their very lives in the pits verse all manner of fighters and creatures. Some of these fighters either by escaping or rare yet by buying their freedom have been found wandering the Empire, their skills needless for jobs. Some have resorted to banditry some however have heard of the wealth of Mordheim form bands to enter the city and seek their fortunes.

Warriors Heroes: Pit Kings, Pit Veterans, Pit Troll Slayers Henchmen: Ogre Pit Fighters, Pit Fighters, Pursuers Warriors of Note Dwarf Troll Slayers (heroes): Having committed some crime, these dwarves have found new purpose in the fighter pits (due to their nature they are completely immune to psychology.) Ogre Pit Fighter (henchmen) have pleased the crowds on many occasions for these large brutish creatures always crush their opponents. (Fear) Pursuers (henchmen) are a special martial type of pit fighter, they are often used as “warm up fights” (able to evade when their enemies charge)

Strengths Heroes have High WS and S Get Pit Fighter Skill automatically Have different races in one warband Get ogre - Get Dwarf Troll Slayer Pursuers Henchmen have Evade skill They can hire most of the hired swords

Weaknesses No Academic skills No Ranged weapons for Heroes Henchmen only ranged weapon is Javelins High Cost for each warband member Have to buy a Fighting Style instead of using equipment list

Shadow Warriors

Warriors Heroes: Shadow Master, Shadow Walker, Shadow Weaver Henchmen: Shadow Warriors, Shadow Novices Warriors of Note Shadow Weavers (heroes) - All High Elves have some aptitude for magic. And those with the greatest aptitude are taught how to bend the Winds of Magic. (Spells)

Strengths High initiative Excellent Eyesight they can see hidden characters easier Great shooters Good close combat The Shadow Weaver wields powerful magic

Weaknesses Limited close combat weapon selection Won't use poisons or hire anyone who does Can only use hired swords and dramatis personae that aren't chaotic or evil bent Low number of warriors (12) No access to Strength Skills