Hey, fellow Warhammer Age of Sigmar fans! Let’s dive into the awesomeness that is the Stormcast Eternals. These guys are like demigods in shiny sigmarite armor, handpicked by Sigmar himself at the moment of their death and reforged into immortal warriors on the Anvil of Apotheosis. They’re the ultimate defenders of the Mortal Realms, fighting the forces of Chaos with divine lightning.
The Immortal Champions of Sigmar
Stormcast Eternals aren’t just tough – they’re relentless. Even when they fall in battle, their souls get zapped back to Azyr to be reforged. This immortality comes at a cost, though. With each reforging, they lose a bit of their humanity. Despite this heavy price, they keep fighting to secure the future for Sigmar’s faithful.
Stormhosts and Chambers
Stormcast Eternals are organized into Stormhosts, each with its own history and fighting style. Led by a Lord-Commander, these Stormhosts have various chambers specializing in different battlefield roles:
- Warrior Chambers: Deploy Liberators to hold the line and Annihilators to smash enemy forces.
- Vanguard Chambers: Act as scouts and fast cavalry.
- Extremis Chambers: Ride draconic starbeasts into battle.
- Ruination Chambers: Elite veterans brought back to combat the Skaven menace, armed with centuries of battle experience.
Battle Traits
The Battle Traits of the Stormcast Eternals make them a formidable force on the tabletop. They deploy from the Celestial Realm with precision as Scions of the Storm. When they need to hold ground, they call upon Their Finest Hour for increased resilience and ferocity, with fallen warriors replaced by Heavens-Sent reinforcements.
Battle Formations
Every faction in the new edition gets a Faction Pack with four Battle Formations. These formations guide how you build and play your army to gain specific bonuses. For the Stormcast, popular formations include Thunderhead Host and Lightning Echelon. The Sentinels of the Bleak Citadel from the Ruination chambers bring their ancient storm-charged energy, shrugging off attacks with a Ward (5+).
Heroic Traits and Artefacts
Each Faction Pack also includes Heroic Traits and Artefacts of Power, giving you extra flexibility and tactical choices. These can be taken by any hero in your army, adding layers of strategic depth.
Magic and Prayers
The Stormcast Eternals have plenty of magical and divine support. They come with a plethora of priests and the Bless Weapons prayer, which, once charged with ritual points, can enhance multiple units within 12 inches, making them a real force to be reckoned with.
Unit Highlights
- Krondys, Son of Dracothion: A mighty sorcerer-drake who can unleash an Atavistic Tempest and devastate enemies with his Apex Maw and Soul-Shaking Roar.
- Yndrasta, the Celestial Spear: A monster-slaying champion with the powerful spear Thengavar and a radiant aura that inspires her allies.
- Knights-Arcanum: Expert spellcasters who can counter endless spells and deal extra damage with their anti-magic abilities.
- Annihilators: Elite shock troops who deal mortal damage upon impact and can brace for incoming attacks.
Spearhead Spotlight
In the new edition, every faction gets a Spearhead force for fast-paced games. The Stormcast Eternals have two: Yndrasta’s Spearhead and the Vigilant Brotherhood. The latter, included in the new Skaventide box, is a versatile force featuring Prosecutors, Liberators, a Lord-Veritant, and a Lord-Vigilant on Gryph-stalker. These units are designed to hit hard and can reinforce after being destroyed, making them incredibly resilient.
Conclusion
This article is just the beginning of our deep dive into each faction of Warhammer Age of Sigmar. Keep an eye on the hub page for new updates, and get ready to master the art of war with the Stormcast Eternals. These divine warriors are set to dominate the battlefield like never before!
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