The newest edition of Warhammer Underworlds has landed, and it’s already stirring up excitement in Embergard! With fresh warbands, handy Rivals decks, and those four Grand Alliance boxes looming on the horizon, it’s time to dust off your warbands and dive into the action. Here’s everything you need to know to get started and stay ahead of the competition.
The Essentials: Downloadable Core Rules
Want to jump in right away? The Warhammer Design Studio has your back with free downloadable resources to get you up to speed. These include:
- Core Rules: Learn the game mechanics quickly and start battling.
- Organised Play Guide: Perfect for building legal warbands and decks for the popular Rivals and Nemesis formats.
- Tournament Companion: A must-have for event organizers, filled with tips and requirements for hosting your own Warhammer Underworlds tournaments.
- Rules Updates & FAQs: Coming soon, this document will clear up any rule ambiguities and provide tweaks for the new edition.
These resources ensure you’re prepared to master this latest evolution of Warhammer Underworlds.
13 Warbands in Rotation: Organised Play Spotlight
If competitive play is your thing, 13 warbands have been selected for Organised Play this season. Each has been aligned with unique playstyles, so whether you prefer sneaky ambushes, defensive holds, or pure offensive power, there’s a warband for you.
- Farstriders (Flex): Adaptable hunters of Order.
- Sepulchral Guard (Take and Hold): Undead hordes securing key objectives.
- Ironsoul’s Condemnors (Flex): Versatile warriors blending attack and defense.
- Mollog’s Mob (Mastery): Solo monstrosity backed by deadly squigs.
- Thorns of the Briar Queen (Take and Hold): Ethereal undead claiming objectives through fear.
- Spiteclaw’s Swarm (Strike): Skaven masters of swift assaults.
- Zarbag’s Gitz (Take and Hold): Goblin mayhem, ideal for objective play.
- Skinnerkin (Strike): Ruthless killers.
- Brethren of the Bolt (Mastery): Precision warriors with potent attacks.
- Thricefold Discord (Mastery): Daemon synergy and mastery tactics.
- Cyreni’s Razors (Flex): Agile and flexible combatants.
- Daggok’s Stab-ladz (Mastery): Savage and deadly fighters.
- Zondara’s Gravebreakers (Mastery): Grave-digging necromancers with devastating tricks.
Pair any of these warbands with the Rivals decks from the Embergard Core Set, or try out the soon-to-be-released Reckless Fury and Wrack and Ruin decks for even more strategic depth.
Legacy Warbands: Still in the Fight
For those with older warbands, don’t worry—you can still play! The rules for all remaining warbands from the previous edition are available for download. These come with their own fighter cards and Grand Alliance-themed warscroll cards, which introduce two distinct playstyles for each warband:
- Order: Crusaders (Take and Hold) or Protectors (Flex).
- Chaos: Corruptors (Flex) or Slayers (Strike).
- Death: Dark Majesty (Mastery) or Necromancy (Flex).
- Destruction: Brutal (Strike) or Kunnin’ (Flex).
This adds fresh versatility to classic warbands, letting them fit into new strategies while maintaining their unique flavor.
What’s Next? Rotation & Future Updates
As the edition progresses, older warbands will rotate out of Organised Play to make room for revamped ones. The four Grand Alliance boxes will play a big role in this shift, introducing updated warscrolls and fighter cards. Stay tuned as Games Workshop continues to expand and fine-tune the game!
Final Thoughts: Jump Into the New Edition
This is the perfect time to get into Warhammer Underworlds, whether you’re a seasoned veteran or a curious newcomer. With free resources, updated rules, and a thriving Organised Play scene, there’s plenty to sink your teeth into. Grab a Rivals deck, field a warband, and prepare to claim your place in the shadowy battles of Embergard. The underworld has never been more alive—or more dangerous!
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