The Slaves to Darkness not only dominate the battlefield with sheer ferocity, but also serve as powerful allies to the forces of Chaos. In the new Battletome: Slaves to Darkness, new Regiments of Renown and an Army of Renown offer unique ways to unite the forces of the Ruinous Powers, creating thematic and deadly combinations for players to explore.
Regiments of Renown
Lord Skaldior’s Chosen
- Loyalty to Archaon: This elite cohort marches under the command of the Chaos Lord Skaldior, an imposing figure sworn to silence by an oath to the Everchosen.
- Composition:
- 1 Chaos Lord (mounted)
- 5 Chaos Knights
- 10 Chaos Warriors
- Ironclad Despoilers:
- +1 to save rolls when contesting objectives you control.
- +1 to wound rolls when contesting an objective you don’t control.
This regiment brings unmatched resilience and offensive power to any Chaos army, making them a versatile and thematic addition.
Godmarked Ascendent: The Path to Glory Realized
- Rise to Daemonhood: Mortal champions who ascend to the rank of daemon prince are infused with the essence of a specific Chaos God.
- Gifts of Chaos:
- Gain a Chaos God Keyword and associated benefits.
- Enjoy unique boons such as extra attacks, resilience, sorcerous powers, or enhanced speed.
Godmarked Ascendants represent the ultimate reward for Chaos players seeking to elevate their champions to godhood.
Army of Renown: Legion of the First Prince
Be’lakor, the shadowy first daemon prince, continues to weave his machinations, claiming a powerful army of Chaos Daemons to serve his ambitions.
Composition:
Includes eight core daemon units, each with warscrolls in the Battletome:
- Bloodletters
- Bloodcrushers
- Screamers of Tzeentch
- Flamers of Tzeentch
- Plaguebearers
- Beasts of Nurgle
- Fiends of Slaanesh
- Hellflayers of Slaanesh
Special Rules:
- Infernal Wards: Be’lakor gains a Ward (4+), and can pass off damage to his daemon minions, using them as shields.
- Bestow Favour: Improves resilience and battlefield control for key units.
Lore of Shadows:
- Shroud in Darkness: Grants d6” movement for a unit and obscures them from being targeted at over 12”.
- Dark Cantrip: Inflicts direct damage on up to three targets, especially potent when cast by multiple Chaos Sorcerers.
The Legion of the First Prince allows Be’lakor’s followers to harness shadowy magic and brutal daemon hordes to devastating effect.
Pre-Order Available Soon
Battletome: Slaves to Darkness is your gateway to these epic new formations and abilities. Pre-orders begin Saturday, so prepare your forces and pledge yourself to Chaos!
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