Among the many faces of the Slaves to Darkness are the grim and unyielding warriors of the Darkoath Tribes. Once loyal to Sigmar, these forsaken souls were abandoned when the God-King retreated before Archaon at the dawn of the Age of Chaos. Left to the mercy of the Ruinous Powers, they turned to their gods, binding themselves to dark pacts in exchange for strength, and now they walk the bloody Path to Glory with relentless resolve.
With the arrival of a new Darkoath Raiders Spearhead, these savage nomads are ready to pledge their allegiance in the fast-paced carnage of this tactical game mode, delivering brutal combat with thematic flair.
A Warqueen’s Quest for Ascendancy
At the heart of the Darkoath Raiders is their leader, the indomitable Darkoath Warqueen. Rising to power through sheer might and devotion, she is both the figurehead and lynchpin of her tribe’s conquests. Her Oath of Supremacy, declared during the Hero Phase, empowers a nearby unit with improved hit rolls, making her an essential figure in both strategy and combat.
Under her command, the Raiders wield the Oaths to Darkness, a unique ability that lets them swear a tactical promise to their gods. By revealing a battle tactic card to their opponent, they commit to fulfilling its objective. Success not only grants its rewards but also unlocks a lasting command ability for the rest of the game, enabling savvy players to accumulate a deadly arsenal of strategic options.
Regimental Fury and Tactical Precision
The Raiders have two distinct Regiment Abilities to tailor their playstyle. Warriors who embrace the Rage of Arkhar gain improved Rend, cutting down their enemies with sheer ferocity. Alternatively, those who favor guile can adopt the mantle of Fearless Invaders, leaning into their talent for swift, hit-and-run attacks that keep opponents guessing.
Complementing this brutal flexibility is the Darkoath Godspeaker, whose divinations bring Visions of Glory, and the swift Darkoath Fellriders, whose cavalry maneuvers add speed and precision to the battlefield. Meanwhile, a contingent of 10 Darkoath Marauders ensures the tide of battle remains relentless, their Reinforcements keyword granting them the chance to return to the fray.
Raising Oaths to the Pantheon
The new Darkoath Raiders Spearhead offers a thematic and dynamic force ideal for spearheading campaigns or building out your Slaves to Darkness collection. With the accompanying Battletome: Slaves to Darkness, players will have the tools to channel their allegiance to the Dark Gods, unlocking power unimaginable for fulfilling their sacred—and profane—promises.
Pre-orders open this Saturday. Are you ready to carve your own Path to Glory and earn the blessings of Chaos? The gods are watching, and they demand blood.
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