The introduction of these new Regiments of Renown brings unique and thematic forces into Warhammer: Age of Sigmar, offering exciting synergies and tactical options for a wide variety of armies. Here’s a breakdown of the Order and Chaos mercenary regiments released last week:
Order Regiments
Lost-Song Spirits
- Theme: Sylvaneth disconnected from the Spirit Song, wandering in search of belonging.
- Key Mechanics:
- Endless Wandering: Out-of-phase movement that helps secure objectives.
- Entangling Grasp: Prevents enemies from retreating, pairing exceptionally well with Idoneth Deepkin’s High Tide ability.
- Available to:
- Flesh-eater Courts, Idoneth Deepkin, Nighthaunt, Ossiarch Bonereapers, Soulblight Gravelords.
The Exile Scavengers
- Theme: Rogue Kharadron Overlords, banned for “unsanctioned resource sharing,” now profit on the fringes of battle.
- Key Mechanics:
- Swoop In: Aids in achieving Battle Tactics by striking key locations after observing the battlefield.
- Strong firepower for clearing screens and aiding allies in combat.
- Available to:
- Beasts of Chaos, Bonesplitterz, Cities of Sigmar, Daughters of Khaine, Fyreslayers, Gloomspite Gitz, Ironjawz, Kruleboyz, Lumineth Realm-Lords, Ogor Mawtribes, Ossiarch Bonereapers, Seraphon, Slaves to Darkness, Sons of Behemat, Soulblight Graveyards.
Chaos Regiments
The Goroan Scions
- Theme: Ogroids loyal to Gorkamorka, sharing their mighty craftsmanship with Destruction forces.
- Key Mechanics:
- Goroan Forgecraft: Grants high-quality buffs to a Destruction Hero, enhancing their destructive prowess.
- Bellow of Gorkamorka: Strikes fear into enemies, making them Strike Last and lowering their accuracy.
- Available to:
- Bonesplitterz, Gloomspite Gitz, Ironjawz, Kruleboyz, Ogor Mawtribes, Sons of Behemat.
Nurgle’s Gift
- Theme: Nurglings spreading Grandfather Nurgle’s pestilent blessings across the realms.
- Key Mechanics:
- Incubation Period: Results in a burst of new Nurglings upon infection.
- Excellent at pinning down powerful cavalry, keeping them locked in combat and disrupting enemy plans.
- Available to:
- Beasts of Chaos, Bonesplitterz, Cities of Sigmar, Daughters of Khaine, Fyreslayers, Gloomspite Gitz, Ironjawz, Kharadron Overlords, Kruleboyz, Lumineth Realm-Lords, Ogor Mawtribes, Skaven, Slaves to Darkness, Sons of Behemat, Sylvaneth.
These Regiments are versatile and thematic additions that expand army-building possibilities for Order and Chaos factions. Next week’s Death and Destruction commentary should bring even more options for players eager to bolster their forces with powerful and unique mercenaries! Which of these regiments are you planning to field first?
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