Alright, generals of the Mortal Realms, the latest Battlescroll is here
While it might not be a seismic shake-up, it’s the kind of finely tuned update that rewards the sharp-eyed list-builders and rules aficionados. This is the spring update, so it’s lighter on sweeping changes and heavier on targeted tweaks. The big reworks? Those are still coming in the summer and winter updates. But don’t sleep on this scroll—it’s got some bite.
Let’s break it down.
Meta Pressure and Points Tuning
First off, the meta’s been shifting fast, especially after the latest Battletomes, and the Design Studio has been watching closely. Based on community feedback and internal data, several factions have had their points rebalanced to encourage more variety and a healthier game environment.
Key adjustments worth noting:
- Slaves to Darkness: The heavy hitters—Be’lakor, Chaos Chosen, and Varanguard—are now more expensive. No surprise here, they’ve been doing serious work on the table.
- Flesh-eater Courts: Both Morbheg Knights and Ushoran saw points bumps. Clearly, the Court of Delusion’s been a little too efficient.
So, if you’ve been leaning on these power picks, it might be time to look at some of your benched units again—or get creative with your list construction.
Rule Tweaks and Trait Balancing
It’s not just about points. A few army-wide abilities have been adjusted to curb some over-efficiency without gutting their utility.
- The Stormcast Eternals’ Vanguard Chamber passive is now a Once Per Turn (Army) Hero Phase ability. This keeps it useful without being abusable.
- The Flesh-eater Courts’ Raise the Banners Battle Trait has been toned down, reining in their objective play just a bit.
- The Slaves to Darkness’ Pledged to Slaanesh banner has also been pulled back a notch—likely to curb some of the more potent synergy chains.
These changes are small on paper, but they’ll impact how some of the more tuned-up builds are piloted going forward.
Regiments of Renown – Comeback Season?
In a welcome twist, a number of Regiments of Renown have seen their points lowered. This is based on how rarely they’ve been showing up in lists, and it’s a nice prompt to dig through your collection and experiment a bit. Want to spice up your army without painting a whole new force? This is your signal.
FAQs – Gloomspite Gitz and Reactions Clarified
Some long-awaited clarifications are here too. If you’ve been confused about interactions in the Gloomspite Gitz battletome, the FAQ inbox has finally delivered. Plus, the ever-tricky Reaction timing questions have been clarified based on player feedback.
You’ll find the answers—along with a host of other rulings—in the updated Battle Profiles and Rules Updates document, which is available now for download.
Bonus Round – Spearhead Giveaway
One last note: if you’re looking to get into Spearhead or know someone ready to jump into Age of Sigmar, there’s a giveaway going on. Sign up for the newsletter and fill out the form (check your inbox) before April 13th, and you could win:
- A Spearhead box of your choice
- A full Age of Sigmar Paints and Tools set
There are 10 prize bundles up for grabs, and it’s a great way to get hobby-ready just in time for the release of Sand and Bone.
Final Thoughts
While it’s not a game-changing scroll, this spring update delivers exactly what it should—smart tuning, meaningful feedback implementation, and a clear signal that the Design Studio is paying attention to how the game is evolving. If you’re building lists for tournaments, campaigns, or even just your next casual game night, it’s time to give your roster a second look.
Get your downloads, check your points, and keep your eyes peeled for summer—because the next wave might bring some serious heat.
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