If you like your warbands agile, aggressive, and absolutely soaked in blood magic, Knives of the Crone might just be your new favourite. With their devotion to Morai-Heg and some seriously spicy mechanics, this elite four-fighter band rewards bold plays and rewards players who master the dice, the deck, and the dance of death. Warhammer TV’s Nick has been dreaming in hexes and shared his take on how this warband slices, schemes, and slaughters its way to glory.
Fast, Deadly, and Prophecy-Driven
With just four fighters, Knives of the Crone fall on the elite side—everyone has Movement 4 and dodges for defence, making them agile and slippery. Their leader Kaena Vix brings consistent offense, but it’s Krieta, Tazari, and Azphel who become especially dangerous when Inspired. Flying runemarks, multi-dice hammers, and buffs to accuracy mean this team rewards those who know when to press in—and when to hang back.
No one fighter hands out too much glory when defeated, which keeps the pressure up without worrying about giving away too much. And once Azphel’s Inspired? She becomes one of the most accurate archers in the game—perfect for picking enemies off objectives.
Rituals of Prophecy – Manipulate Fate, Break the Game
The standout mechanic here is Rituals of Prophecy, which lets you roll four attack dice after every successful attack (and once at the start of each battle round) to unlock special effects based on your results.
- Foretold Slaughter gives you bonus damage on crits.
- Foretold Protection offers key defensive re-rolls.
- And Foretold Wisdom? That one’s a game-changer—inspiring your fighter and giving you unmatched control over your objective deck. This lets you run objectives you might normally avoid: Annihilation, Denial, Strong Start—they’re all viable. With a 68% chance of rolling two hammers or crits on four dice, you can practically build your deck as the game goes on.
Playstyle Tips & Key Matchups
To play Knives of the Crone well, timing is everything. Rush in too early, and you risk getting picked apart. Wait too long, and your opponent will lock down objectives or hit back hard.
Watch out for:
- Ensnare on enemy attacks – remove those threats quickly.
- Damage 4+ weapons, especially with Grievous.
- Overextending – don’t get surrounded on a bad Charge.
- Enemies scooping up treasure tokens early (and turning them into cover). Kill them, or get there first.
This warband thrives on clean kills, high mobility, and aggressive objective cycling.
Deck Pairings: Rivals & Nemesis Recommendations
The Realmstone Raiders deck synergizes brilliantly with this warband’s ability to cycle through objectives, but it demands a skilled pilot. For raw aggression, Blazing Assault or Reckless Fury bring the pain—and keep your Inspired fighters pushing forward.
In Nemesis, a pairing of Blazing Assault + Realmstone Raiders lets you draw deeper, strike harder, and stay adaptable. It’s a push-heavy, card-rich combo designed to keep your fighters in control of every skirmish, objective, and kill zone.
Final Thoughts: Blades, Blood, and Brutality
Knives of the Crone are the perfect pick for players who want to blend aggression with strategic foresight. Their mechanics are unique, their fighters potent, and their potential sky-high. If you enjoy risk-reward play and want to win through both brawling and clever deckcraft, don’t miss their release this weekend.
Pre-order Knives of the Crone soon, and grab the Realmstone Raiders deck while you’re at it—because fate won’t wait, and neither will your opponents.
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