With Battletome: Idoneth Deepkin swimming into pre-order waters this Saturday, we’ve already looked at the new army rule and the two thematic Armies of Renown.
But there’s more lurking beneath the surface—especially for players who don’t field a full Idoneth army. Enter the two new Regiments of Renown that let you bring the chilling elegance of the Cythai to bolster any non-Idoneth Order force.
These additions are ideal for players who want to test the waters—literally—before diving headfirst into a full oceanic collection. And yes, for those keeping track of Warhammer’s long-running drama, this means even the Lumineth Realm-lords can fight alongside the Deepkin now. Given the whole Teclis-broke-his-toys situation, that’s saying something.
The Bloodthirsty Shiver: Double Shark Trouble
The first new option, The Bloodthirsty Shiver, delivers a simple but effective promise: two sharks. Specifically, a pair of Akhelian Allopexes. These armored sea-beasts are swift, durable, and surprisingly shooty thanks to their crew’s harpoons or net launchers. The real magic happens when they trigger Hunt of the Bloodthirsty Shiver, a rule that lets them coordinate their attacks or improve their defenses. You can use these as fast flankers, precision killers, or just because adding sharks to your forest or sky-pirate army sounds objectively awesome.
Namarti Shore Raid: Strike from the Depths
The second Regiment, Namarti Shore Raid, is a more cohesive strike force centered around a patient ambush. It consists of a unit of Namarti Thralls, a unit of Namarti Reavers, and an Akhelian Thrallmaster. All three deploy in reserve and enter the battlefield later when the Thrallmaster gives the signal to Launch the Attack. Upon arriving, the whole unit surges forward D3”, giving you strong odds on making a key charge. The Thrallmaster also lets the Thralls fight twice, which is brutal when paired with their two-handed lanmari blades. This is a disciplined, flexible assault unit that plays well with armies that like controlled bursts of violence.
Both Regiments of Renown are available to any Order faction that isn’t Idoneth Deepkin themselves. That means Sylvaneth, Kharadron, Cities, or even those grumpy Lumineth elves can bring in Cythai muscle when things get dicey. Thematically, it’s a big shift, but narratively it fits—the Hour of Ruin has forced even these famously secretive sea-aelves to reach out to their cousins above the waves.
Conclusion: Dip Your Toe or Dive Right In
So whether you’re building a coastal raiding theme, sneaking some deadly elegance into your army, or just want to see what the Deepkin hype is about, these Regiments offer a great entry point. You can pre-order them alongside the new battletome tomorrow, and from there it’s only a few eel-riding cavalry and deep-dwelling leviathans away from a full force. Just saying.
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