Three painted Warhammer miniatures: orc fighters with weapons on round bases, flanked by two snarling wolves on rocky bases.

Ogor Hunters Revealed: Big Crossbows, Bigger Teeth

The new Ogor Mawtribes range keeps getting more character, and these Hunters bring a welcome twist.

They are still huge, brutal, and ready to crush whatever gets too close. However, they also add scouting, ambush pressure, and real ranged threat. For Age of Sigmar players, that makes the refreshed Ogors feel less one-note.

Ogors Get a Meaner Scouting Unit

Card from a fantasy game showing armored hunters battling sabrefanged beasts in a snowy wasteland; includes Deployment Phase label and the 'Through the Frosts' rules section.

The new Ogor Hunters range ahead of the main warpath, tracking prey and finding routes through hostile ground. They may spend weeks away from the tribe, although they are still Ogors at heart. So, once the hunt begins, subtlety quickly becomes violence. Their massive crossbows give the unit a useful ranged role, with shots powerful enough to punch through several enemies. Meanwhile, they remain dangerous up close, because nobody wants an angry Ogor in their lines.

Fantasy Warhammer miniature: armored warrior with a skull shield and long spear, raven perched on his arm, standing on a textured base
Painted Warhammer miniature: a bulky armored warrior with a horned helm, multiple weapons, standing on a dusty base.

Their Through the Frosts ability gives them a nice deployment trick. Once per battle, they can start off the table and return near terrain, more than 9 inches from enemies. However, they cannot use move abilities in the first turn of the first battle round. Because of that, this feels like pressure and positioning rather than a cheap alpha strike. The kit includes three Hunters and two Sabrefangs, which helps sell the unit as a full hunting party.

Fully painted tabletop miniature of a burly orc barbarian, wielding a large curved sword and carrying a wooden polearm across his shoulders, standing on a textured dirt base.
Two snarling tiger-like Warhammer miniatures on rocky desert bases on a black background.

Overall, this is a smart addition. The Hunters add mobility, shooting, and beast-handler flavor without losing the army’s big bruiser identity.

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Sam
The resident Flames of War, Historical, and narrative gaming expert. I have been playing tabletop games for 20 years with armies for 40k, Warhammer Fantasy, Horus Heresy, Age of Sigmar, Flames of War, Legions Imperialis, Battlefleet Gothic, and even Titanicus. I love narrative campaigns above all and dabble in customs missions too.

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