Similar to the Dwarfs, this faction can employ underground tunnels to navigate rough terrain.ĭifficulty: Hard. Combat increases the ‘Fightiness’ of troops, and even spawns ‘Waaagh! armies’, meaning that you will have no room to avoid confrontation. When sitting around, the morale of units becomes brittle resulting in reduced effectiveness. Style: The Greenskins are encouraged to constantly be in combat. This faction is considered the easiest of the bunch to play effectively thanks in-part to its units having high health pools and few abilities to keep on top of. Recommended For: New players who don’t want to micro-manage a lot of units will find the Dwarfs welcoming. To their North is The Empire, which contains a wide variety of kingdoms that can become great allies if desired, or enemies if you wish. To their West are the aggressive Greenskins who attack early and often. The Dwarfs spawn at the mountaintops on the southwest portion of the map. His army comes equipped with Thunderers, Slayers, and Longbeards. Ungrim Ironfist– Similar to Thorgrim, this leader is a melee fighter and leader.Begins campaign with an army of Grudge Thrower, Quarrellers, and Hammerers. Thorgrim Grudgebearer – Melee fighter and successful leader revered by Dwarfs.Slayers – Powerful axe infantry that excel in melee combat.Irondrakes – A flamethrower unit that torches groups of enemies.Gyrobomber – A flying war machines capable of bombarding the battlefield.The Dwarfs spawn in a region densely packed with mountains, which serve as great natural defense from approaching armies. They are also much more reliable in combat allowing for less punishment from mistakes. Dwarf units require less micro-management than other factions. They are also capable of using underground tunnels to move around the map, particularly through rough terrain such as mountains which densely popular their starting region.ĭifficulty: Easy. Their primary mechanic is called Grudges, which sends you out on missions of revenge against enemies who take aggressive action.

Without access to magic they rely heavily on the game’s largest technology tree. Style: The Dwarfs employ resilient units backed by powerful artillery. Also, the lack of missile units makes this faction best for players who prefer swarming the enemy with melee units and cavalry. Recommended For: Players who prefer aggressive play, but might not enjoy the punishing difficulty of Greenskins. The Empire is their nearest neighbor, and one that they wish to corrupt and overwhelm. The Chaos begin their journey to the North and immediately desire to conquer territory to the South.

Starts with Hellcannon, Chosen (Halberds), and Chosen.

Prince Sigvald the Magnificent – A melee fighter and leader with a human-like appearance.

Comes with Dragon Ogres, Chaos Warriors, and Chaos Warriors (Halberds).

Kohlek Suneater – A massive monster that supports his followers from melee range.

Army comes equipped with Chaos Warriors, Chaos Warriors (Halberds), and Chosen (Great Weapons).

Archaon the Everchosen – A powerful melee fighter and leader that has access to Lore of Fire spells.

Hellcannon – A siege artillery unit that is effective at damaging opposing structures.

Chosen – A heavily armored and shielded infantry unit that can stand toe-to-toe with most opposing infantry.

Chaos Giant – An anti-infantry monster that deals heavy damage.

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