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Dark Elves

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Rules and Equipments used by the army

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Abyssal Howl The mournful wail of a Kharibdyss echoes across the battlefield and saps the courage of the enemy. Whilst within 6" of this model, enemy units suffer a -1 modifier to their Leadership characteristic (to a minimum of 2).	Abyssal Howl The mournful wail of a Kharibdyss echoes across the battlefield and saps the courage of the enemy. Whilst within 6" of this model, enemy units suffer a -1 modifier to their Leadership characteristic (to a minimum of 2).
Angst	Fear
Hand weapon	Hand Weapon
Leichte Rüstung	Light armour
Schwere Rüstung	Heavy armour
Wurfwaffen	Throwing Weapons
Armour Bane	Armour Bane
Armoured Hide	Armoured Hide
Plate	Full plate armour
Niedertrampeln-Attacke	Stomp Attacks
Poisoned Attacks	Poisoned Attacks
Aufpralltreffer	Impact Hits
Schild	Shield
Fast Cavalry	Fast Cavalry
Cavalry Spear	Cavalry Spear
Cavernous Maw R S AP Special Rules Cavernous maw Combat S -2 Armour Bane (1), Killing Blow Notes: In combat, this model must make one of its attacks each turn with this weapon	Cavernous Maw R S AP Special Rules Cavernous maw Combat S -2 Armour Bane (1), Killing Blow Notes: In combat, this model must make one of its attacks each turn with this weapon
Claws And Teeth counts as a hand weapon	Claws And Teeth counts as a hand weapon
Close Order	Close Order
Counter Charge	Counter Charge
Cursed Coven Devoted servants of the Ruinous Powers, the Warlock covens of Hag Graef practise powerful sorcery. A unit of Doomfire Warlocks knows a single spell (chosen by their controlling player before armies are deployed) from either the Dark Magic or Daemonology Lore of Magic. The unit may cast this spell as a Bound spell: • If the unit has a Unit Strength of 10 or more and includes a Master, it may cast this Bound spell with a Power Level of 2. • If the unit includes a Master, but has a Unit Strength of 9 or less, it may cast this Bound spell with a Power Level of 1. • Otherwise, the unit may cast this Bound spell with a Power Level of 0.	Cursed Coven Devoted servants of the Ruinous Powers, the Warlock covens of Hag Graef practise powerful sorcery. A unit of Doomfire Warlocks knows a single spell (chosen by their controlling player before armies are deployed) from either the Dark Magic or Daemonology Lore of Magic. The unit may cast this spell as a Bound spell: • If the unit has a Unit Strength of 10 or more and includes a Master, it may cast this Bound spell with a Power Level of 2. • If the unit includes a Master, but has a Unit Strength of 9 or less, it may cast this Bound spell with a Power Level of 1. • Otherwise, the unit may cast this Bound spell with a Power Level of 0.
Dance Of Death Sisters of Slaughter weave through the enemy’s defences, plunging deep into their ranks. If this unit makes a successful charge move (i.e., if the unit makes contact with the charge target), the charge target suffers a -1 modifier to its Maximum Rank Bonus until the end of the Combat phase of that turn.	Dance Of Death Sisters of Slaughter weave through the enemy’s defences, plunging deep into their ranks. If this unit makes a successful charge move (i.e., if the unit makes contact with the charge target), the charge target suffers a -1 modifier to its Maximum Rank Bonus until the end of the Combat phase of that turn.
Dark Runes Infernal runes crawl across the skin of a Doomfire Warlock, blazing with an unholy fire when death draws near. This unit has a 5+ Ward save against any wounds suffered that were caused by a nonmagical enemy attack.	Dark Runes Infernal runes crawl across the skin of a Doomfire Warlock, blazing with an unholy fire when death draws near. This unit has a 5+ Ward save against any wounds suffered that were caused by a nonmagical enemy attack.
Unnachgiebig	Stubborn
Draconic Scales counts as full plate armour	Draconic Scales counts as full plate armour
Dragged Along	Dragged Along
Dread Halberd R S AP Special Rules Dread halberd Combat S+1 -1 Armour Bane (1), Fight in Extra Rank, Requires Two Hands Notes: A model wielding a dread halberd cannot make a supporting attack during a turn in which it charged.	Dread Halberd R S AP Special Rules Dread halberd Combat S+1 -1 Armour Bane (1), Fight in Extra Rank, Requires Two Hands Notes: A model wielding a dread halberd cannot make a supporting attack during a turn in which it charged.
Scouts	Scouts
Elven Reflexes Elves possess phenomenal speed and grace, striking at their enemies faster than the eye can see. A model with this special rule (but not its mount) has a +1 modifier to its Initiative characteristic (to a maximum of 10) during the first round of any combat.	Elven Reflexes Elves possess phenomenal speed and grace, striking at their enemies faster than the eye can see. A model with this special rule (but not its mount) has a +1 modifier to its Initiative characteristic (to a maximum of 10) during the first round of any combat.
Entsetzen	Terror
Evasive	Evasive
Eternal Hatred The Dark Elves believe they have been wronged greatly by their enemies over and over again, and the hatred they harbour has grown to become an all-consuming passion. Against High Elves, this model’s Hatred applies in every round of close combat, not just the first. Note that this special rule does not apply to this model’s mount (should it have one).	Eternal Hatred The Dark Elves believe they have been wronged greatly by their enemies over and over again, and the hatred they harbour has grown to become an all-consuming passion. Against High Elves, this model’s Hatred applies in every round of close combat, not just the first. Note that this special rule does not apply to this model’s mount (should it have one).
Extra Attacks	Extra Attacks
Schnelle Bewegung	Swiftstride
Fiery Breath R S AP Special Rules Fiery breath N/A * -1 Breath Weapon, Flaming Attacks Notes: The Strength characteristic of this weapon is equal to this model’s remaining Wounds.	Fiery Breath R S AP Special Rules Fiery breath N/A * -1 Breath Weapon, Flaming Attacks Notes: The Strength characteristic of this weapon is equal to this model’s remaining Wounds.
First Charge	First Charge
Fliegen	Fly
Strike First	Strike First
Raserei	Frenzy
Goad Beast The Beastmasters of Clar Karond excel at goading their charges to violence, none more so than the High Beastmasters. During the Command sub-phase of their turn, this character may goad a single friendly model whose troop type is ‘monster’ and that is within their Command range (including their own mount). Until the end of this turn, that model gains a +D3 modifier to its Attacks characteristic (to a maximum of 10).	Goad Beast The Beastmasters of Clar Karond excel at goading their charges to violence, none more so than the High Beastmasters. During the Command sub-phase of their turn, this character may goad a single friendly model whose troop type is ‘monster’ and that is within their Command range (including their own mount). Until the end of this turn, that model gains a +D3 modifier to its Attacks characteristic (to a maximum of 10).
Large Target	Large Target
Hass	Hatred
Har Ganeth Greatsword R S AP Special Rules Har Ganeth greatsword Combat S+2 -1 Cleaving Blow, Requires Two Hands	Har Ganeth Greatsword R S AP Special Rules Har Ganeth greatsword Combat S+2 -1 Cleaving Blow, Requires Two Hands
Hekarti’s Blessing Dark Elf Sorceresses make devotions to Hekarti, the Hydra Queen and Elven goddess of conjurations. Once per game, a model with this special rule may re-roll a single failed Casting roll.	Hekarti’s Blessing Dark Elf Sorceresses make devotions to Hekarti, the Hydra Queen and Elven goddess of conjurations. Once per game, a model with this special rule may re-roll a single failed Casting roll.
Hidden Khainite Assassins hide amongst the ranks of Dark Elf infantry, revealing themselves only to strike at the enemy. Khainite Assassins are not placed on the battlefield at the start of the game. Instead, they are ‘hidden’ within a friendly Dark Elf unit whose troop type is ‘infantry’ and that has a Unit Strength of ten or more (excluding Harpies). Make a note of which unit each Assassin is hiding within. A hidden Assassin may be revealed during any Start of Turn sub-phase or at the start of any Combat phase. Position the revealed Assassin as you would a character that has joined the unit. If a unit in which a Khainite Assassin is hiding is destroyed or flees the battlefield before the Assassin is revealed, the Assassin is removed as a casualty. A Khainite Assassin cannot be your army General.	Hidden Khainite Assassins hide amongst the ranks of Dark Elf infantry, revealing themselves only to strike at the enemy. Khainite Assassins are not placed on the battlefield at the start of the game. Instead, they are ‘hidden’ within a friendly Dark Elf unit whose troop type is ‘infantry’ and that has a Unit Strength of ten or more (excluding Harpies). Make a note of which unit each Assassin is hiding within. A hidden Assassin may be revealed during any Start of Turn sub-phase or at the start of any Combat phase. Position the revealed Assassin as you would a character that has joined the unit. If a unit in which a Khainite Assassin is hiding is destroyed or flees the battlefield before the Assassin is revealed, the Assassin is removed as a casualty. A Khainite Assassin cannot be your army General.
Hooves counts as a hand weapon	Hooves counts as a hand weapon
Horde	Horde
Immune To Psychology	Immune To Psychology
Impetuous	Impetuous
Lanze	Lance
Lash & Buckler R S AP Special Rules Lash & buckler Combat S -1 Armour Bane (1), Fight in Extra Rank, Requires Two Hands Notes: A model equipped with a lash & buckler improves its armour value by 1.	Lash & Buckler R S AP Special Rules Lash & buckler Combat S -1 Armour Bane (1), Fight in Extra Rank, Requires Two Hands Notes: A model equipped with a lash & buckler improves its armour value by 1.
Loner	Loner
Lore Of Naggaroth	Lore Of Naggaroth
Magieresistenz	Magic Resistance
Martial Prowess Elven soldiers spend many hours perfecting their battlefield drill, masterfully wielding their long spears with a skill and grace absent from the ranks of their enemies. A unit with this special rule can make supporting attacks to its flank or rear, as well as to its front.	Martial Prowess Elven soldiers spend many hours perfecting their battlefield drill, masterfully wielding their long spears with a skill and grace absent from the ranks of their enemies. A unit with this special rule can make supporting attacks to its flank or rear, as well as to its front.
Monster Handlers	Monster Handlers
Move Through Cover	Move Through Cover
Murderous Trained in the arts of murder from a young age, devotees of Khaine are deadly killers able to strike mortal wounds upon even the most resilient of foes. When engaged in combat, a model with this special rule that is fighting with a hand weapon may re-roll any rolls To Wound of a natural 1. Note that this special rule only applies to a single, non-magical hand weapon and does not apply to a model’s mount (should it have one). If the model is using two hand weapons or any other sort of weapon, this special rule ceases to apply.	Murderous Trained in the arts of murder from a young age, devotees of Khaine are deadly killers able to strike mortal wounds upon even the most resilient of foes. When engaged in combat, a model with this special rule that is fighting with a hand weapon may re-roll any rolls To Wound of a natural 1. Note that this special rule only applies to a single, non-magical hand weapon and does not apply to a model’s mount (should it have one). If the model is using two hand weapons or any other sort of weapon, this special rule ceases to apply.
Noxious Breath R S AP Special Rules Noxious breath N/A 4 N/A Breath Weapon Notes: Until your next Start of Turn sub-phase, every model in a unit that suffers one or more unsaved wounds from this weapon suffers a -1 modifier to its Weapon Skill characteristic (to a minimum of 1). No armour save is permitted against wounds caused by this weapon (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).	Noxious Breath R S AP Special Rules Noxious breath N/A 4 N/A Breath Weapon Notes: Until your next Start of Turn sub-phase, every model in a unit that suffers one or more unsaved wounds from this weapon suffers a -1 modifier to its Weapon Skill characteristic (to a minimum of 1). No armour save is permitted against wounds caused by this weapon (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).
Open Order	Open Order
Scaly Skin counts as Heavy armour	Scaly Skin counts as Heavy armour
Petrifying Gaze R S AP Special Rules Petrifying gaze 18" 2 N/A Magical Attacks, Multiple Wounds (D3) Notes: When making a roll To Wound for an attack made with this weapon, substitute the target’s Toughness with its Initiative. No armour save is permitted against wounds caused by this weapon (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).	Petrifying Gaze R S AP Special Rules Petrifying gaze 18" 2 N/A Magical Attacks, Multiple Wounds (D3) Notes: When making a roll To Wound for an attack made with this weapon, substitute the target’s Toughness with its Initiative. No armour save is permitted against wounds caused by this weapon (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).
Ravager Harpoon R S AP Special Rules Ravager harpoon 24" 6 -3 Cumbersome, Multiple Wounds (D3), Ponderous Notes: During the Shooting phase, one of the Beastmaster Crew may fire this weapon instead of their repeater crossbow.	Ravager Harpoon R S AP Special Rules Ravager harpoon 24" 6 -3 Cumbersome, Multiple Wounds (D3), Ponderous Notes: During the Shooting phase, one of the Beastmaster Crew may fire this weapon instead of their repeater crossbow.
Regeneration	Regeneration
Repeater Bolt Thrower	Repeater Bolt Thrower
Repeater crossbow	Repeater crossbow
Sea Dragon Cloak The pelt of a Sea Dragon is worn by Dark Elf pirates and corsairs, both as a mark of their rank and as armour against the missiles of the foe. A model with this special rule improves its armour value by 1 (to a maximum of 2+) against non-magical shooting attacks.	Sea Dragon Cloak The pelt of a Sea Dragon is worn by Dark Elf pirates and corsairs, both as a mark of their rank and as armour against the missiles of the foe. A model with this special rule improves its armour value by 1 (to a maximum of 2+) against non-magical shooting attacks.
Serrated Maw R S AP Special Rules Serrated maw Combat S - Armour Bane (2), Multiple Wounds (2) Notes: In combat, this model must make one of its attacks each turn with this weapon.	Serrated Maw R S AP Special Rules Serrated maw Combat S - Armour Bane (2), Multiple Wounds (2) Notes: In combat, this model must make one of its attacks each turn with this weapon.
Skirmishers	Skirmishers
Wizard	Wizard
Stony Stare Where the creature’s gaze falls, its enemies turn painfully to stone. At the start of each Combat phase, enemy models in base contact with this model must make an Initiative test. If this test is failed, they suffer D3 Strength 2 hits, with no armour save permitted (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).	Stony Stare Where the creature’s gaze falls, its enemies turn painfully to stone. At the start of each Combat phase, enemy models in base contact with this model must make an Initiative test. If this test is failed, they suffer D3 Strength 2 hits, with no armour save permitted (Ward and Regeneration saves can be attempted as normal).
Stupidity	Stupidity
Two Hand Weapons	Two Hand Weapons
Veteran	Veteran
Whip	Whip
Wicked Claws R S AP Special Rules Wicked claws Combat S -2 -	Wicked Claws R S AP Special Rules Wicked claws Combat S -2 -
Wilful Beast Some monsters can never truly be tamed by a rider and, during the heat of battle, can be prone to giving in to their wild and frenzied nature. During the Start of Turn sub-phase of each of their turns, this model must make a Leadership test (using its own unmodified Leadership). If this test is passed, the rider is able to keep control of their mount. If, however, this test is failed, the rider has lost control and their mount becomes subject to the Frenzy special rule until their next Start of Turn sub-phase. Note that the rider does not gain a +1 modifier to their Attacks characteristic.	Wilful Beast Some monsters can never truly be tamed by a rider and, during the heat of battle, can be prone to giving in to their wild and frenzied nature. During the Start of Turn sub-phase of each of their turns, this model must make a Leadership test (using its own unmodified Leadership). If this test is passed, the rider is able to keep control of their mount. If, however, this test is failed, the rider has lost control and their mount becomes subject to the Frenzy special rule until their next Start of Turn sub-phase. Note that the rider does not gain a +1 modifier to their Attacks characteristic.
Writhing Tentacles R S AP Special Rules Writhing tentacles Combat S -2 Poisoned Attacks	Writhing Tentacles R S AP Special Rules Writhing tentacles Combat S -2 Poisoned Attacks

Magic Items usable by the army

Magic Standards usable by the army

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Banner Of Har Ganeth Under the influence of this ancient banner, warriors strike with deadly precision. A unit carrying the Banner of Har Ganeth improves the Armour Piercing characteristic of its combat weapons by 1.	Banner Of Har Ganeth Under the influence of this ancient banner, warriors strike with deadly precision. A unit carrying the Banner of Har Ganeth improves the Armour Piercing characteristic of its combat weapons by 1.
Banner Of Iron Resolve No regiment that stands beneath the Banner of Iron Resolve has ever fled from the foe. A unit carrying the Banner of Iron Resolve gains the Stubborn special rule.	Banner Of Iron Resolve No regiment that stands beneath the Banner of Iron Resolve has ever fled from the foe. A unit carrying the Banner of Iron Resolve gains the Stubborn special rule.
Banner Of Nagarythe The personal banner of the Dread-King proclaims his reign over the Elven Kingdoms. A unit carrying the Banner of Nagarythe gains the Stubborn special rule. In addition, when calculating its combat result, the unit may claim an additional bonus of +1 combat result point.	Banner Of Nagarythe The personal banner of the Dread-King proclaims his reign over the Elven Kingdoms. A unit carrying the Banner of Nagarythe gains the Stubborn special rule. In addition, when calculating its combat result, the unit may claim an additional bonus of +1 combat result point.
Cold-Blooded Banner Those that march beneath this Cold One blood-soaked banner display a steely discipline. Single use. A unit carrying the Cold-blooded Banner may use it when making any test against its Leadership characteristic, including a Break test. When it does, it may roll an extra D6 and discard the highest result.	Cold-Blooded Banner Those that march beneath this Cold One blood-soaked banner display a steely discipline. Single use. A unit carrying the Cold-blooded Banner may use it when making any test against its Leadership characteristic, including a Break test. When it does, it may roll an extra D6 and discard the highest result.
Rampaging Banner As a matter of honour, those that fight beneath the Rampaging Banner are always first into the fray. When a unit carrying the Rampaging Banner declares a charge, it may re-roll its Charge roll.	Rampaging Banner As a matter of honour, those that fight beneath the Rampaging Banner are always first into the fray. When a unit carrying the Rampaging Banner declares a charge, it may re-roll its Charge roll.
Razor Standard Hung with hundreds of wickedly sharp blades, an air of sharpness radiates outwards from the Razor Standard. A unit carrying the Razor Standard gains the Armour Bane (2) special rule.	Razor Standard Hung with hundreds of wickedly sharp blades, an air of sharpness radiates outwards from the Razor Standard. A unit carrying the Razor Standard gains the Armour Bane (2) special rule.
Standard Of Slaughter Anointed with the blood of an Ulthuan Elf, this banner exudes a sense of bitter determination. When calculating its combat result during a turn in which it charged, a unit carrying the Standard of Slaughter may claim an additional bonus of +D3 combat result points.	Standard Of Slaughter Anointed with the blood of an Ulthuan Elf, this banner exudes a sense of bitter determination. When calculating its combat result during a turn in which it charged, a unit carrying the Standard of Slaughter may claim an additional bonus of +D3 combat result points.
The Blazing Banner An eternal flame flickers about the weapons of those that march beneath the Blazing Banner. A unit carrying the Blazing Banner gains the Flaming Attacks special rule.	The Blazing Banner An eternal flame flickers about the weapons of those that march beneath the Blazing Banner. A unit carrying the Blazing Banner gains the Flaming Attacks special rule.
War Banner A proud banner of great age. Those that march beneath the War Banner fight with grim resolve. When calculating its combat result, a unit carrying the War Banner may claim an additional bonus of +1 combat result point.	War Banner A proud banner of great age. Those that march beneath the War Banner fight with grim resolve. When calculating its combat result, a unit carrying the War Banner may claim an additional bonus of +1 combat result point.

Units od the army

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Dark Elf Dreadlord	Dark Elf Dreadlord
Dark Elf Master	Dark Elf Master
Supreme Sorceress	Supreme Sorceress
Sorceress	Sorceress
High Beastmaster	High Beastmaster
Death Hag	Death Hag
Khainite Assassins	Khainite Assassins
Dark Steed	Dark Steed
Cold One	Cold One
Cold One Chariot	Cold One Chariot
Black Dragon	Black Dragon
Manticore	Manticore
Dark Pegasus	Dark Pegasus
Scourgerunner Chariots	Scourgerunner Chariots
Cauldron of Blood	Cauldron of Blood
Dark Elf Warriors	Dark Elf Warriors
Repeater Crossbowmen	Repeater Crossbowmen
Black Ark Corsairs	Black Ark Corsairs
Dark Riders	Dark Riders
Witch Elves	Witch Elves
Sisters Of Slaughter	Sisters Of Slaughter
Witch Elves	Witch Elves
Har Ganeth Executioners	Har Ganeth Executioners
Dark Elf Shades	Dark Elf Shades
Harpies	Harpies
Black Guard Of Naggarond	Black Guard Of Naggarond
Cold One Knights	Cold One Knights
Scourgerunner Chariots	Scourgerunner Chariots
Cold One Chariot	Cold One Chariot
War Hydra	War Hydra
Kharibdyss	Kharibdyss
Bloodwrack Shrine	Bloodwrack Shrine
Bloodwrack Medusa	Bloodwrack Medusa
Doomfire Warlocks	Doomfire Warlocks
Reaper Bolt Thrower	Reaper Bolt Thrower
War Hydra	War Hydra