Empire (Revision-32)
Magic Weapon
Runefang
max 1 per ArmyAll hits from a Runefang wound automatically with no armour saves allowed.
The Mace of Helsturm
max 1 per ArmyAlways Strikes Last. Requires Two Hands. The wielder of this weapon strikes at +2 Strength in close combat. Instead of attacking normally, the bearer can choose to forfeit all of his normal Attacks to make a single, special Attack (which still has the Always Strikes Last special rule). If this Attack hits, it is resolved at Strength 10 and has both the Flaming Attacks and Multiple Wounds (D3) special rules.
Magic Armour
The Armour of Meteoric Iron
max 1 per ArmyThe Armour of Meteoric Iron grants the wearer both a 1+ armour save (that cannot be improved by any means) and a 6+ ward save.
Helm of the Skavenslayer
max 1 per ArmyHelm. The wearer of the Helm of the Skavenslayer counts his armour save as being one point higher than normal. The wearer also causes Fear. Against models from a Skaven army, the wearer causes Terror instead. However, all Skaven gain the Hatred special rule while attacking the wearer.
Talisman
The White Cloak of Ulric
max 1 per ArmyEnemies in base contact with the wearer are at -1 to all rolls To hit. In addition, the wearer has a 5+ ward save, increasing to a 2+ ward save against Wounds caused by Flaming Attacks.
Arcane items
Enchanted Item
Van Horstmann's Speculum
max 1 per ArmyWhen the wearer fights in a challenge, he must 'swap' the Strength, Toughness, Initiative and Attacks characteristics on his profile with his enemy (but not the enemy's mount, if he has one). So, the wearer fights with his enemy fights Toughness, Initiative and Attacks whilst his enemy fights with the wearer's Strength, Toughness, Initiative and Attacks.
Note that you cannot choose not to use Van Horstmann's Speculum and you must swap all of the listed characteristics for the duration of the challenge, not just some of them.
Ring of Volans
max 1 per ArmyOne use only.
Bound Spell (power level variable).
At the beginning of the game, choose one of the eight Lores of Magic from the Warhammer rulebook and generate a spell from it as if the bearer were a Level 1 Wizard. That spell is bound within the Ring of Volans and can be cast, just like a bound spell, with a power level equal to the normal casting value of the spell.
Banner enchantement
Griffon banner
max 1 per ArmyA unit joined by a character bearing the Griffon Banner doubles any combat result bonus granted for having extra ranks. however, a character carrying the Griffon Banner, and his unit, cannot pursue a fleeing enemy and must hold their ground instead.
Steel standard
max 1 per ArmyThe bearer of the Steel Standard and his unit ignore any negative Movement penalties for barding (if they have any), and re-roll any dice rolls of a 1 when determining the distance they charge, flee or pursue.
Rampager's standard
max 1 per ArmyA unit with this Magic Standard can re-roll its charge distance dice.
Wailing banner
max 1 per ArmyA unit with this banner causes Terror in its enemies.
Ranger’s Standard
max 1 per ArmyA unit with the Ranger’s Standard has the Strider special rule.
Razor Standard
max 1 per ArmyModels in a unit with the Razor Standard have the Armour Piercing special rule.
War banner
max 1 per ArmyA unit with this banner adds +1 to its combat result.
Banner of Swiftness
max 1 per ArmyModels in a unit with the Banner of Swiftness have +1 to their Movement characteristic.
Lichebone Pennant
max 1 per ArmyModels in a unit with the Lichebone Pennant have Magic Resistance (1).
Standard of Discipline
max 1 per ArmyModels in a unit with the Standard of Discipline have +1 Leadership, but cannot use the General’s Inspiring Presence special rule.
Banner of Eternal Flame
max 1 per ArmyModels in a unit with the Banner of Eternal Flame have Flaming Attacks.
Gleaming Pennant
max 1 per ArmyOne use only. A unit with the Gleaming Pennant can re-roll its first failed Leadership test.
Scarecrow Banner
max 1 per ArmyA unit with the Scarecrow Banner causes Fear in models with the Fly special rule.
Army Organisation
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Lords
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Heroes
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Core
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Special
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Rare
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Karl Franz, The Emperor
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karl Franz | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 10 | Infantry |
Kurt Helborg, Reiksmarshal of the Empire
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kurrt Helborg | 4 | 7 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | Cavalry |
| Krieglust (barded warhorse) | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Balthasar Gelt, The supreme patriarch
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balthasar Gelt | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Monstrous Cavalry |
| Imperial Pegasus | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | Monstrous Cavalry |
Volkmar the Grim, The grand Theogonist
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Volkmar the Grim | 4 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Infantry |
Marius Leitdorf
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marius Leitdorf | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | Cavalry |
| Daisy (barded warhorse) | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
General of the Empire
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| General of the Empire | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 9 | Infantry |
Battle Wizard Lord
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Wizard Lord | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Infantry |
Arch Lector
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Arch Lector | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 9 | Infantry |
Grand Master
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grand Master | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 6 | 4 | 9 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Ludwig Schwarzhelm, The Emperor's Champion
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwig Schwarzhelm | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Luthor Huss, Prophet of Sigmar
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ludwig Schwarzhelm | 4 | 6 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
ModelRules
Warhorse
Markus Wulfhart, Huntsmarshal of the Empire
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Markus Wulfhart | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | Infantry |
Captain of the Empire
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Captain of the Empire | 4 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 8 | Infantry |
Battle Wizard
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Battle Wizard | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Warrior Priest
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Warrior Priest | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | Infantry |
Master Engineer
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master Enginneer | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Witch hunter
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Witch Hunter | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 8 | Infantry |
Mount Imperial Griffon
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Griffon | 6 | 5 | 0 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 7 | Monster |
Mount Imperial Pegasus
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Imperial Pegasus | 8 | 3 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 6 | Monstrous Beast |
Mount Mechanical Steed
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mecanical Steed | 7 | 1 | 0 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | War Beast |
Mount The Imperial Dragon
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Imperial Dragon | 6 | 6 | 0 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 5 | 8 | Monster |
Mount War Altar of Sigmar
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The War Altar of Sigmar | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | Chariot |
| Warhorse(2) | 8 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Mount Warhorse
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|
Mount Celestial Hurricanum
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestial Hurricanum | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | Chariot |
| Acolyte | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Warhorse(2) | 8 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Mount Luminark of Hysh
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminark of Hysh | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | Chariot |
| Acolyte | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Warhorse(2) | 8 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
ModelRules
Acolyte
Halberdiers
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Soldier | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Sergeant | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Infantry |
Spearmen
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Soldier | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Sergeant | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Infantry |
Swordmen
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Swordsman | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Duellist | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Infantry |
Crossbowmen
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Soldier | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Marksman | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Handgunners
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Soldier | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Marksman | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Archers
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Soldier | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Marksman | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Free compagny militia
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Militia Fighter | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Militia Leader | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Infantry |
Knightly orders
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Empire Knight | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Preceptor | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Inner Cricle Knight | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Inner Cricle Preceptor | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 9 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Greatswords
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Greatsword | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Infantry |
| Count's Champion | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Infantry |
Demigryph Knights
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Inner Cricle Knight | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Monstrous Cavalry |
| Inner Cricle Preceptor | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Monstrous Cavalry |
| Demigryph | 8 | 4 | 0 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 7 | Monstrous Cavalry |
Reiksguard Knights
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reiksguard Knight | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Reikscaptain | 4 | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 8 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Huntsmen
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Huntsman | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Tracker | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Pistoliers
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pistolier | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Cavalry |
| Outrider | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Outriders
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Outrider | 4 | 3 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Cavalry |
| Sharpshooter | 4 | 2 | 5 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Cavalry |
| Warhorse | 8 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Great cannon
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great Cannon | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | War Machine |
| Crewman(3) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Mortar
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mortar | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | War Machine |
| Crewman(3) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | War Machine |
Flagellants
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flagellant | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Prophet of Doom | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 2 | 7 | Infantry |
Helblaster Volley Gun
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helblastger Volley Gun | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | War Machine |
| Crewman(3) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Helstorm Rocket Battery
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Helstorm Rocket Battery | - | - | - | - | 7 | 3 | - | - | - | War Machine |
| Crewman(3) | 4 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
Steam Tank
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Steam Tank | 0/Var | - | - | 6 | 6 | 10 | - | - | - | Chariot |
| Engineer Commander | - | 3 | 4 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
ModelRules
Engineer Commander
Celestial Hurricanum
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Celestial Hurricanum | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | Chariot |
| Acolyte(2) | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Warhorse(2) | 8 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |
Luminark of Hysh
| Troops | M | WS | BS | S | T | W | I | A | Ld | Troop's type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Luminark of Hysh | - | - | - | 5 | 5 | 5 | - | - | - | Chariot |
| Acolyte(2) | - | 3 | 3 | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 7 | Infantry |
| Warhorse(2) | 8 | 3 | - | 3 | - | - | 3 | 1 | 5 | Cavalry |