Ossiarch Bonereapers
The Ossiarch legions are an undead force like no other. Created to be autonomous, they are trusted to enact Nagash’s will on a hundred war fronts at once. Their empire gathers war materiel from the cadavers of each battle, harvesting bone with which to create new warriors, build fortifications and begin the cycle of death over again.
This page contains all of the rules you need to field your Ossiarch Bonereapers miniatures on the battlefields of the Mortal Realms, from a host of exciting faction rules to a range of warscrolls. The rules are split into the following sections:Books
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Show History | ||||
| Book | Kind | Edition | Last update | |
 Ossiarch Bonereapers | ||||
| Ossiarch Bonereapers | Battletome | 4 | February 2026 | |
 Legends Warscrolls | ||||
| Legends Warscrolls | Warscroll | 4 | October 2026 | |
 Battle Profiles | ||||
| Battle Profiles | Rulebook | 4 | October 2026 | |
| Rules Updates | ||||
| Rules Updates | Rulebook | 4 | October 2026 | |
| Regiments of Renown | ||||
| Regiments of Renown | Warscroll | 4 | October 2026 | |
 Sons of Behemat | ||||
| Sons of Behemat | Battletome | 4 | September 2026 | |
 Ogor Mawtribes | ||||
| Ogor Mawtribes | Battletome | 4 | July 2026 | |
 Scourge of Aqshy - Ossiarch Bonereapers | ||||
| Scourge of Aqshy - Ossiarch Bonereapers | Expansion | 4 | July 2026 | |
 Scourge of Ghyran - Ossiarch Bonereapers | ||||
| Scourge of Ghyran - Ossiarch Bonereapers | Expansion | 4 | April 2026 | |
 Sylvaneth | ||||
| Sylvaneth | Battletome | 4 | March 2026 | |
 Legions of Nagash | ||||
| Legions of Nagash | White Dwarf | 4 | March 2026 | |
 Disciples of Tzeentch | ||||
| Disciples of Tzeentch | Battletome | 4 | February 2026 | |
| Spearhead: Ossiarch Bonereapers - Kavalos Vanguard | ||||
| Spearhead: Ossiarch Bonereapers - Kavalos Vanguard | Expansion | 4 | February 2026 | |
 Grotmas Advent: Regiments of Renown | ||||
| Grotmas Advent: Regiments of Renown | Warscroll | 4 | September 2025 | |
 Nighthaunt | ||||
| Nighthaunt | Battletome | 4 | August 2025 | |
 Flesh-eater Courts | ||||
| Flesh-eater Courts | Battletome | 4 | August 2025 | |
 Kharadron Overlords | ||||
| Kharadron Overlords | Battletome | 4 | July 2025 | |
 Cities of Sigmar | ||||
| Cities of Sigmar | Battletome | 4 | July 2025 | |
| Spearhead: Ossiarch Bonereapers - Mortisan Elite | ||||
| Spearhead: Ossiarch Bonereapers - Mortisan Elite | Expansion | 4 | June 2025 | |
 Soulblight Gravelords | ||||
| Soulblight Gravelords | Battletome | 4 | April 2025 | |
| Spearhead: Ossiarch Bonereapers - Tithe-Reaper Echelon | ||||
| Spearhead: Ossiarch Bonereapers - Tithe-Reaper Echelon | Expansion | 4 | November 2024 | |
| Petrifex Elite | ||||
| Petrifex Elite | White Dwarf | 4 | November 2024 | |
Designers’ Commentary
Battletome: Ossiarch Bonereapers
| Q: | Can the target of Vokmortian’s ‘Voice of Nagash’ ability be affected by passive non- CORE abilities? |
| A: | Yes. A target of ‘Voice of Nagash’ will still be affected by passive non-CORE abilities. In addition, it can be picked as the target of and affected by non-CORE abilities used by MANIFESTATIONS, terrain, the unit itself or a player. The target could not be picked as the target of or affected by non-CORE abilities that affect it for the rest of the turn, and any persisting effects from a non-CORE ability that are already affecting the target will temporarily cease to have an effect on it. |
| Q: | If a unit of Mortek Triaxes doesn't have any Balefire Braziers next to it, can it use the 'Cursed Flames' ability? |
| A: | No. |
| Q: | When a Mortis Reapers unit uses its ‘Necrocaches’ ability but a 1 is rolled on the D3 for the mortal damage, can it still move 6"? |
| A: | Yes, because in the ‘Necrocaches’ ability, the damage and the move are separate parts of the effect. |
| Q: | Can enemy manifestations and faction terrain features be set up within the range of the ‘Deathly Aura’ ability? |
| A: | No. Manifestations and faction terrain are affected by enemy abilities as if they were units. |
| Q: | Can Mortis Reapers use their ‘Necrocaches’ ability if they are not in combat? |
| A: | Yes. |
| Q: | What happens to a friendly Balefire Brazier that is next to an enemy unit when that enemy unit is destroyed? |
| A: | The Balefire Brazier is removed from the battlefield and is no longer used in the battle. |
Expansion: Scourge of Aqshy - Ossiarch Bonereapers
| Q: | Does ‘the Health characteristic of that unit’ in the effect of the ‘Banner of Old Ossia’ ability refer to the unit using the ‘Rally’ command or the unit having slain models returned to it? |
| A: | The unit having slain models returned to it. |
Faction Rules
Battle Traits
Ossiarch Bonereapers armies can use the following abilities:
 Once Per Battle Round (Army), Start of Battle Round |
IMMORTAL ELITE: The Ossiarch legions march to war in perfect unison, efficiently and precisely enacting the will of their generals without the mortal inadequacies of doubt, fear or regret.
Declare: You must use this ability if there are any friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HEROES on the battlefield. Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HERO to be the target.
Effect: You gain a number of relentless discipline points equal to the number after the target’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword. At the end of the battle round, any unspent relentless discipline points are lost.
Effect: You gain a number of relentless discipline points equal to the number after the target’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword. At the end of the battle round, any unspent relentless discipline points are lost.
 Your Movement Phase |
REMORSELESS MARCH: The Ossiarchs advance into battle swiftly and mercilessly.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase to use this ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. Add 3" to the Move characteristic of that unit for the rest of the phase. That unit cannot use RUN abilities for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. Add 3" to the Move characteristic of that unit for the rest of the phase. That unit cannot use RUN abilities for the rest of the turn.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
| Your Movement Phase |
IMPASSIVE RETREAT: The Bonereapers disengage and charge back into the fray, heedless of any losses sustained by their own ranks.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase to use this ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. For the rest of the turn, that unit can use CHARGE abilities even if it used a RETREAT ability in the same turn.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. For the rest of the turn, that unit can use CHARGE abilities even if it used a RETREAT ability in the same turn.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
 Once Per Turn (Army), Reaction: You declared a SHOOT ability for a unit that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase |
RUTHLESS EXTERMINATION: With the enemy fully engaged, the Ossiarchs send a hail of fire raining down on them with cold efficiency.
Used By: The unit using that SHOOT ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. Subtract 1 from ward rolls for damage points inflicted by attacks made as part of that SHOOT ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. Subtract 1 from ward rolls for damage points inflicted by attacks made as part of that SHOOT ability.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
 Reaction: You declared a FIGHT ability for a unit that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase |
PITILESS ASSAULT: The Bonereapers deliver blows that make a mockery of enemy defences.
Used By: The unit using that FIGHT ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. Add 1 to wound rolls for attacks made as part of that FIGHT ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. Add 1 to wound rolls for attacks made as part of that FIGHT ability.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
 Reaction: Opponent declared an ATTACK ability |
INVIOLATE LEGIONS: Ossiarch warriors snap into defensive formations that grant them even greater resilience.
Used By: A friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit targeted by that ATTACK ability. Friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units can use this ability more than once per phase.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. That unit has WARD (5+) against damage points inflicted by attacks made as part of that ATTACK ability.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. That unit has WARD (5+) against damage points inflicted by attacks made as part of that ATTACK ability.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
Errata
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Battle Traits
Remove the second line of the effect of the following abilities:
‘Impassive Retreat’
‘Ruthless Extermination’
‘Pitiless Assault’
‘Remorseless March’
‘Inviolate Legions’
‘Impassive Retreat’
‘Ruthless Extermination’
‘Pitiless Assault’
‘Remorseless March’
‘Inviolate Legions’
Battle Formations
You can pick 1 of the following battle formations for a Ossiarch Bonereapers army. Each battle formation grants a different ability you can use in the battle.
BATTLE PROFILE
| Name | Points |
| Border Guards | 0 |
| Ruthless Legion | 0 |
| The Inevitable Empire | 0 |
| Remorseless Conquerors | 0 |
| Tithe Guards | 0 |
| Hekatos Drillmasters | 0 |
Border Guards
| Passive |
GRIM SENTINELS: The borders of the Ossiarch Empire stretch across continents in every Mortal Realm, and they are ever expanding ...
Effect: Melee weapons used by friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units have Anti-charge (+1 Rend) while they are wholly within neutral territory or wholly within 6" of both enemy and friendly territory.
Ruthless Legion
| Once Per Turn (Army), Any Combat Phase |
NADIRITE WEDGE: As the attacking speartip of the Ossiarch legions drive home their charge, enemy defences quail and then shatter outright.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit that charged this turn to use this ability.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, this unit’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, have Crit (2 Hits) for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, this unit’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, have Crit (2 Hits) for the rest of the turn.
The Inevitable Empire
 Once Per Turn (Army), Your Hero Phase |
SILENT EMPIRE: To invade the Ossiarch Empire is to enter a realm of doleful columns, grim architecture and deathly silence.
Declare: Pick an enemy unit to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, until the start of your next turn, the target has a maximum control score of 1 while it is within neutral territory or your territory.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, until the start of your next turn, the target has a maximum control score of 1 while it is within neutral territory or your territory.
Remorseless Conquerors
| Reaction: You declared a RUN ability for a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit |
UNFALTERING PACE: The soldiers of the Ossiarch legions neither rest nor tire; their expansions are limited only to the availability of osseous matter with which to create fresh soldiers.
Used By: The unit using RUN ability
Effect: If you roll a 1-3 when determining the distance that unit can move, you can use a value of 4 instead.
Effect: If you roll a 1-3 when determining the distance that unit can move, you can use a value of 4 instead.
Tithe Guards
| Once Per Turn (Army), Your Hero Phase |
PLENTIFUL BONE: Guarded supply lines provide this force with near-limitless bone reserves, allowing for swift repair of damaged constructs.
Declare: Pick a friendly non-UNIQUE OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to use this ability, then pick up to 3 visible friendly non-FLY OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units wholly within 12" of that WIZARD to be the targets.
Effect: Roll a D3 for each target. On a 2+:
Effect: Roll a D3 for each target. On a 2+:
- If the target is damaged, Heal (X) the target where X is an amount equal to the roll.
- If the target is not damaged, return a number of slain models to it with a combined Health characteristic equal to or less than the roll.
Hekatos Drillmasters
| Once Per Turn (Army), Your Hero Phase |
DISCIPLINED HEKATOI: Crafted with specially selected soul-stuff from skilled officers, the Hekatoi of this legion exhibit an unusual degree of battlefield initiative.
Declare: Pick a friendly non-HERO non-FLY OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS INFANTRY unit to be the target.
Effect: Pick 1 of the following effects to apply until the start of your next turn:
Effect: Pick 1 of the following effects to apply until the start of your next turn:
- The target has WARD (5+).
- Add 1 to charge rolls for the target.
- Add 1 to wound rolls for the target’s attacks.
- The target’s melee weapons have Anti-charge (+1 Rend).
Heroic Traits
Imbuements of the Tithe-Reapers
HERO only| Once Per Battle, Start of Battle Round |
MANUFACTURED MIND: This commander's soul-stuff is a blend of some of the realms' finest military minds. This grants them moments of unparalleled insight, even in the face of utter disaster and the complete dissolution of the chain of command.
Effect: When picking a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HERO to be the target of the ‘Immortal Elite’ ability this battle round, you can pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HERO that has been destroyed.
| Passive |
IMMACULATE DEFENDER: This warlord knows precisely how to maximise the peerless resilience of the Ossiarch Bonereapers through defensive formations and overlapping shieldwalls.
Effect: Ignore the first damage point allocated to each friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS INFANTRY unit in the combat phase while they are wholly within 12" of this unit.
| Reaction: You declared a FIGHT ability for a non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit |
IMPERIOUS WILL: The exacting leadership of this commander inspires their cohorts of Ossiarch soldiery to fight with a ruthless determination to utterly vanquish the enemy.
Effect: Pick an enemy unit in combat with that non-HERO unit and that did not charge this turn to be the target. Roll a D3. On a 2+, inflict an amount of mortal damage on the target equal to the roll. This unit can use this ability more than once per phase but only once per FIGHT ability.
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Heroic Traits
Change the last sentence of the ‘Imperious Will’ ability to: ‘This unit can use this ability more than once per phase but only once per FIGHT ability.'
Artefacts of Power
Relics of the Empire
HERO only| Passive |
SHARD OF NECRIS: This ancient shard is a fragment of the armour known as the Necris Infinus. Though it was shattered in a war long ago, the remaining piece is still imbued with the darkest of Shyishan sorceries. Once worn by Haakesh the Indomitable and Kheramet the Undying, its potent magics render the wearer almost invulnerable. Almost...
Effect: If the unmodified hit roll for an attack that targets this unit is 1-4 and this unit did not charge in the same turn, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends.
| Deployment Phase |
BLADE OF THE NADIR: Compressed to a barely visible sliver by the metaphysical weight of the Shyish Nadir itself, this weapon is so incomparably sharp that flesh and steel dissolves around it as it sweeps through enemy ranks.
Effect: Pick 1 of this unit’s non-Companion melee weapons. For the rest of the battle, each time you make an unmodified wound roll of 6 for a combat attack made with that weapon, inflict D3 mortal damage on the target of the attack after the FIGHT ability has been resolved.
| Passive |
AMULET OF GNOSIS: This talisman contains the siphoned intellects of many esteemed martial leaders distilled into a single black gemstone, which bestows upon the bearer the knowledge of a thousand battles. Such military acumen ensures any troops under their command will act with supreme precision on the battlefield.
Effect: No mortal damage is inflicted on friendly OSSIARCH B0NEREAPERS units by RETREAT abilities while they are wholly within 12" of this unit.
Relics of the Empire
HERO only| Reaction: You declared the ‘Rally’ command for a visible OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit |
BANNER OF OLD OSSIA: Imbued with a similar enchantment to Katakros’s personal standard, the bearer of this banner can direct the repair and reconstruction of Ossiarch warriors across the battlefield, ensuring that each cohort is at optimal strength.
Effect: When resolving that command, you can spend rally points in the following additional ways:
- For each rally point spent, Heal (1) another visible friendly non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit.
- You can spend a number of rally points equal to the Health characteristic of that unit to return a slain model to a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit.
| Once Per Battle, Your Movement Phase |
SCARABAEAN CLOAK: This writhing mantle is formed of thousands of osseous scarabs that can take flight as one, carrying the wearer into the air.
Effect: Remove this unit from the battlefield and set it up again on the battlefield more than 9" from all enemy units.
 Once Per Battle, End of Any Turn |
SOULWEB GEM: This construct bears a mastercrafted soultrap gem that has been magically bound to that of a chosen vassal. Should they fall, their animus can inhabit their subordinate’s form, usually at a safer distance from the foe.
Declare: This unit can only use this ability if it was destroyed this turn.
Effect: Set up a replacement unit identical to this unit on the battlefield wholly within friendly territory and not in combat. Then, allocate a number of damage points to the replacement unit equal to its Health characteristic minus 1 (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points).
Effect: Set up a replacement unit identical to this unit on the battlefield wholly within friendly territory and not in combat. Then, allocate a number of damage points to the replacement unit equal to its Health characteristic minus 1 (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points).
FAQ
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| Q: | Does ‘the Health characteristic of that unit’ in the effect of the ‘Banner of Old Ossia’ ability refer to the unit using the ‘Rally’ command or the unit having slain models returned to it? |
| A: | The unit having slain models returned to it. |
Spell Lore
Lore of Ossian Sorcery
| Your Hero Phase | 5 |
EMPOWER NADIRITE WEAPONS: Mortisans imbue the Bonereapers' blades with deadly power, acting in concert to increase the weapons' lethality to truly fearsome levels.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: The target’s melee weapons have Crit (2 Hits) until the start of your next turn. If all of the target’s non-Companion melee weapons had Crit (2 Hits) when they were picked to be the target of this ability, the target’s combat attacks score critical hits on unmodified hit rolls of 5+ until the start of your next turn instead.
Friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units can be affected by this ability multiple times.
Effect: The target’s melee weapons have Crit (2 Hits) until the start of your next turn. If all of the target’s non-Companion melee weapons had Crit (2 Hits) when they were picked to be the target of this ability, the target’s combat attacks score critical hits on unmodified hit rolls of 5+ until the start of your next turn instead.
Friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units can be affected by this ability multiple times.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, UNLIMITED |
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
IMMOLATING FLAMES: The caster wreathes an Ossiarch cohort in dark, flaming magic that discharges in a burst of fiery energy should any of their number be felled.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, each time a model in the target unit is slain by a combat attack and that model was in combat with the attacking unit, roll a number of dice equal to the target’s Health characteristic. For each 5+, inflict 1 mortal damage on the attacking unit after the FIGHT ability has been resolved.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, each time a model in the target unit is slain by a combat attack and that model was in combat with the attacking unit, roll a number of dice equal to the target’s Health characteristic. For each 5+, inflict 1 mortal damage on the attacking unit after the FIGHT ability has been resolved.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
DRAIN VITALITY: This cursed spell saps a foe’s strength, leaving them weak and vulnerable.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible enemy unit within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, subtract 1 from hit rolls for the target’s attacks and subtract 1 from save rolls for the target.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, subtract 1 from hit rolls for the target’s attacks and subtract 1 from save rolls for the target.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
Lore of Necrotheurgy
| Your Hero Phase | 5 |
BOLSTER CREATION: Power flowing from their talons, the Mortisan hardens the osseous frames of their crafted soldiers.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, ignore the first damage point allocated to the target in each phase.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, ignore the first damage point allocated to the target in each phase.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, UNLIMITED |
| Your Hero Phase | 5 |
INVIGORATE THE RANKS: The Mortisan pours energy into nearby soldiers, multiplying their combat prowess thricefold.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of the target’s melee weapons until the start of your next turn.
Effect: Add 1 to the Attacks characteristic of the target’s melee weapons until the start of your next turn.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 5 |
SOUL-CLAIM: The caster drains the spirit-essence from the foe, repurposing it to imbue their constructs with animus.
Declare: Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, then pick a visible enemy unit within 18" of them to be the enemy target. Then, you can pick a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of that WIZARD to be a friendly target. Then, make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on the enemy target. If any models are slain by this ability, pick 1 of the following:
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on the enemy target. If any models are slain by this ability, pick 1 of the following:
- Heal (3) the friendly target.
- Return a number of slain models to the friendly target with a combined Health characteristic of up to 3.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
Manifestation Lore
Horrors of the Necropolis
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
SUMMON NIGHTMARE PREDATOR: The Nightmare Predator is a looming conjuration of Shyishan magic that takes the form of a disturbing terror.
Declare: If there is not a friendly Nightmare Predator on the battlefield, pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Set up a Nightmare Predator wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
Effect: Set up a Nightmare Predator wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, SUMMON |
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
SUMMON BONE-TITHE SHRIEKER: The caster conjures a four-headed, all-seeing monstrosity to hunt down those who would escape the Ossiarch tithe.
Declare: If there is not a friendly Bone-tithe Shrieker on the battlefield, pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Set up a Bone-tithe Shrieker wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
Effect: Set up a Bone-tithe Shrieker wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, SUMMON |
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
SUMMON SOULSTEALER CARRION: Soaring from its caster’s spread fingertips, the Soulstealer Carrion takes wing above the battlefield.
Declare: If there is not a friendly Soulstealer Carrion on the battlefield, pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS WIZARD to cast this spell, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Set up a Soulstealer Carrion wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
Effect: Set up a Soulstealer Carrion wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, SUMMON |
Mortisan Refinements
Mortisan Refinements are unique enhancements that can be given to non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units.
A unit can only have 1 Mortisan Refinement.
| Passive |
PERPETUALLY EMPOWERED WEAPONS: The Mortisans have permanently imbued these constructs’ and their steeds’ weapons with deadly power.
Effect: This unit’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, have Crit (2 Hits).
| Passive |
ELONGATED TIBIAS: These Bonereapers have considerably longer leg bones than many other constructs, allowing for greater bursts of speed on the charge.
Effect: Add 1 to charge rolls for this unit.
| Passive |
UTTERLY UNQUESTIONING: The spirit-essence in these Ossiarchs’ soultrap gems is derived from the most loyal of ancient seneschals.
Effect: Each time this unit uses a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability, roll a dice as a reaction. On a 5+, subtract 1 from the number of relentless discipline points that must be spent to use that ability.
Warhammer Legends: Army of Renown
Legions of Nagash
When you pick the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS, OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS, FLESH-EATER COURTS or NIGHTHAUNT faction for your army, you can choose for it to be a LEGIONS OF NAGASH Army of Renown instead. If you do so, use the faction rules on these pages instead of any other faction rules. Every unit in your army must be drawn from the units listed in the roster options box opposite. All units in your army gain the LEGIONS OF NAGASH keyword. In addition, when you pick a manifestation lore for your army, you can pick 1 of the following lores: ‘Manifestations of the Grave’, ‘Horrors of the Necropolis’, ‘Infernal Sorceries’ or ‘Manifested Insanity’.
Legends Rules: The rules in this article are Legends rules. This means that these rules cannot be used in competitive Matched Play events.
Legends Rules: The rules in this article are Legends rules. This means that these rules cannot be used in competitive Matched Play events.
ROSTER OPTIONS
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Battle Traits
| Passive |
ETHEREAL: Nighthaunt spirits can rarely be harmed by blows delivered by those caught in the grip of a spiritual terror.
Effect: Ignore negative modifiers to save rolls for friendly LEGIONS OF NAGASH NIGHTHAUNT units, excluding Nagash.
| Passive |
LEGIONS OF ENDLESS DEAD: The sight of Nagash’s legions united under a single deathly banner, a near-infinite sea of undead as far as the eye can see, can bury even the stoutest soul in the deepest pits of sorrow and dread.
Effect: Subtract 5 from the control scores of enemy units while they are in combat with 2 or more friendly units if any of those friendly units is Nagash or if none of those friendly units share any of the following keywords: SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS, FLESH-EATER COURTS, NIGHTHAUNT or OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS.
Heroic Traits
(HERO only)| Once Per Battle, End of Any Turn |
INESCAPABLE FATE: This undead lord has been long suspected of base treachery. Nagash is no stranger to such upstarts and has cursed this underling to return to his side each time they would fail him, to remind them just who holds the leash to their collar.
Declare: This unit can only use this ability if it has been destroyed.
Effect: If the friendly Nagash is on the battlefield, set up a replacement of this unit wholly within 12" of that Nagash and more than 9" from all enemy units. If this unit is not INFANTRY or CAVALRY, allocate 8 damage points to it (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points).
Effect: If the friendly Nagash is on the battlefield, set up a replacement of this unit wholly within 12" of that Nagash and more than 9" from all enemy units. If this unit is not INFANTRY or CAVALRY, allocate 8 damage points to it (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points).
Artefacts of Power
(HERO only)| Once Per Battle, Any Hero Phase |
SOUL-SHRIVE AMULET: This amulet, a powerful artefact in its own right that grants the one who wears it incredible might, also hides a sinister purpose. Great Nagash trusts no-one, and should he desire it, he will sacrifice the bearer in an eyeblink to further his own agenda with no more thought than a man who blows out a candle.
Declare: Pick empowered agent or sacrificial pawn.
Effect: If you picked empowered agent, for the rest of the turn:
If you picked sacrificial pawn, instead of making a casting roll for the next spell cast by the friendly Nagash this turn, you can use a value of 7 for the roll that cannot be modified and that spell cannot be unbound. Then, allocate 3 damage points to this unit (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points).
Effect: If you picked empowered agent, for the rest of the turn:
- Add 2 to the Attacks characteristic of this unit’s melee weapons.
- Add 1 to the Rend characteristic of this unit’s melee weapons.
If you picked sacrificial pawn, instead of making a casting roll for the next spell cast by the friendly Nagash this turn, you can use a value of 7 for the roll that cannot be modified and that spell cannot be unbound. Then, allocate 3 damage points to this unit (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points).
Spell Lore
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
RISE! RISE IN MY NAME!: With both arms raised high and enveloped in an aura of power so intense it drains the very light from the sky, the caster re-knits the broken forms of Nagash’s minions that they might continue to do battle in his name.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick each other visible friendly LEGIONS OF NAGASH unit wholly within 24" of the caster to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: If a target unit has a Health characteristic of 1, return 3 slain models to the target unit.
If a target unit has a Health characteristic of 2 or 3, return 1 slain model to the target unit and Heal (2) the target unit.
If a target unit has a Health characteristic of 4 or more, Heal (D6) the target unit.
Effect: If a target unit has a Health characteristic of 1, return 3 slain models to the target unit.
If a target unit has a Health characteristic of 2 or 3, return 1 slain model to the target unit and Heal (2) the target unit.
If a target unit has a Health characteristic of 4 or more, Heal (D6) the target unit.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
MY UNDYING DEMAND: The Lord of the Undead suffuses his creations with a vigour that causes blades to snap in greying flesh, arrows to bounce from shields of reinforced bone, and even the spells of the enemies to flicker and die in an amethyst flash of unearthly power.
Declare: Pick the friendly Nagash to cast this spell, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Ignore the first damage point that would be allocated to each visible friendly LEGIONS OF NAGASH unit each phase while it is wholly within 24" of the friendly Nagash.
Effect: Ignore the first damage point that would be allocated to each visible friendly LEGIONS OF NAGASH unit each phase while it is wholly within 24" of the friendly Nagash.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
INSANITY AND NIGHTMARES MADE MANIFEST: The horror of battling invigorated Flesh-eaters lends a deadly strength to the rusting blades of the Nighthaunt procession.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a friendly FLESH-EATER COURTS unit and a different friendly NIGHTHAUNT unit that are both wholly within 18" of and visible to the caster and wholly within 12" of each other to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, while the targets are wholly within 12" of and visible to each other:
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, while the targets are wholly within 12" of and visible to each other:
- Add 10 to the FLESH-EATER COURTS target’s control score.
- Subtract 1 from ward rolls for enemy units while they are in combat with the NIGHTHAUNT target.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
REAP A BLOODY TITHE: The caster’s will drives Nagash’s Soulblight and Ossiarch minions forward, the wealth of blood and bone on the gore-strewn battlefield acting as fuel for his mightiest elites.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a friendly SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS unit and a different friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit that are both wholly within 18" of and visible to the caster and wholly within 12" of each other to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, add 1 to hit rolls for combat attacks made by the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target:
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, add 1 to hit rolls for combat attacks made by the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target:
- Heal (D3) that unit.
- If that unit has a Health characteristic of 1 or 2, return D3 slain models to it.
- If that unit has a Health characteristic of 3 or more, return 1 slain model to it.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
RIVERS OF BLOOD AND SHALLOW GRAVES: As the Flesh-eaters mangle, tear and rip their enemies into bloody chunks, the charnel stink of blood lies heavy in the air. The resulting rivers of blood and fresh piles of potential chattel handily replenish the Soulblight ranks.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a friendly FLESH-EATER COURTS unit and a different friendly SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS unit that are both wholly within 18" of and visible to the caster and wholly within 12" of each other to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the friendly FLESH-EATER COURTS target’s weapons while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target:
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the friendly FLESH-EATER COURTS target’s weapons while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target:
- Heal (D3) that unit.
- If that unit has a Health characteristic of 1 or 2, return D3 slain models to it.
- If that unit has a Health characteristic of 3 or more, return 1 slain model to it.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
DELUSION AND DISCIPLINE: Loyal bannermen of the Summerking see themselves rallying alongside the greatest martial elites ever to have lived. For the Ossiarchs, they simply follow orders and take every advantage offered by the crazed attacks of their erstwhile allies.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit and a different friendly FLESH-EATER COURTS unit that are both wholly within 18" of and visible to the caster and wholly within 12" of each other to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target has WARD (5+) while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the FLESH-EATER COURTS target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the FLESH-EATER COURTS target:
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target has WARD (5+) while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the FLESH-EATER COURTS target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the FLESH-EATER COURTS target:
- Heal (D3) that unit.
- Return 1 slain KNIGHT model to it.
- Return D3 slain SERF models to it.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
BRINGING ORDER TO HORROR: With an unearthly bellow, the caster drives the Nighthaunt before them like hunting hounds while the Ossiarchs silently withdraw, redirect and return to the battle in a seamless fashion.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a friendly NIGHTHAUNT unit and a different friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit that are both wholly within 18" of and visible to the caster and wholly within 12" of each other to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: The NIGHTHAUNT target can use a CHARGE ability as if it were your charge phase and even if it is in combat. However, if it does so (regardless of whether it is in combat) and the charge roll is 3 or less, that unit does not count as having charged.
In addition, the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target can use a RETREAT ability as if it were your movement phase, and for the rest of the turn, it can use CHARGE abilities even if it used a RUN or RETREAT ability in the same turn.
Effect: The NIGHTHAUNT target can use a CHARGE ability as if it were your charge phase and even if it is in combat. However, if it does so (regardless of whether it is in combat) and the charge roll is 3 or less, that unit does not count as having charged.
In addition, the OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS target can use a RETREAT ability as if it were your movement phase, and for the rest of the turn, it can use CHARGE abilities even if it used a RUN or RETREAT ability in the same turn.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
FELL BLADES AND BLOODY FANGS: As foes cower in fear from the spectral terror of the Nighthaunt, the Soulblight Gravelords carve a bloody path through the enemy’s ranks. The resulting terror feeds nearby Nighthaunt, triggering a bloody cycle of slaughter from which there is no escape.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a friendly NIGHTHAUNT unit and a different friendly SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS unit that are both wholly within 18" of and visible to the caster and wholly within 12" of each other to be the targets, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target’s weapons while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the NIGHTHAUNT target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the NIGHTHAUNT target:
Effect: Until the start of your next turn, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS target’s weapons while it is wholly within 12" of and visible to the NIGHTHAUNT target.
In addition, pick 1 of the following effects for the NIGHTHAUNT target:
- Heal (D3) that unit.
- If that unit has a Health characteristic of 1 or 2, return D3 slain models to it.
- If that unit has a Health characteristic of 3 or more, return 1 slain model to it.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
THE GAZE OF NAGASH: A swirling witchlight burns within Nagash’s eye sockets, building in intensity until a solid beam of amethyst light blazes forth to annihilate whatever the Lord of Shyish looks upon.
Declare: Pick the friendly Nagash to cast this spell. Then, pick 2 points on the battlefield within 18" of and visible to him and within 12" of each other. Then, draw a line between those points. Each visible enemy unit the line passes across is a target. Then, make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Pick normal gaze or empowered gaze.
If you picked normal gaze, inflict D3 mortal damage on each target.
If you picked empowered gaze, make an empowerment roll of 2D6. On a 6+, the roll succeeds; otherwise, the roll fails. You can keep making empowerment rolls until a roll fails. If an empowerment roll fails, the spell fails and its effect is not resolved. Otherwise, inflict D3+X mortal damage on each target, where X is the number of empowerment rolls that succeeded.
Effect: Pick normal gaze or empowered gaze.
If you picked normal gaze, inflict D3 mortal damage on each target.
If you picked empowered gaze, make an empowerment roll of 2D6. On a 6+, the roll succeeds; otherwise, the roll fails. You can keep making empowerment rolls until a roll fails. If an empowerment roll fails, the spell fails and its effect is not resolved. Otherwise, inflict D3+X mortal damage on each target, where X is the number of empowerment rolls that succeeded.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
10" 18 3+ 10 5+ All living beings dread the name of Nagash, the God of Undeath. Cruel and tyrannical, the overlord of Shyish intends to conquer the Mortal Realms and transform them into a lifeless Necrotopia, in which not a speck of dust moves unless it is by his will. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Alakanash, the Staff of Power | |||||||
| Alakanash, the Staff of Power | 4 | 3+ | 3+ | 2 | D6 | ||
| Zefet-nebtar, the Mortis Blade | |||||||
| Zefet-nebtar, the Mortis Blade | 4 | 3+ | 3+ | 2 | 3 | ||
BATTLE PROFILE
Unit Size: 1 Points: 670
Base size: 130mm
Can be reinforced: No
Regiment Options: Any non-UNIQUE DEATH
Notes: Can only be included in a LEGIONS OF NAGASH Army of Renown.
| Passive |
THE STAFF OF POWER: Alakanash is capped with gems of purest grave-sand.
Effect: Add 2 to casting rolls for this unit while it has not miscast any spells this turn. If this unit miscasts a spell, ignore the restriction that would stop this unit from casting any more spells this turn.
 Passive |
BATTLE DAMAGEDEffect: While this unit has 10 or more damage points, subtract 3 from its power level.
| Once Per Turn (Army), Any Combat Phase |
NECROMANTIC EMPOWERMENT: Nagash’s weapons are truly terrifying artefacts, their power that of ending and the inevitable cessation of all life in creation. Nagash can further imbue them with terrible might, drawing the deathly energies needed from nearby minions.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly LEGIONS OF NAGASH unit within this unit’s combat range to be the target.
Effect: Allocate D3 mortal damage to the target (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points). If any models are slain by this ability, for the rest of the turn:
Effect: Allocate D3 mortal damage to the target (ward rolls cannot be made for those damage points). If any models are slain by this ability, for the rest of the turn:
- This unit’s Alakanash has Crit (Mortal).
- This unit’s Zefet-nebtar has Crit (2 Hits).
| KEYWORDS | RAMPAGE |
| Your Hero Phase |
FATHER OF NECROMANCY: Nagash is the unholy lord of the dead, their bodies and souls his to manipulate at will.
Declare: Pick 2 visible friendly LEGIONS OF NAGASH units that are wholly within 18" of this unit. Pick 1 of those units to be the target, then pick the other to be drained.
Effect: Up to 3 models in the drained unit are automatically slain. Then, return a number of slain models to the target unit with a combined Health characteristic of up to the combined Health characteristic of models slain in the drained unit.
Effect: Up to 3 models in the drained unit are automatically slain. Then, return a number of slain models to the target unit with a combined Health characteristic of up to the combined Health characteristic of models slain in the drained unit.
| End of Any Turn |
SOUL DEVOURER: Nagash has devoured the souls of mortal and god alike, and his hunger to conquer all of creation is unslakeable. To battle him, or even stand by his side, is to risk being similarly consumed.
Declare: Pick any number of units (friendly or enemy) within this unit’s combat range to be the targets.
Effect: Inflict D6 mortal damage on each target. For each model slain by this ability, Heal (1) this unit.
Effect: Inflict D6 mortal damage on each target. For each model slain by this ability, Heal (1) this unit.
| KEYWORDS | RAMPAGE |
KEYWORDS | WARMASTER, UNIQUE, HERO, MONSTER, WIZARD (9), FLY, WARD (5+) |
| DEATH, LEGIONS OF NAGASH, FLESH-EATER COURTS, NIGHTHAUNT, OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS, SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS |
Petrifex Elite
When you pick the Ossiarch Bonereapers faction for your army, you can choose for it to be a Petrifex Elite Army of Renown. If you do so, use the faction rules on these pages instead of the Ossiarch Bonereapers faction rules. Every unit in your army must be drawn from the units listed in the roster options box below. All units in your army gain the PETRIFEX ELITE keyword.
ROSTER OPTIONS
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Battle Traits
| Passive |
CONSTRUCTS OF PETRIFIED BONE: The Petrifex craft their war-constructs from ancient bone that is as hard as granite.
Effect: Ignore the first damage point that would be allocated to each friendly PETRIFEX ELITE unit in each phase.
| Once Per Battle (Army), End of Any Turn |
RELENTLESS ONSLAUGHT: The Petrifex Elite grind their enemies to dust with relentless assault waves.
Declare: Pick a friendly non-HERO INFANTRY unit that has been destroyed to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. If the roll is lower than the number of models in the target unit, set up a replacement unit with half the number of models from the target unit (rounding up) in friendly territory, wholly within 6" of a battlefield edge and more than 9" from all enemy units.
Effect: Roll a dice. If the roll is lower than the number of models in the target unit, set up a replacement unit with half the number of models from the target unit (rounding up) in friendly territory, wholly within 6" of a battlefield edge and more than 9" from all enemy units.
| Any Combat Phase | 1 |
SHATTERING STRIKE: Iron-hard limbs lash out with little grace but terrible strength, pulverising anything within reach.
Declare: Pick a friendly PETRIFEX ELITE unit that charged this turn to be the target.
Effect: The target can use 2 FIGHT abilities this phase. After the first is used, however, this unit has STRIKE-LAST for the rest of the turn.
Effect: The target can use 2 FIGHT abilities this phase. After the first is used, however, this unit has STRIKE-LAST for the rest of the turn.
| Once Per Turn (Army), Your Movement Phase |
CEASELESS ADVANCE: This nomadic legion is always on the move, even when deep in enemy territory.
Declare: Pick a friendly PETRIFEX ELITE unit that is in combat to be the target.
Effect: For the rest of the turn, no mortal damage is inflicted on the target by RETREAT abilities, but when the target uses a RETREAT ability, it must end the move closer to or in enemy territory.
Effect: For the rest of the turn, no mortal damage is inflicted on the target by RETREAT abilities, but when the target uses a RETREAT ability, it must end the move closer to or in enemy territory.
Spell Lore
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
HARD AS DIAMOND: Using their shaping prowess, this bone-crafter compresses osseous matter to make it even more unyielding.
Declare: Pick a friendly PETRIFEX ELITE WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Subtract 1 from wound rolls for attacks that target that unit until the start of your next turn.
Effect: Subtract 1 from wound rolls for attacks that target that unit until the start of your next turn.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, UNLIMITED |
| Your Hero Phase | 8 |
SKELETAL GRASP: Long-buried bone fragments worm their way through the earth, connecting into multi-jointed fingers that burst through the surface and ensnare unfortunates in their vice-like grip.
Declare: Pick a friendly PETRIFEX ELITE WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible enemy unit within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Until the start of your next turn:
Effect: Until the start of your next turn:
- Halve the target’s Move characteristic.
- Subtract 1 from the number of dice rolled when making charge rolls for the target, to a minimum of 1.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
| Your Hero Phase | 7 |
TREMORS FROM THE ENTOMBED: The wizard animates petrified bones buried deep in the earth, causing the ground to quake with deadly force.
Declare: Pick a friendly PETRIFEX ELITE WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a terrain feature or faction terrain feature within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: If the target is a terrain feature, roll a D3 for each unit (friendly or enemy) within 3" of it. On a 2+, inflict an amount of mortal damage on that unit equal to the roll.
If the target is a faction terrain feature, inflict 2D6 mortal damage on it. If the target is destroyed, before removing it from play, roll a D3 for each unit (friendly or enemy) within 3" of it. On a 2+, inflict an amount of mortal damage on that unit equal to the roll.
Effect: If the target is a terrain feature, roll a D3 for each unit (friendly or enemy) within 3" of it. On a 2+, inflict an amount of mortal damage on that unit equal to the roll.
If the target is a faction terrain feature, inflict 2D6 mortal damage on it. If the target is destroyed, before removing it from play, roll a D3 for each unit (friendly or enemy) within 3" of it. On a 2+, inflict an amount of mortal damage on that unit equal to the roll.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
Manifestation Lore
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
SUMMON NIGHTMARE PREDATOR: The Nightmare Predator is a looming conjuration of Shyishan magic that strikes terror into the hearts of all who glimpse it.
Declare: Pick a friendly PETRIFEX ELITE WIZARD to cast this spell, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Set up a Nightmare Predator wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
Effect: Set up a Nightmare Predator wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, SUMMON |
Army of Renown
The Lance of Ossia
When you pick the Ossiarch Bonereapers faction for your army, you can choose for it to be the Lance of Ossia Army of Renown. If you do so, use the faction rules on these pages instead of the Ossiarch Bonereapers faction rules. Every unit in your army must be drawn from the units listed in the roster options below. All units in your army gain the LANCE OF OSSIA keyword.
ROSTER OPTIONS
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Battle Traits
| Once Per Battle Round (Army), Start of Battle Round |
PRAETORIAN ELITE: The Lance of Ossia ride to war in perfect unison, efficiently and precisely enacting Zandtos's will without the mortal inadequacies of doubt, fear or regret.
Declare: You must use this ability if there are any friendly LANCE OF OSSIA HEROES on the battlefield. Pick a friendly LANCE OF OSSIA HERO to be the target.
Effect: You gain a number of relentless discipline points equal to the number shown after the target’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword. At the end of the battle round, any unspent relentless discipline points are lost.
Effect: You gain a number of relentless discipline points equal to the number shown after the target’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword. At the end of the battle round, any unspent relentless discipline points are lost.
| Your Movement Phase |
VENGEFUL OUTRIDERS: Zandtos hurls his forces towards the enemy with unchecked fury.
Declare: Pick a friendly LANCE OF OSSIA unit that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase to be the target
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. Add 2" to the target’s Move characteristic for the rest of the phase.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. Add 2" to the target’s Move characteristic for the rest of the phase.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
| Passive |
KAVALOS LANCE: Those who fight with Zandtos want nothing more than to carve a red path through those who would defile their lord's domain.
Effect: When a friendly LANCE OF OSSIA unit uses the ‘Power Through’ command, the target does not have to have a lower Health characteristic than that friendly unit.
| Your Movement Phase |
SILENT MENACE: As the thundering charge of the Lance of Ossia bears down upon the foe, their unblinking witchlight stares and deathly silence can unnerve even the most stalwart of enemies.
Declare: Pick a friendly LANCE OF OSSIA unit that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase to use this ability, then pick a visible enemy unit within 12" of it to be the target.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. The target cannot use the ‘Redeploy’ command for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. The target cannot use the ‘Redeploy’ command for the rest of the turn.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
| Any Charge Phase |
FURY OF ZANDTOS: Zandtos's ire burns so brightly that his warriors are fuelled by a bloodlust usually absent among the cold and brutal Ossiarchs.
Declare: Pick a friendly LANCE OF OSSIA unit that charged this turn and that has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase to be the target.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. The target’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, have Crit (2 Hits) for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. The target’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, have Crit (2 Hits) for the rest of the turn.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
| Any Combat Phase |
BLOOD-SMEARED HOOVES: As the charge crashes home, Zandtos's rage infects even his warriors' mounts, who grind the enemy to pulp beneath their hooves.
Declare: Pick a friendly LANCE OF OSSIA unit that charged this turn and has not used a RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE ability this phase to be the target.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. Add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the target’s weapons, including Companion weapons, for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Spend 1 relentless discipline point. If the target is reinforced and has more than half of its starting models, spend 2 relentless discipline points instead. Add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the target’s weapons, including Companion weapons, for the rest of the turn.
| KEYWORDS | RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE |
Heroic Traits
(HERO only)| Your Hero Phase |
PREVAILING TACTICIAN: As one of Zandtos's direct subordinates, this Liege-Kavalos knows well how to lead the host while their lord engages in the more pressing business of egregious slaughter.
Effect: If a friendly Arch-Kavalos Zandtos is not wholly within 12" of this unit, you gain 2 relentless discipline points.
Army of Renown
The Null Myriad
When you pick the Ossiarch Bonereapers faction for your army, you can choose for it to be the Null Myriad Army of Renown. If you do so, use the faction rules on these pages instead of the Ossiarch Bonereapers faction rules. Every unit in your army must be drawn from the units listed in the roster options below. All units in your army gain the NULL MYRIAD keyword.
ROSTER OPTIONS
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Battle Traits
| Passive |
ARCANE IMMUNITY: Forged to fight wars at the Perimeter Inimical, the Null Myriad are innately resistant to even the most potent magic.
Effect: Friendly NULL MYRIAD units have WARD (4+) against damage points inflicted by SPELL abilities, PRAYER abilities and abilities used by MANIFESTATIONS.
| Once Per Turn (Army), Your Hero Phase |
SUPERNATURAL ABSORPTION: The runes carved into the warriors of the Null Myriad flare into life, absorbing hostile manifestations to power the regeneration of damaged constructs.
Declare: Pick an enemy MANIFESTATION within a friendly NULL MYRIAD unit’s combat range to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+:
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+:
- The target is banished and removed from play.
- If that friendly unit is damaged, Heal (X) that friendly unit, where X is the target’s Health characteristic.
- If that friendly unit is not damaged, return a number of slain models to it with a combined Health characteristic of up to X, where X is the target’s Health characteristic.
| Passive |
FIRST OF THE MORTARCHS: Arkhan the Black is the closest thing to a truly trustworthy agent of the Great Necromancer. His loyalty, never in question, has been rewarded with access to mystical power above and beyond his quarrelsome peers.
Effect: Each time you make a casting roll for a friendly Arkhan the Black, if all the following are true, that spell cannot be unbound:
- The unmodified casting roll contains 2 or more results of the same value.
- The casting roll equals or exceeds the spell’s casting value.
- The spell is not miscast.
Heroic Traits
(HERO only)| Passive |
AURA OF ENERVATION: Ending magics shroud this hero, sapping the force from arrows and other projectiles.
Effect: Subtract 1 from wound rolls for shooting attacks that target friendly NULL MYRIAD units while they are wholly within 12" of this unit.
Artefacts of Power
(HERO only)| Your Combat Phase |
GOTHIZZAR CARTOUCHE: Inscribed by Nagash himself, this cartouche is emblematic of the hatred the dead have for the living and stokes their desire for revenge.
Declare: Pick a visible enemy unit within 12" of this unit to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 1 to hit rolls for combat attacks made by friendly NULL MYRIAD units that target that unit for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 1 to hit rolls for combat attacks made by friendly NULL MYRIAD units that target that unit for the rest of the turn.
Spell Lore
| Your Hero Phase | 5 |
UNEARTHLY AURA: The caster takes the powerful magical defences of the Null Myriad and inverts them, allowing their weapons to effortlessly cleave through magical defences.
Declare: Pick a friendly NULL MYRIAD WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly NULL MYRIAD unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Add 1 to wound rolls for the target’s combat attacks until the start of your next turn.
Effect: Add 1 to wound rolls for the target’s combat attacks until the start of your next turn.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, UNLIMITED |
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
REINFORCE CONSTRUCT: The Null Myriad are strengthened against the corrosive magic of the realms' wilds, and this endurance can be magnified to resist more terrestrial damage.
Declare: Pick a friendly NULL MYRIAD WIZARD to cast this spell, pick a visible friendly NULL MYRIAD unit wholly within 12" of the caster to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: The target has WARD (5+) until the start of your next turn.
Effect: The target has WARD (5+) until the start of your next turn.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, UNLIMITED |
Manifestation Lore
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
SUMMON HORROR OF THE NECROPOLIS: The Mortisans of the Null Myriad are masters in manipulating the horrors that inhabit the furthest reaches of the realms.
Declare: Pick a friendly NULL MYRIAD WIZARD to cast this spell, pick 1 of the friendly MANIFESTATIONS below that is not on the battlefield, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: Set up the MANIFESTATION you picked wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
Effect: Set up the MANIFESTATION you picked wholly within 12" of the caster, visible to them and more than 9" from all enemy units.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL, SUMMON, UNLIMITED |
Errata
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In the Roster Options box, change ‘Any OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS INFANTRY units’ to ‘Any non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS INFANTRY units’.
PATH TO GLORY
Here, you will find additional rules to use with a Ossiarch Bonereapers army while playing through a Path to Glory campaign. The Path to Glory content in this book is divided into two parts: the Anvil of Apotheosis and Paths for Ossiarch Bonereapers units.
The Anvil of Apotheosis
You can have 1 Anvil of Apotheosis hero on your Order of Battle and/or army roster, unless otherwise specified in the battlepack you are using. They can be your warlord.
There are 7 steps to follow to create your hero:
1. Set a destiny point limit.
2. Fill out the starting warscroll.
3. Pick an Archetype.
4. Pick your hero’s origin and/or flaw.
5. Pick a War Form.
6. Pick any War Form Upgrades.
7. Pick any other upgrades.
There are 7 steps to follow to create your hero:
1. Set a destiny point limit.
2. Fill out the starting warscroll.
3. Pick an Archetype.
4. Pick your hero’s origin and/or flaw.
5. Pick a War Form.
6. Pick any War Form Upgrades.
7. Pick any other upgrades.
Your Hero's WarscrollYou can download a blank warscroll from warhammer-community.com on which to record all of your hero’s details. | ||
| The Anvil of Apotheosis is a hero creator. Using the rules in this section, you can create a custom warscroll for a HERO to use in your Path to Glory campaign. This can represent any miniature of your choosing, including one you have lovingly kitbashed or converted. After the Anvil of Apotheosis, you will find 2 Paths for Ossiarch Bonereapers units. These follow the rules outlined for paths in the Path to Glory battlepack you arc using (e.g. Path to Glory: Blighted Wilds). | ||
Step 1 - Set a Destiny Point Limit
The Anvil of Apotheosis uses a currency called destiny points. First, you need to set a destiny point limit. This will determine how many destiny points you have to spend on your hero, what type of hero they will be and what their battle profile points cost will be.Pick 1 of the following:
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Over the next few steps, you will pick options for your hero. Each option has a destiny point cost, abbreviated as DP. Keep a record of the number of destiny points you have spent. You cannot exceed the limit you have set.
MORTEK COMMANDER -0DP You can also pick a War Form in step 5.
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BONECRAFTER -4DP You can also pick a War Form in step 5.
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KAVALOS COMMANDER -2DP Replace your hero’s INFANTRY keyword with the CAVALRY keyword. Change the number after your hero’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword to 6. Replace your hero’s melee weapon with the following weapons. Your hero has the fo llowing regiment options.
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CHARIOT COMMANDER -4DP Replace your hero's INFANTRY keyword with the WAR MACHINE keyword. Change the number after your hero's RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword to 6. Replace your hero's melee weapon with the following weapons. Your hero has the following regiment options.
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SOULWRIGHT -6DP Your hero has the WIZARD (2) keyword, the fo llowing ability and the following regiment options. You can also pick a War Form in step 5.
SOUL-GUIDE: The Soulmason empowers and focuses the souls that animate a nearby regiment of Ossiarch warriors. Effect: The target has STRIKE-FIRST for the rest of the turn.
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Step 4 - Pick Your Hero's Origin And/Or Flaw
You can pick up to 1 origin and up to 1 flaw for your hero. Each adds an ability to your hero’s warscroll. However, instead of costing destiny points, flaws give you extra destiny points to spend elsewhere.Origins
PRECISION DUELLIST: This leader has been crafted with single combat in mind, perhaps as a future Liege-Immortis should Karash ever be permanently felled.
METICULOUSLY CRAFTED: With a frame commissioned to reflect a string of impressive victories, this construct is incredibly durable.
WALKING DEATH: This warlord is animated by the spirits of some of the most aggressive and ruthless commanders ever to walk the realms.
KATAKROSIAN DYNAST: This construct has been imbued with soul-stuff from a number of Katakros's lineal descendants, each of whom continued his fine tradition of military excellence - albeit not to the same exemplary level as their forebear. | ||||||||||||||||||
Flaws
HASTILY REPAIRED: The damaged frame of this construct was hurriedly patched up with beast-bone, resulting in bouts of savagery.
OSTRACISED: Tenuously connected to a grievous failure that resulted in a whole cohort of Bonereapers being transformed into Teratic monstrosities, this hero is spurned throughout the Ossiarch legions.
PETTY RIVAL: When ordered to craft a new, powerful frame for this hero's anima, the Mortisan commissioned to fulfil the task took the opportunity to satisfy a long-held grudge. Thus was a deadly imperfection woven into this construct's form.
FOND MEMORIES: This construct is animated by an indelibly melodramatic soul, causing them to experience moments of acute nostalgia that are difficult to banish. | ||||||||||||||||||
Step 5 - Pick a War Form
If you picked the Mortek Commander, Bonecrafter or Soulwright Archetype for your hero, you can pick up to 1 War Form for them.War Form -4DP GUARDIAN OF THE EMPIRE: Using the proven chassis of an Immortis Guard or a Necropolis Stalker, this war form is as adaptable as it is powerful. In addition, make the following changes to your hero's warscroll:Replace your hero's melee weapon with the following:
War Form -10DP NIGHTMARISH OSSIARCH: This war form could easily be mistaken for a terrifying beast from the Realm's Edge, and the horror only intensifies as it wields nadirite blades with impressive skill for a creature of its size. In addition, make the following changes to your hero's warscroll:Add the following weapon to your hero's warscroll:
War Form -20DP TOWERING WAR CONSTRUCT: This osseous colossus is nothing less than an undead siege engine. Its immense frame and tactician's cunning make for a lethal combination. In addition, make the following changes to your hero's warscroll:Add the following weapons and ability to your hero's warscroll:
BATTLE DAMAGEDEffect: While this unit has 10 or more damage points, the Attacks characteristic of its Crushing Appendages is 5.
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Crushing AppendagesStep 6 - Pick any War Form Upgrades
If your hero has a War Form, you can pick any number of War Form Upgrades for them. The same upgrade cannot be picked more than once.
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Step 7 - Pick any Other Upgrades
Pick any number of upgrades for your hero. If your hero has a War Form, you can only pick upgrades specified for that War Form. The same upgrade cannot be picked more than once.
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Path of The Conqueror(OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HERO only)ASPIRING: When a unit on this Path gains this rank, pick 1 of the following abilities for them:
AMBITIOUS DUELLIST: This hero seeks to prove Their superiority over all other foes of renown.
SCHOLAR OF THE DEATHLY ARTS: This hero has spent long centuries perfecting their death-based magics.
DEAD GOOD: This hero is animated by souls from some of the mightiest warrior-lodges in the Shyishan underworlds.
OBSESSIVELY STUDIOUS: Secrets revealed to this scholar are known by a mere handful of souls. Effect: For the rest of the phase, this un it can use that ability as if it had the UNLIMITED keyword.
AURA OF THE NADIR: The necrotic energy emanatingfrom this hero drains the enemy's strength. Effect: Subtract 1 from the Attacks characteristic of the target’s melee weapons for the rest of the turn.
NECROMANTIC PRODIGIES: The souls of highly successful necromancers were ground down into spiritual gristle and used as clay to create this construct's mighty soul.
SINGLE-MINDED RUTHLESSNESS: The necrotic energy emanatingfrom this hero drains the enemy's strength.
MASTER OF THE MORTISAN CASTE: This scholar's knowledge of deathly soul-magics and bonecraft is without compare. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
Kavalos Vanguard
Deathriders are the fast-moving shock troops of the Ossiarch Empire. When several groups of these heavily armoured cavaliers muster under a Liege-Kavalos, they form a Kavalos Vanguard, one of the Bonereapers' most potent fighting formations. Accompanied by disparate Teratic Cohorts acting as scouts, they roam the lands seeking to secure places of power.
The proud Kavalos Deathriders are clad in macabre panoply, their barded steeds hitting like hammers on the charge. With nadirite lances levelled, they strike hard and aggressively run down anything that stands in their path. At the head of this ruthless wedge is the Liege-Kavalos, a powerful general of the Ossiarch armies and a consummate battlefield tactician. Driven by their commander's will, the Deathriders are all but unstoppable. Banners held high, they represent the morbid glory of the Ossiarch Empire.
Lesser in every way, the Teratic Cohort are shunned and misshapen creatures. Cyclopean, avian, bestial: they take many aspects. A former liege remade into a debased Kavalos Centari leads them as they are deployed like hunting dogs to draw enemies into the open for the Deathriders to run down. Each is a Bonereaper who has failed in their duties and been rendered into an abomination, a punishment for which there is no redemption. Nonetheless, this varied amalgam of constructs has its uses, and the Teratic Cohort hopes their actions will garner some favour from the elites.
The proud Kavalos Deathriders are clad in macabre panoply, their barded steeds hitting like hammers on the charge. With nadirite lances levelled, they strike hard and aggressively run down anything that stands in their path. At the head of this ruthless wedge is the Liege-Kavalos, a powerful general of the Ossiarch armies and a consummate battlefield tactician. Driven by their commander's will, the Deathriders are all but unstoppable. Banners held high, they represent the morbid glory of the Ossiarch Empire.
Lesser in every way, the Teratic Cohort are shunned and misshapen creatures. Cyclopean, avian, bestial: they take many aspects. A former liege remade into a debased Kavalos Centari leads them as they are deployed like hunting dogs to draw enemies into the open for the Deathriders to run down. Each is a Bonereaper who has failed in their duties and been rendered into an abomination, a punishment for which there is no redemption. Nonetheless, this varied amalgam of constructs has its uses, and the Teratic Cohort hopes their actions will garner some favour from the elites.
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Units
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Battle Traits
| Passive |
CALCULATED FEINT: To the Ossiarch legions, battle is but a plan to be enacted, each part meticulously choreographed down to the last detail.
Effect: No mortal damage is inflicted on friendly CAVALRY units by RETREAT abilities.
| Once Per Turn (Army), Your Hero Phase |
KAVALOS LANCE: These warriors form the tip of the spear, crashing through enemy formations with terrifying ease.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit to be the target.
Effect: For the rest of the turn, the target can pass across enemy models as if it had FLY.
Effect: For the rest of the turn, the target can pass across enemy models as if it had FLY.
Regiment Abilities
Pick 1 of the following regiment abilities.| Once Per Battle, Your Movement Phase |
FEIGNED RETREAT: At an unseen and unheard signal, the Kavalos Vanguard pivots effortlessly from one engagement to another.
Effect: For the rest of the turn, friendly units can use CHARGE abilities even if they used a RETREAT ability in the same turn.
| Once Per Battle, Any Combat Phase |
REINFORCED CONSTRUCTS: These mastercrafted Bonereapers were created by some of the finest bone-sculptors of the Ossiarch Empire.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit to be the target.
Effect: The target has WARD (5+) for the rest of the turn.
Effect: The target has WARD (5+) for the rest of the turn.
Enhancements
Give your general 1 of the following enhancements.| Passive |
MIGHTY ARCHAEOSSIAN: The fossilised bone from which this commander is formed is supernaturally hard.
Effect: Your general has WARD (5+).
| Your Movement Phase |
IMPERIOUS COMMANDER: This general is unforgiving of failure, and their demands are met with incredible swiftness.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of your general to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 2" to the target’s Move characteristic for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 2" to the target’s Move characteristic for the rest of the turn.
| Passive |
MURDEROUS BLADE: Said to have been wielded by Patru Zandtos before he took up the Dark Lance, this blade is utterly lethal.
Effect: Your general’s Commander’s Blade has Crit (2 Hits).
| Any Combat Phase |
COLD SAVAGERY: Perhaps tainted by beast-bone, this commander infects their troops with more than a hint of ferocity.
Declare: If your general has not charged this turn and is in combat, pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of them to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the target’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of the target’s melee weapons, including Companion weapons, for the rest of the turn.
Warscrolls
10" 7 3+ 2 6+ A Liege-Kavalos is a cavalry commander of uncanny skill and resilience. With a harsh order, they can drive their Bonereapers to redouble their attack, hacking into the enemy ranks even as they fell dangerous foes with their commander's blade. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Commander’s Blade [Charge (+1 Damage)] | |||||||
| Commander’s Blade Charge (+1 Damage) | 5 | 3+ | 4+ | 1 | 2 | ||
| Kavalos Steed’s Hooves, Teeth and Barbed Tails [Companion] | |||||||
| Kavalos Steed’s Hooves, Teeth and Barbed Tails Companion | 4 | 5+ | 3+ | - | 1 | ||
| Your Hero Phase |
SIGNAL THE ADVANCE: With a gesture of their blade, the Liege-Kavalos orders their warriors to ride forth.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of this unit to be the target.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 1 to charge rolls for the target for the rest of the turn.
Effect: Roll a dice. On a 3+, add 1 to charge rolls for the target for the rest of the turn.
KEYWORDS | HERO, CAVALRY, WARD (6+) |
7" 1 5+ 1 6+ The Ossiarch constructs of the Teratic Cohort are a grim example of those who have failed in their duty to Nagash. Nonetheless, their bestial forms make them lethally adept as hunters and the impure methods of their physical refashioning have rendered them savage in combat. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
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| Cohort Weapons | 2 | 3+ | 4+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Any Movement Phase |
BONE-DEEP SAVAGERY: The impure materials used in the creation of the Teratic Cohort has lent them an innate savagery that is all but impossible to truly control in the heat of battle.
Effect: This unit can move 3". If it can move into combat, it must. If it was in combat at the start of the move, it must end that move in combat.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE |
KEYWORDS | BEAST, WARD (6+), REINFORCEMENTS |
10" 3 4+ 1 6+ The heavy cavalry of the Bonereaper legions, the Kavalos Deathriders are expert riders mounted on macabre armoured steeds. They clatter into the foe in a wedge formation, breaking battlelines with every ferocious charge. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Kavalos Blade | |||||||
| Kavalos Blade | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Kavalos Steed’s Hooves and Teeth [Companion] | |||||||
| Kavalos Steed’s Hooves and Teeth Companion | 2 | 5+ | 3+ | - | 1 | ||
| Any Combat Phase |
WHEEL ABOUT: The Kavalos Deathriders plunge through the enemy ranks, disengaging before the enemy can strike back.
Effect: If this unit charged this turn, roll a dice. On a 3+, this unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. It can move through the combat ranges of enemy units but cannot end that move in combat.
KEYWORDS | CAVALRY, WARD (6+) |
Tithe-reaper Echelon
Bone and soul are the twin foundations of the Ossiarch Empire. Ensuring a constant stream of these supplies is thus essential. It is through the bonetithe that the Ossiarchs harvest physical remains – but this does not solve the issue of soul acquisition, which must be ripped from the living by force. With typical relentless efficiency, the Ossiarchs seek to solve both these conundrums at once, forming specialised Tithe-Reaper Echelons to punish recalcitrant subjects and secure a harvest of bone and soul.
Tithe-Reaper Echelons will allow the foe to break upon a line of Mortek Guard, before deploying a second line to grind them down. Kavalos Deathriders circle around the flanks of the enemy host before committing to a trampling charge from an unexpected angle. The nightmarish Gothizzar Harvester has a far more straightforward purpose: this construct-beast wades into the fray with scythes and mauls swinging, its subsidiary limbs snatching up bloodied bones for processing. Tithe-Reaper Echelons are commanded by Mortisan Soulreapers. When the enemy has been pushed to breaking point, these mages will step into the fray themselves, acquiring a harvest of souls with their fell scythes.
Tithe-Reaper Echelons will allow the foe to break upon a line of Mortek Guard, before deploying a second line to grind them down. Kavalos Deathriders circle around the flanks of the enemy host before committing to a trampling charge from an unexpected angle. The nightmarish Gothizzar Harvester has a far more straightforward purpose: this construct-beast wades into the fray with scythes and mauls swinging, its subsidiary limbs snatching up bloodied bones for processing. Tithe-Reaper Echelons are commanded by Mortisan Soulreapers. When the enemy has been pushed to breaking point, these mages will step into the fray themselves, acquiring a harvest of souls with their fell scythes.
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Units
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Battle Traits
RESERVE CONTINGENT
The Ossiarch commanders will bolster their forces wherever battle is met.
One of your Mortek Guard units is not set up during the deployment phase. Instead, from the third battle round onwards, it can use the following ability:| Your Movement Phase |
CONTINGENT ARRIVAL: Marching in perfect unison, a reinforcing unit of Mortek Guard arrives.
Effect: Set up this unit anywhere on the battlefield wholly within 3" of a battlefield edge and more than 6" from all enemy units.
| KEYWORDS | CORE |
OSSIARCH COMMANDS
The Bonereapers display a formidable mastery of war, and in battle they act with a relentless precision.
OSSIARCH COMMANDS are abilities that can only be used by spending Ossiarch command points.OSSIARCH COMMANDS are abilities that can only be used by spending Ossiarch command points.
At the start of the battle round, you receive 2 Ossiarch command points. Each OSSIARCH COMMAND costs 1 Ossiarch command point to use.
The same unit cannot use more than one OSSIARCH COMMAND in the same phase. At the end of the battle round, all remaining Ossiarch command points are lost.
Regiment Abilities
Pick 1 of the following regiment abilities.| Once Per Battle, Any Combat Phase |
INPENETRABLE RANKS: If given the order, Ossiarch warriors will snap into an unyielding defensive line.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit to use this ability.
Effect: Until the end of the phase, add 1 to ward rolls for that unit.
Effect: Until the end of the phase, add 1 to ward rolls for that unit.
| KEYWORDS | OSSIARCH COMMAND |
| Once Per Battle, Your Movement Phase |
RE-FORM RANKS: A group of Bonereapers swiftly disengages from combat with flawless precision.
Declare: Pick a friendly Mortek Guard unit in combat to use this ability.
Effect: That unit can use a RETREAT ability this phase without any mortal damage being inflicted on it.
Effect: That unit can use a RETREAT ability this phase without any mortal damage being inflicted on it.
| KEYWORDS | OSSIARCH COMMAND |
Enhancements
Give your general 1 of the following enhancements.| Your Hero Phase |
EMPOWER NADIRITE WEAPONS: Soulreaper can call upon stolen life essence to bolster nadirite weapons.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly Mortek Guard unit wholly within 12" of your general, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: On a 5+, until the start of your next turn, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of that unit’s melee weapons.
Effect: On a 5+, until the start of your next turn, add 1 to the Rend characteristic of that unit’s melee weapons.
| Passive |
MURDEROUS DRIVE: This Soulreaper is animated by especially vicious and warlike spirits.
Effect: Your general’s Soulreaper Scythe has Crit (2 Hits).
| Your Movement Phase |
UNSTOPPABLE COMMANDER: This Soulreaper’s animus contains the essence of a brilliant commander that can still urge their troops to victory.
Declare: Pick a friendly Mortek Guard unit wholly within 12" your general, then roll a dice.
Effect: On a 2+, add 3" to that unit’s Move characteristic this phase.
Effect: On a 2+, add 3" to that unit’s Move characteristic this phase.
| Passive |
MARROWPACT: The glyphs borne to war by your general bind those who view them in arcane pacts.
Effect: Each time your general uses a FIGHT ability, after all of their attacks have been resolved, Heal (X) your general where X is the number of damage points allocated by those attacks.
Warscrolls
5" 5 4+ 2 6+ Soulreapers are the most warlike and destructive Ossiarch mages. Though they possess the ability to reknit fellow constructs, alone of the Mortisan Order they do not create in any meaningful sense – their only task is to rip the spirits of the living from their bodies with their scythes and store them for later use in the creation of new construct legions. Soulreapers are seen as grim and sinister even by other Ossiarchs; created without mouths, the better to avoid stolen souls channelling screams through them, they fight in an eerie silence, surrounded by flickering gheist-energies. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Soulreaper Scythe | |||||||
| Soulreaper Scythe | 3 | 4+ | 3+ | 2 | 2 | ||
| Your Hero Phase |
DRAIN VITALITY: This cursed spell saps a foe’s strength, leaving them weak and vulnerable.
Declare: Pick a visible enemy unit within 18" of this unit to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: On a 6+, subtract 1 from hit rolls for attacks made by the target unit until the start of your next turn.
Effect: On a 6+, subtract 1 from hit rolls for attacks made by the target unit until the start of your next turn.
| Your Movement Phase |
REKNIT CONSTRUCT: This Mortisan has the power to remake and renew that which has been destroyed.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit wholly within 12" of this unit and that is not in combat to be the target.
Effect: Heal (D3) the target. If the target unit is not damaged, you can instead return a number of slain models to it that have a combined Health characteristic of D3 or less.
Effect: Heal (D3) the target. If the target unit is not damaged, you can instead return a number of slain models to it that have a combined Health characteristic of D3 or less.
| KEYWORDS | OSSIARCH COMMAND |
KEYWORDS | HERO, WIZARD, INFANTRY, WARD (6+) |
6" 10 4+ 5 6+ Gothizzar Harvesters are perhaps the most horrific of all Ossiarch constructs. From their maws leap bolts of killing baleflame, and their nadirite weapons are capable of inflicting horrendous carnage. Yet a Gothizzar Harvester’s true value to the Ossiarchs is the great hollow on its back and the bones contained therein; as the thing marches across the battlefield, it snatches up the remains of the dead, flensing the worthy and storing them for delivery to a necropolis. In extremis, a Harvester can even perform field repairs on fellow Ossiarchs, making it a formidable anchor in a legion’s battleline. | ||
| RANGED WEAPONS | Rng | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Death’s Head Maw | ||||||||
| Death’s Head Maw | 12" | 4 | 4+ | 4+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | |||
| Soulcrusher Bludgeons | ||||||||
| Soulcrusher Bludgeons | 6 | 4+ | 2+ | 2 | 2 | |||
| Ossified Hooves and Tail | ||||||||
| Ossified Hooves and Tail | 4 | 4+ | 3+ | 1 | 2 | |||
| Passive |
BONE HARVEST: As a Gothizzar Harvester fights, it works to amass a grisly stockpile of bones.
Effect: Each time an enemy model in combat with this unit is slain, this unit gains 1 bone-tithe point. It can never have more than 6 bone-tithe points.
| End of Any Turn |
REPAIR CONSTRUCT: The Harvester uses a portion of its morbid crop to restore the forms of fellow Ossiarchs.
Declare: Pick a friendly Mortek Guard unit within 6" of this unit to be the target. Then, roll a dice for each bone-tithe point this unit has.
Effect: For each 4+, you can return 1 slain model to the target unit. Then, reset this unit’s bone-tithe points to 0.
Effect: For each 4+, you can return 1 slain model to the target unit. Then, reset this unit’s bone-tithe points to 0.
KEYWORDS | MONSTER, WARD (6+) |
10" 3 4+ 1 6+ Deathriders are the feared cavalry hosts of the Ossiarch Empire. Infamy cloaks these warriors; any who have fought against the Ossiarchs have heard of their devastating charges, for their arrowhead formations and thunderous charges can shatter any battleline. The steeds of the Deathriders are not lowly equine remains but constructs in their own right, often crafted from the bodies and soultrap gems of failed Ossiarch commanders. Existence as a Kavalos steed is a humiliating thing and renders these creatures just as eager to vent cold fury upon the living as their riders. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Nadirite Spear [Charge (+1 Damage)] | |||||||
| Nadirite Spear Charge (+1 Damage) | 3 | 3+ | 4+ | 1 | 1 | ||
| Kavalos Steed’s Hooves and Teeth [Companion] | |||||||
| Kavalos Steed’s Hooves and Teeth Companion | 2 | 5+ | 3+ | - | 1 | ||
| Your Charge Phase |
DEATHRIDER WEDGE: Kavalos Deathriders can charge in a deadly arrowhead formation that bursts through the enemy’s defences.
Effect: The following effects apply this phase:
- Models in this unit can pass across enemy INFANTRY models as if this unit had FLY.
- After this unit has charged, you can pick an enemy unit that it passed across and roll a dice. On a 2+, inflict D3 mortal damage on that enemy unit.
| KEYWORDS | OSSIARCH COMMAND |
KEYWORDS | CAVALRY, WARD (6+) |
4" 1 4+ 1 6+ Mortek Guard are the backbone of the Ossiarch legions, crafted for resilience and obedience. These are no mindless revenants, in the manner of a reanimated skeleton; their soultrap gems contain the stolen essence of dutiful warriors and servants, and they are capable of performing intricate manoeuvres with precision and skill. The weapons of the Mortek Guard are forged from nadirite, a soul-sucking material that is said to be crafted in proximity to the abominable Shyish Nadir. With such tools of war, the Mortek diligently cut a path through anything their masters mark for destruction. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Nadirite Spear [Anti-charge (+1 Rend)] | |||||||
| Nadirite Spear Anti-charge (+1 Rend) | 2 | 3+ | 4+ | - | 1 | ||
| Any Combat Phase |
NADIRITE ASSAULT: The weapons of the Ossiarch legions can siphon souls with a single cut, stealing the foe’s life force.
Effect: Until the end of the phase, this unit’s melee weapons have Crit (2 Hits).
| KEYWORDS | OSSIARCH COMMAND |
KEYWORDS | INFANTRY, WARD (6+) |
Mortisan Elite
The war-goliaths of the Ossiach Bonereapers are amongst its deadliest constructs. Mortisans of the order of Ossifectors will occasionally assemble cohorts of these monstrous creations to try to enhance their augmentative bone-shaping whilst in battle. Such forces are terrifying to behold, the true elite of the necropolis.
Though few in number, the Mortisan Elite make up for this with sheer blunt aggression and power. Necropolis Stalkers act as the murderous vanguard, laying about them with their nadirite blades. A Mortisan Ossifector lingers at the rear of the army, repairing and perfecting with their artisanal bone- manipulating craft. Should a foe try to interfere, they will be lethally repulsed by the impenetrable wall of the Immortis Guard who stand protectively over their osseous creator. Above, the skies are patrolled by deathly Morghast Archai. These seraphic horrors circle the field in eerie silence, ready to descend upon a vulnerable enemy or exploit a gap in a battleline.
Though few in number, the Mortisan Elite make up for this with sheer blunt aggression and power. Necropolis Stalkers act as the murderous vanguard, laying about them with their nadirite blades. A Mortisan Ossifector lingers at the rear of the army, repairing and perfecting with their artisanal bone- manipulating craft. Should a foe try to interfere, they will be lethally repulsed by the impenetrable wall of the Immortis Guard who stand protectively over their osseous creator. Above, the skies are patrolled by deathly Morghast Archai. These seraphic horrors circle the field in eerie silence, ready to descend upon a vulnerable enemy or exploit a gap in a battleline.
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Battle Traits
HERALDS OF NAGASH
The Morghasts descend to battle in terrifying silence, bleak heralds that bear but one message: death.
Your unit of Morghast Archai is not set up during the deployment phase. Instead, from the second battle round onwards, it can use the Dread Descent ability:| Once Per Turn (Army), Your Movement Phase |
DREAD DESCENT: There are fewer more unwelcome sights to an enemy than the arrival of one of the Great Necromancer's heralds.
Effect: Set up this unit anywhere on the battlefield more than 6" from all enemy units.
| Once Per Phase (Army) |
RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE: The Ossiarchs are infamous for their cohesive discipline.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit to be the target.
Effect: Make a discipline roll of D6. Add 1 to the roll if the target is wholly within 12" of your general. On a 4+, pick 1 of the effects below:
Effect: Make a discipline roll of D6. Add 1 to the roll if the target is wholly within 12" of your general. On a 4+, pick 1 of the effects below:
- Your Movement Phase: Add 2" to the target’s Move characteristic for the rest of the phase.
- Your Charge Phase: Add 1 to charge rolls for the target for the rest of the phase.
- Any Combat Phase: Add 1 to wound rolls for combat attacks made by the target for the rest of the phase.
- Any Combat Phase: The target has WARD (5+) for the rest of the phase.
Regiment Abilities
Pick 1 of the following regiment abilities.| Once Per Turn (Army), Reaction: You declared the ’Relentless Discipline’ ability |
PEERLESS COHESION: With coordination that would be the envy of any mortal commander, the Ossiarch Bonereapers act in effortless tandem.
Effect: You can use the ’Relentless Discipline’ ability for a second time this phase but you must pick a different target to the one you picked the first time.
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IMMACULATE GENERALSHIP: The Ossiarch Bonereapers instantly understand the intent of their commander and seamlessly move to act upon it.
Effect: Add 1 to discipline rolls you make.
Enhancements
Give your general 1 of the following enhancements.| Your Hero Phase |
SHARD STORM: The caster conjures forth a great cloud of bone-shards and hurls them at the foe.
Declare: Pick a visible enemy unit within 12" of your general to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: On a 7+, roll a number of dice equal to the number of models in the target unit. For each 5+, inflict 1 mortal damage on the target.
Effect: On a 7+, roll a number of dice equal to the number of models in the target unit. For each 5+, inflict 1 mortal damage on the target.
| Passive |
LODE OF SATURATION: This ingot of nadirite-iron alloy, when pressed against a bone construct, renders its structure nigh invulnerable.
Effect: Subtract 1 from the Rend characteristic of melee weapons used for combat attacks that target this general.
| Your Hero Phase |
MEND CONSTRUCTS: The caster seeks to undo the damage that mars the surface of their creations.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of your general to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: On a 6+, Heal (D3) the target.
Effect: On a 6+, Heal (D3) the target.
| Once Per Battle, End of Your Turn |
HELM OF TYRANNY: This helm radiates the oppressive will of the wearer, filling nearby foes with supernatural dread.
Declare: Pick an enemy unit within 12" of your general to be the target and roll a dice.
Effect: On a 3+, subtract 3 from the control score of the target for the rest of the turn.
Effect: On a 3+, subtract 3 from the control score of the target for the rest of the turn.
Warscrolls
5" 5 4+ 2 6+ Mortisan Ossifectors are dedicated to fashioning the greatest warriors of the Bonereaper hosts. Even in the midst of battle, they can be found developing their craft, whether protecting their charges from harm or enhancing their lethal potential. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Ossified Talons | |||||||
| Ossified Talons | 3 | 4+ | 4+ | - | 2 | ||
| Your Hero Phase |
REFINED CREATIONS: Ossifectors are always looking to improve upon their work, wielding necrotic sorcery to augment their creations in battle.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of this unit to be the target, then make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: On a 5+, the target’s melee weapons have Crit (2 Hits) until the start of your next turn.
Effect: On a 5+, the target’s melee weapons have Crit (2 Hits) until the start of your next turn.
KEYWORDS | HERO, WIZARD, INFANTRY, WARD (6+) |
6" 4 4+ 1 6+ Four-armed horrors that possess the gestalt essence of master duellists, Necropolis Stalkers leap and spin into battle with terrifying speed, switching stance and form in the blink of an eye as they dismember their foes. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Stalker Blades | |||||||
| Stalker Blades | 4 | 3+ | 3+ | 2 | 1 | ||
| Any Combat Phase |
SWITCH ASPECTS: Stalkers are imbued with a powerful skill by whichever of their skulls faces the foe, switching from defence to offence in the blink of an eye.
Effect: Pick 1 of the following effects to apply for the rest of the turn:
Blade-parry Aspect: Subtract 1 from hit rolls for combat attacks that target this unit.
Destroyer Aspect: Ward rolls cannot be made for damage points inflicted by this unit’s combat attacks.
Blade-parry Aspect: Subtract 1 from hit rolls for combat attacks that target this unit.
Destroyer Aspect: Ward rolls cannot be made for damage points inflicted by this unit’s combat attacks.
KEYWORDS | INFANTRY, WARD (6+) |
5" 4 3+ 1 6+ Towering over the rank-and-file Bonereapers, the Immortis Guard form a tough physical bulwark around the leaders of the Ossiarch cohorts. Those who come too close are hurled back by shields then swiftly impaled on spiked halberds. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Dread Halberd | |||||||
| Dread Halberd | 3 | 3+ | 3+ | 1 | 2 | ||
| Passive |
SOULBOUND PROTECTORS: Immortis Guard will use their own bodies to shield their rulers from harm.
Effect: Your general has WARD (5+) while they are within this unit’s combat range.
KEYWORDS | INFANTRY, WARD (6+) |
10" 6 3+ 2 6+ Morghast Archai are heralds and spectres of death that shadow Nagash's armies, observing their progress for signs of weakness - and doling out swift judgement to those generals adjudged to be failing the Great Necromancer. When battle dawns, they fight alongside the legions, unleashing their true might. Their ebon-wrought armour is threaded with spells to protect them from arcane attack and that can be used to empower their magic-wielding charges, should the need arise. | ||
| MELEE WEAPONS | Atk | Hit | Wnd | Rnd | Dmg | ||
| Spirit Weapons | |||||||
| Spirit Weapons | 3 | 3+ | 2+ | 2 | 3 | ||
| Passive |
HERALDS OF NAGASH: The Morghast are the embodiment of Nagash's will and require no commander to function with utmost efficacy as a result.
Effect: Add 1 to discipline rolls for this unit while it is not wholly within 12" of your general.
KEYWORDS | INFANTRY, FLY, WARD (6+) |
| Your Charge Phase |
CHARGE: With a mighty battle cry, the warriors charge into combat with the enemy.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat and has not used a RUN or RETREAT ability this turn to use this ability. Then, make a charge roll of 2D6.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to the value of the charge roll. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units and must end that move within 1/2" of a visible enemy unit. If it does so, the unit using this ability has charged.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to the value of the charge roll. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units and must end that move within 1/2" of a visible enemy unit. If it does so, the unit using this ability has charged.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE, CHARGE |
18.4 Destroyed Units
When the last model in a unit is slain, the unit is destroyed and all remaining damage points inflicted on that unit have no effect. Similarly, if something causes a unit to be destroyed, all models in the unit are slain and removed from play.
17.2 Mortal Damage
Some abilities inflict mortal damage. If an ability inflicts mortal damage on a unit, add that number of damage points to the unit’s damage pool for that ability (see 18.2 Allocating Damage).
| Your Movement Phase |
RETREAT: The fighters disengage from combat, though at the cost of lowering their defences.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is in combat to use this ability.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on that unit. That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units but cannot end that move within an enemy unit’s combat range.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on that unit. That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units but cannot end that move within an enemy unit’s combat range.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE, RETREAT |
7.0 Combat Range
Each model has a combat range that extends 3" horizontally from its base and any distance vertically from that circle to form a cylinder. The combat range of a unit extends 3" horizontally and any distance vertically from every model in that unit. Units from opposing armies that are within each other’s combat range and that are visible to each other are in combat with each other. When a unit that is not in combat enters the combat range of a visible enemy unit, it moves into combat.
A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it’
A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it’
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FAQ / Errata
FAQ
| Q: | If a model in base-to-base contact with an enemy model retreats 3" directly away from the enemy model, is it still in combat with that enemy model? |
| A: | No. |
Errata
Addenda: 7.0 Combat Range
Add the following:
‘A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it.’
‘A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it.’
Hit Roll
Roll a dice. If the roll equals or exceeds the attacking weapon’s Hit characteristic, the attack scores a successful hit: move on to the next step. If not, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends. Unmodified hit rolls of 1 always fail. If an unmodified hit roll for an attack made with a weapon is a 6, that attack is a critical hit.| Critical hits have no effect on their own but often trigger additional effects (see 20.0 Weapon Abilities). | ||
Cover
Subtract 1 from hit rolls for attacks that target a unit that is behind or wholly on this terrain feature, unless that unit charged this turn or has the FLY keyword.| Passive |
FLY: Soaring above the battlefield, this unit can reach destinations that are inaccessible to other troops.
Effect: As this unit moves, it ignores other models, terrain features and the combat ranges of enemy units. It cannot end its move in combat unless specified in the ability that allowed it to move. Ignore any vertical distance moved for this unit.
Obscuring
While every model in a non-MONSTER non‐WAR MACHINE unit that does not have the FLY keyword is within 1" of this terrain feature, the following apply:- That unit is only visible to enemy units that are within its combat range.
- The Range characteristic of that unit’s ranged weapons is halved (rounding down to the nearest inch).
Unstable
Models can move across but cannot be set up on or end any type of move on any part of this terrain feature that is more than 1" tall.1.4.2 Obscuring Terrain
Examples: Wyldwood, fortress wallTerrain Abilities: Cover, Obscuring, Unstable
6.0 Visibility
A target model is visible to another model (which we’ll call the ‘observing model’) if you can draw a straight line through the air (whether horizontal, diagonal or vertical) from any point on the observing model to any point on the target model that does not intersect any objects except for other models in the observing model’s unit. A target unit is visible to an observing unit if at least 1 model in the target unit is visible to at least 1 model in the observing unit. A model is always considered to be visible to itself.If a rule or ability requires a target to be both within a given range of and visible to the unit using that ability, or to a model in that unit, both conditions must be met by the same model in the target. You could not, for instance, target a unit where one model is within range but not visible and another model is not in range but is visible.
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| In some cases, it might not be immediately clear whether a model is visible. If so, stoop down to get a look from behind the observing model. If any part of the other model is visible, even if it is just the tip of a spear, then that model is visible for rules purposes. | ||
FAQ / Errata
FAQ
| Q: | If a non-FLY INFANTRY HERO (e.g. a Scinari Cathallar) is a Shrine Guardian of a Shrine Luminor, and that Shrine Guardian is within 1" of an obscuring terrain feature, is the Shrine Guardian visible to enemy abilities that target the Shrine Guardian? |
| A: | Yes. |
Errata
6.0 Visibility
Add the following:
‘If a rule or ability requires a target to be both within a given range of and visible to the unit using that ability, or to a model in that unit, both conditions must be met by the same model in the target. You could not, for instance, target a unit where one model is within range but not visible and another model is not in range but is visible.’
‘If a rule or ability requires a target to be both within a given range of and visible to the unit using that ability, or to a model in that unit, both conditions must be met by the same model in the target. You could not, for instance, target a unit where one model is within range but not visible and another model is not in range but is visible.’
Shooting attacks
Shooting attacks are made with ranged weapons. The target unit(s) must be within a distance equal to the Range characteristic of the weapon being used and visible to the attacking model. Models cannot make shooting attacks if their unit is in combat, unless otherwise specified (see 20.0 Weapon Abilities).16.0 Picking Targets
When declaring an ATTACK ability for a unit, you must pick the target unit(s) for its attacks. The number of attacks each model can make is equal to the Attacks characteristic of the weapons it is using. In most cases, models attack with every weapon on their warscroll (melee weapons for combat attacks, ranged weapons for shooting attacks), though some warscrolls specify that certain models in the unit are armed with special weapons or that the unit must pick between multiple weapons when it attacks.If the unit is in combat, it can only target units that are in combat with it. If a model has more than one attack, you can split the attacks between eligible targets as you wish.
- Combat attacks are made with melee weapons. The target unit(s) must be within the combat range of the attacking model and visible to it. The model must attack with all of the melee weapons it is armed with.
- Shooting attacks are made with ranged weapons. The target unit(s) must be within a distance equal to the Range characteristic of the weapon being used and visible to the attacking model. Models cannot make shooting attacks if their unit is in combat, unless otherwise specified (see 20.0 Weapon Abilities).
FAQ
| Q: | When making shooting attacks, can all models in the attacking unit shoot even if the target unit is not visible to some of those models? |
| A: | No, the only models in the attacking unit that can make shooting attacks are those that the target unit is visible to. |
| Q: | When a unit uses a SHOOT ability, does it have to shoot with all of the ranged weapons that it is armed with? |
| A: | Yes. |
| Your Shooting Phase |
SHOOT: The warriors take aim and unleash a deadly volley.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that has not used a RUN or RETREAT ability this turn to use this ability. Then, pick one or more enemy units as the target(s) of that unit’s attacks (see 16.0).
Effect: Resolve shooting attacks against the target unit(s).
Effect: Resolve shooting attacks against the target unit(s).
| KEYWORDS | CORE, ATTACK, SHOOT |
Combat attacks
Combat attacks are made with melee weapons. The target unit(s) must be within the combat range of the attacking model and visible to it. The model must attack with all of the melee weapons it is armed with.| Any Combat Phase |
FIGHT: Locked in a deadly melee, the fighters strike out at their foes.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is in combat or that charged this turn to use this ability. That unit can make a pile-in move. Then, if that unit is in combat, you must pick one or more enemy units as the target(s) of that unit’s attacks.
Effect: Resolve combat attacks against the target unit(s).
Effect: Resolve combat attacks against the target unit(s).
| KEYWORDS | CORE, ATTACK, FIGHT |
Shoot in Combat
This weapon can be used to make shooting attacks even if the attacking unit is in combat.7.0 Manifestations
There are two types of manifestation: endless spells, which can be summoned by WIZARDS, and invocations, which can be summoned by PRIESTS. Each manifestation has its own warscroll, and the spell or prayer that allows that manifestation to be summoned will be found in the appropriate manifestation lore. No more than 1 friendly WIZARD or PRIEST can attempt to summon the same manifestation per turn, and a friendly WIZARD or PRIEST cannot attempt to summon a friendly manifestation that was removed from play in the same turn. Manifestations are not units but can be interacted with in similar ways, as explained next:
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15.3 Pile-in Moves
Some abilities, such as FIGHT abilities, allow a unit to make a short move called a pile-in move to get into a better position for combat. To do so:If your unit is in combat: Pick an enemy unit your unit is in combat with to be the target of the pile-in move. Each model in your unit can move up to 3". That move can pass through the combat ranges of any enemy units, but each model must end that move no further from the target unit. At the end of the move, your unit must still be in combat with all units that it was in combat with at the start of the move.
If your unit is not in combat: Each model in your unit can move 3" in any direction. That move can pass through and end within the combat ranges of any enemy units.
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| Any Combat Phase |
FIGHT: Locked in a deadly melee, the fighters strike out at their foes.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is in combat or that charged this turn to use this ability. That unit can make a pile-in move (see 15.3). Then, if that unit is in combat, you must pick one or more enemy units as the target(s) of that unit’s attacks (see 16.0).
Effect: Resolve combat attacks against the target unit(s).
Effect: Resolve combat attacks against the target unit(s).
| KEYWORDS | CORE, ATTACK, FIGHT |
1.5 Faction Terrain
Some factions have special terrain features called faction terrain features. Faction terrain features have their own warscrolls. They are not considered to be units, with the following exceptions:- In the combat phase, they are treated as if they were units for the purposes of movement, combat range and being in combat.
- They are affected by all enemy abilities as if they were units.
- They can be damaged in the same manner as units. However, when they are removed from play, they count as being demolished instead of slain or destroyed (this means that they do not count as destroyed units for the purposes of abilities, scoring battle tactics, etc.).
- Enemy units can finish a charge move within ½" of a terrain feature that is garrisoned (see 1.5.1). Faction terrain features cannot contest objectives even while they are garrisoned.
- If a terrain feature has any melee or ranged weapons, it can use the 'Fight' and 'Shoot' CORE abilities as if it were a unit.
- Terrain features that have a Move characteristic of 0" ('-') cannot move (note that pile-in moves are a type of move).
- Faction terrain features with a Move characteristic greater than '-' are treated as if they were units in all phases for the purposes of movement, combat range, being in combat and setting up terrain features, other manifestations and other units.
Some faction terrain features allow you to place a unit on them (this will be clearly specified in that terrain feature’s rules). When doing so, instead of measuring range or visibility to and from the unit that is on that terrain feature, measure to and from the terrain feature instead. Unless otherwise specified, units on a faction terrain feature cannot use FIGHT abilities.
If a unit placed on a terrain feature is removed from it (e.g. if an ability removes them from the battlefield), that unit counts as having left that terrain feature and loses any special role or benefits it had as a result of being placed on it.
| The Citadel Terrain List shows the number of scenery pieces each terrain feature can consist of. If you are using terrain features that are not included on that list, agree with your opponent before setting up the battlefield how many scenery pieces make up each terrain feature. | ||
| Passive |
SEED OF REBIRTH: Should the bearer of this seed ever fall, its rejuvenating energies will grant them new life.
Effect: The first time this unit would be destroyed, before removing it from play, roll a dice. On a 3+, this unit is not destroyed and any remaining damage points inflicted on it have no effect. Then, Heal (D3) this unit.
21.0 Healing
Some abilities allow you to heal a unit. To heal a unit, remove a number of damage points from the unit equal to the number in brackets after ‘Heal’, e.g. Heal (2).FAQ
| Q: | If an ability (e.g. ‘Seed of Rebirth’) would allow a unit that would be destroyed to negate all remaining damage points then heal to prevent that unit from being destroyed, and another ability (e.g. ‘Quenching the Flames’) prevents that unit from healing, would that unit still be destroyed? |
| A: | Yes. |
| Any Hero Phase | 1 |
RALLY: With an inspiring call to action, wounded soldiers get a second wind and fresh troops take the field to replace their fallen comrades.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat to use this ability.
Effect: Make 6 rally rolls of D6. For each 4+, you receive 1 rally point. Rally points can be spent in the following ways:
Effect: Make 6 rally rolls of D6. For each 4+, you receive 1 rally point. Rally points can be spent in the following ways:
- For each rally point spent, Heal (1) that unit.
- You can spend a number of rally points equal to the Health characteristic of that unit to return a slain model to that unit.
The OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
War Machine Hero
Beast
Cavalry
Infantry
Faction Terrain
The non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Beast
Cavalry
Infantry
Faction Terrain
15.1 Coherency
Any time a unit is set up or ends a move, it must be in a single group. A unit is considered to be in a coherent group if each model in that unit is within coherency range, measured horizontally, of at least 1 other model in that unit (ignore differences in height between the two models).For the majority of units, coherency range is 1/2", though some units (particularly those with large models with overhanging parts) have a longer coherency range noted on their warscroll for ease of play. While there are 7 or more models in a unit, that unit is considered to be in a coherent group if each model in that unit is within coherency range of at least 2 other models in that unit.
If it is not possible for a unit to end a move in a single coherent group, that move cannot be made.
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18.3 Slain Models
The commander of a unit must pick which model(s) in the unit are slain. However, after each slain model is removed, the unit must be in a single coherent group (see 15.1). If this is not possible, continue to remove models, one at a time, until the unit is in a single coherent group. You must remove the fewest models possible to make the unit a single coherent group.FAQ / Errata
FAQ
| Q: | Do models removed as a result of a unit being out of coherency count as having been slain? |
| A: | Yes. |
Errata
Addenda: 18.3 Slain models
Add the following:
‘You must remove the fewest models possible to make the unit a single coherent group.’
‘You must remove the fewest models possible to make the unit a single coherent group.’
Addenda: removed from play/removed from the battlefield
Add the following definition:
‘removed from play/removed from the battlefield: When a model or unit is removed from the battlefield, it no longer has any effect on the battle, though it can still be relevant for abilities that allow you to return models or replace units.’
‘removed from play/removed from the battlefield: When a model or unit is removed from the battlefield, it no longer has any effect on the battle, though it can still be relevant for abilities that allow you to return models or replace units.’
| Reaction: You declared the ‘Rally’ command for a visible OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit |
BANNER OF OLD OSSIA: Imbued with a similar enchantment to Katakros’s personal standard, the bearer of this banner can direct the repair and reconstruction of Ossiarch warriors across the battlefield, ensuring that each cohort is at optimal strength.
Effect: When resolving that command, you can spend rally points in the following additional ways:
- For each rally point spent, Heal (1) another visible friendly non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit.
- You can spend a number of rally points equal to the Health characteristic of that unit to return a slain model to a visible friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS unit wholly within 12" of this unit.
The OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS and HERO keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
War Machine Hero
18.1 Ward Saves
Units with the WARD keyword have the ‘Ward Save’ passive ability. The number after the WARD keyword indicates the ward value for the ward save. If a unit had WARD (5+), for example, its ward value would be 5. If a unit has more than one ward save, only the ward save with the lowest value applies to it; the other has no effect.| Passive |
WARD SAVE: Whether through their uncanny reflexes, unnatural toughness or a source of mystical protection, these warriors can avoid otherwise lethal attacks.
Effect: In step 1 of the damage sequence (see 18.0), make a ward roll of D6 for each damage point in this unit’s damage pool. If the roll equals or exceeds this unit’s ward value, remove that damage point from the damage pool.
13.1 Fight Abilities
Abilities with the FIGHT keyword follow a different sequence to other abilities. When the players are using Combat Phase
abilities as described in 13.0, they cannot use FIGHT abilities.After the players have finished using
Combat Phase
abilities that are not FIGHT abilities, they must alternate picking 1 eligible unit to use a FIGHT ability, starting with the active player. Each unit in combat must use a FIGHT ability if it is able to.Once a player has no more units that are eligible to use a FIGHT ability, the other player continues to pick units that are eligible to use a FIGHT ability, one after another, until there are no more units that are eligible to use a FIGHT ability.
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Errata
Addenda: fought
Add the following definition:
‘fought: A unit has fought if it used any FIGHT abilities in the same turn.’
‘fought: A unit has fought if it used any FIGHT abilities in the same turn.’
Wound Roll
Roll a dice. If the roll equals or exceeds the attacking weapon’s Wound characteristic, the attack successfully wounds: move on to the next step. If not, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends. Unmodified wound rolls of 1 always fail.Anti-X (+1 Rend)
Add 1 to this weapon’s Rend characteristic if the target has the keyword after ‘Anti-’ or fulfils the condition after ‘Anti-’. Multiples of this ability are cumulative. For example, if a weapon has both Anti-charge (+1 Rend) and Anti-HERO (+1 Rend), then add 2 to the Rend characteristic of the weapon for attacks that target a HERO that charged in the same turn.Universal Core Abilities - Charge Phase
| Your Charge Phase |
CHARGE: With a mighty battle cry, the warriors charge into combat with the enemy.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat and has not used a RUN or RETREAT ability this turn to use this ability. Then, make a charge roll of 2D6.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to the value of the charge roll. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units and must end that move within 1/2" of a visible enemy unit. If it does so, the unit using this ability has charged.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to the value of the charge roll. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units and must end that move within 1/2" of a visible enemy unit. If it does so, the unit using this ability has charged.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE, CHARGE |
Companion
Unless otherwise specified, attacks made by this weapon are not affected by friendly abilities that modify hit rolls, wound rolls or weapon characteristics, except for those that apply negative modifiers (e.g. ‘Covering Fire’).Crit (2 Hits)
If an attack made with this weapon scores a critical hit, that attack scores 2 hits on the target unit instead of 1. Make a wound roll for each hit.32.2 Objective Control
In the deployment phase after all Deployment Phase abilities have been used and at the end of each turn, follow this sequence for each objective in an order chosen by the active player:- Starting with the active player, each player determines the control score of each of their units that is contesting that objective. A unit’s control score is the combined Control characteristics of all the models in that unit that are contesting the objective. Some abilities modify a unit’s control score, but it cannot be reduced to less than 1.
- Each player adds up the control scores of all of their units contesting that objective. This is their army control score for that objective.
- The players compare their army control scores for that objective. If one player’s score is higher, that player gains control of that objective. Once a player gains control of an objective, it remains under their control until their opponent gains control of it.
| Sometimes objective markers get accidentally nudged while you are moving models around. This is perfectly fine - just remember to put them back in their proper positions when determining objective control. | ||
Errata
32.2 Objective Control
Change the first sentence to:
‘In the deployment phase after all Deployment Phase abilities have been used and at the end of each turn, follow this sequence for each objective in an order chosen by the active player:’
‘In the deployment phase after all Deployment Phase abilities have been used and at the end of each turn, follow this sequence for each objective in an order chosen by the active player:’
1.0 Wizards and Priests
WIZARDS are special units that can cast spells, and PRIESTS are special units that can chant prayers. Spells and prayers are powerful abilities that can have a dramatic impact on the battle.
The non-UNIQUE WIZARD keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
| Your Movement Phase |
NORMAL MOVE: The warriors advance across the battlefield.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat to use this ability.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit cannot move into combat during any part of that move.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit cannot move into combat during any part of that move.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE |
15.4 Flying
Units with the FLY keyword have the following passive ability:| Passive |
FLY: Soaring above the battlefield, this unit can reach destinations that are inaccessible to other troops.
Effect: As this unit moves, it ignores other models, terrain features and the combat ranges of enemy units. It cannot end its move in combat unless specified in the ability that allowed it to move. Ignore any vertical distance moved for this unit.
| When moving flying units, move them horizontally in any direction, ignoring intervening models and terrain, and place them where you wish, so long as they are allowed to end their move on that spot. Note that some units have the FLY keyword even if that unit can’t really fly. This often represents units that bounce, bound or skitter across the battlefield so adeptly that they might as well be flying! | ||
FAQ
| Q: | If an ability that allows a unit to move states that the unit cannot move into combat (e.g. Normal Move), does FLY allow that unit to move across an enemy unit’s combat range? |
| A: | Yes. |
The non-FLY OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
War Machine Hero
Beast
Cavalry
Infantry
Faction Terrain
The non-HERO non-FLY OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
14.3 Charge Phase
| Your Charge Phase |
CHARGE: With a mighty battle cry, the warriors charge into combat with the enemy.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat and has not used a RUN or RETREAT ability this turn to use this ability. Then, make a charge roll of 2D6.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to the value of the charge roll. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units and must end that move within 1/2" of a visible enemy unit. If it does so, the unit using this ability has charged.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to the value of the charge roll. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units and must end that move within 1/2" of a visible enemy unit. If it does so, the unit using this ability has charged.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE, CHARGE |
FAQ
| Q: | When using the ‘Charge’ ability, does my unit need to end the charge move within 1⁄2" of an enemy unit that was visible to the charging unit at the start of that charge move? |
| A: | No. It must end the charge move within 1⁄2" of an enemy unit that is visible to the charging unit when it finishes that charge move. |
| Q: | If an ability adds to or subtracts from the number of dice that make up a charge roll, is that a modifier to the charge roll? |
| A: | No. |
The non-UNIQUE HERO keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Cavalry Hero
War Machine Hero
| Once Per Battle Round (Army), Start of Battle Round |
IMMORTAL ELITE: The Ossiarch legions march to war in perfect unison, efficiently and precisely enacting the will of their generals without the mortal inadequacies of doubt, fear or regret.
Declare: You must use this ability if there are any friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HEROES on the battlefield. Pick a friendly OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS HERO to be the target.
Effect: You gain a number of relentless discipline points equal to the number after the target’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword. At the end of the battle round, any unspent relentless discipline points are lost.
Effect: You gain a number of relentless discipline points equal to the number after the target’s RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword. At the end of the battle round, any unspent relentless discipline points are lost.
The OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
24.2 Replacement Units
Some abilities allow you to set up a replacement unit. When setting up that unit, it should have the same warscroll type, weapon options and number of models as the original unit, unless otherwise specified in the ability. Many of these abilities specify the proportion of models in the replacement unit (e.g. half the number of models from the original unit). In these cases, you can pick which models from the original unit are set up.The replacement unit is otherwise treated as a new unit; any keywords or abilities the original unit gained during the battle, and any persisting effects that applied to it, do not apply to the replacement unit. Each unit can only be replaced once, and you cannot replace replacement units.
If the original unit was reinforced and the replacement unit has more than half the number of models from the original unit, the replacement unit is considered to be reinforced.
| Because a replacement unit is treated as a completely new unit, it could, for instance, use a Once Per Battle ability on its warscroll even if the unit it replaced used that ability earlier in the battle. | ||
FAQ / Errata
FAQ
| Q: | If a destroyed unit had an enhancement, and an ability allows me to set up a replacement of that unit, would the replacement unit also have that enhancement? |
| A: | No. |
| Q: | If an ability allows a replacement unit to be set up with half the models from the original unit, and the original unit has to have a certain proportion of models equipped with specific weapons, does the new unit also need to adhere to the same restrictions? |
| A: | No. As stated in 24.2, you can pick any models from the original unit to be set up in the replacement unit. |
| Q: | If an ability allows a replacement unit to be set up with half the models from the original unit, could I then use an ability such as ‘Rally’ to return models to that unit until it reached the unit size of the original unit? |
| A: | No. A replacement unit is treated as a new unit with a new unit size. |
Errata
Addenda: 24.2 Replacement Units
Add the following:
‘If the original unit was reinforced and the replacement unit has more than half the number of models from the original unit, the replacement unit is considered to be reinforced.'
‘If the original unit was reinforced and the replacement unit has more than half the number of models from the original unit, the replacement unit is considered to be reinforced.'
The OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS and WIZARD keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
Infantry
2.0 Spells
The declare step of each spell will tell you to make a casting roll of 2D6. If the roll does not equal or exceed the spell’s casting value (at the top-right corner of the spell), the spell fails and its effect is not resolved.If the unmodified casting roll includes 2 or more rolls of 1, the spell is miscast: the spell fails, its effect is not resolved, D3 mortal damage is inflicted on the WIZARD that used it, and that WIZARD cannot use any more spells in that phase.
Enemy reactions can only be used if the casting roll equals or exceeds the spell’s casting value. So long as the spell is not unbound (see 4.0), then it is successfully cast: resolve its effect.
EXAMPLE SPELL
| Your Hero Phase | 6 |
MYSTIC SHIELD: The caster's allies are bathed in an unearthly glow that protects them from harm.
Declare: Pick a visible friendly unit wholly within 12" of this WIZARD to be the target. Then, make a casting roll of 2D6.
Effect: The target has WARD (6+) this turn.
Effect: The target has WARD (6+) this turn.
| KEYWORDS | SPELL |
FAQ
| Q: | Is mortal damage inflicted by a miscast considered to be ‘mortal damage inflicted by a SPELL ability’ for the purposes of abilities like a Morghast Archai unit’s ‘Ebon-wrought Armour’ ability? |
| A: | No. |
Save Roll
The commander of the target unit rolls a dice, subtracting the attacking weapon’s Rend characteristic from the roll. Unmodified save rolls of 1 always fail. If the roll equals or exceeds the Save characteristic of the target unit, the attack fails and the attack sequence ends. If not, it is a successful attack: move on to the next step.Non-UNIQUE SOULBLIGHT GRAVELORDS units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Infantry
Cavalry Hero
Faction Terrain
Non-UNIQUE OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Cavalry
Faction Terrain
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Beast
Cavalry Hero
War Machine Hero
Non-UNIQUE FLESH-EATER COURTS units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Infantry
Monster Hero
Cavalry
Infantry Hero
Faction Terrain
Non-UNIQUE NIGHTHAUNT units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Infantry Hero
Infantry
Faction Terrain
Cavalry Hero
Units eligible for the LEGIONS OF NAGASH Army of Renown:
Infantry
Monster Hero
Cavalry Hero
Faction Terrain
Infantry Hero
Infantry
Faction Terrain
Cavalry Hero
Infantry
Monster Hero
Cavalry
Infantry Hero
Faction Terrain
Cavalry
Faction Terrain
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Beast
Cavalry Hero
War Machine Hero
4.2 Lores
You can pick 1 spell lore available to your faction. If you do, all WIZARDS in your army with the same faction keyword as your general know all spells from that lore.You can pick 1 prayer lore available to your faction. If you do, all PRIESTS in your army with the same faction keyword as your general know all prayers from that lore.
You can pick 1 manifestation lore available to your faction. If you do, all WIZARDS in your army know all spells from that lore, and all PRIESTS in your army know all prayers from that lore.
Non-UNIQUE DEATH units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Infantry
Cavalry Hero
Faction Terrain
Infantry Hero
Infantry
Faction Terrain
Cavalry Hero
Infantry
Monster Hero
Cavalry
Infantry Hero
Faction Terrain
Cavalry
Faction Terrain
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Beast
Cavalry Hero
War Machine Hero
3.5 Regiments of Renown
In addition to creating your own regiments, you can also spend points to include 1 Regiment of Renown. Regiments of Renown are pre-built regiments, each with their own special abilities. The rules for each Regiment of Renown will specify which factions can include it. A unit in a Regiment of Renown cannot be your general even if it is a WARMASTER.- You cannot include more than one Regiment of Renown in your army unless otherwise specified in the notes column of that regiment’s battle profile.
- Units in a Regiment of Renown cannot use (but can be picked as the target of, if otherwise eligible) any faction rules from the faction they are allied into, including enhancements and lores, unless they have a keyword that matches that faction’s name.
- If an ability allows you to set up a replacement unit (Core Rules, 24.2) for a unit in a Regiment of Renown, that unit also counts as being part of that Regiment of Renown.
LEGIONS OF NAGASH NIGHTHAUNT units, excluding Nagash:
Infantry Hero
Infantry
Faction Terrain
Cavalry Hero
Non-UNIQUE HERO units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Cavalry Hero
Infantry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Monster Hero
Infantry Hero
Infantry Hero
Cavalry Hero
War Machine Hero
Non-UNIQUE INFANTRY units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Infantry
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Infantry
Non-UNIQUE CAVALRY units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry
Cavalry
Cavalry Hero
Unbind
| Reaction: Opponent declared a SPELL ability |
UNBIND: The wizard saps the energy from an enemy’s spell, nullifying its effects.
Used By: A friendly WIZARD within 30" of the enemy WIZARD casting the spell.
Effect: Make an unbinding roll of 2D6. If the roll exceeds the casting roll for the spell, then the spell is unbound and its effect is not resolved. This reaction cannot be used more than once per casting roll.
Effect: Make an unbinding roll of 2D6. If the roll exceeds the casting roll for the spell, then the spell is unbound and its effect is not resolved. This reaction cannot be used more than once per casting roll.
| KEYWORDS | UNBIND |
Non-UNIQUE WIZARD units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Cavalry Hero
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
Infantry Hero
Non-UNIQUE KNIGHT units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Cavalry
Non-UNIQUE SERF units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
1.1 Power Level
Each WIZARD and PRIEST has a power level shown after the keyword, e.g. WIZARD (2). A WIZARD’s casting power level determines how many Spell abilities they can use per phase. A PRIEST’s chanting power level determines how many PRAYER abilities they can use per phase.
Crit (Mortal)
If an attack made with this weapon scores a critical hit, that attack inflicts mortal damage on the target unit equal to the Damage characteristic of that weapon and the attack sequence ends.The WARMASTER keyword is used in the following Soulblight Gravelords warscrolls:
The warscrolls using UNIQUE keyword can be found in the following Factions:
Order: Cities of Sigmar, Daughters of Khaine, Fyreslayers, Idoneth Deepkin, Kharadron Overlords, Lumineth Realm-lords, Seraphon, Stormcast Eternals, Sylvaneth.Destruction: Bonesplitterz, Gloomspite Gitz, Ironjawz, Kruleboyz, Ogor Mawtribes, Sons of Behemat.
Death: Flesh-eater Courts, Nighthaunt, Ossiarch Bonereapers, Soulblight Gravelords.
Chaos: Beasts of Chaos, Blades of Khorne, Disciples of Tzeentch, Hedonites of Slaanesh, Helsmiths of Hashut, Maggotkin of Nurgle, Skaven, Slaves to Darkness.
The UNIQUE keyword is used in the following warscrolls:
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Cavalry Hero
Infantry Hero
Infantry Hero
Non-UNIQUE MONSTER units eligible for LEGIONS OF NAGASH:
Monster Hero
The FLY keyword is used in the following Soulblight Gravelords warscrolls:
Monster Hero
Beast
Infantry
The WARD keyword is used in the following Soulblight Gravelords warscrolls:
Cavalry Hero
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
Infantry
Faction Terrain
The PETRIFEX ELITE keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Monster Hero
3.2 The General
You must pick 1 HERO in your army that is leading a regiment to be your general. If any units in your army have the WARMASTER keyword, you must pick one of those units to be your general and they must lead a regiment. Your general’s regiment can include up to 4 non-HERO units in addition to your general.
1.5 Faction Terrain
Some factions have special terrain features called faction terrain features. Faction terrain features have their own warscrolls. They are not considered to be units, with the following exceptions:- In the combat phase, they are treated as if they were units for the purposes of movement, combat range and being in combat.
- They are affected by all enemy abilities as if they were units.
- They can be damaged in the same manner as units. However, when they are removed from play, they count as being demolished instead of slain or destroyed (this means that they do not count as destroyed units for the purposes of abilities, scoring battle tactics, etc.).
- Enemy units can finish a charge move within ½" of a terrain feature that is garrisoned (see 1.5.1). Faction terrain features cannot contest objectives even while they are garrisoned.
- If a terrain feature has any melee or ranged weapons, it can use the 'Fight' and 'Shoot' CORE abilities as if it were a unit.
- Terrain features that have a Move characteristic of 0" ('-') cannot move (note that pile-in moves are a type of move).
- Faction terrain features with a Move characteristic greater than '-' are treated as if they were units in all phases for the purposes of movement, combat range, being in combat and setting up terrain features, other manifestations and other units.
Some faction terrain features allow you to place a unit on them (this will be clearly specified in that terrain feature’s rules). When doing so, instead of measuring range or visibility to and from the unit that is on that terrain feature, measure to and from the terrain feature instead. Unless otherwise specified, units on a faction terrain feature cannot use FIGHT abilities.
If a unit placed on a terrain feature is removed from it (e.g. if an ability removes them from the battlefield), that unit counts as having left that terrain feature and loses any special role or benefits it had as a result of being placed on it.
| The Citadel Terrain List shows the number of scenery pieces each terrain feature can consist of. If you are using terrain features that are not included on that list, agree with your opponent before setting up the battlefield how many scenery pieces make up each terrain feature. | ||
The non-HERO INFANTRY PETRIFEX ELITE keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
19.0 Strike-first and Strike-last
If there are any STRIKE-FIRST units in combat after any non-FIGHT combat phase abilities have been used, other units cannot be picked to use a FIGHT ability until those units have been picked to use a FIGHT ability. After all those STRIKE-FIRST units have fought, the active player picks the next unit to fight.If there are any STRIKE-LAST units in combat, they cannot be picked to use a FIGHT ability if there are any units in combat that do not have STRIKE-LAST and have not yet used a FIGHT ability.
If a unit has STRIKE-FIRST and STRIKE-LAST, treat it as if it had neither.
| There may be situations when a unit that has STRIKE-FIRST is not in combat at the start of the phase, but because of moves such as pile-in moves, it is ‘pulled into combat’ later in the phase. In such cases, STRIKE-FIRST has no effect on that unit because it was not in combat at the start of the phase. Abilities that allow a unit to use a FIGHT ability immediately after another unit do not override the STRIKE-FIRST or STRIKE-LAST constraints, so you could not pick a unit with STRIKE-LAST to fight immediately after a unit with STRIKE-FIRST. | ||
FAQ / Errata
FAQ
| Q: | Can I use an ability that allows a friendly unit that does not have STRIKE-FIRST to fight immediately after a friendly unit that has STRIKE-FIRST if there are one or more enemy units with STRIKE-FIRST that have not yet been picked to fight? |
| A: | No. As mentioned in the sidebar next to 19.0, abilities that allow a unit to use a FIGHT ability immediately after another unit do not override the STRIKE-FIRST constraints, so you cannot pick a unit that does not have STRIKE-FIRST to fight until all other units that have STRIKE-FIRST have fought. |
| Q: | If a friendly unit is the only unit that has STRIKE-FIRST on the battlefield and it has an ability that allows a friendly unit to fight immediately after it, in what order would units be picked to fight? |
| A: | If you are the active player, the unit that has STRIKE-FIRST would fight first, then you could use the ability to allow another friendly unit to fight immediately after it, and then you would pick the next unit to fight (i.e. three friendly units would fight back to back). If your opponent is the active player, the unit that has STRIKE-FIRST would fight first, you could still use the ability to allow another friendly unit to fight, and then your opponent would pick the next unit to fight. |
| Q: | In the combat phase, if all eligible non-STRIKE‑LAST units have used a FIGHT ability, which player gets to pick the first STRIKE-LAST unit to fight? |
| A: | The alternating sequence of picking units to use a FIGHT ability would continue and so the player who did not pick the last non-STRIKE-LAST unit would get to pick the first eligible STRIKE-LAST unit in their army to use a FIGHT ability. |
Errata
19.0 STRIKE-FIRST and STRIKE-LAST
In the first sentence, replace ‘at the start of the phase’ with ‘after any non-FIGHT Combat Phase abilities have been used’.
STRIKE-LAST
Remove the following text from STRIKE-LAST:
‘If both players have units with STRIKE-LAST, they alternate fighting with those units after all other eligible units have fought, starting with the active player.’
‘If both players have units with STRIKE-LAST, they alternate fighting with those units after all other eligible units have fought, starting with the active player.’
STRIKE-LAST
In the glossary entry for STRIKE-LAST, remove ‘, starting with the active player’.
The PETRIFEX ELITE HERO keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Monster Hero
The PETRIFEX ELITE WIZARD keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Monster Hero
The LANCE OF OSSIA keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Cavalry
War Machine
War Machine Hero
The OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS and CAVALRY keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Cavalry
The LANCE OF OSSIA HEROES keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
War Machine Hero
3.3 Reinforced Units
When you add a unit to your army roster, you can add it as a reinforced unit. A reinforced unit has twice as many models as its minimum unit size and costs twice as many points. If a unit has a minimum unit size of 1, it cannot be reinforced. In addition, some units with a unit size of more than 1 can not be reinforced. This will be noted on their battle profile.
| End of Any Turn | 1 |
POWER THROUGH: The warriors use their sheer mass or resilience to drive through a group of weaker foes, leaving broken bodies in their wake.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that charged this turn to use this ability, then you must pick an enemy unit in combat with it to be the target. The target must have a lower Health characteristic than the unit using this ability.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on the target. Then, the unit using this ability can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. It can pass through and end that move within the combat ranges of enemy units that were in combat with it at the start of the move, but not those of other enemy units. It does not have to end the move in combat.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on the target. Then, the unit using this ability can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. It can pass through and end that move within the combat ranges of enemy units that were in combat with it at the start of the move, but not those of other enemy units. It does not have to end the move in combat.
| KEYWORDS | MOVE |
| Enemy Movement Phase | 1 |
REDEPLOY: Taking initiative, the warriors hastily reposition to respond to enemy movements.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat to use this ability.
Effect: Each model in that unit can move up to D6". That move cannot pass through or end within the combat range of an enemy unit.
Effect: Each model in that unit can move up to D6". That move cannot pass through or end within the combat range of an enemy unit.
| KEYWORDS | MOVE, RUN |
The non-UNIQUE LANCE OF OSSIA HERO keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Cavalry Hero
War Machine Hero
The NULL MYRIAD keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Faction Terrain
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
The non-UNIQUE OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS, WIZARD and HERO keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
The non-HERO OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS and INFANTRY keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Shoot in Combat
This weapon can be used to make shooting attacks even if the attacking unit is in combat.7.0 Manifestations
There are two types of manifestation: endless spells, which can be summoned by WIZARDS, and invocations, which can be summoned by PRIESTS. Each manifestation has its own warscroll, and the spell or prayer that allows that manifestation to be summoned will be found in the appropriate manifestation lore. No more than 1 friendly WIZARD or PRIEST can attempt to summon the same manifestation per turn, and a friendly WIZARD or PRIEST cannot attempt to summon a friendly manifestation that was removed from play in the same turn. Manifestations are not units but can be interacted with in similar ways, as explained next:
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7.2 Banishing Manifestations
Instead of using a SPELL or PRAYER ability (including when using the ‘Magical Intervention’ ability), each WIZARD and PRIEST can use the ‘Banish Manifestation’ ability:| Your Hero Phase |
BANISH MANIFESTATION: The wizard or priest disrupts the arcane forces sustaining a manifestation, wiping it from existence.
Declare: Pick a friendly WIZARD or PRIEST to use this ability, pick a MANIFESTATION within 30" of them that was not summoned this turn to be the target, then make a banishment roll of 2D6. Add 1 to the banishment roll for each additional enemy MANIFESTATION on the battlefield after the first. You cannot pick the same MANIFESTATION to be the target of this ability more than once per turn.
Effect: If the banishment roll equals or exceeds the banishment value listed on the MANIFESTATION’s warscroll, it is banished and removed from play.
Effect: If the banishment roll equals or exceeds the banishment value listed on the MANIFESTATION’s warscroll, it is banished and removed from play.
| KEYWORDS | BANISH |
The non-UNIQUE NULL MYRIAD HERO keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
The NULL MYRIAD WIZARD keywords are used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
The HERO keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
War Machine Hero
The INFANTRY keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
The RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
War Machine Hero
Infantry
The DEATH keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
War Machine Hero
Beast
Cavalry
Infantry
Faction Terrain
The OSSIARCH BONEREAPERS keyword is used in the following Ossiarch Bonereapers warscrolls:
Infantry Hero
Monster Hero
War Machine Hero
Beast
Cavalry
Infantry
Faction Terrain
3.1 Regiments
Armies are made up of one or more regiments, each of which is led by a Hero. You must have at least 1 regiment in your army, and you can include a maximum of 5 regiments. To add a regiment, pick 1 HERO from your faction, then pick up to 3 non‑HERO units to accompany them.Each HERO’s battle profile lists which units can be added to their regiment, and each non-HERO unit’s battle profile lists any relevant keywords it has. The battle profiles of some HEROES may say that they can be added to the regiment of another HERO in place of a non-HERO unit in that regiment.
FAQ
| Q: | If a HERO is able to join another HERO's regiment (e.g. The Shadow Queen joining Morathi-Khaine, do they take the place of a non-HERO unit in that regiment? |
| A: | Yes. |
Charge (+1 Damage)
Add 1 to this weapon’s Damage characteristic if the attacking unit charged this turn.7.0 Combat Range
Each model has a combat range that extends 3" horizontally from its base and any distance vertically from that circle to form a cylinder. The combat range of a unit extends 3" horizontally and any distance vertically from every model in that unit. Units from opposing armies that are within each other’s combat range and that are visible to each other are in combat with each other. When a unit that is not in combat enters the combat range of a visible enemy unit, it moves into combat.
A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it’
A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it’
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FAQ / Errata
FAQ
| Q: | If a model in base-to-base contact with an enemy model retreats 3" directly away from the enemy model, is it still in combat with that enemy model? |
| A: | No. |
Errata
Addenda: 7.0 Combat Range
Add the following:
‘A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it.’
‘A model is considered to be in combat with an enemy unit if that unit is within the model’s combat range and visible to it.’
Universal Core Abilities - Movement Phase
| Your Movement Phase |
NORMAL MOVE: The warriors advance across the battlefield.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat to use this ability.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit cannot move into combat during any part of that move.
Effect: That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit cannot move into combat during any part of that move.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE |
| Your Movement Phase |
RUN: The unit rushes into position.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is not in combat to use this ability.
Effect: Make a run roll of D6. That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic added to the run roll. That unit cannot move into combat during any part of that move.
Effect: Make a run roll of D6. That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic added to the run roll. That unit cannot move into combat during any part of that move.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE, RUN |
| Your Movement Phase |
RETREAT: The fighters disengage from combat, though at the cost of lowering their defences.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit that is in combat to use this ability.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on that unit. That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units but cannot end that move within an enemy unit’s combat range.
Effect: Inflict D3 mortal damage on that unit. That unit can move a distance up to its Move characteristic. That unit can move through the combat ranges of any enemy units but cannot end that move within an enemy unit’s combat range.
| KEYWORDS | CORE, MOVE, RETREAT |
32.1 Contesting Objectives
Unless otherwise specified, if an objective is within a model’s combat range, that model is contesting that objective. If any models in a unit are contesting an objective, that unit is contesting that objective.Each unit can only count as contesting a single objective for the purposes of determining objective control (see 32.2). Before determining objective control, for each of their units contesting two or more objectives, the active player must pick one of those objectives for it to contest. Then, their opponent does the same.
Designer’s Note: For purposes other than determining objective control, a unit can contest more than one objective.
Errata
32.1 Contesting Objectives
Change the second paragraph to:
‘Each unit can only count as contesting a single objective for the purposes of determining objective control (see 32.2). Before determining objective control, for each of their units contesting two or more objectives, the active player must pick one of those objectives for it to contest. Then, their opponent does the same.
Designer’s Note: For purposes other than determining objective control, a unit can contest more than one objective.’
‘Each unit can only count as contesting a single objective for the purposes of determining objective control (see 32.2). Before determining objective control, for each of their units contesting two or more objectives, the active player must pick one of those objectives for it to contest. Then, their opponent does the same.
Designer’s Note: For purposes other than determining objective control, a unit can contest more than one objective.’
Contesting
Change the definition of contesting to:
‘contesting: Models contest objectives within their combat range (3"). When determining objective control, the same unit cannot contest more than 1 objective at the same time; the player must pick 1 if more than 1 is within range. (Core Rules, 32.1)’
‘contesting: Models contest objectives within their combat range (3"). When determining objective control, the same unit cannot contest more than 1 objective at the same time; the player must pick 1 if more than 1 is within range. (Core Rules, 32.1)’
18.2 Allocating Damage
After resolving the effect of any ability that inflicts damage points (whether via attacks, mortal damage or both), you must allocate the damage points.When allocating damage points to a unit, the damage points in its damage pool are allocated to it one at a time. Each time the number of damage points allocated to the unit equals the Health characteristic of that unit, 1 model in that unit is slain (and removed from play) and the number of damage points allocated to that unit is reset to 0. Keep allocating damage points until there are none left in the damage pool.
If the number of damage points allocated to a unit is not enough to slay a model, keep track of the number of damage points currently allocated to the unit (most players place a dice or markers next to the unit). While a unit has any damage points allocated to it, it is damaged.
| Passive |
FLY: Soaring above the battlefield, this unit can reach destinations that are inaccessible to other troops.
Effect: As this unit moves, it ignores other models, terrain features and the combat ranges of enemy units. It cannot end its move in combat unless specified in the ability that allowed it to move. Ignore any vertical distance moved for this unit.
| Once Per Phase (Army) |
RELENTLESS DISCIPLINE: The Ossiarchs are infamous for their cohesive discipline.
Declare: Pick a friendly unit to be the target.
Effect: Make a discipline roll of D6. Add 1 to the roll if the target is wholly within 12" of your general. On a 4+, pick 1 of the effects below:
Effect: Make a discipline roll of D6. Add 1 to the roll if the target is wholly within 12" of your general. On a 4+, pick 1 of the effects below:
- Your Movement Phase: Add 2" to the target’s Move characteristic for the rest of the phase.
- Your Charge Phase: Add 1 to charge rolls for the target for the rest of the phase.
- Any Combat Phase: Add 1 to wound rolls for combat attacks made by the target for the rest of the phase.
- Any Combat Phase: The target has WARD (5+) for the rest of the phase.