Stormvermin (Sword & Shield)
Recognisably dark-furred, the Skaven military elite fight with a proud zeal unique to their class.Stormvermin are the fighting elite of the Skaven Warlord clans. They are distinguished from their scrawnier litter-matters - often standing a full head taller, with thick muscular necks and a powerful build. Most Stormvermin are marked at birth, as their size and darker fur colour is recognisable. As the largest and most aggressive, young Stormvermin-to-be typically outfight the rest of their litter for precious food. If the young warriors are particularly strong, the weakest of their litter actually become the food. Should they survive the traumatic politics and back-stabbing as their litter-pack jockeys for position, the strongest Skaven will be assigned to regiments of Stormvermin and outfitted with the best war gear. Their duties may include forming a retinue or bodyguard for anyone from a minor Chieftain to the mighty ruling Clan Warlord himself, which puts the Stormvermin at the vanguard of the army where they can ensure continued preferential treatment by fighting with ferocity and zeal for their leaders.
Unit Name Stormvermin (Sword & Shield) |
Main Unit Key wh2_main_skv_inf_stormvermin_1 |
Land Unit Key wh2_main_skv_inf_stormvermin_1 |
Naval Unit Key wh_main_shp_transport |
Land Unit Group Sword Infantry |
Naval Unit Group Sword Infantry |
Soldiers 160 |
Caste Melee Infantry |
Category Melee Infantry |
Class Melee Infantry |
Cost 1050 |
Recruitment Cost 1050 |
Upkeep Cost 262 |
Melee Attack 38 |
34 |
├ Melee Weapon wh2_main_skv_sword_stormvermin |
├ Melee Damage Base 25 |
├ Melee Damage Ap 9 |
├ Armour Piercing No |
├ Bonus vs Cavalry 0 |
├ Bonus vs Elephants 0 |
└ Bonus vs Infantry 0 |
Charge Bonus 18 |
36 |
├ Base Defence 36 |
├ Shield wh_missile_block_35_wood |
└ Shield Defence 0 |
125 |
├ Armour wh2_main_heavy_metal_90 |
├ Armour Defence 90 |
└ Shield Armour 35 |
62 |
├ Man Entity wh2_main_skv_infantry_heavy |
├ Man Speed 38 |
├ Man Health 8 |
└ Bonus Hit Points 54 |
Leadership (Base Morale) 60 |
Abilities
- Scurry Away!
"He who runs away lives to fight another day!" - so the foul, craven adage goes. - Strength in Numbers
Skaven are craven by nature but take courage when in packs of their own kind, where they move slower but enjoy the safety of numbers.
Attributes
- Hide (forest)
This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
Strengths & Weaknesses
- Armoured & Shielded
Armoured units can block damage from any source apart from Shields have a chance of blocking arrows, bolts, rifle shots and similar small arms fire - but only in a forward facing arc.
Garrison Buildings | |
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x 6 |
Skavenblight (Grand Warren)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_skavenblight_4) Level 4
Skavenblight (Skaven Stronghold)
(wh2_main_special_settlement_skavenblight_5) Level 5 |
Faction Availability | |
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The Eye of the Vortex |