The Barrow Legion Cavalry & Chariots

The Chillgheists (Hexwraiths)

The origins of the Hexwraiths are shrouded in mystery, but it is said that they are created on Hexensnacht, tearing their way into the mortal realm from the very bowels of the underworld. Their single-minded purpose seems to be the pursuit of those evil men who have cheated their rightful fate, for a Hexwraith's shade-like existence leaves it with a hunger that only the succour of a damned soul can sate. Once the curse of the Hexwraiths has been laid upon their prey, there can be no escape - the spectral horsemen can hurtle across rivers and pass through mountainsides on their incorporeal steeds without slowing their headlong charge. In recent years, the Vampires of Sylvania have learned to bind these creatures of shadow to their service, using them as weapons of war. The sight of a pack of cackling Hexwraiths approaching fast, spirit scythes held high and unnatural soul-fires flickering from their eye sockets, is enough to chill the blood of even the most seasoned warrior. It is small wonder that these deathly riders are amongst the most feared of all the minions of the Vampire Counts.

Unit Name The Chillgheists (Hexwraiths)

Main Unit Key wh_dlc04_vmp_cav_chillgheists_0

Land Unit Key wh_dlc04_vmp_cav_chillgheists_0

Land Unit Group Parents Cavalry & Chariots

Land Unit Group Cavalry

Caste Melee Cavalry

Category Cavalry

Class Melee Cavalry

Custom Battle Cost 1700

Recruitment Cost 1700

Upkeep Cost 425

Number of Units 60

Hit Points 6960

├ Mount 60

├ Mount Entity

├ Mount Hit Points

├ Num Mounts hu1_vampire_counts_hr1_warhorse_scythe

├ Man Entity wh_main_cavalry_rider_standard_ethereal

├ Man Hit Points 8

├ Num Men 60

└ Bonus Hit Points 108

Mass 100

└ Man Mass 100.0000

Armour 0

├ Armour wh_main_body_0

├ Shield none

└ Missile Block Chance 0

Leadership 50

Speed 33

└ Man Speed 33

Melee Attack 34

Melee Defence 32

Weapon Strength 42

├ Melee Weapon wh_main_vmp_scythe_chillgheist

├ Base Weapon Damage 0

├ Armour-Piercing Weapon Damage 42

├ Bonus vs. Large 0

└ Bonus vs. Infantry 0

Charge Bonus 34

Abilities

• The Chilling Aura
  As if the enemy were caught in a blizzard or wading through treacle, the ice-cold aura slows any unit within range to a near-standstill.
  Speed x 70%
• Crumbling
  The dead do not rest easily in the Old World. Those summoned by Vampires and Necromancers no longer have mortal concerns - they serve only their master's will.
• Disintegrating
  The Dark Magic binding has failed. Both flesh and necromantic energy slough off the subjects, leaving naught but dust.

Attributes

• Causes Fear
  This unit frightens all enemy units, reducing their leadership when nearby. It is also immune to fear. Fear penalties do not stack.
• Causes Terror
  This unit can cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and fear themselves.
• Vanguard Deployment
  This unit can deploy outside the deployment zone.
• Hide (forest)
  This unit can hide in forests until enemy units get too close.
• Strider
  Speed and combat penalties caused by terrain are ignored by this unit.
• Undead
  This unit is Undead (does not rout, immune to terror, becomes unstable when {{tr:morale}} is low).

Strengths & Weaknesses

• Vanguard Deployment
  This unit can deploy in an expanded deployment area, allowing it to start the battle within striking distance of the enemy - or somewhere unexpected.
• Causes Terror
  This unit can [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/causes_terror.png]]cause terror, making its melee target rout for a short time. Units that cause terror are immune to terror and [[img:ui/battle ui/ability_icons/causes_fear.png]]fear themselves.
• Armour-Piercing
  The damage of armour-piercing weapons mostly ignores the armour of the target, making them the ideal choice against heavily-armoured enemies. They are often heavier and attack at a slower rate though, making them less efficient against poorly-armoured targets.
• Ethereal
  Ethereal units ignore most damage done by non-magical weapons. As they have shed most of their physical form, they are not slowed by terrain-based movement penalties either.

Faction Availability
Immortal Empires	The Barrow Legion Lahmian Sisterhood Necrarch Brotherhood Strygos Empire The Silver Host Mousillon Templehof Von Carstein Sylvania Vampire Counts Vampire Counts Vampire Counts Vampire Counts Rebels Waldenhof Sylvania
The Realm of Chaos	Jiangshi Rebels Sires of Mourkain Caravan of Blue Roses Lahmian Sisterhood Nagashizzar