The Daughters of Khaine clash against the Nighthaunt on the streets of Har Kuron this weekend as Arena of Shades goes up for pre-order. This battlebox contains two brand new heroes and a new ranged unit for Nighthaunt players, so whether you’re a fan of the Father of Necromancy or devote your murders to the Shadow Queen, you don’t want to miss out.
Since being conquered by Morathi, Har Kuron has become known for hosting bloody gladiatorial arenas where warriors and beasts will fight to the death in front of baying crowds. The elegant and deadly High Gladiatrix is responsible for overseeing these fighting pits – and she’s armed to the teeth.
The High Gladiatrix carries out the will of Khaine daily with her sacred butchery. Her whip is edged with razors, which she’s also tied into her hair for some extra cutting power. She is a true champion for the Sisters of Slaughter and embodies the pinnacle of their values.*
This highly capable killer is constantly on the lookout for her next victim in the Arena, where she executes her deadly balletic routines for the roaring delight of her bloodthirsty audience. It is said that the High Gladiatrix was so eager to enter battle as Nagash’s forces approached that she rushed straight out into the streets.
The High Gladiatrix particularly loves to slice and dice enemy heroes, and can slay them outright with a Killing Stroke.
Any HERO within stabbing range of this expert killer puts themselves in immediate danger, which only increases as she deals more damage. This ability forces your opponent to be cautious with some of their most powerful units, which is great for keeping the enemy away from objectives – and if they do approach, it could easily turn the tables at the height of a battle with just one lucky roll.
She also buffs surrounding Witch Aelves and Sisters of Slaughter, her thirst for blood whipping them into such a furious frenzy that they wound on rolls of 3+, and with a Rend of -1. Wherever the High Gladiatrix goes, her warriors know that the streets will run red.
Unfortunately for the Daughters of Khaine, the Nighthaunt are loading up on ranged weapons with their brand new Craventhrone Guard. If they can stay out of range of the High Gladiatrix’s whirling whips and blades, they may be able to harvest the souls they desire. We recently rifled through the whole battlebox, so you can see the new units’ sprues in their entirety.
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*Those values being stab, cut, bleed, and destroy.