What with the imminent arrival of the updated Soulblight Gravelords and reinforced Ossiarch Bonereapers, the roster of battletomes for the current edition of Warhammer Age of Sigmar is nearly complete. But in a game this complex the work is never done, and Lead Games Developer Matt is here to discuss the latest Battlescroll – a free downloadable document containing targeted changes to core rules and factions in need.
He sat down with Warhammer TV’s Ben to explain what’s in the new Battlescroll – and why.
There are two headline changes this time around, to the Rally command ability and the Arcane Tome enhancement. In the case of the former, a cap of 10 wounds has been introduced on the amount of models you can return. Limits have also been put onto the latter, so now WIZARDS can’t take it for that extra spell cast – nor can PRIESTS or KHORNE models, both of which should be too pious to indulge in sorcerous tomfoolery.*
With so many recent releases, we're seeing quite a lot of volatility in terms of faction performance, with some factions like Flesh-eater Courts or Fyreslayers surging in this season, while previously dominant factions like Seraphon have been struggling.
In terms of specific factions, both Kruleboyz and Slaves to Darkness have been underperforming on the competitive scene, so they get a round of targeted buffs and points adjustments, respectively. On the flip-side, the arcane might of the Lumineth Realm-lords and Disciples of Tzeentch have seen them take specific points increases, while Beasts of Chaos and Gloomspite Gitz have both seen some early adjustments in the wake of their battletomes.
As always, if you have comments or suggestions, please feel free to email the Warhammer Age of Sigmar team at aosfaq@gwplc.com. And remember – Warhammer Age of Sigmar: The App will be updated with all the Battlescroll changes next week.
* Worshippers of Khorne should instead take refuge in good honest dark runes and blood miracles.