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If you are a seasoned Warhammer player, then you will not learn much from this section. However, if you are new to the hobby or are considering getting started, then this section may help you to better understand the game as well as some information about the different armies.

What is Warhammer?

Warhammer is a game designed to be a realistic simulation of fantasy battles. It is played on a table top with miniatures representing the troops of opposing armies. Although not necessary to play the game, painting the miniatures adds tremendously to the realism as it brings out the details carefully sculpted into each miniature. Another nice addition is to play with realistic scenery such as hills, walls, woods, and buildings.

What are the different armies?

• Empire - An army consisting of humans whose power lies in their advanced technology. Empire engineers design new types of hand guns and cannons. The strength of the empire army lies not in the quality of the troops, but in the great variety of different troop types.
• Orcs and Goblins - The Orcs and goblins are a squabbling, unpredictable race. They live for war and fighting. The army has two different types of troops to choose from, either the tough resilient orcs, or the numberous dim-witted goblins. The Orcs and goblins can be a fun army to play because they are always full of surprises.
• Realm of Chaos - The realm of Chaos is really three separate armies who can fight together. Because they are vastly different from eachother, I will describe them separately. Although members from one Chaos army can allie with another, you still must choose one of the three to be the bulk of your chaos force.
  • Chaos Warriors - Highly disciplined and well trained warriors. They are completely encased in Chaos armor giving them an above average armor saving throw. These troops are unquestionably the most skilled fighters in the Warhammer world. Their major disadvantage is their high point cost.
  • Beastmen - These animal-like warriors are very resilient. Boasting a massive two wounds, they take twice as long to kill as other weaker troops. They are also quite skilled fighters with an above average toughness.
  • Daemons - Daemons are creatures made of pure magic. They are a beautiful looking army because they can be painted bright colors. There are four Daemonic gods from which to choose your army: Khorne, Nurgle, Slannesh, and Tzeench. Each has a distinct fighting style and look.
• Vampire Counts - Led by a Vampire, undead skeletons, ghouls, and zombies fight with a mindless obedience to their master. They have no mind and therefore are fearless, slowly marching into battle to swarm over their enemy in great numbers.
• Tomb Kings of Khemri - The tomb kings of khemri are a race of skeletons who are led by ancient mummified kings. Their army has a distinct look because they live in a vast desert.
• High Elves - The High elves are a noble race of highly trained citizen-warriors. They currently reside in Ulthuan, a large island in the middle of the ocean. They were forced to flee to this deserted home after the Dark elves split off from their society and took over their former home.
• Dark Elves - The Dark Elves are the cruel, twisted race who split off from the High Elves and are constantly at war with eachother. They delight in cruelty and war. Against the High Elves they fight with the same hatred that forced them to split off and form their own separate race.
• Wood Elves - The wood elves were another group of elves who split off from the high elves. They live within the forests of Loren which are near the empire. Their expert woodsman skills are accurately represented on the tabletop by allowing the wood elves to move at full speed through the woods.
• Dogs of War - The dogs of war are assorted mercenary regiments who can be hired into any army. If you choose, they can also be their own separate army led by a daring mercenary general.
• Skaven - These vile ratmen live beneath the cities of the Empire. Wherever they travel, plague and death are close behind.
• Dwarfs - The Dwarfs reside in the mountains adjacent to the empire. Because of their slow movement due to their small size, these warriors are better adapted to defense rather than attack.
• Lizardmen - This ancient race was created by the Old Ones, the first inhabitants of the Old World, to protect against Chaos. Their Slan Mage preists are powerful mages and their powerful minds are occupied with contemplating the meaning of the universe.
• Bretonnians - The Bretonnians live in the lands to the west of the empire. They live by honor and virtue. Their knights are the best in the Warhammer world.
• Chaos Dwarfs - These mysterious Dwarfs live in the towers of Zharr Naggrund. Here they plot to overthrow the west and dominate the world.