The Dark Elves

[DarkElf27]

El Lubricabre

The store I've been goin to has the book up at the front. blaugh So, like any nerdy dude, have been readin through it.

*It's not a joke foo! Hand bows do not suffer penalty for long range or for moving and shooting. However, you have the option of equipping Black Ark Corsairs with either a single bow (2x) or duel bows (4x)

*On further clarification, Malekith's item is called the Spite Shield. If you dispel a spell that would effect his unit, then the caster takes str 6 hits for every die they used to cast it. He also has the Destroyer, which can target magic levels or magic items. Immune to psychology. Malekith wears heavy armor, and has a 2+ ward save against non-magical attacks. Any Dark Elf unit within 12' will automatically pass all panic checks. He is 600 pts on foot. It varies if you choose to put him on somethin.

*Speakin o' magic shenanigans, there are two awesome arcane items. One is the focus familiar. The caster picks a spot on the table, 6' away from an enemy, and can use it for determining range and line of sight. It's 25 pts. The other is the Ring of Hotex, causing any spell cast within 12' of the wearer to miscast on any doubles. Also 25.

*Assassins, though unit upgrades now, can take 75 pts of stuff.

*Manticores have killing blow. They are also "uncontrollable". This means you must take a leadership test at the beginning of each turn. If it's failed, both the rider and mount suffer from Frenzy.

Yikes, I didn't think there were characters that were that high in points cost. sweatdrop  

[Oryn]

DarkElf27

Yikes, I didn't think there were characters that were that high in points cost. sweatdrop

I believe the record holder at the moment is Lord Kroak, from the Lizardmen codex, weighing in at over 1200 points. The really sad thing though, is that he's not even technically alive anymore, as the Lord Kroak unit is actually his mummified corpse.  

[Lady Blodwynn]

But with his spirit still living on beyond death, that's what makes him so neat whee  

[Commissar Gaunt]

Heads up, the New Dark Elves army book is just around the corner. For all of you devout members of the Dark Elves, with these new rules, and new cooler models, it is time to bring death to the High Elves. Forward brothers and sisters!! To victory!!

How was that for an Intro? Let me know what you think smile  

[Oryn]

Man, the new Dark Elves are hax. Power of Darkness makes really powerful magic both available and unstoppable in low points games. On top of that, Eternal Hatred really boosts their units with poison attacks.  

[Commissar Gaunt]

It was because of the new rules that I went to start collecting, that and their new models are sick!!  

[XXbringtherainXX]

wooo i just joined and play dark elves i love my army to be honest i dont have a pic and what not but seriously.....all other elfs suck but us! lol  

[Lord Malaketh]

ten cold one knights plus dreadlord/master on cold one

with 2 hydras flankin and support from bolt throws = death to high elves  

[Shinobi_8745]

10 cold ones is quite alot... Nowdays big cavalry units is a bad choice, having 5-6 + character is better, you just need to give your enemy something else to shoot/cast spells at and worry about. wink  

[Lord Malaketh]

there in 2 units of 5  

[a scawy ghost]

Large units of cold one knights aren't all that bad if you give a character in their unit the...smokey ring(?) Don't have my army book with me right now, but the effect is that all shots at a unit with that ring in it are at half bs, and all cc attacks directed at that particular character are at half ws.  

[Lady Blodwynn]

Coming next week, here are the Dark Elves!

You can find them all here!

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Containing a detailed and inspiring background section, a showcase of Dark Elf miniatures, and rules for organising models into armies for games of Warhammer. This is a book that no Dark Elf collector should be without.

This 96-page full-colour hardcover army book contains:

- The tragic story of the rise of the Dark Elves, their grand betrayal and subsequent Sundering from their High Elf kin.

- A description of, and rules for, the forces of the Dark Elves, their monstrous beasts of war, their dark-hearted warriors, and their special characters.

- A stunning showcase of Dark Elf Citadel miniatures expertly painted by the 'Eavy Metal team, including variant colour schemes and heraldries.

- A comprehensive army list to help you muster your Dark Elf collection into a battle-ready force.

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Limited to only 1,000 copies worldwide, this edition is presented with a unique hardback cover and features all of the contents of Warhammer: Dark Elves.

This Limited Edition Army Book is bound in a matte, full colour printed cover of a beautiful, yet terrifying Witch Elf, with Dark Elf runes on the spine. Unobscured by text, the gloss dust jacket reveals artwork of a Dark Elf Lord and includes further artwork of a battle scene on the inside.

A blood-red ribbon bookmark and black page edging make this the perfect addition to your Dark Elf collection.

Within its 96 pages you will find:

- The tragic story of the rise of the Dark Elves, their grand betrayal and subsequent Sundering from their High Elf kin.

- A description of, and rules for, the forces of the Dark Elves, their monstrous beasts of war, their dark-hearted warriors, and their special characters.

- A stunning showcase of Dark Elf Citadel miniatures expertly painted by the 'Eavy Metal team, including variant colour schemes and heraldries.

- A comprehensive army list to help you muster your Dark Elf collection into a battle-ready force.

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Warhammer Battle Magic: Dark Elves contains 8 spells from the Lore of Dark Magic as presented in Warhammer: Dark Elves. They are printed on individual cards as a handy reference for use in your battles.

Each full-colour card describes one spell, and all the information you need to use it on the battlefield, including spell type, casting value and range. Not only are the spell cards a great, tactile way of representing magic in your games but on a practical level they make selecting spells easy and speed up play in the heat of battle.

You will need a copy of Warhammer and Warhammer: Dark Elves to use the contents of this set.

Warhammer Battle Magic: Dark Elves is available in strictly limited numbers - order now to avoid disappointment.

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The Cauldron of Blood is a battlefield altar to Khaine, the bloody-handed God. Tended by a Death Hag and two Witch Elves, and imbued with the darkest enchantments, it drives nearby Dark Elves into a frenzied killing state. The Bloodwrack Shrine bears the terrifying Bloodwrack Medusa into battle. Should an enemy meet her gaze, they will die a horrifying and painful death as their blood flows from every pore.

This model can be assembled in two configurations: the Cauldron of Blood, or the Bloodwrack Shrine. Both are mounted atop a chassis that holds a raised cauldron atop two sets of stairs.

The Cauldron of Blood's main feature is the huge statue of Khaine set at the top. Two Witch Elves, each armed with a pair of daggers, act as crew whilst there is a choice of adding either a Death Hag armed with a dagger and holding a chalice, or the Hag Queen Hellebron armed with Deathsword and the Cursed Blade. There is a spare base included too, so whichever of these two characters you choose, you'll be able to make a model of the other on foot.

The Bloodwrack Shrine is instantly recognisable due to the presence of a Bloodwrack Medusa which stands on the top of the model. There is a spare monster base included which allows you to build the Bloodwrack Medusa on foot (or tail) should you wish. Behind the Bloodwrack Medusa stands a large mirror, whilst the two Shrinekeeper's are each armed with a spear and wear masks over their faces.

This plastic kit contains 95 components with which to make a Cauldron of Blood, or Bloodwrack Shrine.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

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Dark Elves make great use of monsters within their armies. The Kharibdyss is one such example, dragged from the depths of the oceans it is brutish and slow-witted, and rampages through terrified enemy battle lines. The War Hydra is notoriously difficult to slay, as each time a foe chops off one of its many fire breathing heads another swiftly grows back in its place.

The Dark Elf Kharibdyss and War Hydra miniatures share the same body, but the additional details allow you to make one of these unique creatures. The Kharibdyss is notable for having 5 heads. There are 4 small heads, each of individual design, and one larger head that is covered in spikes and has an extended lower jaw. To make the Kharibdyss look like the sea-dwelling creature that it is, there is a specific chest plate, left and right front talons, set of back spines, and spines to add to the legs. The tail is also unique to the Kharibdyss.

The War Hydra has 6 heads, all of which are of individual designs. The extra details are designed to look like fleshy, spiked membrane, setting it apart from the Kharibdyss' webbed appeareance. It has a specific chest plate, left and right front talons, set of back spines, and spines to add to the legs. There is also a specific tail to add to the War Hydra.

Whichever version of this kit you assemble there are two Dark Elf Beastmasters included. One is armed with two whipes, whilst the other brandishes a chained spear. Such fearsome weapons are required to keep their ferocious beasts in check.

This plastic kit contains 58 components with which to make a Kharibdyss, or War Hydra.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

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Witch Elves are the cruellest of all the Dark Elves. They live only to serve Khaine through the bloody sacrifice of their enemies. The Sisters of Slaughter are experts in deadly hand to hand fighting. Taken from the gladiatorial arenas of Nagarroth, they fight with a murderous prowess.

This box set contains enough parts to make either 10 Witch Elves, or 10 Sisters of Slaughter. The Witch Elves are each armed with a pair of daggers, and there are 12 heads (6 of which are individual designs). Each head has an additional head-dress and The Hag, who leads the regiment, can be denoted by using the version with 4 spikes (rather than the standard 3).

The Sisters of Slaughter are armed with whips and shields, and each wears a fully enclosed mask. There are 16 masked heads (8 of which are individual designs), and enough whips and shields for each member of the regiment. The Handmaiden of Shards is armed with a twin-tailed whip, and her mask features a forked tongue.

Also included in this box set are 2 banners, 3 individual banner tops, and a horn to denote the regiment's musician.

This plastic kit contains 67 components with which to make a 10 woman Witch Elf regiment, or Sisters of Slaughter regiment. Also included is 1 Dark Elves transfer sheet with which to add a variety of shield and banner designs.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

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Dark Elf armies are formed around a core of utterly merciless soldiers. The Dreadspears form deadly shieldwalls, bristling with wicked spearpoints. The Bleakswords are swordsmen of the highest skill who wield slender duelling blades. The Darkshards are armed with repeater crossbows, weapons which are capable of unleashing a blistering hail of bolts upon their enemies.

There are 9 bodies which have the heads already attached, whilst 1 body allows the addition of any of 3 separate heads (1 helmeted, and 2 bare). This can be used to make it easy to spot a Lordling or Guardmaster. There are 12 individual crests to add to the helmets and also included is a banner with the option to add any one of 3 individually designed banner tops.

This box set includes 10 spears, 11 swords arms, and 11 repeater crossbows included in this box set. There are also 11 unique shields (all of which feature embossed iconography), and a sheathed dagger.

This plastic kit contains 89 components with which to make a 10 man Dreadspear regiment, Bleakswords regiment, or Darkshards regiment. Also included is 1 Dark Elves transfer sheet with which to add a variety of shield and banner designs.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

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A killer of astonishing skill, Shadowblade is an assassin of legendary stature. Able to hide within regiments on the battle field, and even move between them, no opponent can predict when or where he will strike. All they know for certain is that if they are unlucky enough to encounter him, his face will be the last one they see.

This plastic kit contains 7 components with which to make Shadowblade armed with 2 daggers.

This kit comes supplied unpainted and requires assembly - we recommend using Citadel Plastic Glue and Citadel Paints.

 

[DarkElf27]

While the posing on Shadowblade is pretty awesome, it's a bit hard to put it on a base matching the rest of the army with such integral bits under the feet... Same goes for most of those female infantry too, for that matter. Still, very dynamic posing, and looks awesome.  

[Van Evok]

Hnnnnnghhhh... those new plastic Witch Elves...  

[DarkElf27]

Van Evok

Hnnnnnghhhh... those new plastic Witch Elves...

Are those the top ones in red and white?