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Large Infantry

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	===Large Infantry===		===Large Infantry===
	*'''Guardian Brutes:''' Intended to represent minotaurs and owl bear type creatures. This variation of your large infantry has Crushing Strength (1), Fury, and Thunderous Charge (2). They hit on a point less than Lycans, but they also have one point higher defense and nerve. They're cheaper as well, but are a lot slower. These are intended for more straight forward attacking vice being better at screening, so use them appropriately. Worth nothing that they ~~dont~~ have pathfinder, hence try to avoid charging through cover. In terrain heavy scenarios, Lycans are just better.		*'''Guardian Brutes:''' Intended to represent minotaurs and owl bear type creatures. This variation of your large infantry has Crushing Strength (1), Fury, and Thunderous Charge (2). They hit on a point less than Lycans, but they also have one point higher defense and nerve. They're cheaper as well, but are a lot slower. These are intended for more straight forward attacking vice being better at screening, so use them appropriately. Worth nothing that they don't have pathfinder, hence try to avoid charging through cover. In terrain heavy scenarios, Lycans are just better.

	*'''Lycans:''' Intended to represent natural werewolves. They come with Crushing Strength (1) and Nimble, in addition to 9 speed, making them far more maneuverable than Guardian Brutes. They hit on a point higher than Brutes which makes up for a lower attack profile. Their defense is lower than Brutes but they do have regeneration. Do note they lack Lifeleech, like the undead version. They work as hammers, and move like light cavalry, do not, i repeat do not try to use them as a frontline unit or charge anything with a defense better than 4+ from the front, CS(1) can only go so far against armor and their attack volume is nothing to write home about. As flankers or supported by a shaman they can be brutal. Also always remmenber to regenerate before moving.		*'''Lycans:''' Intended to represent natural werewolves. They come with Crushing Strength (1) and Nimble, in addition to 9 speed, making them far more maneuverable than Guardian Brutes. They hit on a point higher than Brutes which makes up for a lower attack profile. Their defense is lower than Brutes but they do have regeneration. Do note they lack Lifeleech, like the undead version. They work as hammers, and move like light cavalry, do not, i repeat do not try to use them as a frontline unit or charge anything with a defense better than 4+ from the front, CS(1) can only go so far against armor and their attack volume is nothing to write home about. As flankers or supported by a shaman they can be brutal. Also always remmenber to regenerate before moving.

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Unit Analysis

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	*'''Rallying:''' Friendly non allied units within 6" have +(''n'') added to their Route and Waver nerve values.		*'''Rallying:''' Friendly non allied units within 6" have +(''n'') added to their Route and Waver nerve values.

	==Unit Analysis==		==Unit Analysis 2nd Edition==
	===Hero===		===Hero===
	*'''Avatar of the Father:''' The Big Daddy, the Numero Uno. This is the Herd's unique 'named' character, the earthly manifestation of Kyron. At first glance he could be considered a hero version of the Brutox with an additional point of speed and defence, hits on 3's, is fearless (on the same nerve) and hits with the same strength on the charge. Where it differs is giving very inspiring (9"), Elite (so should barely miss) and Iron Resolve (self heals on a successful nerve test). He also costs 50pts more. Where things get interesting is you have the option of upgrading him to get Wings (so he gets speed 10, Fly and therefore Nimble). Given how popular wings of the honeymaze are on characters, having the option on this monster is potentially huge. Further to that, there is also the option to upgrade him to give him Heal (6) to make him a super Shaman/Brutox Hybrid. Now all this doesn't come cheap. All the upgrades bump up his cost to well over 300pts. Whether he is worth it will largely depend on your play style. If you really want to take this model, take the wings forget the Heal spell. You can't heal things when in combat and this bad boy needs to be in combat as much as possible if your going to pay that many points for it, and the Heal (6) will tempt you to keep it out of combat.		*'''Avatar of the Father:''' The Big Daddy, the Numero Uno. This is the Herd's unique 'named' character, the earthly manifestation of Kyron. At first glance he could be considered a hero version of the Brutox with an additional point of speed and defence, hits on 3's, is fearless (on the same nerve) and hits with the same strength on the charge. Where it differs is giving very inspiring (9"), Elite (so should barely miss) and Iron Resolve (self heals on a successful nerve test). He also costs 50pts more. Where things get interesting is you have the option of upgrading him to get Wings (so he gets speed 10, Fly and therefore Nimble). Given how popular wings of the honeymaze are on characters, having the option on this monster is potentially huge. Further to that, there is also the option to upgrade him to give him Heal (6) to make him a super Shaman/Brutox Hybrid. Now all this doesn't come cheap. All the upgrades bump up his cost to well over 300pts. Whether he is worth it will largely depend on your play style. If you really want to take this model, take the wings forget the Heal spell. You can't heal things when in combat and this bad boy needs to be in combat as much as possible if your going to pay that many points for it, and the Heal (6) will tempt you to keep it out of combat.

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	===Large Infantry===		===Large Infantry===
	*'''Guardian Brutes:''' Intended to represent minotaurs and owl bear type creatures. This variation of your large infantry has Crushing Strength (1), Fury, and Thunderous Charge (2). They hit on a point less than Lycans, but they also have one point higher defense and nerve. They're cheaper as well, but are a lot slower. These are intended for more straight forward attacking vice being better at screening, so use them appropriately.		*'''Guardian Brutes:''' Intended to represent minotaurs and owl bear type creatures. This variation of your large infantry has Crushing Strength (1), Fury, and Thunderous Charge (2). They hit on a point less than Lycans, but they also have one point higher defense and nerve. They're cheaper as well, but are a lot slower. These are intended for more straight forward attacking vice being better at screening, so use them appropriately. Worth nothing that they dont have pathfinder, hence try to avoid charging through cover. In terrain heavy scenarios, Lycans are just better.

	*'''Lycans:''' Intended to represent natural werewolves. They come with Crushing Strength (1) and Nimble, in addition to 9 speed, making them far more maneuverable than Guardian Brutes. They hit on a point higher than Brutes which makes up for a lower attack profile. Their defense is lower than Brutes but they do have regeneration. Do note they lack Lifeleech, like the undead version.		*'''Lycans:''' Intended to represent natural werewolves. They come with Crushing Strength (1) and Nimble, in addition to 9 speed, making them far more maneuverable than Guardian Brutes. They hit on a point higher than Brutes which makes up for a lower attack profile. Their defense is lower than Brutes but they do have regeneration. Do note they lack Lifeleech, like the undead version. They work as hammers, and move like light cavalry, do not, i repeat do not try to use them as a frontline unit or charge anything with a defense better than 4+ from the front, CS(1) can only go so far against armor and their attack volume is nothing to write home about. As flankers or supported by a shaman they can be brutal. Also always remmenber to regenerate before moving.

	===Cavalry===		===Cavalry===

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	'''For Heroes I like'''		'''For Heroes I like'''
	*Shaman - even naked are quite good, but can add Heal (5) or Soul Drain. If your army is super fast ~~defiantly~~ buy the mount upgrade.		*Shaman - even naked are quite good, but can add Heal (5) or Soul Drain. If your army is super fast definitely buy the mount upgrade.
	*Lycan Alpha - in heavy Lycan lists, this guy is good for trying to hit Flanks.		*Lycan Alpha - in heavy Lycan lists, this guy is good for trying to hit Flanks.

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War Engines

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	===War Engines===		===War Engines===
	*'''Great ~~Battle~~ Totem:''' An unique war engine, so you can only have one in the army. It also restricts your base size to 75 mm x 75 mm, specifically noting you cannot take advantage of the exceptional base size rule for this unit. For 80 points you get a war engine with no attacks and no speed and height 4. So what does it do? It comes with Advanced Deployment, Inspiring and rallying (2). What this adds up to is a forward deployable source of a 12" inspiring bubble that also adds 2 to the nerve value of any friendly, non-allied unit within the bubble. It has a def and nerve value so can be destroyed but adds an interesting option especially for certain scenarios (dominate comes to mind). You can also use it as an alternative chaff, placing it between other scenery to block routes.		*'''Great Totem:''' An unique war engine, so you can only have one in the army. It also restricts your base size to 75 mm x 75 mm, specifically noting you cannot take advantage of the exceptional base size rule for this unit. For 80 points you get a war engine with no attacks and no speed and height 4. So what does it do? It comes with Advanced Deployment, Inspiring and rallying (2). What this adds up to is a forward deployable source of a 12" inspiring bubble that also adds 2 to the nerve value of any friendly, non-allied unit within the bubble. It has a def and nerve value so can be destroyed but adds an interesting option especially for certain scenarios (dominate comes to mind). You can also use it as an alternative chaff, placing it between other scenery to block routes.

	==Tactics==		==Tactics==

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Building a List

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	Any list you make will start with Regiments and Hordes as they unlock all other options.		Any list you make will start with Regiments and Hordes as they unlock all other options.

	'''Regiments and Hordes ~~For~~ General Lists I like'''		'''Regiments and Hordes for General Lists I like'''
	*Regiments of Longhorns or Spirit Walkers		*Regiments of Longhorns or Spirit Walkers
	*or Hordes of Spirit Walkers or Guardian Brutes		*or Hordes of Spirit Walkers or Guardian Brutes

	~~For~~ Fast Lists I like		'''Regiments and Hordes for Fast Lists I like'''
	Regiments of Longmanes		*Regiments of Longmanes
	or Hordes of Lycans		*or Hordes of Lycans

	For Irregular//Troop Units in General and/or Fast lists I like		'''For Irregular//Troop Units in General and/or Fast lists I like'''

	Harpies or Troops of Beast Packs as fodder, good for dead drops, setting up next turn charges, soaking up fire, hitting flanks, or hunting support characters and war machines.		*Harpies or Troops of Beast Packs as fodder, good for dead drops, setting up next turn charges, soaking up fire, hitting flanks, or hunting support characters and war machines.
			*Giant Eagles - good for General lists or Fast lists.
			*Stampede - Almost an auto include for every 1250 points the army has.

	~~Giant Eagles~~ - ~~good~~ for ~~General lists or Fast lists~~.		'''For Monster Units I like'''
			*Flying Chimera - in Fast Lists maybe one per 1500 point the army has.
			*Brutox - mostly just for fun, as he is kinda out classed by Stampede and Giant Eagle units.

	~~Stampede~~ - ~~Almost an auto include for every 1250~~ points the ~~army has~~.		'''For War Machine I like'''
			*Great Totem - if you have 80 points you don't know what to do with, and you like the idea of placing impassible terrain to control your opponents safe lanes of the battlefield.

	~~For Monster Units:~~		'''For Heroes I like'''
	~~Flying Chimera - in Fast Lists maybe one per 1500 point the army has.~~		*Shaman - even naked are quite good, but can add Heal (5) or Soul Drain. If your army is super fast defiantly buy the mount upgrade.
	~~Brutox - mostly just for fun, as he is kinda out classed by Stampede and Giant Eagle units.~~		*Lycan Alpha - in heavy Lycan lists, this guy is good for trying to hit Flanks.

	~~For War Machine:~~
	~~Great Totem - if you have 80 points you don~~'~~t know what to do with, and you like the idea of placing impassible terrain to control your opponents safe lanes of the battlefield.~~

	For Heroes:
	Shaman - even naked are quite good, but can add Heal (5) or Soul Drain. If your army is super fast defiantly buy the mount upgrade.

	Lycan Alpha - in heavy Lycan lists, this guy is good for trying to hit Flanks.

	Other Hero options are mostly for goofing around.		Other Hero options are mostly for goofing around.

	[[Category:Kings of War/Tactics]]		[[Category:Kings of War/Tactics]]

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Building a List

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	Any list you make will start with Regiments and Hordes as they unlock all other options.		Any list you make will start with Regiments and Hordes as they unlock all other options.

	*'''Regiments and Hordes For General Lists I like'''		'''Regiments and Hordes For General Lists I like'''
	Regiments of Longhorns or Spirit Walkers		*Regiments of Longhorns or Spirit Walkers
	or Hordes of Spirit Walkers or Guardian Brutes		*or Hordes of Spirit Walkers or Guardian Brutes

	For Fast Lists I like		For Fast Lists I like

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Tactics

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	The herd is primarily a melee army that uses blocks of infantry. It has plenty of cheap throw-away chaff units that can be used for various purposes (distractions/war machine hunting/road blocks/cover) and lots of solid troop choices that will hurt when combat is reached. The units generally have a defence value under average but this is offset by a faster than average speed so you should be in position to get into combat in turn 2 with all your troops.		The herd is primarily a melee army that uses blocks of infantry. It has plenty of cheap throw-away chaff units that can be used for various purposes (distractions/war machine hunting/road blocks/cover) and lots of solid troop choices that will hurt when combat is reached. The units generally have a defence value under average but this is offset by a faster than average speed so you should be in position to get into combat in turn 2 with all your troops.

	==~~Tactics~~==		==Building a List==

	~~Building Armies~~
	Any list you make will start with Regiments and Hordes as they unlock all other options.		Any list you make will start with Regiments and Hordes as they unlock all other options.

	For General Lists I like		*'''Regiments and Hordes For General Lists I like'''
	Regiments of Longhorns or Spirit Walkers		Regiments of Longhorns or Spirit Walkers
	or Hordes of Spirit Walkers or Guardian Brutes		or Hordes of Spirit Walkers or Guardian Brutes