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Magic Items

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	*'''Spider Banner:''' <strike>Somewhat ok.</strike> The Spider Banner grants poisoned attacks to a unit, while attacks that are already poisoned will now take effect on a 5+. This has synergy with the spell Gift of the Spider God from the Lore of the Little Waaargh. Sadly, the 85 points price tag and the specific rules mean that this banner can only be taken by a defenseless goblin BSB. The Spider Banner is typically used to deliver a ridiculous amount of poison shots with a horde of Goblins, Arrer Boyz or Savage Orcs with bows. In the later cases, it means you have a goblin character standing next to a Orc unit which just doesn't look right. It should be noted that a list utilizing 100 night goblin archers and the Spider Banner has been having quite a lot of tournament success. Even snatching up FIRST PLACE. For an Orcs & Goblins list that's extremely impressive.		*'''Spider Banner:''' <strike>Somewhat ok.</strike> The Spider Banner grants poisoned attacks to a unit, while attacks that are already poisoned will now take effect on a 5+. This has synergy with the spell Gift of the Spider God from the Lore of the Little Waaargh. Sadly, the 85 points price tag and the specific rules mean that this banner can only be taken by a defenseless goblin BSB. The Spider Banner is typically used to deliver a ridiculous amount of poison shots with a horde of Goblins, Arrer Boyz or Savage Orcs with bows. In the later cases, it means you have a goblin character standing next to a Orc unit which just doesn't look right. It should be noted that a list utilizing 100 night goblin archers and the Spider Banner has been having quite a lot of tournament success. Even snatching up FIRST PLACE. For an Orcs & Goblins list that's extremely impressive.

	*'''Bad Moon Banner:''' Crap version of Gnoblar Trappers. Can only be taken by a Night Goblin Battle Standard Bearer and makes his unit Stubborn. Dangerous terrain tests are only taken by models that charge into base to base contact with the unit with the BSB, so only the front rank of a charging unit gets hit. Told you it's crap. Stubborn is great but goblins rarely loses steadfast and you have crown of command cheaper and in more flexible way than as magic banner on goblin BSB. Being in soft cover really ~~doesnt~~ change much as you just can add more bodies.		*'''Bad Moon Banner:''' Crap version of Gnoblar Trappers. Can only be taken by a Night Goblin Battle Standard Bearer and makes his unit Stubborn. Dangerous terrain tests are only taken by models that charge into base to base contact with the unit with the BSB, so only the front rank of a charging unit gets hit. Told you it's crap. Stubborn is great but goblins rarely loses steadfast and you have crown of command cheaper and in more flexible way than as magic banner on goblin BSB. Being in soft cover really doesn't change much as you just can add more bodies.

	*'''Skull Wand of Kaloth:''' Situational item at best. The Skull Wand grants the bearer Terror and can unleash a curse at the start of every round of close combat, forcing one model in contact with the bearer to pass a Leadership test or automatically die. Can only be taken by a Shaman. Interesting item but made useless due to costing a whooping 75 points. Nobody wants to send an unprotected wizard lord into combat, even if it has a cool magic wand. If only our shamans could be better protected and could buy that protection with Wand it would make tricky, nasty item. Also Ld test are nowadays pretty easy to pass.		*'''Skull Wand of Kaloth:''' Situational item at best. The Skull Wand grants the bearer Terror and can unleash a curse at the start of every round of close combat, forcing one model in contact with the bearer to pass a Leadership test or automatically die. Can only be taken by a Shaman. Interesting item but made useless due to costing a whooping 75 points. Nobody wants to send an unprotected wizard lord into combat, even if it has a cool magic wand. If only our shamans could be better protected and could buy that protection with Wand it would make tricky, nasty item. Also Ld test are nowadays pretty easy to pass.

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Magic Items

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	===Magic Items===		===Magic Items===
	Anything that gives ward saves is always handy. Bosses should take magic weapons and Shamans should take things that either boost their own powerdice or fuck up the enemy's magic phase. It's also hilarious to put the one that turns enemy wizards into toads on a low level shaman as well. Lastly, if there is a magic banner that can help with Ld issues in your army, take it.		Anything that gives ward saves is always handy. Bosses should take magic weapons and Shamans should take things that either boost their own powerdice or fuck up the enemy's magic phase. It's also hilarious to put the one that turns enemy wizards into toads on a low level shaman as well. Lastly, if there is a magic banner that can help with Ld issues in your army, take it.
	The problem with magic weapons for O&G is not about effect to price ratio actually and more about price at all and kind of effect. In fact Orcs and Goblins are just an army which ~~dont~~ need pricy weapons which ~~dont~~ let them attack faster (via ASF or Initiative). Weapons giving you more attack or more strenght are mostly ommited as they cost their share (fair) and help you kill with characters which you ~~dont~~ want to do for most of times! Firstly our bosses are vital in providing Leadership. Secondly they are weakly kitted for combat (speaking about base stats). They desperately need some better protection above T5. Firtly focus on making your vital characters protected - which means BSB, General, main Shaman and probably secondary shaman (last one ~~dont~~ have to be protected - scroll caddy should be enough). After that one should think about obvious magic protection and then you see that you either ~~dont~~ have points for making your characters killy or simply other units will do that better. You will end up taking cheapish magic weapons to kill damned banshees and kind. Orcs cannot be blender lords like Vampires, Chaos Lords, High or Dark Elves. They ~~dont~~ make good killy cowboys (partially due to bad kind of transportation). Goblins can be instead cheapish cowboys. Ther is no place for pricy magic weapons and better come to terms with it if you want to play competitively.		The problem with magic weapons for O&G is not about effect to price ratio actually and more about price at all and kind of effect. In fact Orcs and Goblins are just an army which don't need pricy weapons which don't let them attack faster (via ASF or Initiative). Weapons giving you more attack or more strenght are mostly ommited as they cost their share (fair) and help you kill with characters which you don't want to do for most of times! Firstly our bosses are vital in providing Leadership. Secondly they are weakly kitted for combat (speaking about base stats). They desperately need some better protection above T5. Firtly focus on making your vital characters protected - which means BSB, General, main Shaman and probably secondary shaman (last one don't have to be protected - scroll caddy should be enough). After that one should think about obvious magic protection and then you see that you either don't have points for making your characters killy or simply other units will do that better. You will end up taking cheapish magic weapons to kill damned banshees and kind. Orcs cannot be blender lords like Vampires, Chaos Lords, High or Dark Elves. They don't make good killy cowboys (partially due to bad kind of transportation). Goblins can be instead cheapish cowboys. Ther is no place for pricy magic weapons and better come to terms with it if you want to play competitively.
	The following are the O&G specific magic items:		The following are the O&G specific magic items:

	*'''Battleaxe of the Last Waaagh!:''' Not worth it. Getting d6 additional attacks and strength is one can of serious ass-wooping but it's unreliable and risky, on behalf of having to run a lord character completely naked in order to carry it. 50% lord points in endtimes makes this more fieldable, because you have a general with armor and talismans and stuff, and have a supporting black orc warboss take it to destroy whole units at a time.		*'''Battleaxe of the Last Waaagh!:''' Not worth it. Getting d6 additional attacks and strength is one can of serious ass-wooping but it's unreliable and risky, on behalf of having to run a lord character completely naked in order to carry it. 50% lord points in endtimes makes this more fieldable, because you have a general with armor and talismans and stuff, and have a supporting black orc warboss take it to destroy whole units at a time.

	*'''Basha's Axe of Stunty Smashin':''' Interesting item but not that appealing. Getting +1S and +1A and armor piercing for 50 points is about right but it's nothing to write home about. Skip it unless you happen to be fighting Dwarfs a lot and really hate their guts. This axe actually cost the exact same amount of points as the 3 different magic weapons with the same effects in the main book and work as a 3 in one package with the added benefit against dwarves. Is actually worth it at times, but still little pricy. It's funny to see Night Goblin wielding that weapon into scrap with stunties as he is perfectly suited for that with high enough initiative to strike first and hatred to make those attack hit the target despite inferior weapon skill (at least vs. characters and elites).		*'''Basha's Axe of Stunty Smashin':''' Interesting item but not that appealing. Getting +1S and +1A and armor piercing for 50 points is about right but it's nothing to write home about. Skip it unless you happen to be fighting Dwarfs a lot and really hate their guts. This axe actually cost the exact same amount of points as the 3 different magic weapons with the same effects in the main book and work as a 3 in one package with the added benefit against dwarves. Is actually worth it at times, but still little pricy. It's funny to see Night Goblin wielding that weapon into scrap with stunties as he is perfectly suited for that with high enough initiative to strike first and hatred to make those attack hit the target despite inferior weapon skill (at least vs. characters and elites).
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	*'''Spider Banner:''' <strike>Somewhat ok.</strike> The Spider Banner grants poisoned attacks to a unit, while attacks that are already poisoned will now take effect on a 5+. This has synergy with the spell Gift of the Spider God from the Lore of the Little Waaargh. Sadly, the 85 points price tag and the specific rules mean that this banner can only be taken by a defenseless goblin BSB. The Spider Banner is typically used to deliver a ridiculous amount of poison shots with a horde of Goblins, Arrer Boyz or Savage Orcs with bows. In the later cases, it means you have a goblin character standing next to a Orc unit which just doesn't look right. It should be noted that a list utilizing 100 night goblin archers and the Spider Banner has been having quite a lot of tournament success. Even snatching up FIRST PLACE. For an Orcs & Goblins list that's extremely impressive.		*'''Spider Banner:''' <strike>Somewhat ok.</strike> The Spider Banner grants poisoned attacks to a unit, while attacks that are already poisoned will now take effect on a 5+. This has synergy with the spell Gift of the Spider God from the Lore of the Little Waaargh. Sadly, the 85 points price tag and the specific rules mean that this banner can only be taken by a defenseless goblin BSB. The Spider Banner is typically used to deliver a ridiculous amount of poison shots with a horde of Goblins, Arrer Boyz or Savage Orcs with bows. In the later cases, it means you have a goblin character standing next to a Orc unit which just doesn't look right. It should be noted that a list utilizing 100 night goblin archers and the Spider Banner has been having quite a lot of tournament success. Even snatching up FIRST PLACE. For an Orcs & Goblins list that's extremely impressive.

	*'''Bad Moon Banner:''' Crap version of Gnoblar Trappers. Can only be taken by a Night Goblin Battle Standard Bearer and makes his unit Stubborn. Dangerous terrain tests are only taken by models that charge into base to base contact with the unit with the BSB, so only the front rank of a charging unit gets hit. Told you it's crap. Stubborn is great but goblins rarely loses steadfast and you have crown of command cheaper and in more flexible way than as magic banner on goblin BSB. Being in soft cover really doesnt change much as you just can add more bodies.		*'''Bad Moon Banner:''' Crap version of Gnoblar Trappers. Can only be taken by a Night Goblin Battle Standard Bearer and makes his unit Stubborn. Dangerous terrain tests are only taken by models that charge into base to base contact with the unit with the BSB, so only the front rank of a charging unit gets hit. Told you it's crap. Stubborn is great but goblins rarely loses steadfast and you have crown of command cheaper and in more flexible way than as magic banner on goblin BSB. Being in soft cover really doesnt change much as you just can add more bodies.

	*'''Skull Wand of Kaloth:''' Situational item at best. The Skull Wand grants the bearer Terror and can unleash a curse at the start of every round of close combat, forcing one model in contact with the bearer to pass a Leadership test or automatically die. Can only be taken by a Shaman. Interesting item but made useless due to costing a whooping 75 points. Nobody wants to send an unprotected wizard lord into combat, even if it has a cool magic wand. If only our shamans could be better protected and could buy that protection with Wand it would make tricky, nasty item. Also Ld test are nowadays pretty easy to pass.		*'''Skull Wand of Kaloth:''' Situational item at best. The Skull Wand grants the bearer Terror and can unleash a curse at the start of every round of close combat, forcing one model in contact with the bearer to pass a Leadership test or automatically die. Can only be taken by a Shaman. Interesting item but made useless due to costing a whooping 75 points. Nobody wants to send an unprotected wizard lord into combat, even if it has a cool magic wand. If only our shamans could be better protected and could buy that protection with Wand it would make tricky, nasty item. Also Ld test are nowadays pretty easy to pass.

1d4chan>Chimonas: /* Buying Your Army */

2021-02-09T04:27:54Z

Buying Your Army

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	===Buying Your Army===		===Buying Your Army===
	As with any army, start with your core choices and first lord or hero and build from there. Always determine just what army you are trying to build before you start purchasing. Sit down with an experienced player and discuss what units synergize best with each other if you are having trouble figuring things out.		As with any army, start with your core choices and first lord or hero and build from there. Always determine just what army you are trying to build before you start purchasing. Sit down with an experienced player and discuss what units synergize best with each other if you are having trouble figuring things out.

			Besides GW you can take a look at the new Goblin line of Mantic Games.

	===Army Composition===		===Army Composition===

1d4chan>Jasko: /* Army Special Rules */ Animosity rules were completely wrong. Plus added Big Uns as special rule which it is.

2020-10-01T13:39:08Z

Army Special Rules: Animosity rules were completely wrong. Plus added Big Uns as special rule which it is.

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	==Army Special Rules==		==Army Special Rules==

	*'''Animosity:''' The signature rule of Orcs, and general annoyance which must be worked around. At the start of each turn, you must roll a d6 for each unit that has 5 or more models, that's not in melee, ~~and such~~. If said unit rolls a 1, it gets to roll another die to ~~stand~~ still, losing any and all ability to move, shoot, or cast spells~~, unless it rolls~~ a 6, ~~in which case~~ the unit gets a free pivot, and a free mandatory move towards the ~~closest enemy~~ unit.		*'''Animosity:''' The signature rule of Orcs and Goblins, and a general annoyance which must be worked around. At the start of each turn, you must roll a D6 for each unit that has 5 or more models, that's not in melee, garrisoning a building or is fleeing or off the field. If said unit rolls a 1, it gets to roll another die on the animosity table.
	**Although you can mitigate the worst effects of animosity with redundant small units, or ~~sticking to~~ units with ~~small model counts~~, this becomes particularly annoying if you want to run a more magic-heavy Orc army. Such a build is questionable given that Orcs & Goblins have to take Azhag or a Wizarding Hat if they want access to BRB Lores, but it still becomes annoying when a unit of Boarboyz gets a glorious flanking charge off, only for the only nearby Goblin Shaman to be unable to cast Sneaky Stabbin'.		**On another 1, the unit inflicts D6 S3 hits on the closest friendly unit in 12" which is also subject to animosity, which in turn also inflict D6 S3 hits back. Hordes cause 2D6 S3 hits instead. Neither unit can charge, move, shoot or cast spells for the rest of the turn. The victim unit does not take an animosity test this turn. Wounds do not cause panic tests. If no eligible unit is in 12", treat the result as 2-5.
			**On a 2-5, the unit must declare a charge against the closest enemy if possible. If impossible, the unit stands still, losing any and all ability to move, shoot, or cast spells this turn.
			**On a 6, the unit gets a free pivot to face the closest visible enemy and makes a free mandatory move (no march) towards the unit. If no unit is visible, the unit moves straight ahead. If a charge can be declared after the move, you must do so. If not, the unit does not count as moved and may behave normally.
			:Although you can mitigate the worst effects of animosity with redundant small units or quell animosity in units with Black Orc characters, this becomes particularly annoying if you want to run a more magic-heavy Orc army. Such a build is questionable given that Orcs & Goblins have to take Azhag or a Wizarding Hat if they want access to BRB Lores, but it still becomes annoying when a unit of Boarboyz gets a glorious flanking charge off, only for the only nearby Goblin Shaman to be unable to cast Sneaky Stabbin'.

	*'''Choppas:''' This ability is what makes Orc units proppa in a fight. Basically, Orcs (and only Orcs) get +1 Strength to their attacks on the first round of an ongoing combat. This is regardless of charges or being charged, and applies to bonuses granted by Magic weapons and armor.		*'''Choppas:''' This ability is what makes Orc units proppa in a fight. Basically, Orcs (and only Orcs) get +1 Strength to their attacks on the first round of an ongoing combat. This is regardless of charges or being charged, and applies to bonuses granted by Magic weapons and armor.

			*'''Big 'Uns:''' One unit of Orc (Boar) Boys or Savage Orc (Boar) Boys can be upgraded to Big 'Uns (2pts for infantry, 4pts for cavalry) granting +1WS and +1S. It is a relatively cheap upgrade that is more than worth it. Nearly every competitive list uses Big Uns, more specifically they use Savage Orc Big 'Uns with extra hand weapons. The resulting three S5 attacks per model for as low as 11 points will shred anything on the charge. This powerhouse is generally supported by a Savage Orc Shaman carrying the Lucky Shrunken Head which provides a 5+ ward save for the whole unit, making it quite durable as well as deadly in combat. The only problem lies in getting that unit in combat where you want it to be due to the double threat of Frenzy and Animosity that are just begging to make you lose control of it. And that crazed shaman won't be helping much either, so keeping a black orc big boss in the unit is very helpful to prevent your wizard from running off and doing something random instead of slinging spells.

	*'''Size Matters:''' Orcs ignore Goblins and Snotlings (including all cavalry, war machines or monsters with Goblin/Snotling riders/crew) for purposes of causing panic. The special rule is lost if any Orc character joins a Goblin unit. Remember: Only Orcs have this special rule, not other "big" units like Trolls or Giants. The main advantage of this rule is that you can run Wolf Riders or Squig Hoppers without fearing that they'll start a panic chain to any Orcs behind them.		*'''Size Matters:''' Orcs ignore Goblins and Snotlings (including all cavalry, war machines or monsters with Goblin/Snotling riders/crew) for purposes of causing panic. The special rule is lost if any Orc character joins a Goblin unit. Remember: Only Orcs have this special rule, not other "big" units like Trolls or Giants. The main advantage of this rule is that you can run Wolf Riders or Squig Hoppers without fearing that they'll start a panic chain to any Orcs behind them.

1d4chan>Jasko: /* Core Units */ Big Uns is not a unit but an upgrade

2020-10-01T13:22:24Z

Core Units: Big Uns is not a unit but an upgrade

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	*'''Savage Orc Boyz:''' Batshit insane Orc Boyz with 6+ ward saves and Frenzy (and at 8 points a piece, compared to standard Boyz' 6). These are an insane Close Combat Core choice, should they ever make it to assault(and if your enemy is smart, they may use Frenzy to their advantage, leading the squad around aimlessly with a small unit at the edge of charge range). You can give them Big Stabbaz, which give them D3 impact hits. Like most units in the army, feature a wide variety of upgrades for tailoring them into just the kind of unit you want it to be, though they are best off doing what they are meant to: flail wildly around in Close Combat, inflict as much damage as possible before inevitably dying. Another, less common (but still good) choice is to take Big 'Uns and arm them with bows. "You want to stay away? TWANG." This shooting unit can benefit from both goblin magic and/or a goblin BSB with the Spider Banner. No one wants to charge savage orcs with frenzy and Str 5, but no one wants to eat 30 poison shots a turn, either. Try to keep your general/BSB nearby to help with the frenzy.		*'''Savage Orc Boyz:''' Batshit insane Orc Boyz with 6+ ward saves and Frenzy (and at 8 points a piece, compared to standard Boyz' 6). These are an insane Close Combat Core choice, should they ever make it to assault(and if your enemy is smart, they may use Frenzy to their advantage, leading the squad around aimlessly with a small unit at the edge of charge range). You can give them Big Stabbaz, which give them D3 impact hits. Like most units in the army, feature a wide variety of upgrades for tailoring them into just the kind of unit you want it to be, though they are best off doing what they are meant to: flail wildly around in Close Combat, inflict as much damage as possible before inevitably dying. Another, less common (but still good) choice is to take Big 'Uns and arm them with bows. "You want to stay away? TWANG." This shooting unit can benefit from both goblin magic and/or a goblin BSB with the Spider Banner. No one wants to charge savage orcs with frenzy and Str 5, but no one wants to eat 30 poison shots a turn, either. Try to keep your general/BSB nearby to help with the frenzy.

	*'''Big 'Uns:''' Big 'Uns are a cheap (2 pts.) upgrade that is more than worth it. Nearly every competitive list uses Big Uns, more specifically they use Savage Orc Big 'Uns with extra hand weapons. The resulting three S5 attacks per model for as low as 11 points will shred anything on the charge. This powerhouse is generally supported by a Savage Orc Shaman carrying the Lucky Shrunken Head which provides a 5+ ward save for the whole unit, making it quite durable as well as deadly in combat. The only problem lies in getting that unit in combat where you want it to be due to the double threat of Frenzy and Animosity that are just begging to make you lose control of it. And that crazed shaman won't be helping much either, so keeping a black orc big boss in the unit is very helpful to prevent your wizard from running off and doing something random instead of slinging spells.

	*'''Goblins:''' Your army's quintessential tarpit. At 3 points per model base, Goblins can be fielded in insane numbers. Can be upgraded with Nasty Skulkers which are kind of a mixed bag. With three attacks and Killing Blow on the turn they are revealed them, they can be a real pain in the ass to an opponent who expected to run heavily armored knights into the puny goblins and take no casualty. On the other hand, Killing Blow only works for a single turn (a shame) and does nothing to many unit types such as chariots or monstrous infantry. In fact the most interesting use of Nasty Skulkers is to use them to displace rank-and-file models. With three Skulkers and two cheap Goblin Heroes in a 5-wide unit, the opponent will be forced to allocate wounds, most likely causing the opposing force to waste attacks.		*'''Goblins:''' Your army's quintessential tarpit. At 3 points per model base, Goblins can be fielded in insane numbers. Can be upgraded with Nasty Skulkers which are kind of a mixed bag. With three attacks and Killing Blow on the turn they are revealed them, they can be a real pain in the ass to an opponent who expected to run heavily armored knights into the puny goblins and take no casualty. On the other hand, Killing Blow only works for a single turn (a shame) and does nothing to many unit types such as chariots or monstrous infantry. In fact the most interesting use of Nasty Skulkers is to use them to displace rank-and-file models. With three Skulkers and two cheap Goblin Heroes in a 5-wide unit, the opponent will be forced to allocate wounds, most likely causing the opposing force to waste attacks.

1d4chan>Jasko: /* Army Special Rules */ Size Matters rule corrections

2020-09-30T23:18:10Z

Army Special Rules: Size Matters rule corrections

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	*'''Choppas:''' This ability is what makes Orc units proppa in a fight. Basically, Orcs (and only Orcs) get +1 Strength to their attacks on the first round of an ongoing combat. This is regardless of charges or being charged, and applies to bonuses granted by Magic weapons and armor.		*'''Choppas:''' This ability is what makes Orc units proppa in a fight. Basically, Orcs (and only Orcs) get +1 Strength to their attacks on the first round of an ongoing combat. This is regardless of charges or being charged, and applies to bonuses granted by Magic weapons and armor.

	*'''Size Matters:''' ~~Basically,~~ Orcs ignore Goblins for purposes of ~~Panic~~, ~~and~~ Giants ~~ignore Orcs and Goblins for Panic~~. The main advantage of this rule is that you can run Wolf Riders without fearing that they'll start a panic chain to any Orcs behind them.		*'''Size Matters:''' Orcs ignore Goblins and Snotlings (including all cavalry, war machines or monsters with Goblin/Snotling riders/crew) for purposes of causing panic. The special rule is lost if any Orc character joins a Goblin unit. Remember: Only Orcs have this special rule, not other "big" units like Trolls or Giants. The main advantage of this rule is that you can run Wolf Riders or Squig Hoppers without fearing that they'll start a panic chain to any Orcs behind them.

	==Unit Analysis==		==Unit Analysis==

89.243.152.152: /* Generic Characters */

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Generic Characters

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	====Generic Characters====		====Generic Characters====

	'''Note:''' While named characters are judged against their generic counterparts, generic characters are examined based on their role in your army.		'''Note:''' While named characters are judged against their generic counterparts, generic characters themselves are examined based on their role in your army.

	*'''Orc Boss:''' Your quintessential Orky army leader. He comes in both Lord and Hero form and can be mounted on a chariot, boar, or wyvern. He doesn't have the killing power of the ~~savage orc boss~~ or the animosity quelling of the ~~black orc~~, but he IS cheaper. Call him "warboss on a budget."		*'''Orc Boss:''' Your quintessential Orky army leader. He comes in both Lord and Hero form and can be mounted on a chariot, boar, or wyvern. He doesn't have the killing power of the Savage Orc Boss or the animosity quelling of the Black Orc, but he IS cheaper. Call him "warboss on a budget."

	*'''Savage Orc Boss:''' Comes with the same options as the orc boss, but has a natural ward save and frenzy. This is a great one to run in a savage orc unit, as his ward save gets better with the Lucky Shrunken Head and his frenzy isn't as much of an issue in an already frenzied unit.		*'''Savage Orc Boss:''' Comes with the same options as the orc boss, but has a natural ward save and frenzy. This is a great one to run in a savage orc unit, as his ward save gets better with the Lucky Shrunken Head and his frenzy isn't as much of an issue in an already frenzied unit.

1d4chan>Triacom: - Does not happen nearly often enough to bitch about, and that would only occur if you wiped out the enemy unit and overran.

2020-08-03T18:18:03Z

- Does not happen nearly often enough to bitch about, and that would only occur if you wiped out the enemy unit and overran.

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	*'''Goblin Wolf Riders:''' Your army's fast cavalry. Give them spears and watch them flank charge a heavy infantry unit to death, or at least keep them tied up long enough for your chariots to flatten them. The Vanguard rule and super fast movment makes them fairly effective war machine hunters. At 10 points per model though, you're essentially paying 7 points for a wolf.		*'''Goblin Wolf Riders:''' Your army's fast cavalry. Give them spears and watch them flank charge a heavy infantry unit to death, or at least keep them tied up long enough for your chariots to flatten them. The Vanguard rule and super fast movment makes them fairly effective war machine hunters. At 10 points per model though, you're essentially paying 7 points for a wolf.

	*'''Night Goblins:''' Same price as goblins, -1 to Ld and +1 to I. They come standard with shields,and can take all the same upgrades as Goblins as well, with just two differences. The first is netters for 45 points, an infinitely useful upgrade to an otherwise simple tarpit unit, netters inflict a -1 strength modifier on any unit they are locked in combat with on a 2-6. There is always the odd chance that they entangle themselves on a 1, but they are already so low strength that that should only add to the lulz. The other upgrade is Fanatics. Ohhh... Fanatics. Excuse me for a minute, slight crisis moment. Watch as the enemy player tries to blast through the squishy night goblins with heavy infantry, only to suddenly be lambasted by up to 18 s5 Armour Piercing hits as the little bastards swing insanely through them. ~~Then watch as you animosity charge through said fanatics and suffer up to 36 hits (thanks to death throws) and lose 75 points worth of fanatics.~~		*'''Night Goblins:''' Same price as goblins, -1 to Ld and +1 to I. They come standard with shields,and can take all the same upgrades as Goblins as well, with just two differences. The first is netters for 45 points, an infinitely useful upgrade to an otherwise simple tarpit unit, netters inflict a -1 strength modifier on any unit they are locked in combat with on a 2-6. There is always the odd chance that they entangle themselves on a 1, but they are already so low strength that that should only add to the lulz. The other upgrade is Fanatics. Ohhh... Fanatics. Excuse me for a minute, slight crisis moment. Watch as the enemy player tries to blast through the squishy night goblins with heavy infantry, only to suddenly be lambasted by up to 18 s5 Armour Piercing hits as the little bastards swing insanely through them.

	*'''Forest Goblin Spider Riders:''' Goblin special cavalry, spider riders can be quite useful. They pump out a small amount of poisoned attacks (spiders only), but their best trick is their ability to move right up inside of buildings and ignore terrain as they do so. Perfect for flushing well encamped enemies out of cover and the bane of wood elf players. However, their high point cost (13) (at least...higher than wolf riders) makes them sort of situational.		*'''Forest Goblin Spider Riders:''' Goblin special cavalry, spider riders can be quite useful. They pump out a small amount of poisoned attacks (spiders only), but their best trick is their ability to move right up inside of buildings and ignore terrain as they do so. Perfect for flushing well encamped enemies out of cover and the bane of wood elf players. However, their high point cost (13) (at least...higher than wolf riders) makes them sort of situational.