| Rare Units are the most
powerful troops in the army, as well as those that are least in number. There
is a maximum number of Rare Units that can be fielded, and this varies with the size of
the army (see "Armies of Norsca").
Famous companies of Dogs of War have on occasion fought
alongside the armies of Norsca, such as Beorg Bearstruck and the Bearmen of Urslo. |
| ULFHEDNARS |
Points/model: 25 |
Ulfhednars are the wolf-skinned ones. They are dedicated to battle and they
live only to die gloriously and be chosen to sit at Odin's table in Valhalla. |
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| Ulfhednar |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
| Champion |
4 |
4 |
3 |
4 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
8 |
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Units Size: 10-20
Weapons: Two hand weapons.
Options:
- Any unit may replace their hand weapons with a great weapon (+2 pts per model).
- Upgrade one Ulfhednar into a Musician for +6 pts.
- Upgrade one Ulfhednar into a Standard Bearer for +12 pts.
- Promote one Ulfhednar to a Champion for +10 pts.
Special Rules:
Frenzy. Ulfhednars are subject to the rules for
Frenzy.
Wolf Pelts. Ulfhednars wear enchanted wolf
pelts that give them a 5+ magic armour save. These wolf pelts also give the
Ulfhednar their name, the Wolf-Skinned Ones.
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| 0-1 BERSERKERS |
Points/model: 18 |
Berserkers are battle fanatics dedicated to Odin. They fight in the
great armies of Norsca to prove their worth to the gods, so that they may have their place
in Valhalla when their time comes to die. |
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| Berserker |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
1 |
8 |
| Champion |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
4 |
2 |
8 |
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Units Size: 10-20
Weapons: Two hand weapons.
Options:
- Any unit may replace their hand weapons with a great weapon (+2 pts per model).
- Upgrade one Berserker into a Musician for +6 pts.
- Upgrade one Berserker into a Standard Bearer for +12 pts.
- Promote one Berserker to a Champion for +10 pts.
Special Rules:
Frenzy. Berserkers are subject to the rules for Frenzy.
Killing Blow. Berserkers strike to wound with a Strength
Value equal to the Toughness value of their opponent if it is higher than their natural
strengths, up to 2x their natural Strength.
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| 0-1 DWARF BERSERKERS |
Points/model: 18 |
Dwarf Berserkers are strange and extremely dangerous fighters. They seek a
glorious death in battle, in an effort to secure their place in the drinking halls of the
Afterlife. |
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| Dwarf Berserker |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
1 |
9 |
| Champion |
4 |
4 |
3 |
3 |
4 |
1 |
2 |
2 |
9 |
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Unit Size: 10-20
Weapons and Armour: Hand weapon, light armour and shield.
Options:
- Any unit may be equipped with great axes (+2 pts per model) or long bows (+4 pts
per model).
- Upgrade one Dwarf Berserker into a Musician for +6 pts.
- Upgrade one Dwarf Berserker into a Standard Bearer for +12 pts.
- Promote one Dwarf Berserker to a Champion for +10 pts.
- One unit that contains a Standard Bearer may carry a magic standard worth up to
50 pts.
Special Rules:
Frenzy. Dwarf Berserkers are subject to the rules for
Frenzy.
Hate Orcs, Resolute (2D6=1" flee/pursue move),
Relentless (may march even within 8" of the enemy)
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| JUTEN (GIANTS) |
Points/model: 220 |
Juten are Giants from the land of Norsca. They are much more intelligent than
normal Giants, and often use an axe to fight with. Sometimes they even wear light
armour in battle, giving them some extra protection. |
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| Juten |
6 |
3 |
3 |
6 |
5 |
6 |
3 |
4 |
10 |
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Unit Size: Each Juten counts as a single Rare Unit choice.
Weapons and Armour: Axe (hand weapon).
Options:
- A Juten may be equipped with light armour (+10 pts).
Special Rules:
Ignore Panic; Stubborn; Large Target; Terror.
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| CATAPULT |
Points/model: 80 |
Sometimes when the Norscans march off to war they bring machines of
destruction with them for battering down city walls or smashing their enemies' battle
lines. The Catapult is one such war machine. |
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| Catapult |
- |
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- |
7 |
3 |
- |
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| Bondi Crew |
4 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
3 |
1 |
3 |
1 |
7 |
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Unit Size: Each Catapult is a single unit.
Crew: 3 Bondi.
Weapons and Armour: The crew are equipped with hand weapons.
Options:
- The crew may be equipped with light armour (+1 pts per model).
Special Rules:
Stone Thrower. Ballistas are stone throwers and
complete rules can be found in the Warhammer rulebook (pages 120-121).
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| DOGS OF WAR |
Points/model: variable |
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Dogs of War are mercenary units which you can hire to supplement your army.
You may opt to choose a unit of Dogs of War as a Norsca Rare Unit. |
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