Rats as tall as man, and blessed with the most vile intellect and cunning. How immeasurably worse then is the foul Skaven - standing on its hindlegs in foul parody of a human. Harbinger of disease, it scavenges on our waste-heaps and frightens our children. Rites: Skaven have access to various rites which grant bonuses in campaign.Īll decent folk find the common rat repulsive.Skaven also have access to the Underway, like Dwarfs and Greenskins. Stances: Stalking replaces default stance and gives a chance to ambush while moving.Loyalty: Lords have different loyalty levels, which can cause them to take their army and rebel against you.Skaven Corruption: Skaven must manage Corruption which can both benefit and harm them.Spending food or increasing corruption increases the number of uses. The Menace Below: In campaign battles, Skaven have a unique army ability called The Menace Below which summons Clanrats.

It can increase usage of army abilities or help upgrade settlements.

Food: Food is a special resource that Skaven must manage alongside money.

Additionally, Skaven can establish secret Under-Cities beneath enemy settlements. Skaven Under-Empire: Skaven settlements appear as ruins to other factions, until discovered.

No cavalry or flying units, though some monsters might fill this role. Units: Masses of cheap expendable units, backed up by horrifying monsters, and devastating war machines.8.5 How to play the Skaven Lords & Heroes.4.2 Strength in Numbers and Scurry Away!.

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