HEROES

Warhammer: The Free Companies
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Heroes make great leaders for regiments.

The total number of characters you can field in your army can be found in the "Armies of the Free Companies" section.

*BATTLE STANDARD BEARER
One Hero in the army may carry the Battle Standard for +25 pts.

The Battle Standard Bearer cannot be the army's General even if he has the highest Leadership value in the army.

The Battle Standard Bearer cannot choose any non-magical equipment except for light or heavy armour.

He cannot be mounted on a Wyvern or Griffon.

The Battle Standard Bearer may have any magic banner (no points limit), but if he carries a magic banner he cannot carry any other magic item.

HERO*

Points/model: 50


Heroes are warriors of exceptional prowess and courage.  They have gained much fame and fortune with their skills, and are often sent to lead small bands of warriors into battle.
M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Hero 4 5 5 4 4 2 5 3 8

Weapons: Hand weapon.

Options:

  • May choose either a morning star (+2), halberd (+4), great weapon (+4 pts) or an additional hand weapon (+3 pts).  If mounted, he may choose either a lance (+4 pts) or a spear (+2 pts).
  • May wear either light armour (+2 pts) or heavy armour (+4 pts), and may also carry a shield (+2 pts).
  • May either choose a long bow (+10 pts), crossbow (+10 pts), pistol (+7 pts), or brace of pistols (+14 pts).
  • May ride either a warhorse (+10 pts) which may have barding (+4 pts), a Wyvern (+230 pts), or a Griffon (+200 pts).
  • May choose magic items from the Common magic item lists, with a maximum total value of 50 pts.

 

WIZARD

Points/model: 80


Within the Old World, there are many wizards of various sorts.  They learn their magics through mysterious and unknown methods.
M WS BS S T W I A Ld

Wizard 4 3 3 3 3 2 3 1 8

Weapons: Hand weapon.

Magic: A Wizard is a Level 1 Wizard.  He may choose any of the Lores from the Warhammer rulebook.

Options:

  • May be upgraded to a Level 2 Wizard for +35 pts.
  • May ride either a warhorse (+15 pts), a Wyvern (+230 pts), or a Griffon (+200 pts).
  • May choose magic items from the Common magic item lists, with a maximum total value of 50 pts.