Core Mechanics FAQ: Units

Generic Units questions with no single addressable rule target.

Q: Where can I find the corrected Unit Strength table which replaced the table on page 41 of the Rulebook? Ruling: In Warhammer Chronicles 2004. Source: [Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 114]

Q: How does the sole remaining model of a formerly ranked unit move? For example, if a unit of Empire handgunners is reduced to 1 model, how does the sole remaining model move? Does he still have to pay to wheel, etc.? Does he still cause an enemy unit to form up on him? Or does he follow the Single Models Movement Chart? Ruling: He moves like a single model on foot - freely, like a character on foot. Source: [Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team]

Q: When is Cavalry Not Cavalry? The rule that models on a 25mm x 50mm base are classed as cavalry has thrown up points regarding beasts such as Chaos Hounds/Dire Wolves and creatures like Bull Centaurs. Ruling: All models on a 25mm x 50mm base have a Unit Strength of 2. Models on a 25mm x 50mm base which consist of a rider on a steed with a single Wound are classed as cavalry and follow all the rules as such. Models on a 25mm x 50mm base which consist of only one creature (such as a Bull Centaur) are classed as cavalry with these exceptions: they do not gain a +1 Armour save, they may benefit from using two hand weapons or a hand weapon and shield as if on foot, and they use the cavalry rules for spears. Source: [Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 112 / Beasts of Chaos Army Book page 24]

Q: Do units which are bought with the same Troop choice have to be deployed together? Ruling: Unless specifically noted otherwise (e.g. war machines, Empire Detachments, Skaven Weapons Teams) separate units are always deployed separately. Source: [Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 112]

Q: Can two characters join each other, thus forming a unit? What if they are mounted on chariots or monsters? Ruling: Characters may form a unit with each other only if they are on foot or a cavalry mount. Characters mounted on larger creatures and chariots may not form units at all. A character on a flying monster may not join a unit of flyers, as described in the rules for flyers. Source: [Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 112]

Q: Can a hero mounted on a Great Eagle join with another single Great Eagle (purchased from the special or rare slots) to form a single US7 unit capable of taking out ranks? Ruling: No. A character on a flying monster cannot join a unit of flyers or another flying monster. Source: [Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team]

Q: Can single non-character monsters and creatures, such as Giants or Spawn of Chaos, join each other, thus forming a unit? Ruling: No. You cannot form a unit from two Giants, for example, or three Chaos Spawn. Source: [Warhammer Chronicles 2004 page 112 / Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team]

Q: Can a character join a non-character monster or creature, thus forming a unit? For example, could a Goblin Big Boss mounted on a wolf join a Giant and form a unit? Ruling: Yes (excluding flying monsters). Source: [Gav Thorpe - Warhammer Design Team]