The Empire of Man - The Old World Faction Guide - Warhammer Fantasy 

Just started my empire army. I’m balancing reading rules with hobby so I can quickly get ready to play. Based on this for my state troops I’m thinking I want a large brick of thrusting spears with a halbeird detachment accompanying them for my 1000k point list in my state troop choice.

My guess for the Banner of Duty is it's intended for Pistoliers or Outriders that might prefer to Fire and Flee rather than take a charge head on. Admittedly, that would require a) Placing your BSB in a skirmish cav unit and b) wasting the magic banner on a 10pt banner. Also, Witch Hunters should definitely be picking their specialism when Wizards generate their spells, to represent them studying up and preparing for their foe ahead of time.

I love empire and Old World has been brutal to me. It feels like an uphill battle every time. Knocking the state troops down 30% might work but honestly I'd like my supporting characters (warrior priests, witch hunters, Generals) to have really impactful buffs.

Afraid that even with a unit in front of your cannon on a hill your cannon can be seen as stated in the rule book page271 “Therefore, any unit that is not on a hill can draw a line of sight to a unit that is entirely on a hill across or through other units or models.”

Another great guide! Thankyou!

The empire is very hard to pilot, but they can be good. You really need to coordinate your units

Thanks! Very informative.

Thanks for a comprehensive introduction to the Empire Army. Im feeling inspired!

Does anyone know if you can use the bonus to cast from the wizard’s staff with the ruby ring of ruin? Great video - love the in-depth breakdown.

Sick Content bro. Veteran is huge in the current tournament (monster) meta imo. Try out a Lore familiar + Daemonology level 4 in the Veteran spears 10 wide 🤑, fly 24 then go ham! Look forward to seeing some Empire bat reps 👊

I think there's a combo in taking both Warrior Priest Variants and putting them in a block of Halberdiers! Two of the minor priest cost almost as much as 1 major, and you get two prayer attempts a turn!

Great guide. Seems like the Warrior Priest of Ulric's prayers are under-powered a bit, Battle Howl should swap out the +D3" charge distance for granting Furious Charge or Frenzy. As well as the leadership for all Warrior Priests seems low and the Arch Lectors ought to get 2 prayer casts. Shame - Missed opportunity!

Is there an army guide planned for the High Elves? thank you

I think the Empire have the tools to compete (unlike Dwarfs, who need a complete redesign/miracle/really good Arcane Journal), but some of their point costs need to be brought down a smidge.

Free company + griffon banner makes no sense at all because the unit cannot take a regular standard and is open order. So a state troop unit with 2 ranks x2 + a banner and close order = 6 which is the exact same as a free company with 3 ranks x 2 = 6 CR

I think the best thing the empire can do is spam naked characters. Captains, warrior priests, etc are so cheap just buy 3 where other armies buy 1 character

Your videos are very quiet, can you try turning up the volume of your microphone?

Armor of Tarnus is quite nice for a wizard on a barded warhorse. 4+/5+ and being in a unit where the champion can take a challenge for you isn't a bad deal at all. Granted, it does limit mobility a little compared to light cav or a flying mount, but it's at least worth a consideration.

I really appreciate your efforts to support the Empire. But unfortunately, as has been discussed the length and the width over on warhammer-empire forum, with very few exceptions, empire units and characters are way to expensive for what they do. Especially in comparison to their bretonnian brethren. Want to play empire as it should be ? Look for Bretonnian arme and give the units and characters german names. Bretonnian M@A are what Statestroops should be, only for much less points. Their special rules(Horde,Shieldwall) and their standard equipment ( polearms, usable in two ways) elevate them way above the best statestroops empire has to offer. It's a shame that the so call best human soldery is dwarfed by peasants @arms...😢

Looking rough bro, you ok?

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