Khazalite Holds Battletome Unveils Three New Armies of Renown

Key points

• Three new Armies of Renown have been revealed for the Khazalite Holds faction: Valankrom's War Throng, Fyrd of Fyrepeak, and Throngankor Alliance.
• Valankrom's War Throng centers on High Kyng Valankrom, whose presence grants grudge marks to enemies who attack him, while his Gholems act as immovable bodyguards.
• Fyrd of Fyrepeak is designed for Fyreslayers, allowing Grimmdron to gain grudge marks by destroying enemy units and utilizing Ur-gold runes for tactical advantages.
• Throngankor Alliance enables the combination of Khazalite Holds and Kharadron Overlords units, featuring mechanics like 'Stone and Sky' for defensive bonuses and 'Hammer and Anvil' for ranged support.
• The Khazalite Holds Army Set, which includes the new battletome and 53 warscroll cards, is available for pre-order starting Saturday, October 17.

Background

This release follows a week of detailed rule reveals for the Khazalite Holds faction. On October 12, Games Workshop introduced the Grudge Mark system, and on October 13, they detailed the Ancestral Vows mechanics and unit stats. The integration of Fyreslayers into this new faction was announced on October 9, marking a shift from a standalone force to a component of the broader duardin army.

How outlets are covering it

Warhammer Community focuses on the strategic depth of the new Armies of Renown, highlighting how they allow players to mix different duardin sub-factions like Kharadron Overlords and Fyreslayers. ICv2 provides a more product-focused perspective, emphasizing the physical contents of the Army Set, such as the specific miniatures of hero Hjulda Drakkblud and the inclusion of 53 warscroll cards. While Warhammer Community details the complex interactions between units, ICv2 notes the simultaneous release of the Ogor Mawtribes Army Set, indicating a broader product push by Games Workshop.

Why it matters

The release of these Armies of Renown expands the tactical options for Warhammer Age of Sigmar players, allowing for more diverse army compositions within the duardin faction. The integration of Fyreslayers and Kharadron Overlords into the Khazalite Holds framework changes the meta for existing players, potentially making older Fyreslayers armies more viable or requiring them to adapt to new rules. The upcoming pre-order of the Army Set will be a key indicator of the faction's popularity among the hobbyist community.

What to watch

The Khazalite Holds Army Set will be available for pre-order on Saturday, October 17. Players can expect to receive the new battletome and warscroll cards, which will include the detailed rules for the three Armies of Renown. Future updates may include further lore expansions or additional unit reveals for the Khazalite Holds faction.