Welcome to the first Mordheim Living Rulebook (LRB)!

This is the same as the latest printing of the rulebook, currently available in the shops, but without the
colour section and background. This has been stripped out to reduce the size of this massive tome from
the massive 176 page document into something a little more downloadable. This will be updated and
revised at the annual Rules Review by the Mordheim Rules Committee in July, whereupon a new version
will be posted. Best of luck hunting wyrdstone!
Jake Thornton

Mordheim
By Tuomas Pirinen with Rick Priestley & Alessio Cavatore

Living Rulebook Editing

Jake Thornton

Living Rulebook Production

Gareth Roach

Illustrious Illustrators & Embellishers

John Blanche, Alex Boyd, David Gallagher,
Nuala Kennedy, Karl Kopinski, Paul Smith John Wigley & Neil Hodgson

Compositions and Layouts

John Blanche, Alan Merrett & Talima Fox

Design of the Miniatures

Dave Andrews, Mark Bedford, Colin Dixon, Gary Morley, Aly Morrison,
Trish Morrison, Brian Nelson, Alan Perry & Michael Perry

Storytelling
Gavin Thorpe

& many thanks to the following

Joshua Thaler, Sarah Groves, Antti Vierikko, Tuomas Lhdeoja,
Alfred Nunez, Tim Huckelbery, Jeremy Vetock, Brian Lang,
Lindsey le Doux Priestley, Mark Havener, Nigel Stillman,
Atte Roine and all the other people without whose help this game
would not have been possible!
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Contents
Rules
Introduction . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
Characteristics . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
The Turn . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
Movement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9
Shooting . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
Close Combat . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18
Leadership & Psychology . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 22
Weapons & Armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
Miscellaneous Equipment . . . . . . . . . . . . . 36
Magic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 40

Warbands
Starting Out . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 46
Warbands . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 48
Mercenaries . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50
The Cult of the Possessed . . . . . . . . . . . . . 54
Witch Hunters . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 59
The Sisters of Sigmar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 63
The Undead . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 67
Skaven . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 71

Campaigns
Campaigns. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 77
Experience. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 81
Scenarios . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 85
Income . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 93
Trading . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 102
Hired Swords. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 105
Dramatis Personae . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 110

Optional rules
Optional Rules . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 115
Mounted Warriors . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 118
Blackpowder Weapons. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 119
Fighting Individual Battles . . . . . . . . . . . . 120

Introduction

me with me, descend into the darkness.

elcome to Mordheim, City of the Damned!
Mordheim is a game of combat that takes place
during the short but intense period when
scores of warbands fought hundreds of bitter
skirmishes throughout the city.

This book contains all the information you will need

in order to play Mordheim, as well as background
information, advice on starting a warband, running a
campaign, collecting and painting your own warband,
etc.

tabletop conflict
In Mordheim, the opposing factions warbands are
represented by models, assembled and painted by
you, each representing a single warrior.
Your tabletop becomes part of the City of the
Damned: the scene of the action, with ruined
buildings, overhangs and walkways where the battles
take place.
The aim of the game is to outfight your opponent,
which requires a mixture of skill and luck. Youll soon
learn how to arm and equip your warband effectively,
and how to exploit the ruins and other terrain to your
best advantage.
Youll probably want to expand your basic warband as
you and they gain experience. This is easy as there are
lots of models available for the warbands and new
miniatures will be coming out all the time. With these
you can expand your warband, equip your warriors
with different weapons and armour, and hire
mercenaries to join them.

building a warband
At first you will probably want to play individual
games (see the Warbands section for more details)
rather than a campaign. This will allow you to learn
the rules, and also give you the opportunity to decide
which type of warband is most suited to your
particular style of play.
If you are playing in a campaign, you will have the
chance to expand and improve your warband after
each game. By winning battles your warband will gain
riches and wyrdstone, discover magical artefacts and
may also have the opportunity to recruit mercenaries.
In a campaign, every time your warband fights, its
warriors gain in skill and experience. Raw recruits
quickly progress to become fully fledged warriors,
and your Heroes will learn new skills which will make
them even better in combat.
Each warband has its own objective and motivation
for fighting in Mordheim: be it riches or political
influence. Through countless battles and street
skirmishes you can try to achieve your ambition and
emerge victorious from the city!

new players
If youre new to Games Workshop games youll be
reassured to know that finding other players is not
normally a problem youll be surprised how many
there are!
There may be a Games Workshop store near to you
where you can buy models, paint and games
supplements. However Games Workshop stores are
not just shops, they are hobby centres, where the staff
will happily help you to learn the rules, show you
how to paint, and suggest ways to develop your
warband.

warhammer players
If you already play Warhammer, the basic rules of
Mordheim will be familiar to you. Remember though,
Warhammer is designed for fighting battles between
entire armies, whilst Mordheim represents individual
action between a dozen or so warriors.
As a result, some of the rules developed for mass
combat in Warhammer do not apply to Mordheim,
such as unit Break tests and rank bonuses. On the
other hand, there are new rules for wounded
warriors, climbing, parrying and other aspects of
individual combat.

Introduction

what you will need

terrain

As well as this book, you will need the following items

to play Mordheim.

The bitter struggles of a Mordheim battle take place in

labyrinthine streets, ruined buildings and on derelict
walkways. Pre-cut card and plastic scenery is available
from Games Workshop, but many gamers enjoy
making their own. As a rule, a table packed with
scenery will lead to closer and more exciting games.

citadel models
You will need enough miniatures of the appropriate
race/type to represent the warriors in your warband.
It is a good idea to work out your warband on paper
first and then purchase the miniatures that you
require. Almost all possible weapon variations can be
added using the Mordheim equipment sprues.
As you will see in the Warbands section, each warband
fights in a particular way some are expert bowmen
while others are better in hand-to-hand combat.
When choosing which warband you want to lead you
could choose one that reflects your preferred playing
style, or you could read the background section and
choose one that really captures your imagination. A
good way of picking a warband is simply to pick the
one with the models you like the best.

Throughout the book you will find photographs,

drawings and descriptions of Mordheim. These
should give you plenty of ideas for producing your
own scenery. Games Workshops book How to Make
Wargames Terrain is also a good source of ideas and
practical hints on all asp

counters
Counters can help you keep track of things on the
tabletop. You can always keep notes about who is
hidden, carrying treasure, etc, but counters are a
convenient memory jogger and speed the game up.

playing surface
You will also need something to play your battles on.
Any firm, level surface is best, such as a tabletop or an
area of floor most kitchen tables will do. Its a good
idea to use an old sheet or blanket to protect the table
from scratches. Some players make a special gaming
board from chipboard or other similar material
(divided into two or more pieces for ease of storage)
which they can use on top of a table to extend the
playing area. Whatever you use, you will find that a
square area approximately 4 x 4' is about right for
most battles.

re you new
here, boy?
Thought so. I am
Luthor
Wolfenbaum.
You must have
heard of me.
They call me the
Crimson Blade of
Reikland. No? By
Sigmar, where are
you from, lad?

Well, Ive got a

proposition for
you. For a few gold
crowns, I can tell you which warriors to hire, how to
equip your men, where to find the best weapons and
armour The only thing I ask in return for my aid is
a pouch of gold crowns. Dont look at me like that,
lad. Its hard enough to stay alive in Mordheim, let
alone find wyrdstone. Ah, thats better.
Yes, thats enough. Good. Lets go, lad. And my first
piece of advice is free: watch your back

Hidden counter

Wyrdstone counter

Above are some examples of counters you could

photocopy and stick onto thin card if you wish.

dice
All dice rolls use a standard six-sided dice (usually
shortened to D6). Sometimes you will be asked to
modify the result of the dice roll. This is noted as D6
plus or minus a number, such as D6+1 or D6-2. Roll
the dice and add or subtract the number indicated to
get the final result. You may have to roll a number of
dice in one go. For example, 2D6 means roll two dice
and add the scores together. You may also come
across the term D3. As there is no such thing as a
three-sided dice, use the following method for
determining a score between 1 and 3. Roll a D6 and
halve the score, rounding up: 1 or 2 equals 1,
3 or 4 equals 2 and 5 or 6 equals 3. If you are given
the opportunity to re-roll a dice roll, you must accept
the second score, even if its worse than the original.

tape measure
For measuring ranges you will need a tape measure
marked in inches, or a couple of plastic range rulers.

other equipment
You will also need pens and paper to record details of
your warriors weapons and other details. You can use
roster sheets for this, and blank ones are included at
the back of this book. We recommend you photocopy
them rather than use the originals.

Characteristics
n Mordheim the warriors each have different
abilities, some being better at certain actions, for
I
example, fighting, shooting or climbing, than they are
at others. This variety in each warrior is represented
in the form of characteristics and skills. Right now
dont worry about skills these come later with
practice and battle experience. For now we just need
to consider a warriors characteristics.
Each model is defined by a set of characteristics:
Movement, Weapon Skill, Ballistic Skill, Strength,
Toughness, Wounds, Initiative, Attacks and
Leadership. Each characteristic is assigned a value of
(usually) between 1 and 10. The higher the value your
model has for any
characteristic the
better for
example, a model
with a Strength of 6
is stronger than
a model that has a
Strength of 2.
MOVEMENT (M):
A models
Movement rate
shows how far
the model can
move in a
turn, under
normal
conditions.

For example, a typical Human has a move of 4", while

a fleet-footed nimble Skaven has a move of 5".
WEAPON SKILL (WS): Weapon Skill is a measure of
close combat ability (ie, how good the warrior is at
hand-to-hand fighting). A deadly swordsman or a
crazed berserker would have a high value compared
to a lowly acolyte, for example. The higher the WS,
the more likely your warrior is to hit his opponent.
BALLISTIC SKILL (BS): This shows how good a shot
the individual is. When you shoot a bow or fire a
pistol, the chance of hitting a target depends upon
your models Ballistic Skill. A normal Human has a BS
of 3, though an experienced marksman might have a
BS of 4, 5 or even higher.
STRENGTH (S): Strength indicates how strong a
warrior is! It is especially important for hand-to-hand
combat, because the stronger you are the harder you
can hit. A Strength value of 3 is about average.
TOUGHNESS (T): This is a measure of how easily an
individual can withstand a hit from a weapon or a
blow from a club or fist. The tougher you are, the
harder you are to wound or kill. An average
Toughness value is 3, though a gnarled old warrior
might have a Toughness of 4!
WOUNDS (W): A models Wounds value shows how
many times the model can be wounded before it
collapses, is killed or incapacitated. Most individuals
have only 1 Wound but veteran warriors or large
creatures such as Ogres might have more.
INITIATIVE (I): The Initiative value indicates how fast
and nimble the warrior is. It determines the attacking
order in hand-to-hand combat, and is particularly
important when the model is climbing and moving
amidst the ruins of Mordheim.
ATTACKS (A): The Attacks value indicates how many
blows the model can make in hand-to-hand combat.
Most warriors have an Attacks value of 1, but powerful
fighters may have more. The more Attacks you have,
the greater the chance youve got of beating your
opponents into an unrecognisable pulp!
LEADERSHIP (Ld): Leadership represents raw
courage, self control and charisma. The higher the
models Leadership value, the more likely he is to
remain steadfast in combat while others run off or are
slain. For example, a cowardly Skaven may have a
Leadership of 5, while a cool, calm Elf could have a
Leadership of 8 or higher.

Characteristics

zero level characteristics

Some creatures in Mordheim have been given a 0 for
certain characteristics which means that they have no
ability in that field whatsoever. This usually applies to
creatures unable to use missile weapons (who would
have a BS of 0) but it might equally apply to other
characteristics as well.
If a model has a WS of 0 then it cannot defend itself
in hand-to-hand combat, and any blows struck against
it will automatically hit.

characteristic profiles
A models characteristic values are written in the form
of a chart called a characteristics profile (or just
profile).
Warrior

M WS BS S

A Ld

Dieter Stahl

The example above is a typical profile for a Human

warrior.
As you fight in more games against other players, your
warriors will get better and their characteristics may
increase. All these details are recorded using the
Warband roster sheets provided at the back of this
book. This is explained properly later on. For now it
is enough to know what each characteristic is for and
how their values vary.

characteristic tests
Often in the game a model will be required to take a
test on one of his own characteristics. In order to pass
this test, the model has to roll a D6 and obtain a result
equal to or lower than the value of the characteristic
involved. Note that if you roll a 6, you automatically
fail the test regardless of the models characteristic
value.
For example: Dieter Stahl is jumping down from a
wall that is 3" high and has to take an Initiative test.
He has an Initiative value of 3 on his characteristic
profile and therefore will be successful if he rolls a 1,
2 or 3 on a D6. If he rolls a 4, 5 or 6 he will fail the
test and fall down, suffering all the painful
consequences!

leadership tests
Tests against the Leadership characteristic are done in
a slightly different way. In the case of a Leadership
test, you should roll two dice and add the two scores
together. If the result is equal to or less than the
models Leadership characteristic, the test has been
passed.

new era is beginning. It

will be the era of darkness.
We have turned our backs to the
light and stepped from its path.
Men will grow ever more distant
from the gods, and seek the petty
trappings of worldly power,
sacrificing all at the altar of
greed. Our childhood is at an
end. Ahead of us looms nothing
but the long, long night: a time
without warmth or comfort.

For example: Dieters Leadership is 7, so to pass a

Leadership test he must roll 7 or less on 2D6.

The turn
you are in a charge of a warband and
opponent is in charge of another.
InyourMordheim
The warriors and scenery in the game are set up on
the tabletop in a way that is appropriate for the
encounter you are fighting. Do not worry about this
for now as these things will be explained in full in the
Scenarios section.
To play, one side takes a turn, then the other side,
then the original side and so on, much like in a game
of draughts or chess. When it is your turn, you may
move all your models, shoot with any warriors able
to do so, and fight in hand-to-hand combat. Once
your turn is complete, it is your opponents
turn to move, shoot and fight.

phases
To keep track of who
is doing what and
when, each turn
is split into
four phases.
This is called
the Turn
sequence.

Turn sequence
1

Recovery

During the recovery phase you may attempt

to rally individuals who have lost their nerve
and recover models that are knocked down
or stunned.

Movement

During the movement phase you may move

the warriors of your warband according to
the rules given in the Movement section.

Shooting

In the shooting phase you may shoot with

any appropriate weapons as described in the
rules for shooting.

Hand-to-hand combat

During the hand-to-hand combat phase all

models in hand-to-hand combat may fight.
Note that both sides fight in the hand-tohand combat phase, regardless of whose turn
it is.

recovery phase
During the recovery phase you may attempt to rally
any of your models who have lost their nerve (see the
Recovery Phase rules). To take a Rally test, roll 2D6. If
the score is equal to or less than the models
Leadership value the model stops fleeing and has
rallied; turn it to face in any direction you wish. The
model cannot move or shoot for the rest of the turn,
but models able to do so can cast spells. If the test is
failed, the model will continue to flee towards the
closest table edge.
Note that a model cannot rally if the closest model to
him is an enemy model (fleeing, stunned, knocked
down and hidden models are not taken into
consideration for this).
During the recovery phase, warriors in your
warband who have been stunned become
knocked down instead and warriors who
have been knocked down may stand up
(see the Injuries section).

Movement
During the movement phase models are moved in the following order:

1. Charge!

3. Remaining Moves

If you want a model in your warband to charge at an

enemy model and attack it in hand-to-hand combat
then you must do this at the start of the movement
phase before moving any of your other models.

Once you have moved

your chargers and made
any compulsory moves,
you may move the rest of
your warriors as you see fit.

When you charge a model, declare to your opponent

that you are doing so and indicate which of his
models it is attacking.

2. Compulsory Moves
Sometimes a model is forced to move in a certain way
and this is called a compulsory move. For example, a
fighter whose nerve breaks must run away from his
enemies and take cover.
Make all of your models compulsory moves before
finishing any remaining movement.

moving
During their movement phase, models can move up
to movement rate their in any direction. They may
move (including running and charging) up and down
ladders and stairs, and over low obstacles such as
barrels, boxes, etc.
In normal circumstances models dont have to move
their full distance, or at all if you do not want them to.
All exceptions are explained later and invariably
involve either charging or compulsory moves.

Movement

running
The normal Movement value of models represents a
warrior moving at a fairly rapid rate, but allows time
for him to aim and shoot a weapon and generally
observe what is going on around him. If you wish, a
model may move much quicker than this he can
run! A running warrior can move at double speed (for
example, 8" rather than 4"). Note that running is not
the same as charging as it does not allow your model
to engage the enemy in hand-to-hand combat.
A model can only run if there are no enemy models
within 8" of it at the start of the turn (fleeing, stunned,
knocked down and hidden models do not count).
Check this distance after any charges have been
declared. If there are any enemies within 8" at the
start of the turn, the model will prepare to fight
instead and so is unable to run. The running model
can move closer than 8" to an enemy as it moves.
Any model that runs loses its chance to shoot during
that turn. He is concentrating on running and is not
prepared to fight, having sheathed or shouldered his
weapons. You should declare that models are running
as they move, as this will remind both
players that the model is unable to
shoot that turn. Running models
can cast spells as normal.

indicate which enemy model he is going to attack.

You can charge any opposing model if you can draw
an unobstructed line from your model to the target. If
your warrior wants to charge an enemy model within
4" that he cant see (eg, because it is behind a corner)
but has not been declared as hidden, he must pass an
Initiative test to detect it. If he fails the roll, your
model may not charge this turn, but may move his
normal distance, shoot and cast spells.
A charge is like a running move, performed at double
the Movement rate, but ends with the attacker moving
by the most direct route into base-to-base contact
with the enemy model. Once their bases are touching
they are engaged in hand-to-hand combat. Models are
also considered to be in hand-to-hand combat even
when separated by a low wall or obstacle, where it is
impossible for the bases to touch physically because
the obstacle is in the way.
A

2"
2"

Interception area

A
1"

charge!
If you want a model to
engage the enemy in
hand-to-hand combat
then you must
make a special
move called a
charge. Without
measuring the
distance,
declare that
your model
is charging
and

C can intercept A while

he is charging B because
he is within intercept
distance

3"

C cannot intercept A
while he is charging B
because he is too far
away

A model may charge any model within its charge

range, but it may not charge a model if there is
another unengaged (ie, not in hand-to-hand combat)
enemy model within 2" of the charge route (see
diagram). It will undoubtedly be intercepted if it tries
to run past the enemy!
Sometimes a charging warrior may not reach the
enemy because you have miscalculated the distance.
If this happens move your warrior his normal move
distance towards the enemy. This is called a failed
charge. The model cannot shoot in the same turn in
which he failed a charge, but he can cast spells as
normal.
Models cannot be moved into hand-to-hand combat
except by charging any move that brings a warrior
into hand-to-hand combat is a charge by definition.

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Movement

charging more
than one opponent
If you can move your warrior into base contact with
more than one enemy model with its charge move, it
can charge them both. This might be inadvisable as
itll then be fighting two enemies at once!

hiding
The Hiding rule represents warriors concealing
themselves in a way that our unmoving and
dramatically posed models cannot. A hiding warrior
keeps as still as possible, just peeking out of cover.
A model can hide if he ends his move behind a low
wall, a column or in a similar position where he could
reasonably conceal himself. The player must declare
that the warrior is hiding and place a Hidden counter
beside the model for it to count as being hidden.
A model that runs, flees, is stunned or charges cannot
hide that turn. His sudden burst of speed does not
give him time to hide.
A model may stay hidden over several turns, so long
as he stays behind a wall or similar feature. He may
even move around so long as he stays hidden while
doing so. If an enemy moves so that he can see the
hidden warrior, the model is no longer hidden and
the counter is removed. When hidden, a warrior
cannot be seen, shot at or charged.

VERY DIFFICULT GROUND

This is really dangerous terrain, such as narrow
crawlholes through the rubble. Models may move at a
quarter rate, so if the model moves 4" over open
ground it can only move 1" over very difficult ground.

WALLS AND BARRIERS

Walls, hedges and other low obstacles form barriers
that you can either go around or leap over. A model
can leap over a barrier that is less than 1" high. This
does not affect its movement in any way.

climbing
Often the ruined buildings of Mordheim do not have
stairs or ladders, so your warriors will have to climb
to reach the upper floors of buildings.
Any model (except animals!) can climb up or down
fences, walls, etc. He must be touching what he wants
to climb at the start of his movement phase. He may
climb up to his total Movement in a single movement
phase (but cannot run while he is climbing). Any
remaining movement can be used as normal. If the
height is more than the models normal move, he
cannot climb the wall.
To climb, a model must take an Initiative test. If he
fails it whilst climbing up, he cannot move that turn.
If he fails it while climbing down, he falls from where
he started his descent (see the Falling section).

While hiding, a model cannot shoot or cast spells

without giving away its position. If a hidden model
shoots, or moves so that he can be seen, he is no
longer hidden and can be shot at as normal.
A model may not hide if he is too close to an enemy
model he will be seen or heard no matter how well
concealed. Enemy warriors will always see, hear or
otherwise detect hidden foes within their Initiative
value in inches. So a warrior whose Initiative value is
3 will automatically spot all hidden enemies within 3".

terrain
The ruined city of Mordheim is a dark and dangerous
place, where tumbled down towers and blasted
houses form a vast maze of streets and alleyways.

OPEN GROUND
The tabletop surface, floors of buildings, connecting
overhangs, ladders and ropes are all considered to be
open ground and will not affect movement even if the
model is charging. It can also go through doors and
hatches without slowing down.

DIFFICULT GROUND
Difficult ground includes steep or treacherous slopes,
bushes and the angled roofs of buildings. Models
move at half speed over difficult terrain.

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Movement

jumping down

If a warrior is knocked down or stunned (see the

Shooting section for details) within 1" of the edge of
a roof or building, there is a chance that it will slip
and fall off. Take an Initiative test. If the test is failed,
the model falls over the edge to the ground and takes
damage as detailed below.

3"

5"

falling
7"

The Skaven runs/charges from the top of a building, jumping

down during the move. It moves 3" to reach the edge, then
jumps down and has to see whether it can safely make it to the
ground. As it has to jump down 5", it must pass two Initiative
tests to avoid taking D3 S5 hits. If it fails it will stop its move at
the bottom of the wall (if it is not taken out of action). If it
passes both tests, it can continue its run/charge and move the
remaining 7".

Your warrior may jump down from high places (up to

a maximum height of 6") such as walkways and
balconies at any time during his movement phase.
Take an Initiative test for every full 2" he jumps down.
If he fails any of the tests, the model falls from the
point where he jumped, takes damage (see Falling)
and may not move any more during the movement
phase. If successful, the model can continue his
movement as normal (jumping down does not use up
any of the models Movement allowance).

diving charge
You may charge any enemy troops that are below a
balcony or overhang, etc, that your model is on. If an
enemy model is within 2" of the place where your
warrior lands, he may make a diving charge against it.
Take an Initiative test for each full 2" of height your
model jumped down from, up to a maximum of 6",
like a normal jump. If he fails any of them, your model
has fallen and suffers damage, may not move any
more during the movement phase and cannot charge
the enemy. If he succeeds, the model gains a +1
Strength bonus and +1 to hit bonus but only during
the following hand-to-hand combat phase.

jumping over gaps

Models may jump over gaps (up to a maximum of 3")
and streets, (eg, from the roof of a building to
another). Deduct the distance jumped from the
models movement but remember that you cannot
measure the distance before jumping. If your model
does not have enough movement to jump the
distance, he automatically falls. If your model is able
to cover the distance, he must pass an Initiative test or
fall. A model may jump over a gap and still fire a
missile weapon if it is not running. It may also jump
as part of its charge or running move.

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warriors knocked down or stunned

A model that falls takes D3 hits at a Strength equal to

the height in inches that it fell (eg, if the model fell 4",
it would take D3 hits at Strength 4). No armour saves
apply. Falling will not cause critical hits (see the Handto-Hand Combat section for the Critical Hits rules). A
model that falls may not move any further or hide
during that turn, even if it is not hurt.

Shooting
arriors that fight in the ruins of Mordheim are
usually armed to the teeth! Individual warriors
W
often have several different weapons such as swords,
knives, bows and even blackpowder weapons.
During your warbands shooting phase each of your
warriors may shoot once with one of his weapons.
This means that he can fire a bow, shoot with a
crossbow, or hurl a throwing knife, for example.
Work through the models one at a time. Pick which
fighter is going to shoot, nominate his target, work
out whether he hits the enemy and, if he does, any
wounds or injuries that are caused. Then continue
with the next shooter. You can take shots in any order
you wish. Be sure to remember or note down which
models have already shot.

cover
The many walls, ruined buildings and other masonry
in Mordheim offer plenty of cover. If any portion of
the target is hidden by a piece of scenery or another
model, the shooting model will suffer a penalty as
explained below.

Targets in cover
B
A

who can shoot

Each model can shoot once in the shooting phase, so
long as he can see a target and assuming he has a
suitable weapon. He may not fire in the following
circumstances: if he is engaged in hand-to-hand
combat, has run or failed a charge in the movement
phase, has rallied this turn or is stunned or knocked
down.
To shoot at a target, a model must be able to see it,
and the only way to check this is to stoop over the
tabletop for a models eye view. Models can see all
around themselves (ie, 360), and they may be turned
freely to face in any direction before firing. Note that
turning on the spot does not count as moving.

closest target
You must shoot at the closest enemy, as he represents
the most immediate threat and therefore the most
obvious target. However, you may shoot at a more
distant target if it is easier to hit or if closer models are
stunned or knocked down (see diagram on next
page). For example, a closer target may be hard to hit
because it is in cover, whilst a more distant target
might be in the open and therefore an easier shot.

Target A in the open no To Hit modifier for cover

Target B out of sight cannot be shot at

The pictures on the left

and below show
examples of warriors
in cover. It does not
matter how much of
the target is in cover,
the model that is
shooting always
suffers a -1 To Hit
modifier.

You can shoot at models that are fleeing, knocked

down or stunned, but you can choose to ignore them,
because they do not represent an immediate threat. It
is better to shoot the closest standing enemy model
instead.
Note that you may not shoot at models that are
engaged in hand-to-hand combat, as the risk of hitting
your comrades is too great.

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Shooting
Sometimes it will be obvious whether a target can be
seen; at other times it will be more difficult, as
buildings and other scenery are in the way. If the
shooter can see only part of the targets body, the
target is in cover and the shooter suffers a -1 penalty
on his To Hit roll.

shooting from
an elevated position
A model situated in an elevated position (ie, anything
that is more than 2" above the table surface, such as
an upper floor of a building), may freely pick any
target he can see and shoot at it. The exception to this
rule is that if there are enemies in the same building
and in line of sight of the shooter, he must shoot at
these, as they present a more immediate threat.

range
Once you have decided to shoot and have chosen a
target you must measure to see whether the shot is
within range. Each type of missile weapon has a
maximum range, as described in the Weapons &
Armour section of the book.
Assuming that your target is within range your warrior
can proceed with the shot. If the target is out of range
then he has automatically missed this turn.

hitting the target

Here, the closest target (A) is behind cover and so is harder to

hit than the more distant targets B, C and D. In this situation
the firer may shoot at target B even though he is further away
than A.

huge stone gargoyles squatted in front of the

Two
crumbling arch of the gateway, leering at
Marius and his henchmen as they approached. Lapzig
made the sign of the sacred hammer across his chest
as they passed between them. The wall itself was
already being reclaimed by the land, tendrils of ivy
grew everywhere and patches of moss were
spreading over the ancient blocks. As they passed into
the shadow of the Gargoyle Gate, Marius and Hensel
saw the City of the Damned properly for the first
time.
Just inside the gate was a wide cobbled square, the
stores around its edge were old but still standing.
Their windows were broken, the doors had been
stolen for firewood, even the timbers of some had
been hacked at for precious fuel. The empty window
frames and doorways stared at them like stone skulls.
Its pretty tame here. Wait until we get further in,
then youll really understand what has happened to
this place, Lapzig growled. With a flick of a finger he
sent one of his men to scout ahead. Just then a
wheezing cough reverberated around the courtyard
and all turned to see a hunched figure limping across
the square towards them, swathed in rags.

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To determine whether a shot hits its target, roll a D6.

The dice score needed will depend upon how good a
shot the firer is (as indicated by his Ballistic Skill). The
chart below shows the minimum D6 roll needed to
score a hit.
BS of shooter
D6 roll needed

1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
6 5 4 3 2 1 0 -1 -2 -3

Tell ye fortune, sires? the stranger asked. His eyes

were covered in bloodstained bandages and a palsied
leg protruded at an odd angle from beneath the old
mans tattered, stained white robes.
Get thy devilry from me! bellowed Marius with
wide, staring eyes. He wrenched his sabre from its
scabbard and brandished it in the beggars face.
Worshipper of darkness, I shalt run thee through!
Wait! the beggar cried, holding up a bony hand.
Tis not from Chaos comes my visions, but from holy
Sigmar himself. The man fumbled in his robes and
pulled out a tarnished icon of a hammer. I was a
priest here once. When the sky fell I clawed out my
eyes so that I would not see the evil around me, only
Sigmars great wisdom. He tells me that you should
turn back now to save your soul. One does not leap
into damnation, one walks there a step at a time.
Begone with your riddles, wretch, Lapzig
interrupted, shoving the old man away. We must not
tarry within the walls too long, already there will be
others aware of our presence.

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Shooting

Wound chart

weapons strength

targets toughness
1
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

2
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

3
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2

4
6
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2

6
6
5
4
3

10

6
6
5
4

hit modifiers

roll to wound

It is easier to hit a target that is in the open compared

to a target behind cover. Usually it is also easier to hit
a target if it is close compared to one further away.

Once you have hit a target test to see if a wound is

inflicted. A shot may fail to cause a wound because it
hits part of the targets equipment, just scratches the
skin or causes some very minor injury which the
warrior bravely (or stupidly) ignores. If you fail to
cause a wound, the target is unharmed.

These situations are represented by the following

modifiers:

HIT MODIFIERS
-1

Cover

If any part of the model is

obscured by scenery or other
models then it counts as being
in cover.

-1

Long range

If you are shooting at a target

that is more than half of your
weapons maximum range
away.

-1

Moving &
shooting

If your model has moved at all

during this turn.

+1

Large target

The main body of the target is

more than 2" tall or wide. This
includes such targets as
buildings and large creatures
like Ogres.

To determine whether your shot has caused a wound,

compare the Strength of the weapon with the
Toughness of the target. You will find a complete
description of the various weapons together with
their Strength values and special rules in the Weapons
& Armour section.
The chart above shows the D6 score required to turn
a hit into a wound Note that a dash () means that
there is no chance of wounding the target.

Deploying your archers in the upper floors of

buildings is a good idea. They will be in cover
and can freely pick their targets.

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Shooting

critical hits

armour

If you roll a 6 when rolling to wound (for hand-tohand combat and shooting only) you will cause a
critical hit. Roll a D6 and consult the Critical Hit chart
below to determine the damage caused by the critical
hit. You should also roll to see whether the target
makes its armour save or suffers damage as normal.

Steel breastplates, chainmail, leather tunics, shields

all these and more are readily available in the forges
of the villages surrounding Mordheim. That is if you
are prepared to pay the price, since armour is very
expensive.

In addition, if the attacker normally needs 6s to

wound his target, he cannot cause a critical hit. His
opponent is simply too tough to suffer a serious
injury at the hands of such a puny creature!
Each warrior may only cause one critical hit in each
hand-to-hand combat phase (see the Close Combat
section), so if he has several attacks, the first 6 you roll
to wound will cause a critical hit.

CRITICAL HIT CHART

1-2

Hits a vital part. The wound is doubled to 2

wounds. Roll any armour saves before
doubling the wound.

3-4

Hits an exposed spot. The wound is doubled

to 2 wounds. The attack ignores all armour
saves.

5-6

Master strike! The wound is doubled to 2

wounds. The attack ignores all armour saves.
You gain +2 to any Injury rolls.
If a critical hit causes more than 1 wound,
and the weapon the attacking model is
using normally causes several
wounds, then use the one
that causes the most
damage.

If a warrior wearing armour suffers a wound roll a D6.

If the dice roll is sufficiently high the wounding hit
has bounced off the armour and has not hurt the
wearer at all. The dice score required varies according
to the type of armour.
The table below summarises the most common
armour types and the D6 rolls required to make a
save. Note that carrying a shield increases the save by
+1. For example, a warrior in light armour with a
shield will save on a roll of a 5 or 6. A warrior who has
a shield but no armour will save on a roll of a 6.
Minimum D6 score
required to save

Armour
Light armour
Heavy armour
Gromril armour
Shield

6
5
4
adds +1 to the armour save

armour save modifiers

Some weapons are better at penetrating armour than
others. A shot from a short bow can be deflected
relatively easily, but a shot from a crossbow penetrates
armour much more effectively.
The higher a weapons Strength, the more easily it can
pierce armour. The chart below shows the reduction
to the enemys armour saving throw for different
Strength weapons.
Strength

Save modifier

1-3
4
5
6
7
8
9+

None
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6

Some weapons are better at penetrating

armour than their Strength value suggests
(Elven bows, for example). This is covered in
the entry for each particular weapon (see the
Weapons & Armour section).
Example: Dieter wears heavy armour and
carries a shield. His armour save is 4+. He is
hit by a crossbow (Strength 4) and therefore he
will save on a D6 roll of 5+ (ie, 4+1=5+).

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injuries
Most warriors have a Wounds characteristic of 1, but
some have a value of 2 or more. If the target has more
than 1 wound then deduct 1 from his total each time
he suffers a wound. Make a note on the roster sheet.
So long as the model has at least 1 wound remaining
he may continue to fight.
As soon as a fighters Wounds are reduced to zero, roll
to determine the extent of his injuries. The player
who inflicted the wound rolls a D6 for the wound that
reduced the model to zero wounds and for every
wound the model receives after that. If a model
suffers several wounds in one turn, roll once for each
of them and apply the highest result.

1-2 Knocked down

The force of the blow knocks the warrior down.
Place the model face up to show that he has
been knocked down.

3-4 Stunned
The target falls to the ground where he lies
wounded and barely conscious. Turn the model
face down to show that he has been stunned.

5-6 Out of action

The target has been badly hurt and falls to the
ground unconscious. He takes no further part in
the game and is immediately removed from the
battle.

knocked down

spells, he cannot charge or run. If he is engaged in

hand-to-hand combat, he may not move away and will
automatically strike last, irrespective of weapons or
Initiative. After this turn the fighter moves and fights
normally, even though he has zero wounds left. If the
model takes any further wounds, then roll for injury
once more, exactly as if the model had just sustained
its last wound.

stunned
When a warrior is stunned, he is either badly injured
or temporarily knocked out. Turn the model face
down to show that he has been stunned. A fighter
who is stunned may do nothing at all. A player may
turn the model face up in the next recovery phase,
and the warrior is then treated as knocked down.

out of action
A warrior who is out of action is also out of the game.
Remove the model from the tabletop. Its impossible
to tell at this point whether the warrior is alive or
dead, but for game purposes it makes no difference at
this stage. After the battle you can test to see
whether he survives and if he sustains
any serious lasting injuries as a
result of his wounds (see
page 79 for details).

A fighter who has been knocked down falls to the

ground either because of a jarring blow he has
sustained, because he has slipped, or because
he has thrown himself to the ground to avoid
injury. Turn the model face up to show that
he has been knocked down. Knocked down
models may crawl 2" during the movement
phase, but may not fight in hand-to-hand
combat, shoot or cast spells. If he is in baseto-base contact with an enemy, a knocked
down model can crawl 2" away only if the
enemy is engaged in hand-to-hand combat
with another opponent, otherwise he has to
stay where he is. In combat he cannot strike
back and the enemy will have a good chance
of putting him out of action (see the Warriors
Knocked Down section of the Close Combat
rules on page 21).
A warrior who has been knocked down may
stand up at the start of his next turn. In that
turn he may move at half rate, shoot and cast

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Close combat
who can fight

who strikes first

Models whose bases are touching are engaged in

hand-to-hand combat. This can only happen once a
warrior has charged his enemy, as models are
otherwise not allowed to move into contact.

The model that charged his opponent strikes first in

the turn in which he charged. Otherwise, models fight
in order of descending Initiative. If their Initiatives are
equal, roll a dice to see who fights first. If a model
stood up in the recovery phase of that turn, then he
will strike last irrespective of any other circumstances.

All close quarter fighting is worked out in the hand-tohand combat phase. Regardless of whose turn it is, all
models in hand-to-hand combat will fight. A warrior
can fight against enemies to his side, front, or rear. In
reality the fighters are constantly moving, dodging,
and weaving as they struggle to kill their adversaries.
Models fighting in hand-to-hand combat do not shoot
in the shooting phase. They are far too busy fighting
for their lives. Any very close range shots they are able
to make using pistols are treated like close combat
weapon attacks (see the Weapons & Armour section).

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which models fight

A model can fight if its base is touching the base of an
enemy model. Even models attacked from the side or
rear can fight.
If a warrior is touching more than one enemy, he can
choose which to attack. If he has more than 1 Attack,
he can divide them in any way the player wishes, so
long as he makes this clear before rolling to hit.

Close combat

hitting the enemy

To determine whether hits are scored, roll
a D6 for each model fighting. If a model has
more than 1 Attack roll a D6 for each attack.
The dice roll needed to score a hit on your enemy
depends upon the Weapon Skills of the attacker and
the foe. Compare the Weapon Skill of the attacker
with that of his opponent and consult the To Hit chart
below to find the minimum D6 score needed to hit.

roll
to wound
Once your model
has hit a target you
must test to see
whether a wound is
inflicted. Sometimes a
strike may fail to wound
simply because it causes
an insignificant injury or
glances off the enemys
equipment.

fighting with two weapons

Some maniac warriors carry two weapons, one in
each hand, so they can rain a flurry of blows on their
enemies. A warrior armed with two one-handed
weapons may make 1 extra Attack with the additional
weapon. Note that this is added to the total of the
warriors attacks after other modifiers, such as frenzy,
have been applied. If he is armed with two different
weapons (sword and dagger, for example), he will
make a single attack with whichever weapon he
chooses, and all others with the remaining weapon.
Roll to hit and wound for each weapon separately.

To determine whether the blow

has caused a wound compare the
Strength of the weapon with the
Toughness of the target. You will find a
complete description of the various
weapons together with their Strength
values and special rules in the Weapons
& Armour section.

weapon modifiers
Unlike hits from shooting, the Strength of the attacker
is used to determine wounds, rather than that of the
weapon itself. However, some weapons confer a
bonus on the attackers Strength (see the Weapons &
Armour section for full details).

Follow the same procedure for wounding and causing

critical hits as in the Shooting section. Note that a
dash () means that there is no chance of wounding
the target.

To hit chart

Attackers weapon skill

Opponents weapon skill

1

10

10

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Close combat

Wound chart

attackers Strength

targets Toughness
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10

1
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

2
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2
2

3
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2
2

4
6
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2
2
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2
2

6
6
5
4
3
2

6
6
5
4
3

10

6
6
5
4

armour

Strength

Save modifier

Combatants that are wounded have the chance to

avoid damage if they are wearing armour or carrying
shields. This is exactly the same as described for
shooting, and the same rules apply.

1-3
4
5
6
7
8
9+

None
-1
-2
-3
-4
-5
-6

For each wound suffered the player rolls a D6. If he

rolls greater than or equal to the armour save of his
fighter then that wound has been absorbed or
deflected by the armour.

armour save modifiers

Some models are so powerful that armour provides
less protection against them.
The higher a creatures Strength the more easily it can
pierce armour. The following chart shows the
reduction in the enemys armour saving throw caused
by the attackers Strength.

Some weapons also confer a bonus to the users

Strength, making it more likely that any hits will
pierce the opponents armour. These bonuses are
given in the Weapons & Armour section.

parry
Bucklers are small shields which offer no increase to
the armour saving throw, but allow you to parry
attacks. Swords are also used to parry enemy attacks.
When an opponent scores a hit, warriors equipped
with bucklers or swords may try to parry the blow.
Roll a D6. If the score is higher than the number your

Swordsmen
opponent rolled to hit, the buckler or sword has
are always at
parried the strike. Note that it is therefore impossible
their best
to parry a blow which scored a 6 on the roll to hit.
when they
are
equipped
with swords and bucklers. The enemy will find it really
difficult to penetrate their defences and it makes them
good when attacking, too.

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Close combat
A buckler or sword may only parry one blow per
hand-to-hand combat phase. A parried blow is
ignored and has no effect. If your opponent scored
several hits, you will have to try to beat the highest
score (if the highest score is a 6, you automatically
lose the chance of parrying that opponents attacks).
If a model is fighting against several opponents, it may
only parry the strike from the enemy who makes the
first hit(s) (ie, the attacking model with the highest
Initiative). In the case of equal Initiative
characteristics roll a dice to decide who strikes first.
If your model is armed with a buckler and a sword,
you may re-roll any failed parries once. A model
armed with two swords can still only roll once.
A model may not parry attacks made with twice (or
more) his own basic Strength they are simply too
powerful to be stopped.

warriors knocked down

The exception to this rule is that if all a models close

combat opponents are knocked down or stunned, he
may move away from the combat if you wish, and
even charge other enemies within range.

breaking from combat

A warrior who panics whilst fighting in hand-to-hand
combat will break off and make a run for it as
described in the Leadership & Psychology section.
When a fighter breaks from combat he simply turns
and runs off. His opponents automatically hit
the warrior as he breaks, each
inflicting 1 hit which is
worked out immediately.
Note that warriors
cannot choose to
leave a fight
voluntarily.

If an enemy is fighting a warrior who is knocked

down, he may attack him to put him out of his misery.
All attacks against a warrior who is knocked down hit
automatically. If any of the attacks wound the knocked
down model and he fails his armour save, he is
automatically taken out of action as explained
previously. A knocked down model may not parry.

warriors stunned
A stunned warrior is at the mercy of his enemies. A
stunned model is automatically taken out of action if
an enemy can attack him in hand-to-hand combat.

attacking stunned
and knocked down warriors
Note that a model with multiple attacks may not
stun/knock down and then automatically take a
warrior out of action during the same hand-to-hand
combat phase. The only way you can achieve this is to
have more than one of your models attacking the
same enemy. So, if the enemy is stunned/knocked
down by the first warrior, he can be hit and put out of
action by the next warrior to attack.
If your model is engaged in close combat with an
enemy who is still standing, he cannot attack any
other models that are stunned or knocked down,
since in reality they will not pose an immediate threat
to him and their companions will try to protect them.

moving from combat

Once models are engaged in hand-to-hand combat
they cannot move away during their movement
phase. They must fight until they are either taken out
of action, until they take out their enemies, or until
one or the other breaks and runs.

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Leadership & psychology

Leadership & psychology

the rout test
A player must make a Rout test at the start of his turn
if a quarter (25%) or more of his warband is out of
action. For example, in a warband that has twelve
warriors a test is needed if three or more are out of
action. Even warbands who are normally immune to
psychology (such as Undead) must make Rout tests.
If the Rout test is failed, the warband automatically
loses the fight. The game ends immediately and
surviving warriors retreat from the area. A failed Rout
test is the most common way in which a fight ends.
To take a Rout test roll 2D6. If the score is equal to or
less than the warband leaders Leadership, the player
has passed the test and may continue to fight.
If the warbands leader is out of action or stunned,
then the player may not use his Leadership to take the

test. Instead, use the highest Leadership characteristic

amongst any remaining fighters who are not stunned
or out of action.

voluntary rout
Once two or more of the warband are out of action,
a player may voluntarily abandon the battle at the
start of any of his own turns.

leaders
A warrior within 6" of his leader may use his leaders
Leadership value when taking Leadership tests. This
represents the leaders ability to encourage his
warriors and push them beyond normal limits.
A leader cannot confer this bonus if he is knocked
down, stunned or fleeing himself. The sight of your
leader running for cover is obviously far from
encouraging!

all alone
Being outnumbered and alone is a nerve-racking
situation for any warrior.
If your warrior is fighting alone against two or
more opponents, and there are no friendly
models within 6" (knocked down, stunned or
fleeing friends do not count), he must make a test
at the end of his combat phase. The test is taken
against the models Leadership on 2D6. If the
warrior scores equal to or under his Leadership
his nerve holds. If the score is greater than his
Leadership, the warrior breaks from combat and
runs. Each one of his opponents may make one
automatic hit against him as he turns to run. If
the model survives, he runs 2D6" directly away
from his enemies.
At the start of each of his turns, the warrior must
take another Leadership test. If he passes, he
stops but can do nothing else during his own
turn except cast spells. If he fails or is charged, he
runs 2D6" towards the nearest table edge,
avoiding any enemy models. If he reaches the
table edge before he has managed to recover his
nerves, he is removed from combat.
If a warrior is charged while he is fleeing, the
charger is moved into base contact as normal, but
the fleeing warrior will then run a further 2D6"
towards the table edge, before any blows can be
struck.

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fear

hatred

Fear is a natural reaction to huge or unnerving

creatures. A model must take a Fear test (ie, test
against his Leadership) in the following situations.
Note that creatures that cause fear can ignore these
tests.

Hatred is a very powerful emotion, and during this

era of strife and war, bitter rivalry is commonplace.

a) If the model is charged by a warrior or a

creature which causes fear.
If a warrior is charged by an enemy that he fears
then he must take a test to overcome that fear.
Test when the charge is declared and is
determined to be within range. If the test is
passed the model may fight as normal. If it is
failed the model must roll 6s to score hits on
the first round of combat.
b) If the model wishes to charge a fearcausing enemy.
If a warrior wishes to charge an enemy that it
fears then it must take a test to overcome this. If
it fails the model may not charge and must
remain stationary for the turn. Treat this as a
failed charge.

frenzy
Some warriors can work themselves into a berserk
state of fury, a whirlwind of destruction in which all
concern for their own personal safety is ignored in
favour of mindless violence. These warriors are
described as being frenzied.
Frenzied models must always charge if there are any
enemy models within charge range (check after
charges have been declared). The player has no
choice in this matter the warrior will automatically
declare a charge.
Frenzied warriors fight with double their Attacks
characteristic in hand-to-hand combat. Warriors with
1 Attack therefore have 2 Attacks, warriors with 2
Attacks have 4, etc. If a warrior is carrying a weapon in
each hand, he receives +1 Attack for this as normal.
This extra Attack is not doubled.

Warriors who fight enemies they hate in hand-to-hand

combat may re-roll any misses when they attack in the
first turn of each hand-to-hand combat. This bonus
applies only in the first turn of each combat and
represents the warrior venting his pent-up hatred on
his foe. After the initial round of hand-to-hand combat
he loses some impetus and subsequently fights
as normal for the rest of the combat.

stupidity
Many large and powerful creatures, as well as some of
the more unhinged individuals in Mordheim, are
unfortunately rather stupid.
Models that are stupid test at the start of their turn to
see if they overcome their stupidity. Make a test for
each model affected by stupidity. If you pass the test
by rolling their Leadership value or less on 2D6 then
all is well the creatures behave reasonably
intelligently and the player may move and fight with
them as normal.
If the test is failed all is not well. If the model is in
combat it will not strike any blows during this turn of
hand-to-hand combat. If he is a spell caster then he
may not cast any spells this turn.
If a model who fails a Stupidity test is not in hand-tohand combat, roll a D6.

1-3

The warrior moves directly forward at half

speed in a shambling manner. He will not
charge an enemy (stop his movement 1" away
from any enemy he would have come into
contact with). He can fall down from the edge
of a sheer drop (see the Falling rules) or hit an
obstacle, in which case he stops. The model
will not shoot this turn.

4-6

The warrior stands inactive and drools a bit

during this turn. He may do nothing else, as
drooling is so demanding.

Once they are within charge range, frenzied warriors

are immune to all other psychology, such as fear and
dont have to take these tests as long as they remain
within charge range.
If a frenzied model is knocked down or stunned, he is
no longer frenzied. He continues to fight as normal
for the rest of the battle.

You can either have lots of men or really good equipment,

weapons and armour. Make your own mind up which. I
would try and strike a balance between the two.

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Life and death in Mordheim is decided by the quantity and quality
of the weapons a warrior carries. This section describes the different
weapons and other equipment such as armour and shields.

Fist
The truly desperate, who dont even own a knife, have to fight with their bare
hands. Needless to say, their chances of survival are comparable to Halflings going
without food for eight hours!
Note: The following rule only apply to warriors who have lost their weapons.
Creatures such as Zombies, animals, etc, ignore these rules. Warriors using their
fists can only ever make 1 attack.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user -1; Special Rule: +1 Enemy armour save

SPECIAL RULE
+1 Enemy armour save: An enemy wounded by a fist gains a +1 bonus to
his armour save, and a 6+ armour save if he normally has none.

Dagger
Daggers and knives are extremely common, and men are allowed to
carry them in enclaves where weapons are otherwise forbidden. Many
a warrior in Mordheim has died with a dagger in his back.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user; Special Rule: +1 Enemy armour save

SPECIAL RULE
+1 Enemy armour save: Daggers are not the best weapons to
use for penetrating an enemy models armour. An enemy
wounded by a dagger gains a +1 bonus to his armour save,
and a 6+ armour save if he has none normally.

Hammer, staff, mace or club

Perhaps the simplest type of weapon, these brutal,
bludgeoning instruments range from primitive
wooden clubs to elaborately forged Dwarf hammers
made from the finest steel. A blow from a mace can
easily crush a skull or knock a man unconscious.
Range: Close Combat;
Strength: As user; Special Rule: Concussion

SPECIAL RULE
Concussion: Hammers and other bludgeoning weapons
are excellent to use for striking your enemy senseless.
When using a hammer, club or mace, a roll of
2-4 is treated as stunned when rolling to see the
extent of a models injuries.

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Axe
The axe is the traditional weapon of Empire woodsmen, and is also used as a weapon in
poorer rural areas. Axes have a heavy blade and, if swung by a strong man, can cause a
lot of damage. The blade of an axe can easily cut through armour, though it requires
considerable strength from the wielder.
Of all the warriors in the Old World, Dwarfs are the most adept at making axes.
Their axes are invaluable to the warriors of the Old World and are some of the
most sought after weapons.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user; Special Rule: Cutting edge

SPECIAL RULE
Cutting edge: An axe has an extra save modifier of -1, so a model with
Strength 4 using an axe has a -2 save modifier when he hits an opponent in
hand-to-hand combat.

Sword
The sword is often referred to as the king of weapons. The most
common sword available, the broadsword of the Empire, is a
masterpiece by the standards of any smith: four full feet of gleaming
steel, double-edged and razor-sharp.
Swords are much more effective weapons than crude clubs and axes,
though learning to use a sword is a long and difficult process. It takes
years to truly master this weapon most warriors in Mordheim die
long before they get this far!
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user; Special Rule: Parry

SPECIAL RULE
Parry: Swords offer an excellent balance of defence and offence. A
model armed with a sword may parry blows. When his opponent rolls
to hit, the model armed with a sword may roll a D6. If the score is
greater than the highest to hit score of his opponent, the model has
parried the blow, and that attack is discarded. A model may not parry
attacks made with double or more its own Strength they are simply
too powerful to be stopped.

Flail
The flail is a heavy weapon wielded with both hands. It
normally consists of heavy weights, often spiked, attached to a
pole or handle by means of heavy chains. Flails drain the users
stamina quickly, but are awesomely destructive in the hands of
a skilled (or unhinged) warrior.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user +2;
Special Rules: Heavy, Two-handed

SPECIAL RULES
Heavy: A flail is extremely tiring to use and thus the +2
Strength bonus applies only in the first turn of each hand-tohand combat.
Two-handed: As a flail requires two hands to use, a
model using a flail may not use a shield, buckler or
additional weapon in close combat. If the model has a
shield he still gets a +1 bonus to his armour save
against shooting.

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Morning star
A morning star consists of a wooden or steel shaft with heavy chains that have spiked steel
balls attached. It is very destructive and requires great skill to wield effectively.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user +1; Special Rules: Heavy, Difficult to use

SPECIAL RULES
Heavy: The morning star is extremely tiring to use, so its +1 Strength
bonus applies only in the first turn of each hand-to-hand combat.
Difficult to use: A model with a morning star may not use a second
weapon or buckler in his other hand because it requires all his skill to
wield it. He may carry a shield as normal though.

Halberd
The halberds heavy blade is mounted upon a sturdy shaft
of oak or steel and has a point like a spear and a cutting
edge like an axe. Since it can be used to chop as
well as thrust, it is an adaptable weapon, but is
difficult to use inside buildings.
Range: Close Combat;
Strength: As user +1; Special Rule: Two-handed

SPECIAL RULE
Two-handed: A model armed with a halberd
may not use a shield, buckler or additional
weapon in close combat.
If the model has a shield he still gets a +1
bonus to his armour save against shooting.

Spear
Spears range from sharpened sticks used by
Goblins to the impressive cavalry spears
typical of the Elves.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user;
Special Rules: Strike first, Cavalry bonus

SPECIAL RULES
Strike first: A warrior with a spear
strikes first, even if charged,
because the long shaft of the spear
allows him to thrust it at oncoming
enemies before they have a chance to hit
him. This only applies in the first turn of
a hand-to-hand combat.
If a model is armed with a spear and
another weapon, resolve any
strikes with the other weapon
according to when it would
normally strike.
Cavalry bonus: If using
the rules for mounted
models, a mounted warrior
armed with a spear receives
a +1 Strength bonus
when he charges. This
bonus only applies for
that turn.

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Lance
Lances are long, heavy spears used by mounted shock troops to rip through armour and
fling their foes to the ground. They are the chosen weapons of Knights Templar and other
wealthy warriors. To use a lance requires great skill and strength, and only the richest
warriors ride the heavy warhorses needed to wield these mighty weapons effectively.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user +2; Special Rules: Cavalry weapon/bonus

SPECIAL RULES
Cavalry weapon: A warrior must own a warhorse to use a lance, as it can only be used
whilst he is on horseback.
Cavalry bonus: If using optional rules for mounted models, a warrior armed with a lance
receives a +2 Strength bonus when he charges. This bonus only applies for that turn.

Double-handed sword, hammer, axe, etc

A blow from a double-handed axe or sword can cut a foe in half and break armour
apart. It takes a long time to learn how to use these weapons and even
then only extremely strong men are able to wield them effectively.
Range: Close Combat; Strength: As user +2;
Special Rules: Two-handed, Strike last

SPECIAL RULES
Two-handed: A model armed with a double-handed weapon
may not use a shield, buckler or additional weapon in close
combat. If the model is equipped with a shield he will still get
a +1 bonus to his armour save against shooting.
Strike last: Double-handed weapons are so heavy that the
model using them always strikes last, even when charging.

Gromril weapon
Only a Dwarf Runesmith can forge a weapon from
gromril, a rare meteoric iron. A blade fashioned from this
metal will stay keen for a thousand years.
A gromril weapon has an extra -1 save modifier, and costs
four times the price of a normal weapon of its kind. You
may choose which type of hand-to-hand weapon is offered
to you as explained in the Trading section.

Ithilmar weapon
Elven blades are forged from priceless ithilmar,
an extremely light but strong metal, found only
in the fabled Elven kingdoms. A few of these
weapons are occasionally found in the Old
World and these are normally spoils of war,
taken by the Norse raiders who pillage the
coastal settlements of the Elves.
An ithilmar weapon gives its user +1 Initiative in
hand-to-hand combat, and costs three times the
price of a normal weapon of its kind. You may
choose which hand-to-hand weapon is
offered to you as explained in the Trading
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Missile weapons
Short bow
Short bows are small, short-ranged bows that are cheap and require little
strength to use. Some cavalry carry a shortened bow which is easier to shoot
from horseback than a larger bow. Halflings also use short bows, as they
lack the strength and height required to use a long bow.
Maximum Range: 16"; Strength: 3; Special Rules: None

Bow
The bow is carried by most races and used extensively in warfare.
It is a compact yet powerful weapon, that is cheap to make and
easy to maintain.
Maximum Range: 24"; Strength: 3; Special Rules: None

Long bow
A long bow is made of alternating layers of either yew or elm. A
skilled archer can hit a chosen leaf on a tree from three hundred
paces with this weapon.
The long bow is favoured by experienced archers due to its great
reach and accuracy.
Maximum Range: 30"; Strength: 3; Special Rules: None

Elf bow
Elven bows are the finest missile weapons of their kind. Constructed
from ithilmar or wood from the Elf forests, with strings woven from
the hair of Elf maidens, Elven bows are far superior to any missile
weapons made by other races. In the hands of an Elven archer, the
Elf bow is a truly potent weapon, its long range and penetrating
power making it far superior to any bow made by humans.
Maximum Range: 36"; Strength: 3; Special Rules: -1 Save modifier

SPECIAL RULE
Save modifier: An Elf bow has a -1 save modifier on armour
saves against it.

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Crossbow
A crossbow consists of a short, strong bowstave mounted on a wooden
or steel stock. The crossbows of the Empire are made of steel and often
include a winding mechanism to draw back the string. It takes a long
time to prepare a crossbow, but a bolt fired from one has a tremendous
range and can penetrate armour easily.
Crossbows take much longer than other bows to make, so they are
expensive and relatively rare weapons. Still, they are the preferred
weapon of many in Mordheim because of their power and long range.
Maximum Range: 30"; Strength: 4; Special Rule: Move or fire

SPECIAL RULE
Move or fire: You may not move and fire a crossbow on the same turn,
other than to pivot on the spot to face your target or to stand up.

Sling
Slings are rarely used, mainly because they are no more powerful than
bows and have a shorter range. A sling is little more than a looped
strip of cloth or leather into which a stone is placed. The sling is
whirled about the slingers head and the sling stone is then released
towards the target.
While this weapon is looked down upon by most archers, a
skilled slinger can slay a man from a considerable distance, and
the ammunition is easy to find: rocks are everywhere and free!
Maximum Range: 18"; Strength: 3; Special Rule: Fire twice at half range

SPECIAL RULE
Fire twice at half range: A slinger may fire twice in the shooting
phase if he does not move in the movement phase. He cannot shoot
over half range (9") though, if he fires twice.

Throwing star/knife
Throwing stars are used mainly by the assassins of the sinister
House of Shadows, or by street thugs who specialise in
ambushing the unwary. A perfectly balanced knife thrown
from behind has ended the life of many a noble and
merchant in Mordheim. Throwing knives are not suitable
for close combat, as their balance makes them unwieldy
in close quarters.
Range: 6"; Strength: As user;
Special Rule: Thrown weapon

SPECIAL RULE
Thrown weapon: Models using throwing stars or
knives do not suffer penalties for range or
moving as these weapons are perfectly balanced
for throwing. They cannot be used in close
combat.

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Repeater crossbow
Repeater crossbows are extremely complex devices, expensive to acquire
and difficult to make. While this makes them rare, they certainly have
their uses: they can rain a deadly hail of bolts on enemies, and a warrior
using one may move quite fast and still fire his weapon.
Maximum Range: 24"; Strength: 3; Special Rule: Fire twice

SPECIAL RULE
Fire twice: A model armed with a repeater crossbow may choose to fire
twice per turn with an extra -1 to hit penalty on both shots.

Crossbow pistol
Crossbow pistols are masterpieces made by expert weaponsmiths.
They are miniature crossbows with all the power and accuracy of
the real thing. As these weapons may be easily concealed, they are
the favoured weapon of assassins.
Maximum Range:10"; Strength: 4; Special Rule: Shoot in hand-to-hand combat

SPECIAL RULE
Shoot in hand-to-hand combat: A model armed with a crossbow
pistol may shoot it in the first round of a hand-to-hand combat and
this shot is always resolved first, before any blows are struck. This
shot has an extra -2 to hit penalty. Use models Ballistic Skill to see
whether it hits or not. This bonus attack is in addition to any close
combat weapon attacks.

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lackpowder weapons are only a very recent invention in the
Warhammer world. They are often unreliable and temperamental but
B
they do hit exceedingly hard and armour offers almost no protection, as
their lead bullets can penetrate even the strongest breastplate or shield.
Most blackpowder weapons are bought from Dwarfs at great expense,
though some of the forges of Nuln and Altdorf have started to experiment with
making handguns.

Pistol
A pistol is a small, simple blackpowder weapon fired by a spring mechanism. Most
pistols are expensive, unreliable, and poorly constructed.
Maximum Range: 6"; Strength: 4; Special Rules: Prepare shot, Save modifier, Hand-to-hand

SPECIAL RULES
Prepare shot: A pistol takes a whole turn to reload, so you may only fire every
other turn. If you have a brace of pistols (ie, two) you may fire every turn.
Save modifier: Pistols are even better at penetrating armour than their
Strength value of 4 suggests. A model wounded by a pistol must take its
armour save with a -2 modifier.
Hand-to-hand: Pistols can be used in hand-to-hand combat as
well as for shooting. A model armed with a pistol and
another close combat weapon gains +1 Attack, which is
resolved at Strength 4 with a -2 save modifier. This bonus
attack can be used only once per combat. If you are firing a
brace of pistols, your model can fight with 2 Attacks in the
first turn of close combat. These attacks are resolved with a
models Weapon Skill like any normal close combat attack
and likewise may be parried. Successful hits are
resolved at Strength 4 and with
a -2 save modifier, regardless
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Duelling pistol
A duelling pistol is a work of art, and a gunsmith labours long and hard to produce
a single example. They are often carried by Imperial nobles to solve disputes over
love and honour, and many a noble has died at dawn in a duel over some
grievance.
Duelling pistols are prohibitively expensive weapons and common warriors rarely
have them. Even if they do manage to steal or buy one, the ammunition is
prohibitively expensive.
Some of the wealthiest warriors in Mordheim carry duelling pistols as status
symbols, commanding great respect, admiration and envy.
Maximum Range: 10"; Strength: 4;
Special Rules: Accuracy, Prepare shot, Save modifier, Hand-to-hand

SPECIAL RULES
Accuracy: A duelling pistol is built for accuracy as a skilled duellist is able
to hit a coin from twenty paces. All shots and close combat attacks from
a duelling pistol have a +1 bonus to hit.
Prepare shot: A duelling pistol takes a complete turn to reload, so your
model may only fire every other turn. If he has a brace of duelling
pistols he may fire every turn.
Save modifier: Duelling pistols are even better at penetrating armour
than their Strength 4 suggests. A warrior wounded by a duelling pistol
must make his armour save with a -2 modifier.
Hand-to-hand: Duelling pistols can be used in hand-to-hand
combat as well as for shooting. A model armed with a duelling
pistol and another close combat weapon gains +1 Attack,
which is resolved at Strength 4 with a -2 save modifier. This
bonus attack can be used only once per combat. If you are
firing a brace of duelling pistols, your model can fight with 2
Attacks in the first turn of close combat. These attacks are
resolved with a models Weapon Skill like any normal close
combat attack and likewise may be parried. Successful hits
are resolved at Strength 4 and with a -2 save modifier,
regardless of the firers Strength.

Blunderbuss
A blunderbuss is a primitive blackpowder weapon, which
fires a hail of lead balls, rusty bolts, bent nails, and other
assorted scrap metal. It is a powerful, if erratic, weapon and
takes such a long time to load that most warriors discard it
after the first shot.
Maximum Range: Special; Strength: 3;
Special Rules: Shot, Fire once

SPECIAL RULES
Shot: When your model fires the blunderbuss, draw a
line 16" long and 1" wide in any direction from the firer
(the line must be absolutely straight). Any and all
models in its path are automatically hit by a
Strength 3 hit.
Fire Once: It takes a very long time to load a
blunderbuss so it may only be fired it once per
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Handgun
A handgun is a simple firearm. The quality of construction varies ranging from the crude
wooden hakbuts of the artillery school of Nuln, to the more sophisticated Dwarf firearms
that have levers and springs which hold the burning match, and triggers which release the
firing mechanism and fire the gun.
Handguns are not terribly reliable weapons: the gun barrel occasionally tends to explode
violently or the powder fails to ignite. But the weapon has a great range and tremendous
penetrating power, making a mockery of even the thickest armour.
In Mordheim, handguns are rare and expensive, but a warband which can boast
such a weapon will command respect from all its rivals.
Maximum Range: 24"; Strength: 4;
Special Rules: Prepare shot, Move or fire, Save modifier

SPECIAL RULES
Prepare shot: A handgun takes a complete turn to reload, so you may
only fire it every other turn.
Move or fire: You may not move and fire a handgun in the same turn,
other than to pivot on the spot to face your target or stand up.
Save Modifier. Handguns are even better at penetrating armour than their
Strength 4 suggests. A warrior wounded by a handgun must take its armour
save with a -2 modifier.

Hochland long rifle

Hochland is a province famed for its hunters, and the preferred
weapon of its nobility when they go hunting
is a long-ranged rifle. They are
extremely rare and precious weapons,
and only the most experienced
weaponsmiths are capable of
manufacturing them.
Maximum Range: 48"; Strength: 4;
Special Rules: Move or fire, Prepare shot,
Pick target, Save modifier

SPECIAL RULES
Move or fire: You may not move and fire a Hochland long
rifle in the same turn, other than to pivot on the spot to face
your target or stand up from knocked down.
Prepare shot: A Hochland long rifle takes a complete turn to
reload, so you may only fire it every other turn.
Pick target: A model armed with a Hochland long rifle can target
any enemy model in sight, not just the closest one.
Save modifier: Hochland long rifles are even better at
penetrating armour than their Strength 4 suggests. A warrior
wounded by a long rifle must make his armour save with a -2
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hen fighting in close combat, a good suit of armour may mean the difference between life
and death. The finest armour in the known world is made in Dwarf forges, where the secrets
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of steel and fire are well understood. Hardened leather jackets are often worn by the hunters of
Osterland, while city soldiers prefer mail coats and steel breastplates. The forges of the Empire
have many skilled smiths capable of forging fine armour, for the humans learned this craft from
Dwarf master smiths in the early days of the Empire.
In Mordheim, only the most wealthy and powerful are able to afford the luxury of owning a suit
of armour (the less well-off have to make do with leather tunics and occasionally helmets and
wooden shields). The richest leaders of the most successful warbands wear suits of high quality
armour and a good suit of armour is just as much a symbol of wealth and power as it is
protection against weapons.

Light armour
Light armour encompasses a wide variety of materials from hardened leather tunics to chain shirts forged from
steel. It does not offer complete protection against arrows or swords, but it is better than having nothing at all.
Light armour does not inhibit movement.

ARMOUR SAVING THROW

Save: A warrior who is wearing light armour has a basic D6 saving throw
of 6.

Heavy armour
Typical heavy armour is made from metal links and
is called chain mail. Forging chain mail is a
laborious and time consuming process, as
the blacksmith must put together hundreds,
sometimes thousands, of metal links. This
makes chain mail expensive, but this type
of armour provides excellent protection for
anyone who can afford it.
There are other types of heavy armour
as well, of which the best known are
the steel breastplates and greaves
worn by the foot knights of the
Templar orders.

SPECIAL RULES
Save: A warrior that is
wearing heavy armour
has a basic D6 saving throw of
5+.
Movement: A warrior that is
armed with both heavy armour
and a shield suffers a -1
Movement penalty.

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Shield
There are two types of shield common to the warriors of Mordheim: the first is made of wood, occasionally
reinforced with metal plates. This basic type of shield, although strong, does tend to splinter, but this can
sometimes save the users life as his enemys weapon can get trapped allowing him to strike back whilst his
enemy struggles to free his weapon.
Metal shields are heavy and cumbersome, but last much longer and can take a battering. A typical Empire
shield is either round or triangular, and carries the emblem of the province or city of its owner.

ARMOUR SAVING THROW

Save: A model with a shield has a basic save of 6 on a D6.

Buckler
Bucklers are small, round shields designed for parrying or deflecting blows. They are usually made of steel for
they need to be tremendously durable to survive the brutal blows of hand-to-hand combat. Using a buckler
requires great skill, but a nimble warrior can protect himself from blows which would otherwise cripple him.

SPECIAL RULE
Parry: A model equipped with a buckler may parry the first blow in each round of hand-to-hand combat. When
his opponent scores a hit, a model with a buckler may roll 1D6. If the score is greater than the highest to hit
score of his opponent, the model has parried the blow, and that attack is discarded. A model may not parry
attacks made with double or more its own Strength they are simply too powerful to be stopped.

Helmet
From the shining steel helmets of Bretonnian knights to the leather caps of the Skaven, all sensible warriors try
to protect the most vulnerable part of their body their head. Even the most vain fighters still use a helmet,
as it can be festooned with plumes, horns and other decorations.
Helmets come in varying shapes and sizes, but their basic function remains the same.

SPECIAL RULE
Avoid stun: A model that is equipped with a helmet has a special 4+ save
on a D6 against being stunned. If the save is made, treat the stunned
result as knocked down instead. This save is not modified by the
opponents Strength.

Ithilmar armour
Ithilmar is a silvery metal which is as light as silk and
stronger than steel. Elves are experts at fashioning
weapons and armour from ithilmar, and the Elven
kingdom of Caledor is the only place in the world
where this metal can be found.
Ithilmar armour gives the wearer a 5+ basic save,
and does not slow him down if he is also armed
with a shield.

Gromril armour
Gromril is the rarest and strongest metal
known of in the Old World. Only a very few
Dwarf smiths know the secret of forging
gromril, and a suit of armour made from it
fetches a huge price.
Gromril armour gives the wearer a 4+ basic
save, and does not slow him down if he is
also armed with a shield.

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Miscellaneous equipment
This section covers all the strange and unusual equipment your warriors can
find in the ruins or buy from the merchants and pedlars in the settlements and
villages around Mordheim.
Only Heroes may buy and carry the equipment described in this section. You may
not give it to Henchmen unless the rules specifically say so.

rope & hook

A warrior using a rope & hook will find it much
easier to move amongst the ruins of Mordheim.
A warrior equipped with a rope & hook may re-roll
failed Initiative tests when climbing up and down.

poisons and drugs

The use of poison is almost universally abhorred, but
in the ruthless and brutal battles fought in
Mordheim, desperate warbands often resort to the
use of envenomed blades.
Poison may not be used with blackpowder weapons.
When you buy a vial of poison, there is always only
enough to last the duration of one battle. You can
only poison a single weapon with one vial of poison.

Black Lotus
In the deepest forests of the Southlands grows a plant
that is extremely poisonous. It is known as Black
Lotus and is much sought after by alchemists,
assassins, wizards of the Western Coast and bored
wives.
A weapon coated with the sap of the Black Lotus will
wound its target automatically if you roll a 6 to hit.
Note that you can still roll a dice for every wound
inflicted in this way. If you roll a 6, you will inflict a
critical hit with that roll. If you do not roll a 6, you will
cause a normal wound. Take armour saves as normal.

Dark Venom
This is a poison extracted from Heldrakes, gigantic
sea serpents that plague the Western Ocean and the
coast of Naggaroth. The slightest wound infected by
Dark Venom causes excruciating pain, incapacitating
the bravest of men.
Any hit caused by a weapon coated with Dark Venom
counts as having +1 Strength, so, for example, if a
warrior with Strength 3 wielding a poisoned sword
hits an opponent, he will cause a Strength 4 hit
instead. Armour saving throws are modified to take
into account the increased Strength of the attack.

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Mad Cap Mushrooms

The feared cult of Goblin Fanatics of the Worlds Edge
Mountains use these hallucinogenic mushrooms to
drive themselves into a frenzied state.
Effect: Any warrior who takes Mad Cap Mushrooms
before a battle will be subject to frenzy. The Mad Cap
Mushroom has no effect on Undead such as Vampires
and Zombies, or the Possessed.
Side effect: After the battle, roll a D6. On a roll of a 1
the model becomes permanently stupid.

Crimson Shade
Crimson Shade is the name given by Old Worlders to
the leaves of the blood oak of Estalia. It is an
extremely addictive drug, but grants its users
inhuman quickness and strength.
Effect: A model using Crimson Shade has his
Initiative increased by +D3 points, and Movement
and Strength by +1 (this effect lasts for one game).
Crimson Shade has no effect on Undead such as
Vampires and Zombies, or the Possessed.
Side effects: After the battle, roll 2D6. On a roll of
2-3, the model becomes addicted and you must try to
buy him a new batch of Crimson Shade before every
battle from now on. If you fail to buy any, he will leave
your warband. On a roll of 12 the models Initiative is
increased permanently by +1.

Mandrake Root
The man-shaped Mandrake Root grows in the rotting
swamps of Sylvania. It is a noxious, deadly plant
which is highly addictive and slowly kills its users, but
also allows them to shrug off almost any pain.
Effect: Mandrake Root makes a man almost oblivious
to pain. His Toughness is increased by +1 for the
duration of a battle and he treats all stunned results
as knocked down instead. Mandrake Root has no
effect on Undead, such as Vampires and Zombies, or
on the Possessed.
Side effects: Mandrake Root is highly poisonous. At
the end of the battle, roll 2D6. On a roll of 2-3 the
model loses 1 point of Toughness permanently.

Miscellaneous Equipment

lucky charm

net

These take many shapes, but the most common are

symbolic hammers that a pious Sigmarite Priest has
touched, or carved heads of ancient Dwarf gods.

Steel nets, such as those used by Pit Fighters, can be

used in battles. Once per game, the net may be
thrown in the shooting phase instead of the model
shooting a missile weapon. Treat the net as a missile
weapon in all respects with a range of 8". Use the
models BS to determine whether the net hits or not
there are no movement or range penalties. If it hits,
the target must immediately roll a D6. If the result is
equal to, or lower than his Strength, he rips the net
apart. If the result is higher, he may not move, shoot
or cast spells in his next turn, although he is not
otherwise affected. In either case the net is lost.

Anyone with a lucky charm may ignore

the first hit suffered in a battle. The hit is
discarded and no damage is suffered.
Owning two or more charms does not
confer any extra benefits, the model may still only
discard the first hit.

Blessed water
The priests of Ulric, Sigmar, Mrr and Manann hold
great power over evil. Pure water from a clear
fountain, blessed by one of these priests, is said to
burn things of darkness and evil.
A vial of blessed water contains enough liquid for just
one use, and has a thrown range of twice the
throwers Strength in inches. Roll to hit using the
models BS. No modifiers for range or moving apply.
Blessed water causes 1 wound on Undead, Daemon
or Possessed models automatically. There is no
armour save. Undead or Possessed models may not
use blessed water.

bugmans ale
Of all the Dwarf brewmasters, Josef Bugman is the
most famous. His ale is known throughout the Old
World, and widely regarded as the best.
A warband that drinks a barrel of Bugmans before a
battle will be immune to fear for the whole of the
battle. Elves may not drink Bugmans ale as they are
far too delicate to cope with its effects. There is only
enough ale to supply the warband for one battle.

elven cloak
Made from the hair of Elven maidens and interwoven
with living tree leaves, an Elven cloak is a wonder to
behold. A warrior wearing such a cloak will blend into
the shadows, making it very difficult to shoot at them
with missile weapons. Elven cloaks rarely come up for
sale, but are sometimes recovered from dead warriors
or offered by Elves as rewards to men who have
served them in some way.
A warrior aiming a missile weapon at a warrior
wearing an Elven cloak suffers -1 on his to hit roll.

hunting arrows
The best hunting arrows are made by the hunters of
Drakwald forest. They have sharp, barbed arrowheads
which cause excruciating pain when they hit their
target. A skilled archer can severely injure his target
with a single arrow.
A model using a short bow, bow, long bow or Elf bow
may use these arrows. They add +1 to all Injury rolls.

garlic
Garlic is a common herb grown in most gardens of
the Empire. It is said to ward off Vampires and other
denizens of the dark. A Vampire must pass a
Leadership test or it will be unable to charge a model
carrying a clove of garlic. Garlic lasts for the duration
of one battle only, whether it is used or not.

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tome of magic

halfling cookbook

Sometimes books of forbidden lore are offered for

sale in the markets and dark alleys of the settlements
around Mordheim.

All Halfling chefs have their own secret recipes,

and these are recorded in tomes handwritten in
Mootland, the home country of the Halflings.
Food prepared according to these recipes will attract
warriors during these lean times.

If a warband includes a wizard, he will gain an extra

spell from the tome, permanently. He may randomly
generate this new spell from his own list or the Lesser
Magic list. See the Magic section for details. The
benefits from each Tome of Magic apply to only one
model.

The maximum number of warriors allowed in your

warband is increased by +1 (note that an Undead
warband cannot use this item).

animals

holy tome

Animals are not often offered for sale in Mordheim.

The polluted grass and filthy water cause most
animals to die quickly, and since hunger is
commonplace, many have been butchered for food.
However, some horses, even purebred ones from
Estalia and Araby, occasionally go on sale for
wealthy leaders enjoy commanding their
subordinates from horseback.

Books of prayers and descriptions of the holy deeds

of religious heroes like Sigmar Heldenhammer are
copied by hand in the scriptoriums of Sigmar and
Ulric, and given or sold to the faithful. Of these tomes,
the Deus Sigmar is the most common and well
known, but other texts such as the Scriptures of
Sigmar are also sold to those who follow the faith. A
holy man can recite his prayers from such a book,
strengthening his faith and belief.

Horses & Warhorses

You may mount one of your Heroes on a horse or
warhorse in the coming battles.

A Warrior Priest or Sister of Sigmar with a holy tome

can add +1 to the score when determining whether
he (or she) can recite a spell successfully or not.

Horses and warhorses can only be used if you are

using the optional rules for mounted models at the
back of the book.

healing herbs

Only Humans can buy or use horses and warhorses.

Certain plants that grow on the banks of the River Stir

have curative properties. Herbalists collect their roots
and leaves and use them to treat the sick and
wounded.
A Hero with healing herbs can use them at the
beginning of any of his recovery phases as long as he
is not engaged in hand-to-hand combat. This restores
all wounds he has previously lost during the game.

M WS BS S

A Ld

Horse
Warhorse

8
8

3
3

1
1

3
3

0
1

0
3

0
0

3
3

5
5

Wardogs
The men of the Empire have always been experts at
raising ferocious bloodhounds to guard their cattle
and holdings against roaming Goblins and Beastmen.
A highly trained wardog is a dangerous opponent and
worth its weight in gold in Mordheim.

holy (unholy) relic

In this age of superstition and religious fanaticism,
holy objects are an important part of life. Relics
abound in the Old World: hairs of Sigmar, pieces from
Ulrics hammer, teeth of Daemon Princes, all are sold
to men needing encouragement before battle and as
charms against sorcery.

If you purchase a wardog, it will fight exactly like a

member of your warband, though it is treated as part
of the equipment of the Hero who bought it. You will
need a model to represent it on a battlefield.
Wardogs never gain experience, and if they are put
out of action they have exactly the same chance of
recovering as Henchmen (ie, 1-2: Dead; 3-6: Alive).
Wardogs count towards the maximum number of
warriors allowed in your warband.

A model with a holy relic will automatically pass the

first Leadership test he is required to make in the
game. If worn by the leader, it will allow him to
automatically pass the first Rout test if he has not
taken any Leadership tests before.
You can only ignore the first
Leadership test in any single
game owning two or more
holy relics will not allow you
to ignore second and
subsequent tests.

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Profile

Profile

M WS BS S

A Ld

Wardog

You could also use the profile above to represent one

of the more exotic animals used by the warbands of
Mordheim, such as trained bears, Chaos familiars or
even fighting monkeys from the far-off Southlands!

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Miscellaneous Equipment

lantern

cathayan silk cloak

A model that is in possession of a lantern may add +4"

to the distance from which he is able to spot
hidden enemies.

Some rich warband leaders like to flaunt their wealth

and purchase clothes made out of silk from distant
Cathay. This silk is the most expensive fabric in the
known world, and wearing such clothes is a sure way
to attract attention especially thieves and assassins!

superior blackpowder
The model has acquired a better quality of
blackpowder than is normally available. This new
batch adds +1 Strength to all blackpowder weapons
that the model has. There is enough superior
blackpowder to last for one game.

tears of shallaya

mordheim map
Some survivors of the cataclysm still remain in the
many settlements around Mordheim, and make a
living by preparing maps of the city from memory.
Many of these maps are faked, and even real ones are
often crude and inaccurate.
A map can help a warband find their way through the
confusing maze of streets and into areas with rich
buildings to loot.

Tears of Shallaya are vials of water from the holy

spring in Couronne. Shallaya is the goddess of healing
and mercy and it is said that this water has curative
properties and is proof against any poison.
A model who drinks a vial of the Tears of Shallaya at
the beginning of a battle will be completely immune
to all poisons for the duration of combat. Undead and
Possessed warriors may not use the Tears of Shallaya.
There is enough liquid in a vial of the Tears of Shallaya
to last for the duration of one battle.

When you buy a map, roll a D6:

D6

Any Mercenary warband whose leader is wearing silk

clothes may re-roll the first failed Rout test. However,
after each battle in which the leader is taken out of
action, roll a D6. On a roll of 1-3 the clothes are
ruined and must be discarded.

Result

Fake. The map is a fake, and is

completely worthless. It leads you on
a fools errand. Your opponent may
automatically choose the next
scenario you play.

2-3

Vague. Though crude, the map is

generally accurate (well parts of it
are perhaps!). You may re-roll any
one dice during the next exploration
phase if you wish but you must accept
the result of the second roll.

Catacomb map. The map shows a

way through the catacombs into the
city. You may automatically choose the
scenario next time you fight a battle.

Accurate. The map is recently made

and very detailed. You may re-roll up
to three dice during the next
exploration phase if you wish. You
must accept the result of the second
roll.

Master map. This is one of the

twelve master maps of Mordheim
made for Count von Steinhardt of
Ostermark. From now on you may
always re-roll one dice when rolling
on the Exploration chart as long as
the Hero who possesses this map was
not taken out of action in the battle.

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Magic
here have always been those who have used
magic: witches and wizards, wise women and
T
warlocks. But as all scholars know, all magic is
dangerous, for it originates from Chaos, the source of
corruption and change. Indeed, during these times,
sorcery is illegal and punishable by death.
Wizards have little say in whether the world of magic
touches them or not. They are born with second sight
and to them the world of magical energies and spells
is much more real than the mundane world of normal
mortals. With all the persecution, fear and hatred it is
little wonder that wizards become reclusive and
suspicious, and many are downright insane. Some
even turn to the worship of the dark gods, and others
follow the forbidden path of necromancy.

Mordheim has become home to many magic users

and they roam the ruins hiding from Witch Hunters.
But there are other ways of gaining power over and
above that of a normal mortal man. The gods watch
over their subjects and a priest of strong faith can call
upon them to assist him in battle. Of these, the Priests
of Sigmar are the most common, for Sigmar is the
patron god of the Empire, and his following is strong
during these times of strife.

allocated spells
The chart below summarises the different kinds of
magic and explains who can use what spells.
Wizard

Type of Magic

Chaos Magisters
Warlocks
Skaven Eshin Sorcerer
Sisters of Sigmar
& Warrior-Priests
Necromancers

Chaos Rituals
Lesser Magic
Magic of the Horned Rat
Prayers of Sigmar
Necromancy

Each wizard starts with one randomly determined

spell, but may gain more. Roll a D6 and consult the
appropriate chart. If you get the same spell twice, roll
again or lower the spells difficulty by 1.

casting spells
Spells are cast in the shooting phase, and can be used
even if the caster is in hand-to-hand combat. To use a
spell, the wizard must roll equal to or greater than the
spells Difficulty score on 2D6. If he fails, he may not
cast a spell that turn. If the test is passed the spell may
be used as described overleaf. A wizard may cast one
spell per turn and may not use missile weapons if he
wants to cast a spell. He can however run!
A wizard may not use magic if he is wearing armour or
has a shield or buckler. The only exception is the
Prayers of Sigmar. Sisters of Sigmar and WarriorPriests may wear armour and use their prayers.

damage
Some spells cause direct damage, and are resolved
the same way as damage from shooting or blows in
hand-to-hand combat. Spells do not cause critical hits.
Models always receive armour saves against wounds
caused by spells unless noted otherwise.

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Prayers of Sigmar

Sigmar
upon their divine power. The priests of
Those with great faith in the gods can call
their
of
lve
of wounds, strengthening the reso
can pray for many miracles: healing
ic creatures and the Undead.
comrades or the banishment of Daemon
iarchs. A
Hunter Warrior Priests and Sigmarite Matr
The Prayers of Sigmar can be used by Witch
are not
ar
ar while wearing armour. Prayers of Sigm
warrior may use the divine power of Sigm
.
against spells does not affect them
regarded as spells, so any special protection

D6 Result

Difficulty 7
The Hammer of Sigmar
eous power of
right
the
n light, imbued as it is with
This weapon of the faithful glows with a golde
Sigmar.
double
and combat and all hits he inflicts cause
The wielder gains +2 Strength in hand-to-h
to use
s
want
he
e
phas
ting
shoo
each
Priest must test
damage (eg, 2 wounds instead of 1). The
the Hammer.
Difficulty 8
2 Hearts of Steel
Sigmar. The
of
nt
serva
the
und
waves of glory surro
As the three words of power are spoken,
presence.
faithful are heartened by the warrior gods
e tests. In
or become immune to Fear and All Alon
Any allied warriors within 8" of the warri
this spell
of
ts
effec
Rout tests they have to make. The
addition, the whole warband gains +1 to any
are not
ts
effec
the
again
cast
ed or put out of action. If
last until the caster is knocked down, stunn
tests remains +1.
cumulative, ie, the maximum bonus to Rout
Difficulty 9
3 Soulfire
out those who
wipe
flames surround the Priest and
The wrath of Sigmar comes to earth. Purifying
resist the righteous fury of the God-Emperor!
saves are
of Sigmar suffer a Strength 3 hit. No armour
All enemy models within 4" of the servant
power.
holy
ars
Sigm
to
e
ptibl
susce
s are especially
allowed. The servants of darkness and Chao
r a Strength 5 hit instead.
Undead and Possessed models in range suffe

Difficulty 6
Shield of Faith
g the
of the Priest. As long as his faith remains stron
A shield of pure white light appears in front
shield will protect him.
e. On a
beginning of each turn in the recovery phas
The Priest is immune to all spells. Roll at the
roll of 1 or 2 the shield disappears.
Difficulty 5
5 Healing Hand
to heal the
the servant of Sigmar calls upon his Lord
Laying hands upon a wounded comrade,
warriors wounds.
restored
ding himself) may be healed. The warrior is
Any one model within 2" of the Priest (inclu
ked
knoc
or
ed
stunn
are
any friendly models within 2"
to his full quota of Wounds. In addition, if
al.
norm
as
ng
fighti
nue
s, stand up, and conti
down, they immediately come to their sense
Difficulty 9
6 Armour of Righteousness
t burns above
come
the fiery image of a twin-tailed
Impenetrable armour covers the Priest and
his head.
causes
ces his normal armour save. In addition, he
The Priest has an armour save of 2+ which repla
to fear himself.
fear in his enemies and is therefore immune
ts next
ness lasts until the beginning of the Pries
The power of the Armour of Righteous
Shooting phase.

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Ne cromancy
Necromancy is the magic of the dead. It grants Necromancers the power to raise the dead
and command spirits, but also to destroy the vitality of the living.

D6 Result
1

Lifestealer

Difficulty 10

The Necromancer sucks out the very essence of life from his victim, stealing its vigour for himself.
You may choose a single model within 6". The target suffers a wound (no save allowed) and the
Necromancer gains an extra wound for the duration of the battle. This may take the Necromancers
Wounds above his original maximum value. This spell will not affect the Possessed or any Undead
models.

Re-Animation

Difficulty 5

At the spoken command of the Necromancer, the dead rise to fight again.
One Zombie that went out of action during the last hand-to-hand combat phase immediately
returns to the battle. Place the model within 6" of the Necromancer. The model cannot be placed
straight into hand-to-hand combat with an enemy model.

Death vision

Difficulty 6

The Necromancer calls on the power of Necromancy to reveal the moment of his enemies death.
The Necromancer causes fear in his enemies for the duration of the battle.

Spell of Doom

Difficulty 9

The Necromancer whispers to the sleeping dead to rise up from the ground and seize his enemies.
Choose one enemy model within 12". The model must immediately roll equal to or less than his
Strength on a D6 or the dead emerging from the earth will rend him with supernatural power. If
he fails, you may roll on the Injury table to see what happens to the unfortunate warrior.

Call of Vanhel

Difficulty 6

The Necromancer summons the world of the dead to invigorate his Undead servants.
A single Zombie or Dire Wolf within 6" of the Necromancer may immediately move again up to its
maximum Movement distance (ie, 9" in the case of Dire Wolves). If this moves them into base
contact with an enemy model, they count as charging.

Spell of Awakening

Difficulty: Auto

The Necromancer calls the soul of a slain Hero back to his body and enslaves him with corrupt
magic.
If an enemy Hero is killed (ie, your opponent rolls 11-16 on the Serious Injury chart after the
battle) then the Necromancer may raise him to fight as a Zombie in his servitude.
The dead Hero retains his characteristics and all his weapons and armour but may not use any
other equipment or skills. He may no longer run, counts as a Henchman group on his own, and
may not gain additional experience. This spell always succeeds (rules for Henchmen and
experience are described later). The new Zombie follows all the normal Zombie rules (immune to
poison, causes fear) except for retaining his profile, weapons and armour.

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Chaos rituals

Chaos rituals employ the raw

power of the darkest magic,
and are therefore supremely
useful in bringing pain
and suffering, as well as
change and mutation.
Chaos rituals are used by Magiste
rs of the Cult of the Possessed, and
Daemons.

D6 Result
1

Vision of Torment
Difficulty 10
The Chaos Mage summons horribl
e visions of the realm of Chaos,
causing his enemy to recoil in
utter horror.

This spell has a range of 6" and

must be cast on the closest enemy
model. If the Chaos Mage is in
hand-to-hand combat, he must cho
ose his target from those in base
contact with him. The affected
model is immediately stunned. If
the model cannot be stunned it
is knocked down instead.

Eye of God

Difficulty 7
The Chaos Mage implores the Dar
k gods to grant a boon to their
servant.
You may use the Eye of God succ
essfully only once per battle. Cho
ose any single model within 6",
friend or foe. Roll a D6 to see wha
t happens to the affected model.
D6
1
2-5
6

Result
The wrath of the gods descends upo
n the target. The model is taken
out of action immediately.
He does not have to roll on the Serio
us Injury chart after the battle thou
gh.
The model gains +1 to any one of
his characteristics during this battl
e (chosen by the player who
cast the spell).

The model gains +1 to all of its char

acteristics for the duration of the
battle.

Dark Blood

The Chaos Mage cuts his palm and

Difficu

lty 8
his blood spurts out, burning fles
h and armour.
This attack has a range of 8" and
causes D3 S5 hits. It hits the first
model in its path. After using
this spell the Chaos Mage mus
t roll on the Injury table for him
self to see how dangerous the
wound is, though treat the out of
action result as stunned instead.
4

Lure of Chaos
Dif

ficulty 9
taint of chaos which exists in the
inner soul of all living beings.
The spell has a range of 12" and
must be cast on the closest enemy
model. Roll a D6 and add the
Chaos Mages Leadership to the
score. Then roll a D6 and add the
targets Leadership to the score.
If the Chaos Mage beats his oppone
nts score he gains control of the
model until the model passes
a Leadership test in his own reco
very phase. The model may not
commit suicide, but can attack
models on his own side, and will
not fight warriors from the Cha
os Mages warband. If he was
engaged in hand-to-hand combat
with any warriors of the Chaos
Mages warband, they will
immediately move 1" apart.
The Chaos Mage calls upon the

Wings of Darkness
Difficulty 7
The Chaos Mage is lifted from
the ground by two shadowy Dae
mons and carried wherever he
wants to go.

The Chaos Mage may immediately

move anywhere within 12", includin
g into base contact with an
enemy, in which case he counts
as charging. If he engages a flee
ing enemy, in the close combat
phase he will score one automat
ic hit and then his opponent will
flee again (if he survives).

Word of Pain

Difficulty 7
Speaking the forbidden name of
his dark god, the Chaos Mage cau
ses indescribable pain to all
who hear it.
All models within 3" of the Cha
os Mage, friend or foe, suffer one
S3 hit. No armour saves are
allowed.

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Lesser magic
Those who have not been schooled in the ways of magic can cast only relatively simple
spells. Many human wizards, lacking the tradition of sorcery and the grimoires of
Necromancers and Chaos Mages, have to rely on their own natural aptitude and
experimentation.
Lesser Magic (or hedge magic) is used by human warlocks. It may not be as awesome as the mighty
spells of Necromancers and Chaos Mages, but it is still dangerous.

D6 Result
1

Fires of UZhul

Difficulty 7

The wizard summons a fiery ball of flames and hurls it upon his enemies.
The fireball has a range of 18" and causes one Strength 4 hit. It strikes the first model in its path.
Armour saves are taken as normal (ie, with -1 modifier).

Flight of Zimmeran

Difficulty 7

Calling upon the power of the winds of magic, the wizard walks on air.
The wizard may immediately move anywhere within 12", including into base contact with an
enemy, in which case he counts as charging. If he engages a fleeing enemy in the close combat
phase he will score 1 automatic hit and then his opponent will flee again (if he survives).

Dread of Aramar

Difficulty 7

The wizard places a sense of mind-numbing fear into the minds of his opponents.
A single model within 12" of the wizard must pass a Leadership test or flee 2D6" directly away from
him. If he flees, he must test at the start of each of his own movement phases and will continue to
flee until he passes a test. Note that this spell does not affect Undead or any model immune to
fear.

Silver Arrows of Arha

Difficulty 7

Silvery arrows appear from thin air and circle around the wizard, shooting out to strike his foes.
The spell summons D6+2 arrows which the wizard can use to shoot against one enemy model,
following the rules for normal shooting. The arrows have a range of 24". Use the wizards own
Ballistic Skill to determine whether he hits or not, but ignore movement, range and cover
penalties. The arrows cause one S3 hit each.

Luck of Shemtek

5
Difficulty 6

The wizard summons the fickle power of magic to manipulate chance.

The wizard may re-roll all his failed dice rolls, though the second results
stand. The effect lasts until the beginning of his own next turn.

Sword of Rezhebel

6
Difficulty 8

A flaming sword appears in the hand of the wizard,

promising red ruin to all who stand in his way.
The sword gives the wizard +1 Attack, +2 Strength and +2
Weapon Skill. Take a Leadership test at the beginning of
each of the wizards own turns. If the test fails, the sword
disappears.

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Magic of the horned rat

upon the
en. It is a sinister form of magic which calls
This brand of sorcery is used by the Skav
known as the Horned Rat.
Skaven deity, a loathsome daemonic god

D6 Result

Difficulty 8
Warpfire
s with
paw of the Sorcerer and burns its victim
A green flame leaps from the outstretched
indescribable agony.
gth 4 hits
model in its path. The spell causes D3 Stren
The spell has a range of 8", hitting the first
t.
targe
the
of
2"
n
model withi
on its target, and one Strength 3 hit on each
Difficulty Auto
2 Children of the Horned Rat
his servants.
forth
send
to
the Father of the Skaven
The Sorcerer raises his paws and calls upon
the spell
, and may only be used once. When cast,
This spell must be used before the game
cast this
may
rer
Sorce
The
within 6" of the Sorcerer.
summons D3 Giant Rats, which are placed
count
not
do
They
.
battle
the
the rats disappear after
spell successfully only once per battle, and
and.
towards the maximum size of the Skaven warb
Difficulty 7
3 Gnawdoom
ds.
ed from head to foot in small, bleeding woun
The target is attacked by rats and soon is cover
on a single model within 8" of the caster.
The Gnawdoom causes 2D6 Strength 1 hits
Difficulty 8
4 Black Fury
ure, which
creat
ke
turns into a monstrous rat-li
With a chittering incantation the Sorcerer
attacks with an insane fury.
in and
enemy model within 12" (ignoring any terra
The Sorcerer may immediately charge any
and
-to-h
hand
s
turn
this
g
ks and +1 Strength durin
interposing models) and gains 2 extra Attac
combat phase only.
Difficulty 8
5 Eye of the Warp
Gaze into the eye of the warp and despair!
p test. If
Sorcerer must take an immediate Leadershi
All standing models in base contact with the
rer,
Sorce
and must run 2D6" directly away from the
they fail, they each suffer a Strength 3 hit
.
fighting against more than one opponent
exactly as if they had lost their nerve when

Sorcerers Curse

Difficulty 6
The Sorcerer points a claw tow
ards one of his enemies and curs
es him in the name of the
Horned One.
The spell has a range of 12" and
affects a single model within rang
e. The target must re-roll
any successful armour saves and
to hit rolls during the Skaven han
d-to-hand phase and his
own next shooting and hand-to-han
d combat phases.

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Before you begin to play you must recruit a warband to take part
in the battle for Mordheim. The warbands are represented by a whole
range of Citadel models available as boxed sets and blister packs. The
boxed sets are designed to form an ideal starting point for your collection
and further models can be added as your warband grows and thrives.
In this section of the book
we take a detailed look at
each of the warbands and
provide the information you
need to recruit a warband of
that type.
Use the lists that follow to recruit
and equip your warband (an
example warband has been
included at the back of the book.)
You have 500 gold crowns to spend. Each model
and their equipment (if you choose to buy any) costs
a set amount of money. As you make your choices,
subtract the money you have spent from your total
until you have bought all you can. Any unspent gold
crowns are put into the warbands treasury and can
be used later or hoarded to buy something more
expensive.
To start with you must recruit at least three warriors
including a leader. The weapons, armour and
mutations you choose for your warriors must be
represented on the models themselves. The
exceptions are knives and daggers, which you may
assume are tucked in boots or concealed in clothing
if not represented on the model.

skill tables
and starting experience
The warband lists also include information about the
starting experience of the warriors and which skills
they can choose as they progress in the game. Some
warbands also include separate skill lists unique to
the warband.
The rules about experience and skills will be fully
explained in the Campaign section, so dont worry
about them for now.

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heroes and henchmen

For game purposes the warriors in your warband are
classified as Heroes and Henchmen.

heroes
These are exceptional individuals who have the
potential to become legends. Heroes can be armed
and equipped individually and may carry any special
equipment they might pick up during the campaign.

leader
Every warband must have a leader. He represents you,
the player. He makes the decisions and leads your
warriors through the dark streets of Mordheim.

other heroes
Apart from its leader, your warband may include up to
five other Heroes, who form the core of your
warband. A warband may never include more Heroes
of any specific type than the number given in the
Warband list. This means that some warbands can
only get the maximum of six Heroes by gaining
experience with their Henchmen (see the Experience
section).

henchmen
Henchmen typically fall into two groups. There are
Henchmen such as the Brethren of the Possessed,
Skaven Verminkin and Mercenary Swordsmen. These
Henchmen gain experience and become better as
time goes by. They are bought in groups of one to five
models.

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The other type of Henchmen are those such as
Warhounds and Zombies. These are too dim or too
primitive to gain experience.
Henchmen may never use any special equipment you
acquire during their adventures (unless otherwise
noted); only Heroes may do so. Henchmen can
include potentially powerful warriors, but Heroes
always have an edge over them with their potential to
gain extra experience.

It is a good idea to work out the warband on a piece

of scrap paper first, as you will have to juggle the
weapons and fighters to get as close to the maximum
permitted value of the warband as possible. If you
have any cash left after choosing your warband write
this down in the space marked as Treasury. At the
end of the book youll find an example warband; you
can use this if you want or choose your own its up
to you.

All Henchmen belong to a Henchmen group, which

usually consists of between one and five individuals.
Henchmen groups gain experience collectively and
gain advances together.

The warband roster is a record of your brave group of

warriors and is useful to keep beside you as you play.
During a battle you may wish to make notes on the
sheet itself, to record details such as extra experience,
equipment used, etc.

weapons and armour

You will need to give your warband a name, and also

name all your Heroes and each Henchman group. Its
up to you to invent suitable names, though youll find
plenty of inspiration throughout this book.

Each warrior you recruit can be armed with up to two

close combat weapons, up to two different missile
weapons and any armour chosen from the
appropriate list. Warriors may be restricted in regard
to which types of weapons they can use. The
warbands equipment lists tell you exactly what
equipment is available. Note that you may buy rare
weapons and armour when starting a warband, as
indicated by the list in the warbands entry, but after
playing the first game the only way to get further rare
weapons and armour is to roll to see if you can locate
them (see the Trading section).
You may buy additional equipment between battles,
but your warriors can only use the weapons and
armour listed in their warband entry. As they
accumulate experience and gain skills, Heroes may
learn to use weapons other than those initially
available to them.

calculate the warband rating

Each warband has a warband rating the higher the
rating, the better the warband. The warband rating is
simply the number of warriors multiplied by 5, plus
their accumulated experience.
Large creatures such as Rat Ogres are worth 20 points
plus the number of Experience points they have
accumulated.

ready for battle

The warband is now ready to start its fighting career!

Every model in each Henchman group must be armed

and armoured in the same way. This means that if
your Henchman group has four warriors, and you
want to buy them swords, you must buy four swords.

warband roster
Youll need a warband roster sheet to record the
details of your warband. Blank roster sheets can be
found printed at the back of this book, one for Heroes
and one for Henchman groups. We suggest that you
photocopy or copy as many sheets as you need, so
that you can keep a neat and accurate record of your
warband as it changes from game to game.
When you choose a warband, take a warband roster
sheet and write down the details of each Hero and
Henchman group in the appropriate places. Youll
notice that Heroes and Henchmen have slightly
different spaces provided to reflect the different ways
in which they gain experience and use weapons,
armour and equipment.

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Warbands
isten to me boy, there are many in Mordheim who you
must face. Men from the lands of Middenheim to as far
as Marienburg have staked their claim upon this forsaken
city. Then there are the rat-men, the Walking Dead and those
crazed Witch Hunters

So seeing as Im feeling generous, I will describe them all.

Then maybe youll have an idea of what youre up against.
So pay attention boy, for this information just might save
your life!

The Cult of the Possessed

The Possessed. The Damned. The bogeymen. These scum are
the worst of the worst. They are dangerous creatures, perhaps
more so than any other group in the entire city. This Chaosworshipping scum consists of mutants, Beastmen and cultists,
and even worse things called the Possessed. If you ever let
them get close to you, youll be in big trouble there are few
who are a match for this scum in close quarters.

The Undead
The Restless Dead plague Mordheim. Zombies, Ghouls and huge
hellhounds prowl the streets, and woe to anyone caught by
them. Hell be eaten alive, or end up as one of the walking
corpses himself. I lost my eye to one of the fanged horrors who
leads the Undead. Let me tell you, that thing was not human. I
put my sword through it and it still kept coming.

Witch Hunters
Witch Hunters will burn you and your warband if you give them the slightest reason.
They are well armed and equipped, and show no mercy to anyone who dares to stand in
their way. They are followed everywhere in Mordheim by a rabble of fanatics and those
crazed Flagellants. One word from a Witch Hunter and theyll tear you apart, burn you,
decapitate you and excommunicate you from the grace of Sigmar.

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Middenheimers
These Northerners are nutters, madmen, berserkers! They are as strong as
Ogres and meaner than Orcs. Watch out for them in close quarters the
chances are theyll crush your skull with a hammer or behead you with one
of those hefty axes they carry around with them.

Reiklanders
Ah, Reiklanders, the finest of men! Disciplined, magnificent
archers and good, solid warriors! Reiklanders need the best
leaders, so youd better shape up boy! For these warriors are
good at almost all the skills of war, and they are more likely to
hold their nerve than others in Mordheim.

Sisters of Sigmar

Skaven

Dont believe everything those Witch Hunters

say about the Sisters. Theyre no more
heretics than I am and Ill skewer any man that
says different. Not that the Sisters need
looking after theyre mean fighters and you
gotta be tough just to live like they do in that
big fortress in the middle of Mordheim.

These are no ordinary vermin - big as a man,

fast on their feet, and smart too, not like
common rats. The whole citys full of em and
the worse of it is theyre waitin in the old
drains and sewers, watchin for a chance to
catch you on your own. Let em and youre a
dead man.

Marienburgers
The rich boys of Marienburg. Never turn your back on them. Ill grant them
this: they are completely ruthless and have more money than anyone else
hardly surprising, as those fat leeches in the Merchants Guild fill their
coffers. Thats why they have such good armour and weapons, and usually a
few more men than most as well. Dont let their fancy clothes and flash
jewellery fool you, though. Theyre not wearing those weapons just for show,
they know how to use them as well!

o there you have it. Youll encounter all these motley crews in
Mordheim sooner or later. Each has its own weaknessess but
each also has its strengths that you must learn to deal with.
Remember, it is foolish to rush into close combat with the
Possessed scum youll only get killed. Neither should you try to
outpace the Skaven vermin, for theyre as fast as quicksilver.

If you heed nothing else, lad, remember this. Make your warband
as flexible as possible so that you are prepared for almost anything
this cursed city will throw at you.

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This is a time of
unremitting war, civil
strife, violence and
famine. A time of orphan
children and wanton
slaughter. For warriors
these are good times! Since
the discovery of wyrdstone
Mordheim has become a
magnet for fighting men from
all over the Empire. Nobles,
merchants, and the Temple of
Sigmar itself offer rich rewards for shards of the
mysterious stone. Foremost amongst the patrons of
mercenary warriors are the

three most powerful contenders for the Emperors

throne: the Grand Prince of Reikland, the Count of
Middenheim, and Lady Magritta of Marienburg
favourite of the merchant guilds.
As a mercenary warband you must decide which of
the three contenders for Sigmars throne you are
fighting for. Warbands from different places will vary
in many respects, offering different benefits as well as
having a unique appearance and character.

Reikland
Reikland lies at the heart of the Empire and its
greatest city is Altdorf, home of the Grand Theogonist
and seat of the Temple of Sigmar. Reiklanders are
devout followers of Sigmar, the founder, first
Emperor, and patron god of the Empire. The Grand
Prince of Reikland (as Siegfried, the ruler of Reikland,
styles himself) is supported in his claim to the throne
by the Grand Theogonist and opposed most strongly
by the Count of Middenheim and the Priests of Ulric.
Throughout the Empire Reiklanders are commonly
supposed to embody the discipline and loyalty of the
professional warrior. Brave and well-versed in the
arts of war, Reiklanders disdain fashionable clothing
in favour of well-made and practical wargear.
In battle they often wear coloured ribbons as
marks of identification or authority. They are
justly proud of their dynamic and ambitious
Grand Prince and contemptuous of other claimants
to the throne, especially the Count of Middenheim,
Mannfred Todbringer, whom they sneeringly call the
lap-dog of Ulric.

special rules
Reikland Mercenaries are accustomed to the
demands of military discipline and have a strongly
developed loyalty between officers and men. To
represent this, fighters may use their Captains
Leadership if within 12" rather than the usual 6".
A strong tradition of martial training is also
responsible for the high standards of archery
amongst the people of Reikland. All Marksmen
therefore add +1 to their Ballistic Skill,
whether they are recruited when the warband
is first formed or added later.

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Middenheim

Marienburg the throne driving a wedge between the

City of Gold and the Temple of Sigmar.

Middenheim stands on a mountain pinnacle

surrounded by dark forest in the centre of
Middenland, and is also known as the City of the
White Wolf after Ulric, the old god of wolves and
winter. The Priesthood of Ulric is still strong in
Middenheim where Ulric is venerated as the patron of
the city. The tradition of rivalry between Middenheim
and Reikland goes back hundreds of years, and the
Count of Middenheim, Mannfred Todbringer, is one
of the chief contenders for the Emperors throne. As a
result there has always been a great deal of friction
between Middenheimers and the Temple of Sigmar.

Warbands sent to Mordheim are sumptuously dressed

and armed. Though Marienburgers are often
ridiculed as foppish and effete, their skill at arms and
complete ruthlessness has earned them grudging
respect. Their chief skills lie in duelling and in the use
of poisons and other clandestine fighting methods.
Richer individuals dress flamboyantly and wear
jewellery. However, the bulk of most warbands are
recruited from the dockland thugs, ships crews, and
stevedores who favour a simpler appearance: leather
coats, bandanas and short swords that are easy to
conceal.

Middenheimers are typically large, strongly built men

with a well deserved reputation for ferocity. Many
wear wolf pelts which custom decrees to be the mark
of those who have slain a wolf with their own hands.
These grim warriors are famously contemptuous of
danger. They frequently go into battle bare-headed,
scoffing at those who choose, for reasons of good
sense, to wear helmets. As Middenheimers favour
long hair and beards their lack of headgear makes
them look especially fierce when they charge upon
their enemies howling their brutal battle-cries.

special rules
As natural traders with contacts in the merchant
guilds Marienburg warbands receive a +1 bonus
when attempting to find rare items (see the Trading
section for rules).
To reflect their enormous wealth Marienburgers start
off with an extra 100 gold crowns (600 in total) when
fighting in a campaign. In a one-off game they are
permitted an extra 20% gold crowns when recruiting
a warband. For example, in a 1,000 gold crown game
a Marienburger warband will have 1,200gc.

special rules
The men of Middenheim are famous for their physical
prowess. To represent their advantage in size and
bulk, the Champions and Captains of a Middenheim
warband start with Strength 4 instead of Strength 3.

Choice of warriors
A Mercenary warband must include a minimum of
three models. You have 500 gold crowns available to
spend. The maximum number of warriors in the
warband may never exceed 15.

Marienburg

Captain: Each Mercenary warband must have

one Captain: no more, no less!

Marienburg is the largest and most prosperous

trading city in the Old World. Many call it the City of
Gold which alone conveys a good idea of the wealth
of this sprawling cosmopolitan city. Nowhere else can
be found the vast array of shops selling goods from as
far away as the Elven kingdoms of Ulthuan in the west
and distant Cathay in the east. The citys craftsmen
represent every skill known to man, and a few others
beside, so that it is said in Marienburg there is no
activity that cannot be quickly turned to profit.

Champions: Your warband may include up to two

Champions.
Youngbloods: Your warband may include up to two
Youngbloods.
Warriors: Your warband may include any number of
Warriors.
Marksmen: Your warband may include no more
than seven Marksmen.

Many mercantile guilds have their headquarters in

Marienburg, most important of all the secretive High
Order of Honourable Freetraders which represents
the elite amongst mercantile society. This large, rich,
and ambitious body of men feel themselves shackled
by the old order and are eager to seize power for
themselves. Their champion for the Emperors throne
is the Lady Magritta. Thanks to the unseen influence
of Freetraders throughout the Empire all the minor
Electors were persuaded to support the Lady
Magrittas claim. It was only the Grand
Theogonists refusal to crown her that denied

Swordsmen: Your warband may include no

more than five Swordsmen.

Starting experience
The Captain starts with 20 experience.
Champions start with 8 experience.
Youngbloods start with 0 experience.
Henchmen start with 0 experience.

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Mercenary skill tables

REIKLAND MERCENARIES
Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Mercenary Captain
Champion
Youngblood

MIDDENHEIM MERCENARIES
Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Mercenary Captain
Champion
Youngblood

MARIENBURG MERCENARIES
Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Mercenary Captain
Champion
Youngblood

Mercenary equipment lists

The following lists are used by Mercenary warbands to pick their weapons:

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Morning star . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Double-handed weapon . . 15 gc
Spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Halberd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Missile Weapons
Crossbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gc
Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc (30 for a brace)
Duelling pistol . . . . . . . . . 25 gc (50 for a brace)
Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Heavy armour . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Buckler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 gc

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MARKSMAN EQUIPMENT LIST

This list is for Marksmen only

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Missile Weapons
Crossbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gc
Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc (30 for a brace)
Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Long bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Blunderbuss . . . . . . . . . . . 30 gc
Handgun . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 gc
Hunting rifle . . . . . . . . . . 200 gc

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

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Henchmen

Heroes

(Bought in groups of 1-5)

1 Mercenary captain

Warriors

60 gold crowns to hire

25 gold crowns to hire

A Mercenary Captain is a tough professional warrior,

a man who will fight for anyone or against anything so
long as the price is right. Mordheim offers such a man
the chance to become rich beyond his dreams,
though at great risk. But as ruthlessness and lack of
mercy and pity are the hallmarks of a successful
Mercenary Captain, it is no wonder that they flock to
Mordheim.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 4 4 3

T
3

W
1

I
4

These dogs of war are grim, seasoned fighters,

fearing no man as long as they have their weapons
and armour. They form the core of any Mercenary
warband.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: Warriors may be equipped with

weapons and armour chosen from the Mercenary
Equipment list.

A Ld
1 8

Weapons/Armour: A Mercenary Captain may be

equipped with weapons and armour chosen from the
Mercenary Equipment list.

0-7 Marksmen
25 gold crowns to hire

SPECIAL RULES

0-2 Champions

The archers and hunters of the Old World are famed

for their skill, and it is said that they can hit a coin
from 300 paces with a long bow. In the savage street
fights of Mordheim they snipe at the enemy from the
windows of ruined buildings and pick out enemy
leaders with their arrows.

35 gold crowns to hire

Profile

Leader: Any warrior within 6" of the Mercenary

Captain may use his Leadership characteristic when
taking Leadership tests.

In any Mercenary warband there is one warrior who is

bigger, stronger (and often uglier) than his comrades.
These men are called Champions (or berserkers, first
swordsmen and various other names). Champions are
amongst the toughest and the best fighters in the
warband. They often answer challenges issued to the
warband and, after the Captain, they get the pick of
any equipment and loot.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 4 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

I
3

Profile

M WS BS S
4 4 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: Swordsmen may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen from the
Mercenary Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Expert Swordsmen: Swordsmen are so skilled with
their weapons that they may re-roll any failed hits
when charging. Note that this only applies when they
are armed with normal swords, and not with doublehanded swords or any other weapons.

A Ld
1 6

Weapons/Armour: Youngbloods may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen from the
Mercenary Equipment list.

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A Ld
1 7

Swordsmen are professional warriors, experts at

taking on and beating several opponents at once.
They are much sought after by warband leaders, as
their skills are ideally suited for fighting in Mordheim.

A Ld
1 7

These are young fighters who are still inexperienced,

but eager to win their spurs in the savage fighting in
and around the ruins of Mordheim.
W
1

I
3

35 gold crowns to hire

15 gold crowns to hire

T
3

W
1

0-5 Swordsmen

0-2 Youngbloods

M WS BS S
4 2 2 3

T
3

Weapons/Armour Marksmen may be equipped with

weapons and armour chosen from the Marksman
Equipment list.

Weapons/Armour: Champions may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen from the
Mercenary Equipment list.

Profile

M WS BS S
4 3 3 3

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The leaders of cult warbands are called Magisters and
each leads a group of cultists: minions of the dark
gods of Chaos. These are men whose hunger for
power knows no bounds, who willingly give their
bodies over to possession. All take part in the blood
sacrifices, dark rituals, and worship of Daemons
nothing is too base for them! These degenerate
humans are joined by other creatures as vile as they
things half-man half-beast that call themselves Gors,
and which men refer to as Beastmen.

There is never
any shortage of men willing
to risk their lives for a chance
of real power: men whose
ambitions lie beyond the scope
of their birthright, or whose
sorcerous skills or physical
deformities place them in constant
danger of persecution. What do such men
have to lose if they pledge their souls to the
dark gods of Chaos! In the aftermath of the
destruction of Mordheim all manner of mutants have
appeared whilst many hitherto unblemished folk feel
the stirring of strange powers, the first awakenings of
magical gifts destined to bring them to a fiery death at
the hands of the Witch Hunters.

There are few sights as horrific as a cult warband.

Deranged warriors smeared with blood and dirt wave
jagged weapons and chant blasphemous rites as they
throw themselves upon their foes. Many are hardly
recognisable as human, their bodies are so scarred
and disfigured. The stigmata of mutation is borne by
most, but the most unsettling of all are the Possessed
themselves melded flesh made of men, beasts, and
metal driven by the implacable will of a Daemon.

Now a leader has appeared, a new Dark Emperor,

who claims lordship of the City of the Damned. He is
called the Shadowlord, Master of the Possessed, and
followers of the cults of Chaos gather from all over
the Empire to pledge their souls to him. Though none
know whether he is man or Daemon all proclaim him
their saviour and eagerly seek to do his bidding.

Choice of warriors
A Possessed warband must include a minimum of
three models. You have 500 gold crowns to recruit
your initial warband. The maximum number of
warriors in the warband may never exceed 15.

As all students of the dark arts know, it is by the power

of magic that creatures such as Daemons and spirits
are able to stalk the mortal world. The wyrdstone that
proliferates in Mordheim grants unnatural life to
many vile things that by all natural rights should never
exist. The Possessed were once men but by
surrendering themselves wholly to the dark gods they
have allowed Daemons to possess their bodies. Their
appearance is horrific corrupted from within, their
flesh is twisted into a new and monstrous form.

Magister: Each Possessed warband must have one

Magister: no more, no less!
Possessed: Your warband may include up
to two Possessed.
Mutants: Your warband may include up to
two Mutants.

With the power of the Possessed behind them the

followers of the Shadowlord have grown powerful in
Mordheim. In the Massacre of Silver Street the Cult of
the Possessed ambushed and destroyed a large force
sent in to hunt them down. Now the streets of
Mordheim belong to the Shadowlord and his
servants. The contaminated air does not affect them at
all or, more likely, it nourishes their inner corruption.
Men who venture into Mordheim alone are hunted
down and sacrificed to the dark gods. All warbands of
the Possessed gather wyrdstone for the Shadowlord
who remains hidden in the Pit where he is said to be
guarded by titanic Possessed the size of houses. A few
shards of the precious stone are kept by the warbands
and used to create more of the Possessed.

Darksouls: Your warband may include up to five

Darksouls.
Brethren: Any number of models may be Brethren.
Beastmen: Your warband may include up to three
Beastmen Gors.

Starting experience
A Magister starts with 20 experience.
Possessed start with 8 experience.
Mutants starts with 0 experience.
Henchmen start with 0 experience.

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Possessed skill table

Combat
Magister

Possessed

Mutant

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Possessed equipment lists

The following lists are used by Possessed warbands to pick their equipment.

DARKSOULS EQUIPMENT LIST

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Missile Weapons
Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Short bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Heavy armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

This list is for Darksouls and Beastmen only

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons:

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Flail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc

Missile Weapons
None

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Heavy armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

hen you are facing an enemy that is

really scary like the living dead or
creatures of Chaos, always shoot at them.
Never attack them in close combat if you
have the option.

Ive seen many powerful warriors losing

precious seconds trying to overcome their
fear and charge these monsters.
And when they did it, it was often too late

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Heroes
1 Magister
70 gold crowns to hire
Magisters lead the covens of the Possessed. They have
been granted magical powers by their patron gods.
They are fanatical followers of the Dark gods, utterly
dedicated to bringing Chaos to the world.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 4 4 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 8

Weapons/Armour: The Magister may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen from the Possessed
Equipment list.

a result, they are nightmarish creatures, a melding of

flesh, metal and black magic. Inside them lives a
supernatural thing of evil, a Daemon from the dark
reaches of the Realm of Chaos.
The powerful spirit of a Daemon can meld several
creatures together, be they men or animals, into a
multi-faceted horror. These monstrous Possessed are
perhaps the most dangerous of the creatures of
Mordheim, and certainly the most loathsome and
dreadful.
Profile

M WS BS S
5 4 0 4

T
4

W
2

I
4

A Ld
2 7

SPECIAL RULES

Weapons/Armour: None. The Possessed never use

weapons or armour.

Leader: Any models in the warband within 6" of the

Magister may use his Leadership instead of their own.

SPECIAL RULES

Wizard: The Magister is a wizard and uses Chaos

Rituals. See the Magic section for details.

Fear: The Possessed are terrifying, twisted creatures

and therefore cause fear. See the Psychology section
for details.

0-2 The possessed

90 gold crowns to hire
(+ the cost of mutations)
The Possessed have committed the greatest of
heresies: they have given their bodies to Daemons. As

Mutations: Possessed may start the game with one or

more mutations each. See the Mutations list over the
page for costs.

0-2 Mutants
25 gold crowns to hire
(+ the cost of mutations)
Mutants are revered as the favoured ones of the Dark
gods, their physical disfigurements marking out the
vileness of their soul. They come in many shapes
and sizes, each more bizarre than the next.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: Mutants may

be equipped with weapons and
armour chosen from the
Possessed Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Mutations: Mutants must start
the game with one or more
mutations each. See the
Mutations list over the page for
the cost.

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Henchmen

(Bought in groups of 1-5)

0-5 Darksouls

0-3 Beastmen

35 gold crowns to hire

45 gold crowns to hire

Darksouls are men who have been driven insane by

the daemonic possession which became all too
common after the destruction of Mordheim. The
Daemons have left the bodies of these men, but their
minds have been scarred by the horror of the
experience.

Beastmen are mutated monstrosities that infest

the forests of the Empire: massive horned creatures
with an inhuman resistance to pain. The destruction
of Mordheim brought many Beastmen into the ruined
city to prey upon the survivors. They readily ally with
the Magisters of the Possessed warbands.
Profile

M WS BS S
4
4 3 3

T
4

W
2

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: Beastmen may be equipped with

weapons and armour chosen from the Darksouls
Equipment list.
Their insane strength makes Darksouls dangerous
fighters. The Cultists regard them as holy men, and let
them work out their unreasoning rage in battle. In
their tortured minds the Darksouls believe
themselves to be Daemons. They wear leering
daemonic masks and garb themselves in armour and
clothing resembling the scaled skin of Daemons.
Profile

M WS BS S
4
2 2 4

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 6

Weapons/Armour: Darksouls may be equipped with

weapons and armour chosen from the Darksouls
Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Crazed: Darksouls have been driven insane by
daemonic possession and know no fear. They
automatically pass any Leadership tests they are
required to take.

Brethren
25 gold crowns to hire
Brethren are the crazed human followers of the cults
of the dark gods, eager to descend into damnation.
Their vile deeds and unspeakable acts have driven
them to the brink of insanity.
Profile

M WS BS S
4
3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: The Brethren may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen
from the Possessed Equipment
list.

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Mutations
Those who dwell in Mordheim soon develop horrible
mutations, and the Cult of the Possessed seem to be
especially susceptible. In addition, Mordheim attracts
mutants from all over the Empire, who are always
quick to join the Chaos covens. Most mutations are
simply inconvenient or hideous, but some make their
bearers extremely dangerous in combat.

Mutations may be bought for a Mutant or a Possessed

warrior only when they are recruited; you may not
buy new mutations for a model after recruitment. Any
Mutant or Possessed may have one or more
mutations. The first mutation is bought at the price
indicated, but second and subsequent mutations
bought for the same model cost double.

daemon soul

tentacle

A Daemon lives within the mutants soul. This gives

him a 4+ save against the effects of spells or prayers.

One of the mutants arms ends in a tentacle. He may

grapple his opponent in close combat to reduce his
attacks by -1, down to a minimum of 1. The mutant
may decide which attack his opponent loses.

Cost: 20 gold crowns.

great claw

Cost: 35 gold crowns

One of the mutants arms ends in a great, crab-like

claw. He may carry no weapons in this arm, but gains
an extra attack in hand-to-hand combat with a +1
Strength bonus.

blackblood
If the model loses a wound in close combat, anyone
in base contact with the model suffers a Strength 3 hit
(no critical hits) from the spurting corrosive blood.

Cost: 50 gold crowns.

Cost: 30 gold crowns

cloven hoofs

spines

The warrior gains +1

Movement.

Any model in base contact with the mutant suffers an

automatic Strength 1 hit at the beginning of each
close combat phase. Spines will never cause critical
hits.

Cost: 40 gold
crowns

Cost: 35 gold crowns

scorpion tail
The mutant has a long barbed tail with a venomed tip,
allowing him to make an extra Strength 5 attack in
each hand-to-hand combat phase. If the model hit by
the tail is immune to poison, the Strength of
the hit is reduced to 2.
Cost: 40 gold crowns

extra arm
The mutant may use any single-handed weapon
in the extra arm, giving him +1 attack when fighting
in hand-to-hand combat. Alternatively, he may carry a
shield or a buckler in the extra arm. If a Possessed
chooses to do this, he gains an extra attack but still
cannot carry a weapon.
Cost: 40 gold crowns

hideous
The mutant causes fear. See the Psychology section
for details.
Cost: 40 gold crowns

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Witch Hunters

Witch hunters
he Order of the Templars of Sigmar, universally
known as the Witch Hunters, is an organisation
dedicated to the eradication of heretics, be they
warlocks, witches, sorcerers, fortune-tellers,
necromancers, worshippers of the dark gods,
deviants, mutants, blasphemers, sinners, utterers of
profanities, servants of Daemons, or composers of
corrupting music. Indeed, there are few who
altogether escape the suspicions of the Witch Hunters
with the possible exception of other Witch Hunters.

It is wise to remember that the practice of magic in all

its forms is deemed a most heinous crime in the
Empire. Death by fire is the proscribed punishment
for this particular heresy. Many of the Witch Hunters
victims treacherously avoid their fate by perishing
under torture before making a full confession. In
these troubled times the Witch Hunters are kept busy
as more and more men turn to the dark arts. The most
dangerous of all these heretics are the followers of the
Chaos gods. These depraved individuals practise
Daemon worship and (it is claimed) even offer human
sacrifices in the name of their vile masters. Of all the
enemies of Sigmar they are the most abhorrent!
The destruction of Mordheim has fired the Witch
Hunters with a new and irresistible sense of purpose.
In the light of events the Grand Theogonist has
proclaimed Sigmars punishment on the City of the
Damned. The Witch Hunters rejoice that their crusade
against widespread corruption has been vindicated.
Now they are ready to complete Sigmars holy
purpose by destroying his enemies within the ruins of
the city itself. The Grand Theogonist has commanded
the Witch Hunters to go unto that place and recover
the wyrdstone for Sigmars temple. Their crusade also
pits them into the same arena as their old enemies the
so-called Sisters of Sigmar those loathsome
Daemon-worshipping she-heretics whose very
existence is a vile affront to the majesty of Sigmar.
Witch Hunters are charismatic rabble-rousers who can
soon turn a crowd to their own ends. They are
universally dreaded, for everyone has something or
someone to hide, and there are countless individuals
who would willingly and enthusiastically hunt down
and burn their own kin were a Witch Hunter
to command them to do so. Bands of Witch
Hunters are often accompanied by
zealous citizens, Flagellants, and even
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vicious warhounds which the Witch Hunters employ

to track and bring down fugitives.
As men accustomed to fighting Witch Hunters are
well-armed and sturdy individuals. They favour
hooded cloaks and headgear which conceal their
appearance from the overly curious. Some wear
chains about their throats to remind them of fallen
comrades and old rivalries and also, so it is said, so
that the iron might serve as protection against
witchcraft.
The followers of the Witch Hunters, the rabble that
accompany them to Mordheim, are a far more dire
sight indeed crazed and self-mutilated men who
have lost or surrendered all their worldly goods and,
most likely, their reason as well.

Choice of warriors
A Witch Hunter warband must include a minimum of
three models. You have 500 gold crowns which you
can use to recruit your initial warband. The maximum
number of warriors in the warband may never exceed
12.
Witch Hunter Captain: Each Witch Hunter warband
must have one Witch Hunter Captain.
Warrior-Priest: Your warband may
include a single Warrior-Priest.
Witch Hunters: Your warband may
include up to three Witch Hunters.
Zealots: Any number of models may
be Zealots.
Flagellants: Your warband may
include up to five Flagellants.
Warhounds: Your warband may include up to five
Warhounds.

Starting experience
A Witch Hunter Captain starts with 20 experience.
Witch Hunters start with 8 experience.
A Warrior-Priest starts with 12 experience.
Henchmen start with 0 experience.

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Witch hunter skill table

Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Witch Hunter Captain

Witch Hunter

Warrior-Priest

Witch hunter equipment lists

The following lists are used by Witch Hunter warbands to pick their equipment.

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . 15 gc

Missile Weapons
Crossbow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gc
Pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
(30 for a brace)
Crossbow pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 gc

ZEALOT EQUIPMENT LIST

This list is for Zealots only

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Missile Weapons
Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Short bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Heavy armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Buckler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

FLAGELLANT EQUIPMENT LIST

This list is for Flagellants only

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Flail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Morning star . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc

Missile Weapons . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None

Armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . None

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Heroes
1 Witch hunter captain

0-3 Witch hunters

60 gold crowns to hire

25 gold crowns to hire

Driven by fanaticism, Witch Hunter Captains are

obsessed with cleansing Mordheim and bringing the
justice of Sigmar to all. Carrying the edict of the
Grand Theogonist himself, they have the divine right
to judge and execute warlocks, witches, Chaos
worshippers in fact all who dare to oppose them.

Witch Hunters are members of the grim Order of

Witch Hunters, dedicated to eradicating Chaos and all
its minions. Usually they prowl the Old World
individually trying and executing the enemies of
Sigmar, but the situation in Mordheim requires them
to band together.

Profile

Profile

M WS BS S
4
4 4 3

T
3

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 8

M WS BS S
4
3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: A Witch Hunter Captain may be

equipped with weapons and armour chosen from the
Witch Hunter Equipment list.

Weapons/Armour: Witch Hunters may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen from the Witch
Hunter Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES

SPECIAL RULE

Leader: Any warrior within 6" of the Witch

Hunter Captain may use his Leadership value
when taking Leadership tests.
Burn the Witch!:
A Witch Hunter
Captain hates
all models
who can
cast
spells.

Burn the Witch!: Witch Hunters hate all models who

can cast spells.

0-1 Warrior-priest
40 gold crowns to hire
Many powerful fighting men have come from the
ranks of the faithful. The Priests of Sigmar are no
exception, and the military wing of the cult is feared
and respected throughout the Empire.
The Grand Theogonist himself has granted the
Warrior-Priests an edict to cleanse Mordheim of Chaos
filth. With fire burning in their eyes, the WarriorPriests stride into battle, chanting aloud the Deus
Sigmar, the praise of the patron god of the Empire.
Profile

M WS BS S
4
3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 8

Weapons/Armour: A Warrior-Priest may be

equipped with weapons and armour
chosen from the Witch Hunter Equipment
list.

SPECIAL RULES
Prayers: A Warrior-Priest is a servant of
Sigmar and may use the Prayers of
Sigmar as detailed in the Magic
section.

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Henchmen

(Bought in groups of 1-5)

0-5 Flagellants

0-5 Warhounds

40 gold crowns to hire

15 gold crowns to buy

Flagellants are fanatics and madmen obsessed with

the end of the world. They are often men who have
lost their families to war or the ravages of nature, and
have also lost their minds. With insane persistence,
they travel the length and breadth of the Empire,
preaching their view of the end of the world. With
their rousing speeches, Witch Hunters can muster
these dangerous lunatics to fight in the streets of
Mordheim, where no sane man dares tread.

Witch Hunters often keep packs of ferocious hunting

dogs. With their huge jaws and powerful bite, they are
perfect for hunting down (and tearing apart) any
heretics, mutants, deviants and witches.

Flagellants are extremely dangerous opponents in

close combat, for they have the strength of madmen,
and their bodies have become inured to pain because
of self-mutilation.
Profile

M WS BS S
4
3 3 4

T
4

W
1

I
3

Profile

M WS BS S
6 4 0 4

T
3

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 5

Weapons/Armour: Jaws and brutality! Warhounds

never use or need weapons and armour.

SPECIAL RULES
Animals: Warhounds are animals and thus do not
gain experience.

A Ld
1 10

Weapons/Armour: Flagellants may be equipped with

weapons and armour chosen from the Flagellant
Equipment list. Flagellants never use missile
weapons, even if they gain an Advance roll which
would otherwise allow them to do so.

SPECIAL RULES
Fanatical: Flagellants are convinced that the end of
the world is nigh, and nothing in this world holds any
terror for them. Flagellants automatically pass all
Leadership-based tests they are required to take. A
Flagellant may never become a warband leader.

Zealots
20 gold crowns to hire
When a man loses his family, home and all he cared
for, religion is often the last refuge left to him. Such
men become wandering pilgrims, bitter and
dangerous fanatics who are prepared to avenge their
loss at any cost. These men are called Zealots.
Zealots have forsaken their former lives and exist only
to destroy evil and the minions of Chaos. Whilst they
might have been peasants and craftsmen before, and
thus may not be as dangerous in a fight as seasoned
mercenaries, their determination and fanaticism
should not be underestimated. Witch Hunters find
ready allies in their ranks, and many a band of Zealots
is led by Witch Hunters.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 2 2 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: Zealots may be equipped with

weapons and armour chosen from the Zealot
Equipment list.

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The Sisters of Sigmar

or centuries the nobility of the Empire has sent
its wayward or troublesome daughters to the
Holy Convent of the Order of Merciful Sisters of
Sigmar in Mordheim to be initiated into the only
order of priestesses dedicated to the Empires patron
god. The Sisters of Sigmar, as they are commonly
called, have traditionally travelled the Empire
administering to the sick and poor, tending to the
needs of orphans, curing the diseased and mending
broken bodies. As well as the healing arts, which they
practise with expert knowledge of herb-lore and
prayer, their advice is frequently sought by those
about to make an important decision, for the Sisters
of Sigmar are famed for their ability to predict the
fickle course of fate.

The Sisters believe they have a holy mission, a task

that they have been set by Sigmar himself and to
which they must submit themselves body and soul.
Their sacred duty is to gather up the shards of
wyrdstone and hide it deep beneath Sigmars Rock in
the vaults of their convent where, shielded by a great
depth of solid granite and guarded by the eternal
prayers of the sisterhood, it will cause no harm to
Sigmars people. It is a nigh hopeless task, for there
are few Sisters and countless shards of stone. Worse
still, there are many who want the stone for
themselves, to take it from Mordheim and spread its
contagion amongst the cities of the Empire.

The warbands of the sisterhood are led by tough

Matriarchs, each accompanied by a body of warrior
sisters. The training and harsh discipline of the
convent includes mastery of martial as well as
ecclesiastic skills, for mastery of the body is but the
first step towards the mastery of the soul. Their
favoured weapon is the warhammer, the instrument
of Sigmar, seen as his holy symbol, alongside the twintailed comet.

Though once much loved by the common people, the

Sisters have seen their popularity wane in recent
years. Rabble-rousing Witch Hunters have denounced
them as witches and heretics, so that even in the
countryside they are attacked and driven away by the
very peasants they seek to help. Many of Sigmars
priests wish to disband the order altogether, claiming
that women have no right to teach the holy word of
Sigmar. Even the Grand Theogonist, ostensibly the
chief authority over the order, has cooled towards the
sisterhood, denying the throne to Magritta of
Marienburg who was brought up by the Sisters and
said to be sympathetic to their cause. These days the
Sisters of Sigmar have retreated to their convent
situated high on the craggy island of Sigmars Rock in
the river Stir in Mordheim.

Choice of warriors
A Sisters of Sigmar warband must include a minimum
of three models. You have 500 gold crowns to recruit
your initial warband. The maximum number of
warriors in the warband may never exceed 15.
Sigmarite Matriarch: Each Sisters of Sigmar
warband must have one Matriarch to lead it:
no more, no less.

Of all the inhabitants of Mordheim only the Sisters of

Sigmar were prepared for its destruction. Seeress
Cassandora foretold of the disaster and at their
nightly vigil the Maidens of Sigmar heard the voice of
Sigmar speaking in their dreaming minds. Thus they
knew that they would be safe in their fortress high
above the city, raised as it is above the polluted
vapours, if only they were prepared to survive the fire
of Sigmars Fury.

Sister Superior: Your warband may

include up to 3 Sister Superiors.
Augur: Your warband may include a
single Augur.
Novices: Your warband may include up to 10
Novices.

While the rest of Mordheim fell under a spell of

madness the Sisters of Sigmar offered prayer after
prayer, scourging themselves to drive out all thoughts
of sin, fervently accepting a punishing penitential
regime to harden their minds against the wantonness
running rampant outside their walls. When the blow
finally came the Sisters gathered beneath the great
temple dome of their convent which, well built and
fortified as it was by the prayers of the Sisters,
protected them from the fire and heat of their
masters ire.

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Sisters: Any number of models may be Sisters.

Starting experience
A Matriarch starts with 20 experience.
Sisters Superior start with 8 experience.
An Augur starts with 0 experience.
Henchmen start with 0 experience.

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Special skills
The Sisters of Sigmar may use the following skill list instead of the standard skill lists.

Sign of Sigmar

Righteous Fury

The Sister is favoured by the great god Sigmar.

Possessed or Undead opponents lose their first attack
against the Priestess in the first round of hand-to-hand
combat (down to a minimum of 1).

The Sister feels cold fury and utter contempt towards

any evil that pollutes the soil of the holy Empire with
its presence. The model hates all Skaven, Undead or
Possessed warbands and all models in them.

Protection of Sigmar

Absolute Faith

The Sister has been blessed by the High Matriarch.

Any spell which would affect her is nullified on a D6
roll of 4+. Note that if the spell is nullified it will not
affect any other models either.

The Sister puts her faith in Sigmar, and faces dangers

unflinchingly. She may re-roll any Fear tests and does
not have to test if she is fighting alone against several
opponents.

Utter Determination
Only the Matriarch may have this skill, which allows
her to re-roll any failed Rout tests.

Sisters of Sigmar skill table

Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Special

Matriarch

Sister Superior

Augur

Sisters of Sigmar equipment lists

The following lists are used by the Sisters of Sigmar to pick their equipment.

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Armour

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc

Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Sigmarite warhammer . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Flail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Steel whip . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . 15 gc

Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Heavy armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Buckler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Missile Weapons

Holy tome . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 120 gc

Blessed water . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Holy relic . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc

Sling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gc

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Miscellaneous Equipment
(Heroines only)

Sisters of Sigmar

Heroines
0-3 Sister superior

1 Sigmarite matriarch
70 gold crowns (dowry to the temple)

35 gold crowns (dowry to the temple)

The Sigmarite Matriarchs, of whom there is an inner

circle of twelve, are answerable to the High Matriarch
of the temple. Each must lead a warband of Sisters in
frequent searches of the city in order to purge the
ruins. Matriarchs are driven by a zealous devotion to
the Cult of Sigmar and a relentless determination to
redeem the Sisterhood in His eyes.

Each of the Sisters Superior is a long-serving priestess

of the Cult of Sigmar, well versed in the rituals of the
temple and an example to the younger Sisters and
Novices. The Sisters Superior are entrusted with
maintaining the faith and fervour of the order. Any
peril or foe that may lurk in the ruins of Mordheim is
as nothing compared to the wrath of a Sister Superior.

Profile

Profile

M WS BS S

A Ld

Weapons/Armour: The Sigmarite Matriarch may be

equipped with weapons and armour chosen from the
Sisters of Sigmar Equipment list.

M WS BS S

A Ld

Prayers of Sigmar: The Matriarch has studied the

Prayers of Sigmar. See the Magic section.

Weapons/Armour: A Sister Superior may be

equipped with weapons and armour chosen from the
Sisters of Sigmar Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Leader: Any warband member within 6" of the
Sigmarite Matriarch may use her Leadership
characteristic when taking any Leadership tests.

0-1 Augur
25 gold crowns (dowry to the temple)
The blind Augurs of the Sisterhood are blessed
beyond their comrades. By giving up their sight they
have gained something far more, second sight a gift
from their patron god. Only a very few are marked
this way, and they are greatly revered by the
Sisterhood. Unlike the rest of the priestesses, they
shave their heads, save for a single long braid.
Profile

M WS BS S

A Ld

Weapons/Armour: The Augurs may be equipped with

weapons chosen from the Sisters of Sigmar
Equipment list. They never wear armour.

SPECIAL RULES
Blessed Sight: An Augur can re-roll any failed
characteristic tests (climbing, resisting spells or any
other reason), and any rolls to hit in close combat or
shooting. You must accept the second result.
In addition, an Augur can use her Blessed Sight to
help the Sisterhood when they are searching the
city for wyrdstone. If the Augur is not put out of
action in the battle, you may roll two dice for
her in the exploration phase and pick either
dice as the result.

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Henchmen

(bought in groups of 1-5)

Sigmarite sister

0-10 Novices

25 gold crowns (dowry to the temple)

15 gold crowns (dowry to the temple)

Sigmarite Sisters know that their entire order is

shamed in the eyes of their Lord Sigmar. Every one of
them is sworn upon His altar to pacify the city and
thereby redeem themselves. Whatever the perils and
horrors that stand in their way, they will be overcome!

By tradition, the Sisters draw their recruits only from

the most noble houses of the Empire, and families
consider it a great honour to have their daughter
accepted into the order. Only maidens of noble
lineage can be relied upon to have the devotion to
duty and innate sense of honour. Few though the
recruits may be, they must endure several years as
Novices during which time their devotion will be
tested to the full. All are eager to prove themselves
worthy to be the handmaidens of Sigmar.

Profile

M WS BS S

A Ld

Weapons/Armour: The Sigmarite Sisters may be

equipped with weapons and armour chosen from the
Sisters of Sigmar Equipment list.

Profile

M WS BS S

A Ld

Weapons/Armour: The Novices may be equipped

with weapons and armour chosen from the Sisters of
Sigmar Equipment list.

Special weapons
sigmarite warhammer
15 gold crowns

10 gold crowns

Availability: Common (Sisters of Sigmar only).

Availability: Common (Sisters of Sigmar only).

One of the traditional weapons of the

Sisterhood, the warhammer echoes Ghal-Maraz,
the great hammer of Sigmar himself.

Another weapon unique to the Sisterhood is the

steel whip, made from barbed steel chains. The
weapon can be as much as 12' long and some of
the Sisters have acquired a truly punishing skill
with this weapon.

Range

Strength

Close Com As user+1

Special rules
Concussion, Holy

SPECIAL RULES
Concussion: Warhammers are excellent at
striking people senseless. When using a
warhammer in close combat a roll of 2-4 is
treated as stunned when rolling on the Injury
chart.
Holy Weapon: Each warhammer is blessed by
the High Matriarch herself before it is handed to
the Sisters. The warhammer has a +1 bonus on
all to wound rolls against any Possessed or
Undead models. Note that you will still need to
score a 6 before any modifiers in order to cause
a critical hit. Only Matriarchs and Sister
Superiors
may
carry
two
Sigmarite
warhammers.

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steel whip

Range

Strength

4"

As user

Special rules
Cannot be parried, reach

SPECIAL RULES
Cannot be parried: The steel whip is a flexible
weapon and the Priestesses use it with great
expertise. Attempts to parry its strikes are futile.
A model attacked by a steel whip may not make
parries with swords or bucklers.
Reach: A model armed with a steel whip may
attack enemies up to 4" away in the hand-tohand combat phase. She may make her usual
number of attacks, using the normal combat
procedure, except that her opponent may not
strike back. Note that if the model is already
engaged in close combat, she may not use the
steel whip to attack opponents other than those
in base contact.

The Undead
Count Vlad von Carstein
and his wife Isabella have
ruled the province of
Sylvania for as long as anyone can
remember peasants whisper of
some dark secret, Witch Hunters revile
them, and the Priests of Sigmar shun their
court. Indeed, Sylvania has the most dire
reputation of all the provinces of the Empire. Few
men sent to spy on the rulers of Sylvania have ever
returned from those dark Sylvanian forests, and then
rarely with their sanity intact.
In the dimly-lit chamber of the Drakenhof castle, on a
throne of black obsidian, sits Vlad von Carstein, the
ruler of Sylvania. He waits in shadows, having set
himself apart from the politics and bickering of the
Empire. For he holds a terrible secret: he, and all the
ruling aristocracy of his province are Vampires,
undying monsters from beyond the grave. Here he
patiently waits, drinking the blood of maidens from
gold goblets.
For many long years Vlad has gathered his strength
and mustered his Undead legions in secrecy. One day
soon he will march from the forests of
Sylvania at the head of an army of
restless dead. The pieces of magic
stone that lie scattered among
the ruins of Mordheim
can give the Count
the
power
to
challenge the nobles
of the Empire and
enslave the men of the
Old World.

Wyrdstone holds enough captured magical energy to

unleash a great spell of doom to rival that of Nagash
the Black. If the Count is successful, he will raise all
the dead between the Worlds Edge Mountains and the
borders of Stirland, and go to war against the divided
rulers of the Empire. His plans laid out, Vlad sends his
thralls, the immortal Vampires, to do his bidding.
During dark, moonless nights, black coaches arrive at
the gates of Mordheim carrying coffins. Ghouls scuttle
from their hiding places to greet them, and corpses
are stirred by a command which the living cannot
hear. Following the commands of the Vampire, they
hunt for shards of wyrdstone.
The night belongs to the Undead, and in Mordheim it
is always night.

Choice of warriors
An Undead warband must include a minimum of
three models. You have 500 gold crowns to recruit
your warband. The maximum number of warriors in
the warband may never exceed 15.
Vampire: Each Undead warband must have one
Vampire: no more, no less!
Necromancer: Your warband may include a single
Necromancer if you wish.
Dregs: Your warband may include up to three Dregs.
Zombies: Your warband may include any number of
Zombies.
Ghouls: Your warband may include any number of
Ghouls.
Dire Wolves: Your warband may include up to five
Dire Wolves.

Starting experience
A Vampire starts with 20 experience.
A Necromancer starts with 8 experience.
Dregs start with 0 experience.
Henchmen start with 0 experience.

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Undead skill tables

Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Vampire

Necromancer
Dreg

Undead equipment lists

The following lists are used by Undead warbands to pick their equipment.

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons

Missile Weapons

Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc

Mace . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Hammer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
Axe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Double-handed weapon . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Halberd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Short bow . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc

All who profit from the spoils of Chaos shalt be

doomed. So quoth Grand Theogonist Vilgrim the
Third, Marius said vehemently. I am not a looter
or a thief!
Its been three weeks now, Marius! Hensel
argued bitterly. Weve run out of money. We need
more men, we need new weapons. For Sigmars
sake, Marius, well all starve! Hensel paused for a
moment, and a sly look entered his dark brown
eyes. That broken vault is there, and someone will
find it. Others, less righteous than us, will be
looking for it. Would you see the wealth of the
Empire stolen by wicked creatures or men of no
moral virtue. At least well be spending it to
further our noble cause!
As the two spoke, Enderlin, one of Lapzigs men,
came around the corner, clearly excited.
Weve found the merchants house. The vault is
there, alright! he told them with a grin. We better
be quick, and grab the hoard before theres any
trouble. With that he hurried off again, the Witch
Hunter and Hensel following.
Enderlin led them down a narrow alleyway,
choked with debris. At the far end, where the alley
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Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Heavy armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

gibbet, its rusted metal creaking as the cadaver

swung in the stale wind. A corner of a nearby
building had broken through its foundations and
within the dark confines of the exposed cellar gold
glinted in the dim light.
Well be taking that! a voice called out, and from
the shadows stepped a dozen men, some carrying
crossbows, the others wielding swords and spears.
They were all well dressed, in the manner of
Marienburgers.
Dare not oppose me! cried Marius, pulling forth
his own blade. I am sent here by Sigmar himself.
Cross my path and be forever damned. The world
around us is in turmoil, Chaos gnaws upon the
bones of our lands, foul creatures lurk in our once
proud cities. Men should not fight men in these
troubled times, for have we not a common foe to
fight against?
All the same, that gold is ours! their leader
replied, signalling his men to advance.
Then so be it, you shall be in the arms of
damnation before the sun sets! Marius snarled
back, leaping to the attack.

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The undead

Heroes
1 Vampire

0-1 Necromancer

110 gold crowns to hire

35 gold crowns to hire

Vampires lead the Undead in their search for the

magical stones that will give their master the power to
conquer the Empire.

Necromancers are evil wizards, studying the corrupt

art of Necromancy. Many of them are acolytes and
servants of Vlad von Carstein, and follow the agents of
their master to the city of the Damned. Others are
recruited from amongst wizards and warlocks who
have come under the suspicion of the various agents
of Sigmar and have fled to Mordheim to avoid
persecution.

Although but pale shadows when compared to the

dread Vampire Lords, the immortal servants of Vlad
are still some of the most powerful creatures who
fight in Mordheim. Most of them serve the undying
count of Sylvania, but some have found the city to
their liking, and have become independent.
Profile

M WS BS S
6
4 4 4

T
4

W
2

I
5

A Ld
2 8

Weapons/Armour: Vampires may be armed with

weapons and armour chosen from the Undead
Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Leader: Any models in the warband within 6" of the
Vampire may use his Leadership instead of their own.
Cause Fear: Vampires are terrifying Undead creatures
and therefore cause fear.
Immune to Psychology: Vampires are not
affected by psychology (such as fear) and
never leave combat.
Immune to
Poison:
Vampires are
not affected
by any
poison.
No Pain:
Vampires
treat a
stunned
result on
the Injury
chart as
knocked
down.

Profile

M WS BS S
4
3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
3

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: Necromancers may be armed with

weapons and armour chosen from the Undead
Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Wizard: Necromancers are wizards and so are able to
use Necromantic magic. See the Magic section for
details.

0-3 Dregs
20 gold crowns to hire
Dregs are the most miserable human
survivors of the demise of Mordheim.
They are deformed and rejected
individuals, shunned even by the other men and
women who still live in the ruins and catacombs of
the city.
Vampires often recruit Dregs as their servants and
treat them with surprising kindness. As a result, Dregs
are often fanatically loyal to their Undead overlords
and will do anything to protect and serve them.
Dregs are very useful to their masters as they can be
sent to buy equipment, weapons and supplies from
the settlements around Mordheim which would often
not welcome Necromancers or where Vampires
would fall under the suspicion of the Witch Hunters.
They can also do the bidding of their vampiric master
during daylight, when the Vampires must rest in their
coffins.
Profile

M WS BS S
4 2 2
7

T
3

W
3

I
1

A Ld
3 1

Weapons/Armour: Dregs may be

armed with weapons and armour
chosen from the Undead
Equipment list.

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Henchmen
SPECIAL RULES

Zombies

Cause Fear: Ghouls are twisted and repulsive

creatures and therefore cause fear.

15 gold crowns to hire

Zombies are the most common of the Undead:
creatures animated by the will of their Necromantic
masters.

0-5 Dire wolves

50 gold crowns to hire

Profile

M WS BS S
4
2 0 3

T
3

W
1

I
1

A Ld
1 5

Weapons/Armour: Zombies may not have any

weapons or armour and suffer no penalties for this.

SPECIAL RULES
Cause Fear: Zombies are terrifying Undead creatures
and therefore cause fear.
May not run: Zombies are slow Undead creatures
and may not run (but may charge normally).
Immune to Psychology: Zombies are not affected by
psychology and never leave combat.
Immune to Poison: Zombies are not affected by any
poison.
No Pain: Zombies treat a stunned result on the Injury
chart as knocked down.
No Brain: Zombies never gain experience. They do
not learn from their mistakes. What did you expect?

M WS BS S
9
3 0 4

T
3

W
1

I
2

A Ld
1 4

Weapons/Armour: None.

SPECIAL RULES
Charge: Dire Wolves are slavering creatures that
overpower their opponents when they charge. Dire
Wolves fight with 2 attacks instead of 1 during the
turn they charge.
May not Run: Dire Wolves are slow to react and may
not run (but may charge normally).

Immune to Psychology: Dire Wolves are not affected

by psychology and never leave combat.

40 gold crowns to hire

(bought in groups of 1-5 models)
Ghouls are the descendants of evil and insane men
who ate the flesh of the dead. When the lean and
hungry times of famine come upon the Old World, the
most depraved and destitute took to feasting on
corpses to survive.
Driven by their unspeakable craving for the meat of
their fellow men, these creatures have given up their
human life and dwell near graveyards, crypts and
tombs, digging up the rotting corpses of the recently
buried and consuming the cold flesh with their bare
teeth and claws.
The destruction of Mordheim attracted many Ghoul
clans from the north, and now they have taken up
permanent residence in the crypts and cemeteries of
the ruined city.
M WS BS S
4
2 2 3

T
4

W
1

I
3

A Ld
2 5

Weapons/Armour: Ghouls never carry any

equipment, apart from a few bones which they use
as primitive weapons.

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Profile

Cause Fear: Dire Wolves are terrifying Undead

creatures and therefore cause fear.

Ghouls

Profile

Dire Wolves are slavering Undead hounds, the

animated remains of the giant wolves of the Worlds
Edge Mountains. Their chilling howls can strike fear
into the hearts of even the bravest warriors or most
ruthless Dwarf mercenaries. They prowl the streets of
Mordheim like shadows, and many men have died
with the cold jaws of a Dire Wolf around their neck.

Immune to Poison: Dire Wolves are not

affected by any poison.
Unliving: Dire Wolves do not
gain experience. You cant
teach an old dog new tricks!
No Pain: Dire
Wolves treat a
stunned result
on the Injury chart
as knocked down.

Skaven
Unbeknownst to man,
for thousands of years he has
shared his world with another
and altogether different race.
There have always been signs
for those who cared to see
them: a scurrying black
shadow, an inhuman scream
from the sewer, scuttling
shapes at the back of the cellar.
All these years these creatures have worked
away in secret, burrowing beneath the world of man,
undermining his great cities, infiltrating his sewers
and cellars, and joining all up into a vast worldspanning labyrinth of tunnels and nests. These
creatures call themselves Skaven and they are
ratmen, the mutant spawn of an older age of
chaos and mutation.
Doubtless one day the
Skaven will be ready to
emerge from their
tunnels and wage
open war

upon mankind. For centuries they have been content

to feed upon his ruins, to seed plague in his cities,
and spread contagion amongst his lands. At least they
were content to wait and watch, for now everything
has suddenly changed. Now the destruction of
Mordheim has created new opportunities in the
secret war against mankind.
Since ancient times the Skaven have searched the
world for the stones of power that men in their
ignorance call wyrdstone but which Skaven have long
since known as warpstone, blackstone, or seerstone.
It was as a result of gnawing upon this magic stone in
ages past that commonplace rats began the slow
process of mutation that spawned the Skaven race.
Wyrdstone is quite literally in their blood, for they
feed upon it and make use of it in their foul sorceries.
Until now the ratmens search for wyrdstone has been
difficult and time-consuming as the stone has grown
increasingly rare, but now a new and abundant
source has appeared a dark blessing from the skies!
For the Skaven of Clan Eshin, this is an especially
opportune time for such a thing to happen, for, just
as the Empire is divided, so the Skaven race is divided
amongst itself. Clan fights clan the world over, each
struggling for domination of the Council of Thirteen
whose masters rule the Skaven race. Mordheims
secret is not yet revealed to all the clans, or else the
City of the Damned would already be overrun with
ratmen. The Nightmaster of Clan Eshin is keen to
guard this secret, and for this reason has not sent his
multitudinous armies into Mordheim. Instead, he has
sent small warbands of Skaven skittering through
secret tunnels into the city to gather up the shining
stones and bring them back to the clan nests.
The Skaven of Clan Eshin are supremely adapted to
their task. Masters of the art of bringing silent death to
their foes, they are skilled in the use of poison and
trained in the thousand secrets of the assassin.
Since birth Skaven warriors practise martial crafts in
the ruinous temples of the Horned Rat, their everhungering and hideous god. There are none better
amongst their verminous kind to gather up the
treasure of Mordheim, but they must be silent, swift
and efficient. Were rival Skaven clans to discover
the secret of Mordheim there would come not
hundreds, not thousands, but millions upon
millions to contend for the wyrdstone in the City
of the Damned.

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Skaven equipment lists

The following lists are used by the Skaven to pick their equipment.

HEROES EQUIPMENT LISTS

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons
Dagger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
Sword . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Flail . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Spear . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Halberd . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
Weeping Blades . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 50 gc
Fighting Claws . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 gc

Missile Weapons
Sling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gc
Throwing stars . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 gc
Blowpipe . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 gc
Warplock pistol . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 35 gc
(70 for a brace)

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Buckler . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

HENCHMEN EQUIPMENT LIST

Hand-to-hand Combat Weapons
Dagger
Club . .
Sword
Spear .

Missile Weapons
Sling . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 gc

Armour
Light armour . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 20 gc
Shield . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 gc
Helmet . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

Choice of warriors
A Skaven warband must include a minimum of three
models. You have 500 gold crowns (representing
your resources) which you can use to
recruit and equip your initial warband.
The maximum number of warriors in
the warband may never exceed 20.
Assassin Adept: Each Skaven
warband must have one Assassin
Adept: no more, no less!
Eshin Sorcerer: Your warband may include a single
Eshin Sorcerer.

Starting experience
An Assassin Adept starts with 20 experience.
Eshin Sorcerers and
Black Skaven start
with 8 experience.
Night Runners start
with 0 experience.
Henchmen start
with 0
experience.

Black Skaven: Your warband may include up to two

Black Skaven.
Night Runners: Your warband may include up to two
Night Runners.
Verminkin:
Verminkin.

Any number of models may be

Giant Rats: Your warband may include any number

of Giant Rats.
Rat Ogre: Your warband may include a single
Rat Ogre.

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. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1st free/2 gc
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 gc
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 gc

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Skaven special equipment

This equipment is only available to Skaven, and no other warbands may purchase it. See the Trading
section for full rules on acquiring rare items.

fighting claws

blowpipe
25 gold crowns

35 gold crowns per pair

Availability: Rare 7, Skaven only

Availability: Rare 7, Skaven only

The blowpipe is a short hollow tube which can be

used to shoot poisoned darts. While the darts by
themselves are too small to cause significant damage,
the poison used by the Skaven can cause searing
agony and eventual death.

The martial arts practised by Clan Eshin employ many

unusual weapons. The most famous of these are the
Eshin Fighting Claws: sharp metal blades attached to
the paws of a Skaven warrior. It takes a real expert to
use them effectively, but an adept of Clan Eshin is a
fearsome opponent when armed this way.

The other advantage of a blowpipe is that it is silent,

and a well-hidden shooter can fire the darts
undetected.
Range
8"

Strength Save modifier Special rules

1

+1

Range

Save
Strength modifier

Close Com. As user

Special rules
Pair, Climb, Parry,
Cumbersome

Poison, Stealthy

SPECIAL RULES

SPECIAL RULES
Poison: The needles fired by
a blowpipe are coated in a
venom very similar in its
effects to the Black Lotus (if
you roll a 6 on the To Hit
roll, the victim is
automatically wounded). A blowpipe cannot cause
critical hits. This weapon has a positive armour save
modifier, so a model that normally has a save of 5+
will get a save of 4+ against a blowpipe dart. Even
models that normally do not have an armour save
will get a 6+ save to take into account protection
offered by clothes, fur or the like.
Stealthy: A Skaven armed with a blowpipe can fire
while hidden without revealing his position to the
enemy. The target model can take an Initiative test in
order to try to spot the firing Skaven. If the test is
successful, the Skaven no longer counts as hidden.

warplock pistol

Pair: Fighting Claws are traditionally used in pairs,

one in each hand. A warrior armed with Fighting
Claws gets an additional attack.
Climb: A Skaven equipped with Fighting Claws can
add +1 to his Initiative when making Climbing tests.
Parry: A Skaven armed with Fighting Claws may parry
blows and can re-roll a failed attempt once, in the
same way as a model armed with a sword and buckler.
Cumbersome. A model armed with Fighting Claws
may not use any other weapons in the entire battle.

weeping blades
50 gold crowns (per pair)
Availability: Rare 9, Skaven only
The adepts of Clan Eshin use weapons called Weeping
Blades, murderous swords constructed with a small
amount of warpstone in their structure. A Weeping
Blade constantly sweats a deadly corrosive venom.

35 gold crowns (70 for a brace)

Range

Strength

Availability: Rare 11, Skaven only

Close Com.

As user

Warplock pistols are terrifying weapons, testimony to

the mad genius of Clan Skryre engineers. Warplock
pistols shoot ammunition made of magically treated
warpstone and wounds caused by warplock pistols
are horrible to behold and often cause infections.

Pair: Weeping Blades are traditionally used in pairs,

one in each hand. A warrior armed with Weeping
Blades gets an additional attack.

Range
8"

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Strength Save modifier Special rules

5

-3

Fire every other

turn

Special rules
Pair, Venomous, Parry

Venomous: The venom of Weeping Blades will enter

the blood of the victim and ravage his organs and
muscles. These weapons count as being permanently
coated in black lotus (see the Equipment section). No
additional poison may be applied to Weeping Blades.
Parry: Weeping Blades are swords and can be used
for parrying.

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Skaven skill tables

Combat

Shooting

Academic

Strength

Speed

Special

Adept

Black Skaven

Eshin Sorcerer
Night Runners

Skaven special skills

Skaven Heroes may choose to use the
following Skill list instead of any of the standard Skill tables available to them.

black hunger
The Skaven can draw upon the dreaded Black Hunger, the fighting frenzy which gives him
unnatural strength and speed but can ravage him from inside. The Skaven Hero may
declare at the beginning of his turn that he is using this skill. The Hero may add +1
attack and +D3" to the total move to his profile for the duration of his own turn
but will suffer D3 S3 hits with no armour save possible at the end of the
turn.

tail fighting
The Skaven may wield a shield, knife or a sword with its tail. The
model gains an extra attack with the appropriate weapon or a +1
bonus to its armour save.

wall runner
The Skaven does not need to take an Initiative test when
climbing up walls and other sheer surfaces.

infiltration
A Skaven with this skill is always placed on the battlefield
after the opposing warband and can be placed anywhere
on the table as long as it is out of sight of the opposing
warband and more than 12" away from any enemy model.
If both players have models which infiltrate, roll a D6 for
each, and the lowest roll sets up first.

art of silent death

The Skaven has patiently mastered the deadly art of
open-hand fighting, as taught by the mystics of Cathay in
the temples of the far East. In hand-to-hand combat, the
Skaven can fight with his bare paws without any
penalties and counts as having two weapons (ie, +1
attack). In addition, a Skaven Hero with this skill will
cause a critical hit on a To Wound roll of 5-6 instead of
just 6. This skill may be used in conjunction with the
Eshin Fighting Claws (+2 Attacks instead of +1).

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Heroes
1 Assassin adept

0-2 Black skaven

60 gold crowns to hire

40 gold crowns to hire

The Nightmaster of Clan Eshin has sent the Assassin

to collect precious wyrdstone. Success means many
breeders, wealth and a better position amongst the
clan. Failure, on the other hand, is best not
contemplated

Black Skaven are the most powerful fighters of Clan

Eshin: black-furred killers trained in the martial arts of
their clan. In Mordheim they excel at ambushing and
assassinating man-things.
Profile

Profile

M WS BS S
6
4 4 4

T
3

W
1

I
5

A Ld
1 7

Weapons/Armour: An Assassin Adept may be armed

with weapons and armour chosen from the Skaven
Heroes Equipment list.

Perfect Killer: An Assassin Adept always has an extra

-1 modifier to any armour save the enemy has to take
against wounds they inflicted (both with shooting and
close combat weapons).

T
3

W
1

I
5

A Ld
1 6

Weapons/Armour: A Black Skaven may be armed

with weapons and armour chosen from the Skaven
Heroes Equipment list.

0-1 Eshin sorcerer

SPECIAL RULES
Leader: Any warrior within 6" of the Assassin Adept
may use his Leadership instead of his own.

M WS BS S
6
4 3 4

45 gold crowns to hire

The Sorcerers of Clan Eshin are black magicians who
manufacture the enchanted weapons of the Assassins.
Though their power is slight compared to the
Warlocks of Clan Skryre or the mighty Grey Seer, their
black sorcery is still potent.
Profile

M WS BS S
5
3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 6

Weapons/Armour: A Skaven Eshin Sorcerer may be

armed with weapons and armour chosen from the
Skaven Heroes Equipment list.

SPECIAL RULES
Wizard: An Eshin Sorcerer is a wizard and uses the
Magic of the Horned Rat. See the Magic section for
details.

0-2 Night runners

20 gold crowns to hire
Night Runners are the young apprentices of Clan
Eshin. Recently initiated into the secrets of the clan,
they make up for their lack of knowledge with their
ambition and energy.
Profile

M WS BS S
6
2 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 4

Weapons/Armour: Night Runners may be armed

with weapons and armour chosen from the Skaven
Henchmen Equipment list.

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Henchmen

(bought in groups of 1-5)

Verminkin

0-1 Rat ogre

20 gold crowns to hire

210 gold crowns to buy

Verminkin are the Clanrats of Clan Eshin. The

strongest amongst them are initiated into the secrets
of the clans and begin their training to become
Assassins, the most feared warriors of the Skaven
warbands. All the Clanrats of Clan Eshin dream of
rising to the status of an Assassin one day.

These horrible monsters are much in demand as

bodyguards to important Skaven.

Profile

M WS BS S
5
3 3 3

T
3

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 5

Weapons/Armour: Verminkin may be armed with

weapons and armour chosen from the Skaven
Henchmen Equipment list.

15 gold crowns to buy

Giant Rats are creations of the twisted genius of the
Skaven. They are mutated monstrosities the size of
dogs. They fight alongside the Skaven, overpowering
any opponents by sheer weight of numbers.
M WS BS S
6
2 0 3

T
3

M WS BS S
6 3 3 5

T
5

W
3

I
4

A Ld
3 4

Weapons/Armour: Jaws, claws and brute force! Rat

Ogres can never use weapons or armour.

SPECIAL RULES
Fear: Rat Ogres are so frightening they cause fear.
Stupidity: A Rat Ogre is subject to stupidity unless a
Skaven Hero is within 6" of it.
Experience: Rat Ogres do not gain experience.

Giant rats

Profile

Profile

W
1

I
4

Large: Rat Ogres are huge creatures and therefore

make tempting targets for archers. Any model may
shoot at a Rat Ogre, even if it is not the closest target.

A Ld
1 4

Weapons/Armour: None. Giant Rats never use any

armour or weapons.

SPECIAL RULES
Pack size: You can recruit as many Giant Rats as
you wish.
Experience: Giant Rats
are animals and do not
gain experience.

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Warbands
travel to the City
of the Damned from
all over the Old World.
They come from many races
and for many reasons but
ultimately they must all face the
dangers of the dim alleys and twisting,
winding streets of Mordheim.

playing a campaign game

To start the campaign, the two players select one of
the scenarios to fight (see the Scenarios section). At
the end of each game the players work out how
much experience their warriors have earned and
how much wyrdstone the warband has
collected before returning to its
encampment.

starting a campaign

Experience is expressed as Experience points which

Heroes and Henchmen groups receive for surviving
each game. This is covered later in the Experience
section. When a Hero or a group of Henchmen has
sufficient Experience points they receive an advance.
An advance might improve a warriors characteristics
profile, adding to his WS, BS, S etc, or he might gain
a special skill such as Mighty Blow or Acrobat.

To start a campaign youll need at least two players,

preferably three or more. Players may have more than
one warband, but most people prefer to run one at a
time, as this allows them to devote more of their
attention to painting, modelling and playing with
their favourite warband.

After each game the warriors collect wyrdstone. This

is recorded on the warbands roster sheet, and can
later be sold for gold, used for trading, etc. You can
recruit more warriors or buy new weapons from
traders. All this is explained in the Income and
Trading sections, later.

Although it is great fun to fight individual battles, part

of the challenge of Mordheim is to build your
warband into a force to be reckoned with. A campaign
gives your warband the chance to gain experience and
new skills, as well as the opportunity to hire extra
warriors as its fame and fortune increases.

You can start a campaign as soon as two players have

recruited their warbands. New players can join the
campaign any time after that. Although the new
warbands will be less experienced
they will soon learn new skills.
Fighting other, more powerful,
warbands will allow them
to develop more
quickly.

warband rating
Each warband has a warband rating the
higher the rating the better the warband. The
warband rating is simply the number of warriors in it
multiplied by 5, plus their accumulated experience.
Large creatures such as Rat Ogres are worth 20 points
plus the number of Experience points they have
accumulated.
The warbands rating changes after each game,
because surviving warriors will gain extra experience,
warriors may have been killed, new ones added, etc.
Hopefully your warband rating will go up, signifying
your increase in power!

post battle sequence

After the battle is over, both players work their way
through the following sequence. You do not have
to work through it all at once (try to do the first
three parts straight after the battle you may
wish to consider further purchases later) but
any dice rolls must be seen by both players or
a neutral third party.

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1

Injuries. Determine the extent of injuries for

each warrior who is out of action at the end of
the game. See the Serious Injuries, on page 118.

Allocate experience. Heroes and Henchmen

groups gain experience for surviving battles. See
the Experience and Scenarios sections for
details.

Roll on the Exploration chart. See the Income

section for details.

Recruit new warriors. Add

extra manpower to your
warband and buy new
equipment as described in
the Trading section.

Update your warband

rating. You are now ready to
fight again.

disbanding warbands
You may disband your old
warband at the end of any game
and start again with a new one.
All the warriors in the original
warband and any equipment and
other benefits they acquired are
lost. You can also dismiss any
warrior in your warband at any
time.

death of
a warrior
When a warrior is killed (Hero or
Henchman) all his weapons and
equipment are lost. This is very
important, so be clear about it
from the start. It is not possible
to reallocate a warriors
weapons or equipment once he
is dead.

death of
a leader
If the leader of the warband
is slain, the Hero with the
next highest Leadership value
takes command. He then
gains the Leader ability
(although he must continue
to use his original Skill list)
and can use the Equipment
list available to the leader. If
there is more than one Hero
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the warrior with the most Experience points becomes

the leader. In the case of a tie roll a D6 to decide the
new leader. Note that you may not hire a new leader
for your warband.
In the case of Undead warbands, the death of the
Vampire means that the warbands Necromancer must
take over. If the warband doesnt include one, the
spells that hold the restless dead together unravel,
and the warband collapses into a pile of bones. You
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buying new equipment

between games
As explained in the Trading section, warriors may
purchase new equipment and armaments using the
warbands treasury. Warriors can also swap equipment
between themselves. Alternatively, old equipment can
be hoarded and re-used at a later date.
Weapons and armour purchased, swapped or taken
from storage for your warband must be of an
appropriate type for the warrior, as indicated by the
warband lists. Record any changes to the warriors
equipment on
the roster
sheet.

serious injuries
During a game some warriors will be taken out of
action and removed from play. At that time it doesnt
matter whether the warrior is dead, unconscious,
injured or just playing dead in game terms he is no
longer capable of fighting in the battle which is all that
matters.
When you are playing a campaign it matters a great
deal what happens to warriors who are taken out of
action! They might recover completely and be ready
to fight in the next battle, or they might have
sustained injuries. Worst of all they might die, or be so
badly injured that they have to retire.
When a Henchman receives a serious injury this is
treated differently than if a Hero received one (this is
to represent the greater effect that losing a Hero
would have on your warband). Working out the
extent of a Henchmans injuries is very simple. You
will need to roll on the chart opposite to determine
what has happened to your Hero. The chart covers a
whole range of injuries and random things that might
befall your warrior. Bear in mind that only Heroes
who are taken out of action are obliged to roll on this
chart.

HENCHMEN WITH SERIOUS INJURIES

Henchmen who are out of action at the
end of the battle are removed
permanently from the roster sheet
on a D6 roll of 1-2. They have
either suffered severe injuries,
died of their wounds, or
decided to quit the warband.
On a roll of 3-6 they can fight
in the next battle as normal.

HEROES WITH
SERIOUS INJURIES
After a battle some of
your Heroes may be
taken out of action.
You will need to
determine the extent
of their injuries before
the next game.
To use the Heroes
Serious Injuries chart
opposite, roll two D6.
The first dice roll
represents tens and
the second units, so
that a roll of 1 and 5
is 15, a roll of 3 and
6 is 36, etc. This type
of dice roll is
referred to as a
D66 roll.

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Heroes serious injuries chart

11-15
DEAD
The warrior is dead and his body is abandoned in the
dark alleys of Mordheim, never to be found again. All
the weapons and equipment he carried are lost.
Remove him from the warbands roster.
16-21
MULTIPLE INJURIES
The warrior is not dead but has suffered a lot of
wounds. Roll D6 times on this table. Re-roll any
Dead, Captured and further Multiple Injuries
results.
22
LEG WOUND
The warriors leg is broken. He suffers a -1 Movement
characteristic penalty from now on.
23
ARM WOUND
Roll again: 1 = Severe arm wound. The arm must be
amputated. The warrior may only use a single onehanded weapon from now on. 2-6 = Light wound.
The warrior must miss the next game.
24
MADNESS
Roll a D6. On a 1-3 the warrior suffers from stupidity;
on 4-6 the warrior suffers from frenzy from now on
(see the Psychology section for details).
25
SMASHED LEG
Roll again: 1 = The warrior may not run any more but
he may still charge. 2-6 = The warrior misses the next
game.
26
CHEST WOUND
The warrior has been badly wounded in the chest. He
recovers but is weakened by the injury so his
Toughness is reduced by -1.
31
BLINDED IN ONE EYE
The warrior survives but loses the sight in one eye;
randomly determine which. A character that loses an
eye has his Ballistic Skill reduced by -1. If the warrior
is subsequently blinded in his remaining good eye he
must retire from the warband.
32
OLD BATTLE WOUND
The warrior survives, but his wound will prevent him
from fighting if you roll a 1 on a D6 at the start of any
battle. Roll at the start of each battle from now on.
33
NERVOUS CONDITION
The warriors nervous system has been damaged. His
Initiative is permanently reduced by -1.
34
HAND INJURY
The warriors hand is badly injured. His Weapon Skill
is permanently reduced by -1.
35
DEEP WOUND
The warrior has suffered a serious wound and must
miss the next D3 games while he is recovering. He
may do nothing at all while recovering.
36
ROBBED
The warrior manages to escape, but all his weapons,
armour and equipment are lost.

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(roll D66)

41-55
FULL RECOVERY
The warrior has been knocked unconscious, or
suffers a light wound from which he makes a full
recovery.
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BITTER ENMITY
The warrior makes a full physical recovery, but is
psychologically scarred by his experience. From now
on the warrior hates the following (roll a D6):
D6 Result
1-3 The individual who caused the injury. If it was
a Henchman, he hates the enemy leader
instead.
4
The leader of the warband that caused the
injury.
5
The entire warband of the warrior responsible
for the injury.
6
All warbands of that type.
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CAPTURED
The warrior regains consciousness and finds himself
held captive by the other warband.
He may be ransomed at a price set by the captor or
exchanged for one of their warband who is being held
captive.
Captives may be sold to slavers at a price of D6x5 gc.
Undead may kill their captive and gain a new Zombie.
The Possessed may sacrifice the prisoner. The leader
of the warband will gain +1 Experience if they do so.
Captives who are exchanged or ransomed retain all
their weapons, armour and equipment; if captives are
sold, killed or turned to Zombies, their weaponry, etc,
is retained by their captors.
62-63
HARDENED
The warrior survives and becomes inured to the
horrors of Mordheim. From now on he is immune to
fear.
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HORRIBLE SCARS
The warrior causes fear from now on.
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SOLD TO THE PITS
The warrior wakes up in the infamous fighting pits of
Cutthroats Haven and must fight against a Pit Fighter.
See the Hired Swords section for full rules for Pit
Fighters.
Roll to see which side charges, and fight the battle as
normal. If the warrior loses, roll to see whether he is
dead or injured (ie, a D66 roll of 11-35). If he is not
dead, he is thrown out of the fighting pits without his
armour and weapons and may re-join his warband.
If the warrior wins he gains 50 gc, +2 Experience and
is free to rejoin his warband with all his weapons and
equipment.
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SURVIVES AGAINST THE ODDS
The warrior survives and rejoins his warband. He
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Experience
As warriors take part in
battles, those who survive
become more experienced,
and improve their battle
skills. This is represented in
campaigns by Experience
points.
Warriors earn Experience
points when they take part in
a battle. Once a warrior has
enough points he gains an
advance. This takes the form of an
increased characteristic or a new skill. Warriors who
survive long enough may progress to become great
Heroes, with many skills that they have picked up
during their long and glorious fighting career.
When warriors are recruited, some of them already
have some experience. The warband lists detail how
many Experience points different warriors begin
with. Record these on your warband roster sheet by
ticking the right number of boxes. No extra advances
are gained for this
experience. It simply
represents the
experience the
warriors have
accumulated
before the
warband is
formed.

earning experience
The Experience points warriors earn depend on the
scenario. Different scenarios have different objectives
and consequently warriors can earn experience in
slightly different ways.
Extra Experience points are always added to the
fighters total after the game is over, though it is a
good idea to keep a record of the opponents your
warrior puts out of action during the battle, as this
often affects the experience they gain.
If you look through the scenarios you will notice that
warriors always earn +1 Experience point for
surviving a battle. They earn this even if they are
injured so long as they live to fight again!
The Scenarios section includes details of how many
Experience points are earned for each scenario.

experience advances
As warriors earn more Experience points they are
entitled to make Advance rolls. The warband roster
sheet shows how much experience a Hero or a
Henchman group must accumulate before making a
further roll. When the accumulated experience
reaches a box that has thick borders, the warrior may
make an Advance roll. The roll(s) must be taken
immediately after the game in which the advance was
earned, while both players are present to witness the
result. Note that Henchmen gain experience as a
group, and consequently all the warriors in one
group gain the same advance.

underdogs
When a warband fights against an enemy warband
with a higher rating, its warriors earn extra
Experience points as shown on the table below. The
higher the opposing warbands rating the more
points the underdog earns.
Difference in
Warband rating

Experience Bonus

0-50
51-75
76-100
101-150
151-300
301+

None
+1
+2
+3
+4
+5

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advance rolls
Make Advance rolls straight after the battle so both
players can witness the result. Roll 2D6 and consult the
appropriate tables below.

Heroes
2D6
2-5

Result
New Skill. Select one of the Skill tables
available to the Hero and pick a skill. If he is a
wizard he may choose to randomly generate a
new spell instead of a skill. See the Magic
section.

Characteristic Increase.
Roll again: 1-3 = +1 Strength; 4-6 = +1 Attack.

Characteristic Increase.
Choose either +1 WS or +1 BS.

Characteristic Increase.
Roll again: 1-3 = +1 Initiative;
4-6 = +1 Leadership.

Characteristic Increase.
Roll again: 1-3 = +1 Wound;
4-6 = +1 Toughness.

10-12 New Skill. Select one of the Skill tables

available to the Hero and pick a skill. If he is a
wizard he may choose to randomly generate a
new spell instead of a skill.

Henchmen
Henchmen never add more than +1 point to any of their
initial characteristics. If the dice roll indicates an increase
in a characteristic which has already been increased, roll
again. All warriors in the group gain the same advance.
2D6 Result
2-4 Advance. +1 Initiative.
5

Advance. +1 Strength.

6-7 Advance. Choose either +1 BS or +1WS.

8

Advance. +1 Attack.

Advance. +1 Leadership.

10-12 The lads got talent. One model in the

group becomes a Hero. If you already have
the maximum number of Heroes, roll again.
The new Hero remains the same Henchman
type (eg, a Ghoul stays as a Ghoul) and
starts with the same experience the
Henchman had, with all his characteristic
increases intact. You may choose two skill
lists available to Heroes in your warband.
These are the skill types your new Hero can
choose from when he gains new skills. He
can immediately make one roll on the
Heroes Advance table. The remaining
members of the Henchmen group, if any,
roll again for the advance that they have
earned, re-rolling any results of 10-12.

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new skills
There are several types of skill and each has a
separate list. You may not choose the same skill
twice for the same warrior. The skills a Hero
may have are restricted by the warband he
belongs to and what type of Hero he is.
To select a new skill for a Hero, pick the type of
skill you want from those available, then choose
which skill has been learned.

characteristic increase
Characteristics for certain warriors may not be
increased beyond the maximum limits shown on the
following profiles. If a characteristic is at its
maximum, take the other option or roll again if you
can only increase one characteristic. If both are
already at their maximum, you may increase any other
by +1 instead. Note that this is the only way to gain
the maximum Movement for some races. Remember
that Henchmen can only add +1 to any characteristic.
HUMAN (Witch Hunters, Flagellants, Mercenaries,
Dregs, Freelancers, Warlocks, Pit Fighters, Magisters,
Darksouls, Mutants, Brethren, Warrior Priests,
Zealots, Sisters of Sigmar, etc.)
Profile
M WS BS S T W I A Ld
Human
4 6 6 4 4 3 6 4 9
ELF (Elf Ranger Hired Sword)
Profile
M WS BS S
Elf
5 7 7 4

T
4

W
3

I
9

A Ld
4 10

DWARF (Troll Slayer Hired Sword)

Profile
M WS BS S T
Dwarf
3 7 6 4 5

W
3

I
5

A Ld
4 10

OGRE (Ogre Bodyguard Hired Sword)

Profile
M WS BS S T W
Ogre
5 6 5 5 5 5

I
6

A Ld
5 9

HALFLING (Halfling Scout Hired Sword)

Profile
M WS BS S T W I
Halfling
4 5 7 3 3 3 8

A Ld
4 10

BEASTMAN
Profile
Gor

M WS BS S
4 7 6 4

T
5

W
4

I
6

A Ld
4 9

POSSESSED
Profile
Possessed

M WS BS S
6 8 0 6

T
6

W
4

I
7

A Ld
5 10

VAMPIRE
Profile
Vampire

M WS BS S
6 8 6 7

T
6

W
4

I
9

A Ld
4 10

SKAVEN
Profile
Skaven

M WS BS S
6 6 6 4

T
4

W
3

I
7

A Ld
4 7

GHOUL
Profile
Ghoul

M WS BS S
5 5 2 4

T
5

W
3

I
5

A Ld
5 7

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Skill lists
The Skill lists are used to pick skills earned as advances. Your warrior is restricted to specific Skill lists
depending upon his warband type and what kind of warrior he is. Each warband entry includes a list
of skills available to the Heroes of that particular warband.
All warbands have their own strengths and weaknesses which relate to the skills available to them.
For example, the Possessed are good fighters and very strong, but they are not very academically
minded.
Some warbands also have access to a unique Skill list, which is clearly indicated in their entry.

combat skills

shooting skills

Strike to Injure. The warrior can land his blows with

uncanny accuracy. Add +1 to all injury rolls caused by
the model in hand-to-hand combat.

Quick Shot. The warrior may fire twice per turn if he

has not moved that turn except to pivot on the spot.

Combat Master. The warrior is able to take on

several opponents at once. If he fights against more
than one enemy at a time, he gains an extra Attack in
each hand-to-hand combat phase as long as he is
fighting two or more enemy models. In addition, the
warrior is immune to All Alone tests.
Weapons Training. A warrior with this skill is adept
at using many different weapons. He may use any
hand-to-hand combat weapon he comes across, not
just those in his equipment options.
Web of Steel. Few can match the ability of this
warrior. He fights with great skill, weaving a web of
steel around him. The model gains +1 to all his rolls
on Critical Hit tables in hand-to-hand combat.
Expert Swordsman. This warrior has been expertly
taught in the art of swordsmanship. He may re-roll all
missed attacks if he is using a sword in the hand-tohand phase of the turn that he charges.
Step Aside. The warrior has a natural ability to avoid
injury in combat. Each time he suffers a wound in
close combat he may make an additional saving throw
of 5+. This save is never modified and is taken after
all other armour saves.

Pistolier. The warrior is an expert at using all kinds

of pistols. If he is equipped with a brace of pistols or
duelling pistols, he may fire twice in any shooting
phase.
Eagle Eyes. The warriors sight is exceptionally keen.
He adds +6" to the range of any missile weapon he is
using.
Weapons Expert. The warrior has been trained to
use some of the more unusual weapons of the known
world. He may use any missile weapon he comes
across, not just the weapons available from his
warbands list.
Nimble. The warrior may move and fire with
weapons that are normally only used if the firer has
not moved. Note that this skill cannot be combined
with the Quick Shot skill.
Trick Shooter. The warrior can shoot through the
tiniest gap without it affecting his aim. He ignores all
modifiers for cover when using missile weapons.
Hunter. The warrior is an expert at getting his
weapon loaded and ready. He may fire each turn,
even with weapons that can normally only be fired
every other turn.
Knife-Fighter. The warrior is an unrivalled expert at
using throwing knives and throwing stars. He can
throw a maximum of three of these missiles in his
shooting phase and may divide his shots between any
targets within range as he wishes. Note that this skill
cannot be combined with the Quick Shot skill.

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academic skills

speed skills

Battle Tongue. This skill may only be chosen by a

leader. The warrior has drilled his warband to follow
short barked commands. This increases the range of
his Leader ability by 6". Note that Undead leaders may
not use this skill.

Leap. The warrior may leap D6" in the movement

phase in addition to his normal movement. He may
move and leap, run and leap, or charge and leap, but
he can only leap once per turn.

Sorcery. This skill may only be taken by Heroes

capable of casting spells. A warrior with this skill gains
+1 to his rolls to see whether he can cast spells
successfully or not. Note that Sisters of Sigmar and
Warrior-Priests may not use this skill.
Streetwise. A warrior with this skill has good contacts
and knows where to purchase rare items. He may add
+2 to the roll that determines his chances of finding
such items (see the Trading section).
Haggle. The warrior knows all the tricks of
bargaining and haggling. He may deduct 2D6 gold
crowns from the price of any single item on each visit
to a merchant (down to a minimum of 1).
Arcane Lore. Witch Hunters, Sisters of Sigmar and
Warrior-Priests may not have this skill. Any warrior
with this skill may learn Lesser Magic if he owns a
Tome of Magic.
Wyrdstone Hunter. The warrior has an uncanny
ability to find hidden shards of wyrdstone. If a Hero
with this skill is searching the ruins in the exploration
phase you may re-roll one dice when rolling on the
Exploration chart. The second result stands.
Warrior Wizard. This skill may only be taken by
spellcasters. The mental powers of the wizard allow
him to wear armour and cast spells.

strength skills
Mighty Blow. The warrior knows how to use his
strength to maximum effect and has a +1 Strength
bonus in close combat (excluding pistols). As his
Strength is used for close combat weapons, the bonus
applies to all such weapons.
Pit Fighter. The warrior has learned how to fight in
enclosed spaces from his time in the dangerous
fighting pits of the Empire. He is an expert at fighting
in confined areas and adds +1 to his WS and +1 to
his Attacks if he is fighting inside buildings or ruins.
Resilient. The warrior is covered in battle scars.
Deduct -1 Strength from all hits against him in close
combat. This does not affect armour save modifiers.
Fearsome. Such is the reputation and physique of the
model that he causes fear in opposing models.
Strongman. The warrior is capable of great feats of
strength. He may use a double-handed weapon
without the usual penalty of always striking last. Work
out order of battle as you would with other weapons.
Unstoppable Charge. When he charges, the warrior
is almost impossible to halt. He adds +1 to his
Weapon Skill when charging.

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A leaping warrior may jump over opposing man-sized

models, including enemies, and obstacles 1" high,
without penalty.
The leap may also be used to leap over gaps, but in
this case you must commit the warrior to making the
leap before rolling the dice to see how far he jumps.
If he fails to make it all the way across, he falls
through the gap (see page 28).
Sprint. The warrior may triple his Movement rate
when he runs or charges, rather than doubling it as
normal.
Acrobat. The warrior is incredibly supple and agile.
He may fall or jump from a height of up to 12"
without taking any damage if he passes a single
Initiative test, and can re-roll failed Diving Charge
rolls. He can still only make a diving charge from a
height of up to 6".
Lightning Reflexes. If the warrior is charged, the
order of attack is determined by comparing Initiative
values instead of the charger automatically striking
first.
Jump Up. The warrior can regain his footing in an
instant, springing to his feet immediately if he is
knocked down. The warrior may ignore knocked
down results when rolling for injuries, unless he is
knocked down because of a successful save from
wearing a helmet.
Dodge. A warrior with this skill is nimble and as fast
as quicksilver. He can avoid any hits from a missile
weapon on a D6 roll of 5+. Note that this roll is taken
against missiles as soon as a hit is scored to see
whether the warrior dodges it or not, before rolling to
wound.
Scale Sheer Surfaces. A warrior with this skill can
scale even the highest wall or fence with ease. He can
climb up or down a height equal to twice his normal
Movement, and does not need to make Initiative tests
when doing so.

Scenarios

Starting the game

pre-battle sequence
Although you can simply decide with your opponent
which scenario you want to play, most players prefer
to generate their scenarios randomly. To do this, work
your way through the following sequence before the
battle.

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3

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The player with the lowest warband rating rolls

on the Scenario table to determine which
scenario is played. In the scenarios where there
is an attacker and a defender, the same player
may choose which he is.
Roll for warriors with old battle wounds to see
whether they can take part or
not.
Set up the terrain and warbands
according to the rules for the
scenario you are playing. The more buildings
the better, so you should place all the terrain
you have.

scenario table
2D6

Result

The player with the lower warband rating

may choose which scenario is played.

Play Scenario 5: Street Fight.

Play Scenario 7: Hidden Treasure.

Play Scenario 3: Wyrdstone Hunt.

Play Scenario 8: Occupy.

Play Scenario 2: Skirmish.

Play Scenario 4: Breakthrough.

Play Scenario 9: Surprise Attack.

10

Play Scenario 6: Chance Encounter.

11

Play Scenario 1: Defend the Find.

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The player with the lower warband rating

may choose which scenario is played.

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Scenario 1: defend the find

Often a warband finds a building with a hoard of
wyrdstone or other treasure inside, only to be
challenged by a rival warband. This usually leads to
conflict as it is unlikely that either side will be willing
to give up the wealth easily.

terrain
Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,
either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'. The first building should be placed in
the centre of the table, and the objective of the
scenario is to take control of this building.

warbands
The warband with the lowest number of warriors in it
is automatically the defender. If both sides are equal,
roll to decide.
The defender is deployed first inside or within 6" of
the objective building. The attacking warband is
deployed within 6" of any table edge. Note that you
can split the warband to enter from different edges if
you wish.

starting the game

The attacker has the first turn.

ending the game

If at the end of the defenders turn the
attacker has more standing models within 6" of the
objective than the defender, the attacker wins.
Alternatively, when one of the warbands fails its Rout
test the game ends.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or Henchman group survives
the battle they gain +1 Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning
warband gains +1 extra Experience.
+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero earns +1
Experience for each enemy he puts out of action.

wyrdstone
One shard of wyrdstone for each Hero of either
warband who is inside the objective building at the
end of the game (up to a maximum of three shards
per warband).

Scenario 2: skirmish
In the vastness of the Mordheim ruins there is always
the risk of running into a rival warband. While two
groups sometimes pass each other without a fight,
more often than not there is a vicious battle amongst
the ruins. If a warband can drive their rivals away, they
will have a larger area in which to search for
wyrdstone.

terrain
Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,
either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'.

warbands

ending the game

When one of the warbands fails its Rout test, the game
ends. The routing warband loses and their opponents
win.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman group survives
the battle they gain +1 Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning
warband gains +1 extra Experience.
+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero earns +1
Experience for each enemy model he puts out of
action.

Each player rolls a dice. Whoever rolls highest

chooses who sets up first. The first player then
chooses which table edge to set up on, placing all his
warriors within 8" of that edge. His opponent then
sets up within 8" of the opposite edge.

starting the game

Both players roll a D6. The higher scoring player takes
the first turn.

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Scenario 3: wyrdstone hunt

Scattered in the ruins of Mordheim are innumerable
tiny shards of priceless wyrdstone. It often happens
that two warbands come upon the same area and only
a battle can determine who will pick the spoils.
In this scenario, warbands encounter each other
while scavenging in the same ruined warehouse,
vault, temple or other such potentially rich building.

terrain
Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,
either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'.

special rules
Once you have placed the terrain, put some
Wyrdstone counters on the tabletop to represent
where the shards are. There will be D3+1 counters in
total.
Each player takes it in turn to place a counter. Roll a
D6 to see which player goes first. The counters must
be placed more than 10" from the edge of the table
and at least 6" away from each other. Note that
counters are placed before deciding which edge the
warbands will play from, so it is a good idea to put
counters towards the middle of the table. Warriors
can pick up the counters simply by moving into
contact with them. A warrior can carry any
amount of wyrdstone without any penalty.
Warriors cannot transfer their wyrdstone to
another warrior. If the warrior who is
carrying a counter is taken out of action,
place the counter on the table where he fell.

warbands
Both players roll a D6 to see who deploys
first. Whoever rolls highest sets up first,
within 8" of the table edge of his choice. His
opponent then sets up within 8" of the
opposite edge.

starting the game

Both players roll a D6. The highest scoring
player takes the first turn.

ending the game

The game ends when one warband fails its
Rout test. The routers automatically lose.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman
group survives the battle they gain +1
Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the
winning warband gains +1 Experience.
+1 per Wyrdstone Counter. If a Hero or
Henchman is carrying a Wyrdstone counter
at the end of the battle he receives +1
Experience.
+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero
earns +1 Experience for each enemy he puts
out of action.

wyrdstone
Your warriors earn one shard of wyrdstone
for each counter still in their possession at
the end of the battle.

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Scenario 4: breakthrough
When news of a huge deposit of wyrdstone starts
circulating, warbands will mount expeditions to
unearth the wealth. However, their rivals often try to
block them, eager to claim all the wyrdstone for
themselves.

ending the game

If one of the warbands fails a Rout test, the game ends
immediately and the routing warband loses.

terrain

If the attacker manages to move two or more standing

warriors to within 2" of the defenders table edge,
they have broken through and he wins the game.

Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,

either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'.

+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman group survives

the battle, they gain +1 Experience.

warbands

+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning

warband gains +1 Experience.

Each player rolls a dice. Whoever scores higher

decides which table edge the attacker sets up on.
The attacker sets up first, within 8" of his table edge.
The defender sets up anywhere on the table as long as
all his warriors are at least 14" away from any attacker.

starting the game

experience

+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero earns +1

Experience for each enemy he puts out of action.
+1 Breaking Through. Any warrior earns +1
Experience for breaking through enemy lines. If the
warrior is a Henchman, then the whole group gains
+1 Experience.

The attacker has the first turn.

Scenario 5: street fight

Often two warbands will come face to face with each
other in the narrow streets of Mordheim. Sometimes
they pass each other without incident but more often
the meeting ends in bloodshed.

terrain
Set up all the buildings into a single street, with no
gaps along the sides. Behind the buildings are
impassable ruins, although the buildings themselves
are still accessible. The only way out is along the
street. The street may be as winding as you like and
should not be too narrow to fight in, but can have
narrow bottlenecks at some points. We suggest that
the terrain is set up within an area roughly 4' x 4'.

set-up
Both players roll a D6 to see who sets up first.
Whoever rolls highest chooses whether to deploy first
or second. The warbands are deployed within 6" of
opposite ends of the street.

special rules

starting the game

Roll a D6 to see who has the first turn.

ending the game

When one of the warbands manages to move all its
remaining warriors out of the street via the opposing
edge, the game ends and that player is victorious.
Alternatively a warband which fails a Rout test loses
the game.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman group survives
the battle they gain +1 Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning
warband gains +1 Experience.
+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero earns +1
Experience for each enemy he puts out of action.
+1 Escaping. The first Hero from either side (not
both!) who exits via the opposing table edge gains
+1 Experience.

Neither warband can backtrack down the street to

leave the battlefield via their own edge.

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Scenario 6: chance encounter

Both warbands have completed their daily search of
the ruins and are on their way back to their
encampment when they run into each other. Neither
side was expecting a fight, and the warband that
reacts the quickest has the advantage.

starting the game

Each player rolls a D6 and adds the normal Initiative
of their leader. The player with the higher score goes
first.

special rules

terrain
Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,
either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'.

set-up

Each warband is carrying D3 shards of wyrdstone at

the beginning of the battle. Mark down the number
each warband has.

ending the game

The battle ends when one warband fails a Rout test.
The routing warband loses.

1.

Each player rolls a D6. The player with the higher

score can choose to deploy first or second.

2.

The first player to deploy sets up his entire

warband in deployment zone A as shown below.
He may choose which quarter
of the table to nominate as
deployment zone A.

+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman group survives

the battle then they gain +1 Experience.

3.

+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero earns +1

Experience for each enemy he puts out of action.

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The second warband

can then be set up in
deployment zone B,
but no model
may be set up
within 14" of
any enemy
model.

experience
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning
warband gains +1 Experience.

wyrdstone
Both warbands gain all the wyrdstone they were
carrying at the beginning of the battle, minus the
number of their own Heroes that were taken out of
action during the game, down to a minimum of zero.
In addition, they gain one extra shard of wyrdstone
for each enemy Hero they take out of action, up to
the maximum number of shards the
opposing warband was carrying at the
beginning of the battle.

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Scenario 7: hidden treasure

There is a rumour that one of the ruined buildings
has a concealed cellar with a treasure chest hidden in
it. Two rival warbands have heard about the cellar and
are now searching the area. Who knows what they will
find?

terrain
Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,
either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'.

set-up
Both players roll a D6 and whoever rolls highest
chooses which warband sets up first. This warband is
deployed within 8" of any table edge the player
chooses. His opponent sets up within 8" of the
opposite side.

special rules
All the warriors (not animals!) in each warband know
roughly what they are looking for and must inspect
the buildings to find the treasure. Each time a warrior
enters a building which has not been previously
searched by either side roll 2D6. On a score of 12, he
has found the treasure. Buildings in the deployment
zones are not searched (since they have already
been thoroughly ransacked) and each building
may only be searched once.
If you have not scored 12 with any roll when
there is only one building left to search, the
treasure will automatically be found there. After
finding the treasure chest, the warrior must then
take it to safety via his own table edge. Carrying
the treasure chest will slow the warrior carrying
it to half speed. Two or more models may carry
the chest without any penalty. You may use the
treasure chest model to represent the chest. If
the carrier is put out of action, place the treasure
chest at the spot where he fell. Any man-sized
model may pick it up by moving into base
contact with it.
Whoever recovers the chest may roll on the
following chart after the game to see what the
chest contains. Note that you roll for each item
separately, apart from the gold crowns, which are
always automatically found. For example, roll to
see if you find any wyrdstone you need a 5+ to
find it. Then roll to see if you find the armour,
and so on. This can make the chest a very
valuable acquisition however, it could also
mean that your warband has risked death for
only three gold crowns!

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ITEMS

D6 ROLL REQUIRED TO FIND

3D6 gc
D3 pieces of wyrdstone
Suit of light armour
Sword
D3 gems worth 10 gc each

Automatic
5+
4+
3+
5+

starting the game

Roll a D6. The player rolling highest has the first turn.

ending the game

When one warband gets the treasure to safety, or a
warband fails a Rout test, the game ends. The
victorious warband then gains the treasure chest.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman group survives
the battle they gain +1 Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning
warband gains +1 Experience.
+1 Per Enemy Out of Action. Any Hero earns +1
Experience for each enemy he puts out of action.
+2 For Finding the Chest. If a Hero finds the
treasure chest he earns +2 Experience.

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Scenario 8: occupy
warbands

This scenario takes place in a part of Mordheim where

the buildings are bursting with shards of wyrdstone
and other wealth. Taking and holding these buildings
means that your warband gains rich pickings.
Unfortunately, your opponent has the same idea.

Each player rolls a D6. The player with the highest

score decides which warband sets up first. The first
player chooses the table edge he wants to set up on,
and places all his warriors within 8" of it. His
opponent then sets up within 8" of the opposite edge.

terrain

starting the game

Each player takes it in turn to place a piece of terrain,

either a ruined building, tower, or other similar item.
We suggest that the terrain is set up within an area
roughly 4' x 4'.

Both players roll a D6. The player with the higher

score takes the first turn.

special rules
The objective is to capture
D3+2 of the buildings on
the tabletop. Mark these
buildings, starting with the
one closest to the centre of
the table, working your way
outwards to the next nearest
building. A building is
occupied if at least one of
your standing models is
inside and no enemy models
are inside the building.

ending the game

There is no need to take any
Rout tests as the game lasts
for a maximum of eight
turns. If one warband
voluntarily routs, the game
ends and the winning
warband is considered to
occupy all of the buildings
on the table.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or a
Henchman group survives
they gain +1 Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The
leader of the warband who
controls the highest number
of buildings at the end of the
battle gains +1 Experience.
If both sides occupy the
same number of buildings,
then the battle is considered
to be a draw and neither
leader gains this bonus.
+1 Per Enemy Out of
Action. Any Hero earns +1
Experience for each enemy
he puts out of action.

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Scenario 9: surprise attack

One warband is out searching the ruins of Mordheim
for loot when it is attacked by an enemy warband. The
defenders are spread thinly and must muster a
defence quickly to drive off their attackers.

terrain
Starting with the attacker, each player takes it in turn
to place a piece of terrain, either a ruined building,
tower, or other similar item. We suggest that the
terrain is set up within an area roughly 4' x 4'.

set-up
1.

The defending player rolls a D6 for each Hero

and Henchman group in his warband, in any
order he chooses. On a 1-3, they are elsewhere in
the ruins and turn up later as reinforcements. On
a 4-6 they are deployed at the start of the game.
Note that at least one Hero or Henchmen group
will be present at the start. If all roll 1-3, the last
Hero or Henchmen group will automatically be
deployed at the start of the battle.

2.

The defender deploys his available Heroes and

Henchmen on the table. No model may be closer
than 8" to another model, as the warband is
spread out wide to search the ruins. No model
may be deployed closer than 8" to a table edge.

3.

The attacker deploys his whole warband within 8"

of a random table edge, as shown below. He may
choose which edge to nominate as 1 before
rolling to see where he deploys.

starting the game

The attacker always
gets the first
turn.

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special rules
The defender, at the start of his second and
subsequent turns, may roll a D6 for each of his
Henchmen groups or Heroes not yet on the table. On
a 4+ they move on in the movement phase from a
random table edge as shown below roll a D6. All
reinforcements for that turn arrive from the same
edge and may charge on the turn in which they arrive.

ending the game

The game ends when one warband fails a Rout test.
The routing warband loses.

experience
+1 Survives. If a Hero or a Henchman group survives
the battle they gain +1 Experience.
+1 Winning Leader. The leader of the winning
warband gains +1 Experience.
+1 Per Enemy Out of
Action. A Hero earns
+1 Experience for
each enemy he
puts out of
action.

Income

Income
At the end of each
battle, a warband may roll
on the Exploration chart.
This is done as soon as a game
is over so that players can
witness each others dice rolls. As
you can see from the chart, a
warband that is just starting out has little chance of
finding the more obscure places in Mordheim.
However, a warband will make more discoveries as it
goes along thanks to its better equipment and
accumulated skills.
Roll a D6 for each Hero in your warband who survives
without going out of action. This represents the
warbands efforts to unearth wyrdstone. Do not roll
for any Heroes who went out of action during the
battle; they are taken back to the warbands
encampment to recuperate instead. So, for example,
if your warband includes four Heroes who all survived
the last battle, you can roll four dice. If you won your
last game, you may roll one extra dice. Add the results
of the dice together and consult the Exploration chart
to see how many shards of wyrdstone your warband
has found.
Do not roll for Henchmen. This does not mean that
they dont search the ruins, but instead represents the
efforts of the Heroes in coordinating the search
parties. In addition, some Henchmen like Zombies or
Warhounds (for obvious reasons) are not particularly
useful when it comes to looking for wyrdstone.

rolling multiples
As well as finding shards of wyrdstone, the warband
can come across unusual places or encounter
inhabitants of the ruined city. If you roll two or more
of the same number while searching, you have found
an unusual building or encountered something out of
ordinary. Consult the chart and refer to the
appropriate entry in the Exploration results.
For example, you might roll two 3s or three 5s, in
which case you should refer to the chart. Choose the
most numerous multiples if you score more than one
set of multiples. So, if you rolled a double 3 and a
triple 5, only look up the triple 5 on the Exploration
chart. In the case of two doubles or triples look up the
highest result. For example, if you rolled double 1
and double 3, look up the double 3 result.

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Any money or loot you find in these locations is

added straight to the warbands treasury. Any shards
of wyrdstone you find can be sold as normal.

exploration procedure
1.

Roll 1D6 for each of your Heroes who survived

the battle and one extra dice if you won, plus any
extra dice allowed by skills or equipment. Note,
however, that you must pick a maximum of six
dice out of all the dice you roll, even if you are
allowed to roll seven dice or more.

2.

Some things, such as skills and equipment, (like

the Mordheim Map) may allow you to re-roll dice.
If your warband includes an Elf Ranger, you may
modify one dice by +1 or -1.

3.

If you rolled any doubles, triples, etc, you have

found an unusual location in Mordheim. Consult
the Exploration chart on the next page to see
what you find. Refer to the appropriate entry on
the following pages and follow the instructions
given there.

4.

Add the results together and consult the chart on

the next page to see how many shards of
wyrdstone you have found. Mark down the
amount of wyrdstone on your warbands roster
sheet.

NUMBER OF WYRDSTONE SHARDS FOUND

Dice Result
1-5
6-11
12-17
18-24
25-30
31-35
36+

Shards Found
1
2
3
4
5
6
7

Example: The Sellswords, a Reiklander warband, have just

won a battle. Three of their Heroes survived and the warband
discovered the Entrance to the Catacombs in an earlier battle.
This means that the warband may roll four dice and re-roll
one of them. The player rolls 5, 5, 1 and 3. He then picks one of
the dice (the 1) and re-rolls it. He scores a 4. His warband also
includes an Elf Ranger, so he can modify one of the dice rolls
by +1/-1. The player decides to turn the 4 into a 5, giving him
a grand total of 5, 5, 5 and 3. This means that the warband has
found four shards of wyrdstone (5+5+5+3=18 which
according to the table above gives the warband four shards)
and the three 5s produce a Market Hall result on the
Exploration chart.

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Exploration chart
DOUBLES

FOUR OF KIND

1
2
3
4
5
6

1 1 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Gunsmith

1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Well
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shop
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Corpse
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Straggler
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Overturned Cart
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Ruined Hovels

2
3
4
5
6

2
3
4
5
6

2
3
4
5
6

2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shrine
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Townhouse
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Armourer
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Graveyard
6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Catacombs

TRIPLES

FIVE OF KIND

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Tavern
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Smithy
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Prisoners
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fletcher
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Market Hall
6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Returning a Favour

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6

1
2
3
4
5
6

1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Moneylenders House
2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Alchemists Laboratory
3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Jewelsmith
4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Merchants House
5 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Shattered Building
6 . . . . . . . . . . Entrance to the Catacombs

SIX OF KIND
1
2
3
4
5
6

he Necromancer dropped the crushed

wyrdstone into the burning brazier causing
the roaring flames to leap up and light the room
in greens and blues. His spies had told him that
a Witch Hunter had come to Mordheim to run
him down and end his unholy work.
Thinking of it made the evil Necromancer laugh
aloud. The stupid fool did not know what
dangers he was dealing with. Enemies might be
killed, riches might be won, but nobody could
defeat this city. Mordheim no longer belonged
to the normal mortal world. The stones
themselves were steeped in the very stuff of
chaos.

1 1 1 1 1 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . The Pit
2 2 2 2 2 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Hidden Treasure
3 3 3 3 3 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Dwarf Smithy
4 4 4 4 4 . . . . . . . . . . . . . Slaughtered Warband
5 5 5 5 5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Fighting Arena
6 6 6 6 6 . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Nobles Villa

It doesnt matter any more. For I have the

power now, I have the means to continue the
great quest for all eternity. Isnt that right,
Hensel? he asked the nearest of the Zombies,
which leant on the haft of a battered, old
halberd. The creature slowly turned its head
towards him, its broken jaw lolling open to
issue an unintelligible moan.
He thinks he knows what the truth is, doesnt
he? Well, he will learn. mused Marius Dire.
He will learn

Perhaps he will kill me. He will be young,

brash, naive. He is full of pride and noble selfsacrifice. He believes he can defeat this place!
He told his Zombies with a bitter laugh, as they
waited dumbly around him, their unseeing eyes
clouded over, the flesh hanging limply off their
rotting bones.

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Doubles
(1 1) Well

(4 4) Straggler

The public wells, of which there were several in

Mordheim, were covered by rooves raised up
on pillars and adorned with carvings and
fountains. The city was proud of its water
system. Unfortunately, like all the other wells,
this one is in a parlous state and undoubtedly
polluted with wyrdstone.

Your warband encounters one of the survivors

of Mordheim, who has lost his sanity along
with all his worldly possessions.

Choose one of your Heroes and roll a D6. If the

result is equal to or lower than his Toughness, he
finds one shard of wyrdstone at the bottom of the
well. If he fails, the Hero swallows tainted water
and must miss the next game through sickness.

(2 2) Shop
The Merchants Guild shop has been thoroughly
ransacked. Even so, there are still items
scattered around the single, long room,
mingled in with the rubble. Some are useful,
such as cast iron pots and pans and rolls of
fine cloth. All manner of smaller items are
lying about the sort of frippery which no
longer has a use in a devastated city with few
inhabitants.
After a thorough search you find loot worth D6 gc.
If you roll a 1 you will also find a Lucky Charm (see
the Equipment section, page 53).

(3 3) Corpse
You find a still-warm corpse. A chipped dagger
sticks out of his back. Surprisingly, his
possessions have not been looted.
To see what you find when you search the corpse,
roll a D6:
D6
1-2
3
4
5
6

Result
D6 gc
Dagger
Axe
Sword
Suit of light armour

Skaven warbands can sell the straggler to agents of

Clan Eshin (who will use the man for food or
slavery) and gain 2D6 gc.
Possessed warbands can sacrifice the unfortunate
individual for the glory of the Chaos gods. The
leader of the warband will gain +1 Experience.
Undead warbands can kill the man and gain a
Zombie for no cost.
Any other warband can interrogate the man and
gain insight into the city. Next time you roll on the
Exploration chart, roll one dice more than is
usually allowed, and discard any one dice. (For
example, if you have three Heroes, roll four dice
and pick any three).

(5 5) Overturned Cart
Stuck in a ruined gateway is an overturned
wagon the covered type that nobles travel in
from the city to their estates in the country.
Since anyone important fled a long time ago,
what is it doing here? The horses have broken
their traces, or did someone cut them free?
Roll a D6 to see what you find:
D6
1-2
3-4
5-6

Result
Mordheim Map (see Equipment)
A purse with 2D6 gc
Jewelled sword and dagger. These can be
kept or sold at twice the value of a normal
sword and dagger, but note that the
normal selling price is half the actual cost
(see the Trading section for rules on
selling items), so the jewelled sword will
sell for 10gc, for instance.

(6 6) Ruined Hovels
The street consists of ruined hovels, which are
leaning over at alarming angles. Not much
worth looting here.
You find loot worth D6 gc amidst the ruins.

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Triples
(1 1 1) Tavern
The ruin of a tavern is recognisable by its sign
still hanging on the wall. The upper part of the
building is ruined, but the cellars are cut into
rock and are still full of barrels. There are
broken flagons and tankards everywhere.
You could easily sell the barrels for a good price.
Unfortunately your men are also interested in the
contents! The warbands leader must take a
Leadership test. If he passes, the warband gains
4D6 gc worth of wines and ales which can be sold
immediately.
If he fails, the men drink most of the alcohol
despite their leaders threats and curses. You have
D6 gc worth of alcohol left when the warband
reaches their encampment.
Undead, Witch Hunter and Sisters of Sigmar
warbands automatically pass this test, as they are
not tempted by such worldly things as alcohol.

(2 2 2) Smithy
The furnace and toppled anvil make it obvious
what work was done here. Most of the iron and
the tools have been looted long ago. Coal and
slag litter the floor but there may still be
weapons to be found among the debris.
Roll a D6 to determine what you find inside:
D6
1
2
3
4
5
6

Result
Sword
Double-handed weapon
Flail
D3 Halberds
Lance
2D6 gc worth of metal
(add the value to your treasury).

(3 3 3) Prisoners
A muffled sound comes from one of the
buildings. Inside you find a group of finely
dressed people who have been locked in a
cellar. Perhaps they are prisoners taken by
cultists, ready to be sacrificed during
Geheimnisnacht.
Possessed warbands can sacrifice the victims
(undoubtedly finishing the job of the captors).
They gain D3 Experience which is distributed
amongst the Heroes of the warband.
Undead warbands can callously kill the prisoners
and gain D3 Zombies at no cost.
Skaven can sell the prisoners into slavery for 3D6
gc.

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Other warbands can escort the prisoners out of the

city. For their trouble, they are rewarded with 2D6
gc. In addition, one of the prisoners decides he
wishes to join the warband. If you can afford to
equip the new recruit with weapons and armour,
you may add a new Henchman to any of your
human Henchman groups (with the same stats as
the rest of the group, even if they have already
accumulated experience).

(4 4 4) Fletcher
This hovel was once the workshop of a fletcher
a maker of bows and arrows. There are
bundles of yew staves and willow rods
everywhere.
Roll a D6 to see what you find:
D6
1-2
3
4
5
6

Result
D3 Short bows
D3 Bows
D3 Long bows
Quiver of hunting arrows
D3 Crossbows

(5 5 5) Market Hall
The market hall was raised up on
pillars, with the timbered corn
exchange above the open market
place. The upper storey has been
badly damaged, but the covered market still
offers a good deal of shelter. The remains of the
last market day are still lying around on the
cobbles. Most of this is broken pottery and iron
pots.
You find several items worth 2D6 gc in total.

(6 6 6) Returning a Favour
As you are returning to your encampment, you
meet one of your old acquaintances. He has
come to repay an old favour or debt.
You gain the services of any one Hired Sword
(choose from those available to your warband) for
the duration of the next battle, free of charge. After
the battle he will depart, or you may continue to
pay for his upkeep as normal. See the Hired
Swords section on page 105.

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Four of a kind
(1 1 1 1) Gunsmith

(4 4 4 4) Armourer

You find the workshop of a Dwarf gunsmith. Its

doors have been broken down and the rooms
raided, but some of the iron strongboxes have
survived intact.

A breastplate hanging from a pole drew your

attention to this place, obviously too high up to
be easily looted. The workshop is ruined and
the forge has been smashed. Rooting about in
the soot, you find various half-finished items of
armour.

Roll a D6 to see what you find:

D6
1
2
3
4
5
6

Result
Blunderbuss
Brace of pistols
Brace of duelling pistols
D3 Handguns
D3 Flasks of superior blackpowder
Hochland long rifle

Roll a D6 to see what you find:

D6
1-2
3
4
5
6

Result
D3 Shields or bucklers (choose which)
D3 Helmets
D3 Suits of light armour
D3 Suits of heavy armour
Suit of Ithilmar armour

(2 2 2 2) Shrine
Your warband stumbles across a ruined shrine,
which is so badly damaged that it is difficult to
tell which god was once worshipped within its
walls. A few images remain on the painted
plaster walls but they have been defaced by
heretics. Fragments of smashed statues lie
among the ruins. Some items appear to be
covered in gold leaf, most of which has been
torn off.

(5 5 5 5) Graveyard

Your warband may strip the shrine and gain 3D6 gc

worth of loot.

Any warband apart from Witch Hunters and Sisters

of Sigmar may loot the crypts and graves and gains
D6x10 gc worth of loot.

Sisters of Sigmar or Witch Hunter warbands may

save some of the shrines holy relics. They will gain
3D6 gc from their patrons, and a blessing from the
gods. One of their weapons (chosen by the player)
will now be blessed and will always wound any
Undead or Possessed model on a to wound roll of
2+.

(3 3 3 3) Townhouse
This three-storey house was once part of a
tenement block overlooking a narrow
alleyway. The street is now in ruins, but this
house remains largely intact. Exploring it you
find that the garret leans over so far that you
can step out of the window into the attic of the
house opposite.
Your warband finds 3D6 gc worth of loot.

You find an old graveyard, crammed with

sepulchres that are overgrown with ivy. The
monuments to the dead are grotesque and
decorated with sculpted gargoyles. The
ironwork has been ripped from some of the
tombs, and stones have toppled off. It looks as
if some of the crypts have already been broken
into by tomb robbers.

If you loot the graveyard, the next time you play

against Sisters of Sigmar or Witch Hunters, the
entire enemy warband will hate all the models in
your warband. Make a note of this on your
warband roster sheet.
Witch Hunters and Sisters of Sigmar may seal the
graves. They will be rewarded for their piety by D6
Experience points distributed amongst the Heroes
of the warband.

(6 6 6 6) Catacombs
You find an entrance to the catacombs and
tunnels below Mordheim.
You can use the new tunnels you found in the next
battle you play. Position up to three fighters (not
Rat Ogres or the Possessed) anywhere on the
battlefield at ground level. They are set up at the
end of the players first turn and cannot be placed
within 8" of any enemy models.
This represents the warriors making their way
through the tunnels, infiltrating enemy lines and
emerging suddenly from below ground.

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Five of a kind
(1 1 1 1 1) Moneylenders House

(4 4 4 4 4) Merchants House

A grand mansion, that is strongly built from

stone, has survived the cataclysm remarkably
well. A carved coat of arms adorns the lintel
above the doorway although it has been
defaced by raiders and the symbols are now
unrecognisable. The door itself, has been
smashed open with axes and hangs open on its
hinges.

The merchants house stands by the waterfront.

It has a vaulted stone undercroft which is still
stacked with barrels and bales of cloth. The
foodstuffs have been looted or eaten long ago
and huge rats infest the rotting bales. Up the
stairs are the dwelling quarters, solidly built of
timber, although badly damaged you think you
can still get up to them but youll need to tread
with care!

Inside, hidden amongst the debris, you find D6x10

gc to add to your treasury.

(2 2 2 2 2) Alchemists Laboratory
A narrow stairway leads down into a crypt-like
dwelling which was once an alchemists
workshop. The sign still hangs from one hinge
above the entrance. It looks as if this was a very
old building which has remained in use for
centuries although it did not survive the
comets destruction too well. The stone floor
has strange symbols on it and there are charts
and astrological symbols painted onto the
walls.
In the ruins you find loot worth 3D6 gc and a
battered old notebook. One of your Heroes may
study the Alchemists notebook, and the extra
wisdom he gains will enable him to choose from
Academic skills whenever he gains a new skill in
addition to those skills normally available to him.

(3 3 3 3 3) Jewelsmith
The houses in the jewellers quarter have all
been well and truly looted long ago. Even the
rubble has been picked over many times for
fragments of gold and gems. But still, some
small but valuable items may have been
overlooked.
Roll a D6 to see what you find:
D6
1-2
3-4
5
6

Result
Quartz stones worth D6x5 gc
Amethyst worth 20 gc
Necklace worth 50 gc
A ruby worth D6x15 gc

Inside you find several valuable objects which can

be sold for 2D6x5 gc. If you roll a double, instead
of finding money you find the symbol of the Order
of Freetraders. A Hero in possession of this gains
the Haggle skill.

(5 5 5 5 5) Shattered Building
The comet destroyed this building almost
completely, making it unsafe for all but the
most daring to explore. But places such as this
are the best for searching for wyrdstone shards.
You find D3 shards of wyrdstone amongst the
ruins. In addition take a Leadership test against the
warband leaders Leadership value. If passed a
wardog that was guarding the building joins the
warband.

(6 6 6 6 6) Entrance to the Catacombs

You find a well-hidden entrance to the dark
catacombs which extend for miles beneath the
city of Mordheim. Although the entrance looks
foreboding the tunnels will take hours off your
searches of the city.
You can use these tunnels to explore Mordheim
more efficiently. From now on, you may re-roll one
dice when you roll on the Exploration chart. Make
a note of this in your warbands roster sheet.
Second and subsequent catacomb entrances you
find do not grant you any additional re-rolls,
although you may find further re-rolls from other
sources.

If your warband does not sell the gems, one of

your Heroes may keep them and displays them
proudly. He will gain +1 to the rolls for locating
rare items as merchants flock to such an obviously
wealthy warrior.

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Six of a kind
(1 1 1 1 1 1) The Pit

(4 4 4 4 4 4) Slaughtered Warband

You have come within sight of the Pit, the huge

crater created by the comet. A black cloud still
rises from it but you can see glowing wyrdstone
everywhere. This is the domain of the Shadow
Lord, the lord of the Possessed, and no-one is
welcome here even his own followers!

You find the remains of an entire warband.

Broken bodies lay scattered among the ruins,
torn apart by some monstrous creature. You see
a huge shape, which looks like an immense
Possessed creature, shambling away.

If you wish, you can send one of your Heroes to

search for any wyrdstone hidden here. Roll a D6.
On a roll of 1 the Hero is devoured by the
guardians of the Pit and never seen again. On a roll
of 2 or more he returns with D6+1 shards of
wyrdstone.

After giving the dead their final rites (Sisters of

Sigmar or Witch Hunters), eating them (Skaven or
Undead) or looting them (anyone else!) you find
the following items. Roll for every item separately
(apart from the gold coins and daggers) to see if
you find it. For example, on a roll of 4+ you will
find the suits of light armour.

(2 2 2 2 2 2) Hidden Treasure
In the depths of Mordheim, you come across a
hidden chest, bearing the coat-of-arms of one of
the noble families of the town.
When you open the chest you find the following
items. Roll for every item on the list separately
(apart from the gold crowns) to see whether you
have found it. For example, on a roll of a 4+ you
find the wyrdstone.
Items
D3 Pieces of wyrdstone
5D6x5 gc
Holy relic
Suit of heavy armour
D3 Gems worth 10 gc each
Elven cloak
Holy tome
Magical artefact

D6 Result Needed
4+
Auto
5+
5+
4+
5+
5+
5+

(3 3 3 3 3 3) Dwarf Smithy
You find a solidly built stone workshop. A runic
inscription indicates that this may have been a
Dwarf smithy.
Roll a D6 to see what you find:
D6
1
2
3
4
5
6

Result
D3 Double-handed axes
D3 Suits of heavy armour
Gromril axe
Gromril hammer
Double-handed gromril axe
Gromril armour

Item
3D6x5 gc
D3 Suits of light armour
Suit of heavy armour
D6 Daggers
Mordheim Map (see p55)
D3 Halberds
D3 Swords
D3 Shields
D3 Bows
D3 Helmets

D6 Result Needed
Auto
4+
5+
Auto
4+
5+
3+
2+
4+
2+

(5 5 5 5 5 5) Fighting Arena
During better times, Mordheim was famous for
its duellists and pit fighters. You have found
one of the areas used to train these warriors.
The place is filled with training equipment and
practice weapons.
You find a training manual, which you can either
sell for 100 gc or let one of your Heroes read. The
extra knowledge your Hero gleans from reading
the manual entitles him to choose from Combat
skills whenever he gains a new skill, and his WS
may now be increased by an extra point above his
normal racial maximum (for example, a Human
who has the book would now have a maximum
Weapon Skill of 7).

(6 6 6 6 6 6) Nobles Villa
You find a fine house which is partially ruined.
It has been thoroughly ransacked and all the
furniture has been stripped of its fine fabrics.
Shards of broken pottery of the finest quality
are scattered over the floor.
Roll a D6. If you roll 1-2, you find D6x10 gc worth
of items and money to add to your treasury. On a
roll of 3-4, you find D6 vials of Crimson Shade. On
a roll of 5-6 you find a hidden magical artefact
carefully concealed in a hidden cellar or behind a
secret door. Roll on the Magical Artefacts table.

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magical artefacts table

Roll a D6 and use this table to determine which item you find when a result in the Exploration
chart indicates that you have found a magical artefact. In a campaign none of these items can
appear more than once, so if you find a magic item which is already in someone elses possession
roll again even if the warrior carrying it has been killed.

1 The Boots and Rope of Pieter

4 Bow of Seeking

Pieter, the master thief of the Guild of Shadows, was the

most famous of all the cat burglars of Mordheim. He
earned the nickname Spider for his daring robberies.
The secret of his success was a pair of enchanted boots
and a magical rope which he had acquired from far-off
Araby.

This bow was a gift to Count Steinhardt from the Elf

lords of the Forest of Shadows.

A model wearing these boots may move normally

(including running, charging, etc) on any kind of terrain,
including vertical surfaces. When moving the model,
simply adds the distances moved horizontally to that
moved vertically, with no Initiative test needed (except to
jump across gaps).

2 The Count of Ventimiglias Misericordia

This dagger was used by the notorious Tilean
gentleman-pirate known as the Black Corsair. It is
claimed that he found it in ancient Elven ruins and
legend also has it that the daggers blade cannot be
damaged in any way.
The dagger is treated as a sword. Opponents wounded
by it are stunned on a result of 1-3 (Undead are knocked
down as normal) and put out of action on a 4-6.

3 Attlas Plate Mail

This armour was given as a present by the Dwarf Lord
Kurgan to the warlord Attla in the time of Sigmar
Heldenhammer.
Attlas Plate Mail is a suit of gromril armour with the
following three runes inscribed on it:
Rune of Spell Eating: The Hero wearing this armour
is immune to all spells.
Rune of Passage: The Hero can move through solid
objects, like walls (this does not mean that he can see
through them).
Rune of Fortitude: The Hero has an extra wound.
Note that this may take his total Wounds above his
races maximum.

Any arrow shot using this magic bow will pursue the
target and hit it even if the target is behind cover. Treat
this as an Elven bow that always hits on a 2+, regardless
of any to hit modifier. Such is its deadly precision that all
the arrows shot with this weapon count as Hunting
Arrows (+1 on all Injury rolls).
Pick any enemy model in range, not just the closest, but
the shooter must be able to see the target (even the tip of
a targets weapon is enough as long as the shooter is
aware of the presence and position of the target, he can
shoot). In addition, if any Dwarf is an eligible target, the
arrows will always deviate from their intended target and
try to hit the Dwarf instead. For obvious reasons this bow
cannot be used to shoot at Elves.

5 Executioners Hood
Recovered from a shipwrecked Dark Elf vessel, this hood
carries evil glowing runes which fill the wearer with
unreasoning rage.
A warrior wearing this becomes subject to and always will
be frenzied even if he is knocked down or stunned. He
also adds +1 to his Strength in close combat, such is the
power of his fury. The wearer never leaves combat under
any circumstances, and will always attack opponents in
base contact until they are taken out of action.
If there are any stunned or knocked down models within
the wearers charge range at the beginning of his turn, he
will charge and attack the closest one, even if they are
members of his own warband! Fight the hand-to-hand
combat until one of the warriors is taken out of action.

6 All-seeing Eye of Numas

This jewel was recovered from the ruins of Numas far in
the south. It gives its wielder horrific nightmares that
predict his future.
The bearer of the All-seeing Eye can see all models on the
table top, even if they are hidden or out of sight. He can
guide his fellow warband members through the ruins
(this allows you to roll two dice for the bearer after battle
when rolling on the Exploration chart). The bearer also
has an additional 6+ save (which is not modified by
Strength or weapon modifiers) against all shooting
attacks and strikes in close combat, as he can sense the
attacks before they are made.
All animals (such as wardogs, horses, etc) will be
affected by frenzy when fighting against the bearer of
the All-seeing Eye.

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selling wyrdstone

Number of Warriors in Warband

The warband must spend a large portion of its income

on basic necessities such as food, drink, repair of
weapons, and new arrows and ammunition, as well as
celebrating! A warband leader is also expected to
share any profits made by selling wyrdstone between
his men which means that the more money the
warband makes from such sales, the bigger the share
for the men.
The more models there are in the warband, the more
it costs to maintain and the higher the level of any
profits made that must be shared between the men.
The number indicated on the following chart is the
profit in gold crowns earned after deducting the
warbands maintenance costs. The profit is added to
warbands treasury.

No. of Shards Sold

Wyrdstone is tremendously valuable and is in

constant demand by Imperial nobles. This means that
finding buyers for your warbands wyrdstone is not
difficult. You do not have to sell all your wyrdstone
immediately after the battle you may want to hoard
it and sell it later, as selling wyrdstone in smaller
quantities will increase demand and raise the price.
Unfortunately, the demands of running a warband
often mean that you will have to sell most of your
wyrdstone as soon as you find it.

1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8+

1-3
45
60
75
90
110
120
145
155

4-6
40
55
70
80
100
110
130
140

7-9
35
50
65
70
90
100
120
130

10-12 13-15 16+

30
30
25
45
40
35
60
55
50
65
60
55
80
70
65
90
80
70
110
100
90
120
110
100

sisters of sigmar and income

Worldly possessions mean little to the Sisters, but
their holy mission to purify
Mordheim of the influence of
Chaos requires supplies and
weaponry, and these are much
in demand. Thus the warbands of
the Sisterhood compete with
each other to gain the best
weapons and equipment from
the temples armoury.
To measure their success, the more
wyrdstone the Sisters bring to be kept under lock and
key in the Vault of Vindication in the temple at
Sigmars Rock, the more aid they will receive from the
temple.
Thus all gold crowns in the possession of a Sisters of
Sigmar warband represent the resources that the High
Matriarch will put at their disposal. It does not
represent money in a literal sense, so you may like to
think of it as faith, piety, dedication, etc.

skaven and undead

Neither of these warbands puts much value on gold,
but they send all the wyrdstone they find to their
superiors and receive aid and resources in return.
Skaven use their own currency for trading, while the
Undead are somewhat beyond petty concepts of
wealth. For Skaven, the gold crowns in the warbands
treasury represent the warp tokens which the Skaven
use for currency, while for the Undead it represents
the favour they enjoy in the eyes of their master, Vlad
von Carstein of Sylvania.

spending income
You can spend any accumulated money on weapons,
armour, hiring new warriors, buying new
equipment or simply save the money for a
bigger purchase. See the Trading section
for details.

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Every
settlement
around the city of
Mordheim has at
least one trading
post, shop or
merchants
guildhouse
where the
local traders
sell their wares
and buy wyrdstone
and other items that have been scavenged from the
ruins. In a large village such a place might cover a
substantial area with many traders and merchants
offering their goods and services. Small settlements
are served by travelling traders.
All warbands are able to get new equipment one way
or another. The most unscrupulous merchants
actively trade with the Possessed Cultists, and
creatures such as the Skaven have their own network
of contacts, while Vampires can send the Dregs that
serve them into the less salubrious settlements
around Mordheim, such as Cutthroats Haven.

recruiting hired swords

Players may hire mercenary warriors known as Hired
Swords for the warband if they wish. See the Hired
Swords section starting on page 147.

new recruits and

existing henchmen groups
You may add new recruits to existing Henchman
groups. If the group is relatively inexperienced, you
will have no difficulty in finding raw recruits to add to
their numbers. But more experienced gnarled
veterans are not so keen on letting novice warriors
join them and quite rightly so! Between each battle,
roll 2D6: this represents the experience of the
warriors currently available for hire. You can hire as
many warriors as you wish, as long as their combined
Experience does not exceed your dice roll. For
example, if you rolled 7, you could add a single
warrior to a Henchman group with 7 Experience
points, or two warriors to a Henchman group with 3
Experience points, or any combination thereof.
Disregard any excess Experience points.

After every game, a warband can collect income from

exploration, etc, and sell any wyrdstone and treasures
they have acquired. Cash can be spent on recruiting
new warriors, or on new equipment for the warband.

As with other new Henchmen, you must pay for all

their weapons and armour, and in addition you must
add 2 gold crowns to their cost for each extra
Experience point they add to the warbands total.
New Henchmen must be armed and equipped in the
same way as existing members of the group.

The price of wyrdstone varies according to current

demand. See the Income section for details.

weapons

spending cash

new recruits
New warriors are recruited in the same way as the
original warband. They may be armed with any of the
weapons described in the appropriate list, but cannot
have additional equipment until they have fought at
least one battle.
Warbands may recruit whatever type of warriors the
player wishes, but the usual restrictions apply
regarding the number of Heroes, Henchmen, wizards,
etc. For example, no warband may recruit a second
leader, and no Mercenary warband can have more
than two Champions.

If a player wants to buy new weapons or other

equipment for existing warriors, refer to the Price
chart that follows. The chart lists all the equipment
available in Mordheim, not just the common weapons
included in the Recruitment charts. Rare items and
weapons are not always available and vary in price.
Remember that your warriors lack the skill to use any
weapons other than the ones listed in the
Recruitment charts. You may still want to buy rare
items offered to you, as your warriors may be able to
use them as they gain in experience.
Players should preferably complete any recruiting and
trading after the battle is over, making the appropriate
dice rolls whilst both players are present.
However, some players may prefer to wait until the
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purchases more carefully. Determine which rare items
are offered for sale while both players are together.
The players can work out what they will buy later.

trading
Trade items are divided into two sections: common
and rare items. Common items can be bought quite
readily in any of the numerous trading posts and
settlements around Mordheim. Players may purchase
as many of these items as they want. The price of
common items is fixed, so players always pay the
same rate for them.

Warriors can automatically sell equipment for half its

listed price. In the case of rare equipment and
weapons which have a variable price, the warband
receives half of the basic cost only (merchants are far
better at haggling than your warriors).
Alternatively, weapons, armour and equipment may
be hoarded for future use (make a note on the
warband roster) or swapped around the warband
from one fighter to another (though not between
warbands). As a weapons value is low compared to
the cost of equipping any new recruits you may get, a
warband can usually find a use for its cast-off
armaments.

Rare items are hard or even impossible to come by.

Only occasionally do such items
turn up for sale and the price asked
is often way above the true value.
These items are often offered only to
the most famous warbands, or those
with the most money.

availability
The Price chart has a column
marked Availability. Common items
are always available, and can be
bought in any quantity. Items
marked rare are more difficult to
find. A rare items availability is
indicated by a number, for example
Rare 9.
Whenever a Hero wants to buy a rare
item, roll 2D6 and compare the
result to the number stated. If the
roll is equal or greater, the item is
available. For example, you need to
roll 9 or more to acquire an item
marked Rare 9. You can only buy
one rare item for each successful
roll. You may also only make one
roll for each Hero looking for rare
items. For example, if your warband
has four Heroes, you may make four
rolls to locate rare items. Warriors
taken out of action during the last
battle may not look for rare items.

selling
A player may trade in weapons and
equipment at the same time he buys
new ones. After all, as warbands
become more powerful they often
abandon their earlier armament in
favour
of
something
better.
However, the second-hand value of
equipment is not high due to the
considerable wear and tear inflicted
on it by your warriors.

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Price chart
The following chart indicates the cost of items available for sale at trading posts. The cost
of rare items is included, but such items cannot be bought unless they are available, as
already described. In some cases the price is variable, and includes a basic cost plus a
variable extra amount, for example 20+3D6 gold crowns. For these items the extra
variable cost reflects the rarity of the item the premium which must be paid to buy it.

HAND-TO-HAND COMBAT WEAPONS

Item

Cost

Axe
5 gc
Club, Mace or Hammer
3 gc
Dagger
1st free/2 gc
Double-Handed Weapon 15 gc
Flail
15 gc
Gromril Weapon
4 x Price
Halberd
10 gc
Ithilmar Weapon
3 x Price
Lance
40 gc
Morning Star
15 gc
Spear
10 gc
Sword
10 gc

Availability
Common
Common
Common
Common
Common
Rare 11
Common
Rare 9
Rare 8
Common
Common
Common

MISSILE WEAPONS
Item

Cost

Bow
10 gc
Blunderbuss
30 gc
Crossbow
25 gc
Crossbow Pistol
35 gc
Duelling Pistol/brace 30 gc/60 gc
Elf Bow
35 +3D6 gc
Handgun
35 gc
Hunting Rifle
200 gc
Long Bow
15 gc
Pistol/brace
15 gc/30 gc
Repeater Crossbow
40 gc
Sling
2 gc
Short Bow
5 gc
Throwing Knives/Stars
15 gc

Availability
Common
Rare 9
Common
Rare 9
Rare 10
Rare 12
Rare 8
Rare 11
Common
Rare 8
Rare 8
Common
Common
Rare 5

ARMOUR
Item
Barding
Buckler
Gromril Armour
Heavy Armour
Helmet
Ithilmar Armour
Light Armour
Shield

Cost

Availability

80 gc
5 gc
150 gc
50 gc
10 gc
90 gc
20 gc
5 gc

Rare 8
Common
Rare 11
Common
Common
Rare 11
Common
Common

MISCELLANEOUS
Item
Black Lotus

Cost

Availability

10+D6 gc

Rare 9

(Not available to Witch Hunters, Warrior-Priests or

Sisters of Sigmar. Rare 7 for Skaven)

Blessed Water

10+3D6 gc

Rare 6

(Common for Warrior-Priests and Sisters of Sigmar;

May not be bought by Undead)

Bugmans Ale
Cathayan Silk Clothes
Crimson Shade
Dark Venom

50+3D6 gc
50+2D6 gc
35+D6 gc
30+2D6 gc

Rare 9
Rare 9
Rare 8
Rare 8

(Not available to Witch Hunters, Warrior-Priests, or

Sisters of Sigmar)

Elven Cloak
Garlic

100+D6x10 gc
1 gc

Rare 12
Common

(May not be bought by Undead)

Halfling Cookbook
Healing Herbs
Holy (Unholy) Relic

30+3D6 gc
20+2D6 gc
15+3D6 gc

Rare 7
Rare 8
Rare 8

(Rare 6 for Warrior-Priests and Sisters of Sigmar)

Holy Tome

100+D6x10 gc

Rare 8

(Only available to Warrior-Priests and Sisters of

Sigmar)

Horse

40 gc

Rare 8

(Only available to Humans)

Hunting Arrows
25+D6 gc
Lantern
10 gc
Lucky Charm
10 gc
Mad Cap Mushrooms 30+3D6 gc
Mandrake Root
25+D6 gc
Mordheim Map
20+4D6 gc
Net
5 gc
Rope & Hook
5gc
Superior Blackpowder
30 gc
Tears of Shallaya
10+2D6 gc

Rare 8
Common
Rare 6
Rare 9
Rare 8
Rare 9
Common
Common
Rare 11
Rare 7

(Not available to Possessed or Undead)

Tome of Magic

200+D6x25 gc

Rare 12

(Not available to Witch Hunters or Sisters of

Sigmar)

Warhorse

80 gc

Rare 11

(Only available to Humans)

Wardog

25+2D6 gc

Rare 10

(Not available to Skaven)

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Hired Swords
recruiting hired swords

injuries

This section introduces Hired Swords professional

mercenaries to Mordheim campaign games. Taverns
in the settlements and shanty towns around
Mordheim are good recruitment centres for warriors
who do not belong to any particular warband or
retinue, but instead hire out their services to the
highest bidder.

If a Hired Sword goes out of action during the game,

roll for his injuries as you would roll for a Henchman
after a battle (i.e, 1-2 = Lost; 3-6 = Survives).

A player can recruit Hired Swords when he creates his

warband, or during the campaign phase after a game.
Hired Swords dont belong to the warband they fight
with and usually dont help the warband except by
fighting. This means that they do not count towards
the maximum number of warriors or Heroes in the
warband and dont affect your income from selling
wyrdstone. A player cannot buy extra weapons or
equipment for a Hired Sword, and he
cannot sell the Hired Swords weapons
or equipment. To reflect their rarity,
you can only have one of each type
of Hired Sword in your warband.
You may not use the Leadership of
any of the Hired Swords for Rout
tests.

hired swords and experience

Hired Swords gain experience in exactly the same way
as Henchmen. Refer to the scenarios to find out how
much experience Hired Swords gain after each game.
Write the name and profile of a Hired Sword on your
roster sheet in one of the Henchman group slots.
Once the Hired Sword gains enough experience for
an advance, roll on the Heroes Advancement table (as
opposed to Henchmen) to determine which advance
he gains. Skills available to the Hired Swords are
listed under their entries.

hire fee
When a warband recruits a Hired
Sword, you must must pay his hire
fee. Subsequently, after each battle
he fights, including the first, you
must pay his upkeep fee if you want
him to remain with the warband. If
the Hired Sword is killed, or you no
longer require his services, you
dont have to pay any upkeep!
These costs are indicated in the
entries for each Hired Sword.
The money paid to Hired Swords
comes from the warbands treasury
in the same way as buying new
weapons or recruiting new
warriors. If you dont have enough
gold to pay for the Hired Sword, or
want to spend it on other things, he
leaves the warband. Any experience
he has gained will be lost, even if
you hire a new Henchman of the
same type.

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Pit fighter

Ogre bodyguard

30 gold crowns to hire +15 gold crowns upkeep

80 gold crowns to hire +30 gold crowns upkeep

Pit Fighters are dangerous men who make their

living in the illegal fighting pits of the Empire. Many
of them are slaves and prisoners but some are free
men who earn their living from savage pit fights in
settlements like Cutthroats Haven or Black Pit. Even
though pit fights are banned in many provinces, they
are very popular and a great deal of money is
wagered on the outcome. Thus many authorities
turn a blind eye to these bloodsports.

Ogres are large, brutish creatures, standing some ten

feet tall, and all of it bone and muscle. For this
reason they are much in demand as bodyguards and
mercenaries, despite their lack of brains. A warband
backed up by an Ogre makes a fearsome enemy,
since Ogres are extremely dangerous fighters and a
terrifying sight to behold when enraged. They happily
accept any employer, as they are notoriously
unbothered about who they fight for.

When not in the pits, Pit Fighters offer their services

to the highest bidders, and they readily find
employment in warbands intent on exploring the
ruins of Mordheim. Pit Fighters are powerful and
dangerous fighters, and their unique weaponry gives
them an advantage against almost any opponent.

May be Hired: Any warband except Skaven may hire

an Ogre Bodyguard.
Rating: An Ogre Bodyguard increases the warbands
rating by +25 points, plus 1 point for each
Experience point he has.

May be Hired: Any warband apart from Undead and

Skaven may hire a Pit Fighter.

Profile
Ogre

Rating: A Pit Fighter increases the warbands rating

by +22 points, plus 1 point for each Experience point
he has.

Weapons/Armour: Either two swords, axes or clubs

(or any mix of them), or a double-handed weapon
(you may choose which). Ogres wear light armour.

Profile
Pit Fighter

SPECIAL RULES

M WS BS S
4 4 3 4

T
4

W
1

I
4

A Ld
2 7

Equipment: Morning star, spiked gauntlet and

helmet. The spiked gauntlet counts as an additional
hand weapon and a buckler. And no, your Heroes
cannot learn to use it!
Skills: A Pit Fighter may choose from Combat,
Speed and Strength skills when he gains a new skill.

M WS BS S
6 3 2 4

T
4

W
3

I
3

A Ld
2 7

Fear: Ogres are large, threatening creatures that

cause fear. See the Psychology section for details.
Large: Ogres are huge, lumbering creatures and
therefore make tempting targets for archers. Any
model may shoot at an Ogre, even if it is not the
closest target.
Skills: An Ogre may choose from Combat and
Strength skills when he gains new skills.

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Halfling scout

Warlock

15 gold crowns to hire +5 gold crowns upkeep

30 gold crowns to hire +15 gold crowns upkeep

Halflings are diminutive creatures, generally more

concerned with the timing of their next meal (or two)
than with military pursuits. They range from three to
four feet tall, and are neither very strong nor tough,
but are naturally good shots and steadfast in the
face of danger. Some Halflings are more adventurous
than others, however, and these bold spirits are
much sought after by mercenary bands, for they are
splendid archers, and excellent cooks to boot.

Wizards, shamans, mystics, all these and more are

associated with men who can wield the power of
magic. All magic is potentially dangerous and
originates from Chaos, so those blessed (or cursed)
with the power of sorcery are hated and feared.

May be Hired: Any warband except Skaven, Undead

and the Possessed may hire a Halfling Scout.
Rating: A Halfling Scout increases the warbands
rating by +5 points plus 1 point for each Experience
point he has.
Profile
Halfling

M WS BS S
4 2 4 2

T
2

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 8

Equipment: Bow, dagger and a cooking pot (counts

as a helmet).

SPECIAL RULES:
Cook: Halflings are renowned for their cooking skills.
A warband with a Halfling Scout may increase its
maximum size by +1, as warriors from all around are
attracted by the smell of great food! Note that this
does not increase the maximum number of Heroes
you may have.
Skills: A Halfling may choose from Speed and
Shooting skills when he gains a new skill.

Still, it is not difficult to find employment if you are

a wizard, for many are willing to take the risk of
persecution. But hiring a Warlock does not only
mean that you lose your gold if the teachings of the
Cult of Sigmar are to be believed, your soul is at risk
as well...
May be Hired: Any warband except Witch Hunters
and Sisters of Sigmar may hire a Warlock.
Rating: A Warlock increases the warbands rating by
+16 points plus 1 point for each Experience point he
has.
Profile
Warlock

M WS BS S
4 2 2 3

T
3

W
1

I
4

A Ld
1 8

Equipment: A Warlock carries a staff.

SPECIAL RULES:
Wizard: Warlocks are magicians and have two spells
generated at random from the Lesser Magic list. See
the Magic section for details.
Skills: Warlocks may choose skills from the Academic
skills list, or they may randomly determine a new
spell from the Lesser Magic spell list.

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Freelancer

Elf ranger

50 gold crowns to hire +20 gold crowns upkeep

40 gold crowns to hire +20 gold crowns upkeep

Just as warriors of the lower social orders can

become mercenaries, squires or nobles may offer
their skills for hire by becoming a Freelancer or
robber knight. Freelancers are often the younger
sons of nobles, who have inherited little but their
weapons, horse and armour. Having become
disillusioned with their lot in life they have taken the
only road available to them: that of a Hired Sword.

Elves are a wondrous race: lithe, tall, beautiful, longlived and magical. For the most part they are feared
and distrusted by humans, though some live in the
cities amongst men and offer their services as
minstrels and archers in return for a high fee.

Financial considerations take precedence over the

dictates of honour and chivalry. Many Freelancers
have drifted to the shanty towns surrounding
Mordheim, and offer their considerable strength to
the highest bidders.
May be Hired: Mercenaries and Witch Hunters may
hire Freelancers.
Rating: A Freelancer increases the warbands rating
by +21 points plus 1 point for each Experience point
he has.
Profile
Freelancer
Warhorse

M WS BS S
4 4 3 4
8 3 0 3

T
3
3

W
1
1

I
4
3

A Ld
1 7
1 5

Equipment: Heavy armour, shield, lance and sword.

If you are using the optional rules for mounted
models, a Freelancer rides a warhorse. When
mounted, the Freelancer has an armour saving throw
of 3+. On foot his save is 4+.
Skills: A Freelancer may choose from Combat and
Strength skills when he gains a new skill.

Though Elves become rarer in the Old World each

year, there are still some roaming on the trackless
paths of the Drakwald Forest and the Forest of
Shadows.
Elves sensibly tend to avoid the ruins of Mordheim,
for in the City of the Damned there is little to attract
that fey and strange race, but sometimes they are
hired by treasure hunters, for few can match their
skill with a bow, or their inhuman quickness and
agility. The senses of an Elf are much keener than
any humans, and they make excellent scouts.
May be Hired: Mercenaries and Witch Hunters may
hire Elf Rangers. Warbands which include Dwarfs may
hire Elf Rangers, but must pay 40 gold crowns after
each battle instead of 20.
Rating: An Elf Ranger increases the warbands rating
by 12 points plus 1 point for each Experience point
he has.
Profile
Elf Ranger

M WS BS S
5 4 5 3

T
3

W
1

I
6

A Ld
1 8

Equipment: Elf bow, sword and Elven cloak.

Skills: An Elf Ranger may choose from Shooting and
Speed skills when he gains a new skill. In addition,
there are several skills unique to Elf Rangers as
detailed below, which he can choose instead of
normal skills. Note that these special skills can only be
acquired through experience. They are not possessed
by a new recruit.

SPECIAL RULES
Seeker. When rolling on the Exploration chart, the
Elf Ranger allows you to modify one dice roll by
-1/+1.
Excellent Sight. Elves have eyesight unmatched by
mere humans. The Elf Ranger spots Hidden enemies
from two times as far away as other warriors (ie, twice
his Initiative value in inches).

ELVEN SKILLS
Fey. Hostile magic spells will not affect the Elf on a D6
roll of 4+.
Luck. The Elf Ranger is blessed by Lileath, the Elven
goddess of luck. Once per game he may re-roll any
dice roll he makes (but not one made by other
members of the warband).

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Dwarf troll slayer

25 gold crowns to hire +10 gold crowns upkeep
Troll Slayers are members of the morbid Dwarf cult
whose followers are obsessed with seeking an
honourable death in combat. Having committed
some unforgivable crime or been dishonoured in an
irredeemable way, a Dwarf will forsake his home
and wander off to die fighting the enemies of
Dwarfkind.
Troll Slayers are insanely dangerous individuals,
psychopathic and violent. However, there are few
better fighters, so they are much sought after when
warriors are needed.
Known as Hired Axes, Troll Slayers who come to
Mordheim find plenty of opportunity to indulge their
deathwish.
May be Hired: Mercenaries and Witch Hunters may
hire a Dwarf Troll Slayer. Warbands that include Elves
may hire Slayers, but must pay 20 gold crowns after
each battle instead of 10 gold crowns. Dwarfs wont
put up with weak pointy-eared folk unless they have to,
or are adequately compensated for their sufferance.

Hard to Kill. Troll Slayers are tough, resilient

individuals who can only be taken out of action on a
D6 roll of 6 instead of 5-6 when rolling on the Injury
chart. Treat a roll of 5 as stunned.
Hard Head. Troll Slayers ignore the special rules for
maces, clubs etc. They are not very easy individuals to
knock out!

TROLL SLAYER SKILLS

Ferocious Charge. The Dwarf may double his attacks
on the turn in which he charges. He will suffer a -1 to
hit penalty on that turn.
Monster Slayer. The Troll Slayer always wounds any
opponent on a D6 roll of 4+, regardless of
Toughness, unless his own Strength (with weapon
modifiers) would mean that a lower result than this is
needed.
Berserker. The Dwarf may add +1 to his to hit rolls
during the turn in which he
charges.

Rating: A Dwarf Troll Slayer increases the warbands

rating by 12 points plus 1 point for each Experience
point he has.
Profile
Troll Slayer

M WS BS S
3 4 3 3

T
4

W
1

I
2

A Ld
1 9

Weapons/Armour: Two axes or a double-handed axe

(the hiring player may choose).
Skills: A Troll Slayer may choose from Combat and
Strength skills when he gains a new skill. In
addition, there are several skills unique to Dwarf
Troll Slayers which he can have instead of normal
skills when he gains a new skill.

SPECIAL RULES
Deathwish. Troll
Slayers seek an
honourable
death in
combat. They
are
completely
immune to
all
psychology
and will
never need
to test if
they are
fighting
alone.

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Dramatis personae
his section details some of the strangest and
most famous (or infamous) characters to be
T
found in Mordheim and the outlying settlements.
Occasionally, these warriors join forces with a
warband (usually demanding wyrdstone or a bag of
gold in payment).
The following characters (known as special
characters) are hard to find and expensive to hire
you must be lucky and wealthy to attract their
attention.
This list does not, by any means, include all the
famous warriors and cold-hearted killers you could
encounter in Mordheim. There are famous
Dwarf gold hunters, Burgomeisters of the
Merchants Guild, Theodor, the
marksman of Hochland,
and many others. In fact
we hope that the
characters detailed
here will inspire
players to
invent
special
characters
of their
own.

You can only ever have one of a particular special

character in your warband. A warband may employ as
many special characters as it likes if it can afford
them!

looking for special characters

After a battle, you can send any number of your
Heroes to look for a special character. Only Heroes
can look (Henchmen are rarely trustworthy enough).
Heroes who went out of action in the last battle are
unable to join the search because they are recovering
from their wounds.
Heroes who are looking for a special character cannot
look for rare items. Decide which special character
you are seeking, and how many Heroes have been
sent to look for him. Roll a D6 for each searcher. If any
of the searchers rolls under his Initiative he has
located the special character. You can, of course, only
find one of a particular special character, no matter
how many searchers roll under their Initiative.

hire fee
The warband must pay the hire fee for the special
character when he is recruited, and after each battle
he fights, including the first, you must pay an upkeep
fee. These fees are indicated in the entries. This
money comes from the warbands treasury in the
same way as buying new weapons or recruiting new
warriors. If you dont have enough gold to pay for the
special character he leaves the warband.

experience,
injuries and equipment
Special characters have their own equipment. Only
they may use this equipment; it cant be given to
other warriors. Furthermore, you cannot buy
extra weapons or equipment for a special
character.
Special characters do not earn Experience
points, although they suffer serious injuries,
just like Heroes, if they are taken out of
action.
Each special characters description tells
you how much to add to your
warbands rating for including them
(taking into account their
experience and abilities).

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Aenur, the sword of twilight

any famous swordsmen have come to
Mordheim to make their fortune, but few can
M
match the terrifying reputation of the Elf swordsman
Aenur. This mighty warrior was responsible for
slaying the entire Possessed warband of Karl
Zimmeran, and single-handedly cleansed the Rat
Hole, a settlement that had been overrun by
Beastmen.
Rumours about Aenurs origin abound. Elves usually
avoid human settlements, and Mordheim in
particular, but for some reason the tall, pale
swordsman has stayed in the proximity of the ruined
city for months.
Some say Aenur comes from beyond the Great Ocean,
from the fabled Elven kingdoms, and that he is the
captain of the legendary Order of Swordmasters.
Others claim that he is a Wood Elf prince in exile.
Aenur himself says little about his past and those
who are wise do not question him.
Whenever a warband prepares an expedition to
explore the inner city, there is a chance they may
hear a sharp rap at the gate of their encampment
their unexpected visitor will be Aenur, offering his
services to their leader.
If, indeed, Aenur seeks something in the grim ruins of
Mordheim, no-one knows what this might be. Some
say that he wishes to explore the Pit itself, and slay
the enigmatic Shadow Lord, though such a task must
surely be above even this mighty warrior.

SPECIAL RULES
Invincible Swordsman. Aenur always hits his
opponents on a roll of 2+ in hand-to-hand combat.
Wanderer. Aenur only ever stays with a warband for
the duration of the battle. A warband who used Aenur
in their last battle may not seek him out
until they have fought at least one
battle without him.
Ienh-Khain (the Hand of
Khaine). Ienh-Khain is an
incredibly long singleedged sword, which
Aenur uses with
consummate skill.
This sword allows
Aenur to parry,
adds +1 to his
Strength and
causes a
critical hit
on a roll
of 5-6
when
rolling
to
wound.

Aenur is tall even for an Elf, and beneath his finely

woven Elven cloak he wears armour of gleaming
ithilmar. He carries a sword of immense size which is
rumoured to have arcane properties. Certainly noone who has been struck by it has ever lived to tell
the tale.
Hire Fee: 150 gold crowns to hire.
May be Hired: Any warband except Skaven, Undead
and the Possessed may hire Aenur.
Rating: Aenur increases the warbands rating by
+100 points.

Aenur

M WS BS S

A Ld

Weapons/Armour: Aenur wears ithilmar armour, an

Elven cloak and carries an enormous sword known as
Ienh-Khain.
Skills: Aenur has the following skills: Strike to Injure,
Expert Swordsman, Step Aside, Sprint, Lightning
Reflexes, Dodge and Mighty Blow.

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Johann the knife

et your hands off me, brute! Let go of me, and
Ill tell you what I know. So, you seek Johann
G
the Knife! Take my advice, friend, do not speak his
name out loud. He does not like people talking about
him in the street. What do you seek him for anyway?
So, youve got a job for him! Well, why didnt you say
so before? I cannot say where you might find him,
because I do not know myself. Who does? Anyway, no
matter. When he hears word, he will find you soon
enough! Ha! ha! It will cost you though, for he likes
gold, does Johann. He knows this city whats left of
it like the back of his hand. If he cant find
someone, no-one can. He is like a shadow, he can go
in and out of anywhere, unseen. He can also fight his
way out of anywhere. Noone can catch him.
As quick as lightning
with a knife, he is!
No traces, all very
neat and
tidy. All I
need from
you is the
gold, and the
name. Johann
will do the
rest.
Conversation
overheard in
Mordheim

Of the many cutthroats and assassins for hire that

infest the settlements around Mordheim, Johann the
Knife is the most famous. He exhibits his vocation as
hired knife-fighter and assassin extraordinaire by the
various lethal-looking daggers hanging from his belt,
and the mean glint of his eyes. Johann wears dark
leather gear, slightly out of fashion, which has never
been washed (or so the barmaids say). His long face
bears the scars of many a fight, and his unkempt hair
is lank and greasy.
Johanns purse is always heavy with gold, and he takes
no trouble to hide it, since only a fool would try to
steal it from him. Many have tried, and all have died
very quickly. The craftsmanship and quality of
Johanns daggers is beyond compare, as he has taken
them from the bodies of the many wealthy, but
unskilful, opponents he has despatched in vicious
duels.
Hire Fee: 70 gold crowns to hire; +30 gold crowns
upkeep cost. Johann is addicted to Crimson Shade, so
you may hire him for one portion of Crimson Shade if
you wish.
May be Hired: Any warband except Skaven, Undead
and the Possessed may hire Johann.
Rating: Johann the Knife increases a warbands rating
by +60 points.
M WS BS S

A Ld

Johann

Weapons/Armour: Johann is armed with countless

throwing knives and several long daggers (he always
counts as having two swords in close combat). His
weapons are always coated with Black Lotus and he
may take Crimson Shade before a battle if you want
him to.

SKILLS
Johann has the following skills: Dodge, Scale Sheer
Surfaces, Quick Shot, Eagle Eyes and Knife Fighter.

SPECIAL RULES
Knife Fighter Extraordinaire: Johann has a
deserved reputation for being the greatest knifefighter in whole of the Empire. Unlike normal
warriors, he can combine the Knife Fighter and
Quick Shot skills (yes, he can throw six
throwing knives in one turn if he does not
move!).

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Bertha Bestraufrung, high matriarch of the sisterhood

ears ago, Bertha sought refuge in the strict
discipline and devotions of the Sisters of Sigmar.
Y
Only the warrior god of the Empire was worthy of

Weapons/Armour: Bertha is armed with two

Sigmarite warhammers, wears gromril armour, and
carries a vial of blessed water and a holy relic.

her esteem. Only He was constant and faithful. And

had not holy Sigmar, in truth, chosen her to be one of
his handmaidens?

SKILLS

The pure blood of the Unberogens runs in Berthas

veins, as evinced by her long golden plaits and fierce
blue eyes, which can freeze a Goblin at twenty paces
with an icy glare. Even her voice commands
authority, turning strong, hairy-thewed men into
trembling wretches.
The Sisters look up to Bertha as an example of holy
womanhood. She rose rapidly through the ranks of
the Sisterhood, and on her deathbed the revered
Matriarch Cassandra named Bertha her successor,
new High Matriarch, and Abedissa of Sigmars Rock.
Sometimes, as Bertha straps on her Gromril armour
in the light of dawn, she reflects on the lost innocence
of her youth. Then, angrily, she tightens the studded
leather straps tightly over her iron-hard limbs and
strides outside to spend hours practising with her
great warhammers, preparing herself, as a bride of
Sigmar should, for the day of battle.

Bertha has the following skills: Mighty Blow,

Unstoppable Charge and Righteous Fury.

PRAYERS OF SIGMAR
Bertha knows all six Prayers of Sigmar.

SPECIAL RULES
High Matriarch. As the High Matriarch of the Sisters
of Sigmars Mercy, Bertha will automatically
be the leader of any warband she
joins.
Sigmars Handmaiden.
Bertha is favoured above all
other Sisters in the eyes of
Sigmar. She gains +2 to
all her rolls to see
whether her Prayers
of Sigmar are
granted.

Extract from the Tome of Heroes

Hire Fee: None. Bertha will come to the aid of any

Sisters of Sigmar warband if they send one or more of
their Heroines to look for her in the normal manner,
rolling under their Initiative (representing their
efforts to gain audience with the High Matriarch). If
she does grant an audience, she might decide that her
personal help is needed in the forthcoming battle.
She will only come to the aid of a Sisters of Sigmar
warband if their enemy has a higher warband rating.
Consult the table below, and roll a D6 to see whether
Bertha will aid the warband. A request for Bertha to
aid the warband must be made for each battle you
wish her to help the warband.
Difference in
Warband Rating

Dice roll required

0-49
50-99
100-149
150-199
200+

Nil
6+
5+
4+
3+

Bertha

M WS BS S
4 5 3 4

T
4

W
2

I
4

A Ld
3 10

May be Hired: Bertha Bestraufrung will

only join Sisters of Sigmar warbands.
Rating: Bertha increases a warbands
rating by +105 points.

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Veskit, high executioner of clan eshin

t killed us all! We couldnt stop it, our weapons
broke against its body... It was black, like a
I
shadow, and it was moving so fast, cutting men to
shreds left and right. We fought, yes we fought hard,
and old Marcus even tried his trick with the oil flask.
It was engulfed by flames and for a moment we
thought wed stopped it. No way, it came out of the
fire, still ablaze. It was as if it didnt care! That was
too much and those left of us ran for it. Still it
followed us, on and on, relentless and merciless.
There was no escaping, no hiding, its red eye could
always spot you. Oh that eye... that eye...
Last words of Fritz Huber at the Inn of the Red Moon,

Veskit was already a talented

clan Eshin Assassin when
he was entrusted with his
most difficult mission.
He was hired by Clan
Skryre to free one of
their oldest and most
experienced
Warlocks who was
being held hostage
by a rival clan.

Veskit managed to take the prisoner back, fighting his

way through the guards, but at a very high cost. He
suffered terrible wounds and would have certainly
died, but the Nightmaster of Clan Eshin made a pact
with the Warlock Engineers. The Skaven scientistsorcerers replaced various parts of Veskits body with
their part technological, part magical implants and
made him into a walking arsenal of deadly weapons.
Veskit is now more a machine than a living thing, and
his thirst for killing has become almost
uncontrollable.
When news of the wyrdstone came to the hidden
fortress of Clan Eshin, the Nightmaster sent Veskit to
Mordheim to deter the man-things from exploring the
city, which rightfully belonged to the Skaven. From
that day on, many adventurers have met their end in
the dark allies of Mordheim. Veskits unblinking eye
misses nothing, and those he hunts on the streets of
Mordheim never return to the Gargoyle Gate.
Hire Fee: 80 gold crowns to hire; +35 gold crowns
upkeep cost.
May be Hired: Veskit may only be hired by Skaven
warbands.
Rating: Veskit increases the warbands rating by +70
points.

Veskit

M WS BS S
5
5 4 4

T
4

W
2

I
5

A Ld
4 8

Weapons/Armour: Eshin Fighting Claws (the extra

attack is included in his profile). Each Fighting Claw
incorporates an in-built warplock pistol, so Veskit can
shoot in every turn, and he fights in close combat with
Strength 5 and a save modifier of -3 (note that he
can still parry twice with his claws!).

SPECIAL RULES
Unfeeling. Veskit is a cold, calculating
killing machine, and feels few of the
emotions that living things do. He is
therefore immune to all psychology.
No Pain. Veskit ignores knocked down and
stunned results on the Injury chart. He
must lose his last wound and be taken
out of action before he is removed
from battle.
Unblinking Eye. Thanks to the
sorcerous devices built by the Warlock
Engineers of Clan Skryre, Veskit can spot
hidden enemies within twice his Initiative
value in inches.
Metallic Body. These give Veskit his high
Toughness and a 3+ armour save.

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Optional rules
his section includes a variety of rules that add
an extra dimension to your battles in
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Mordheim. As they are additions to the basic rules

New critical hit charts

they are not an essential part of the game, and you

should agree with your opponent beforehand
whether you are going to use any of them.

Depending on what weapon your warrior is using,

you may roll on one of the following Critical Hit
charts. For example, if your warrior is using a sword,
roll on the Bladed Weapons chart. All the rules
governing critical hits given in the main rules also
apply to these tables.

We recommend that new players ignore this section

to begin with, at least until you are familiar with the
way the game works. If you consider yourself to be an
experienced gamer then youll have no problem
incorporating these elements. Some of these
additional rules alter the game quite dramatically, and
you are under no obligation to use any of them. They
have simply been included for players who want to
explore different aspects of
the game.

missile weapons
(Bows, crossbows,
blackpowder weapons, throwing knives etc.)

1-2

Hits a Weak Spot. The missile penetrates its

targets armour. Ignore all armour saves.

3-4

Ricochet. If there are any other models within

6", the closest enemy model is also hit. Roll to
wound and take any saves as normal for both
targets.

5-6

Master Shot. The missile hits an eye, the

throat, or some other vulnerable part. The
target suffers 2 wounds instead of 1. There is
no armour save.

bludgeoning weapons
(Clubs, maces, hammers,
flails, double-handed hammers etc.)

1-2

Hammered. The target is knocked off

balance. Your opponent may not fight this
turn if he hasnt already fought.

3-4

Clubbed. The hit ignores armour saves and

saves from helmets.

Wild Sweep. Your opponents weapon is

knocked from his hand. If he is carrying two
weapons, roll to see which one he loses. He
must fight with whatever back-up weapon he
has in his equipment for the rest of this
combat (or fight unarmed if he has no other
weapons). Roll to wound and take armour
saves as normal.

Bludgeoned. The victim automatically goes

out of action if he fails his armour
save. Even if he has several wounds
remaining, he will be taken out of
action by this attack.

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bladed weapons
(Swords, axes, double-handed swords etc.)

1-2

Flesh Wound. This attack hits an unprotected

area, so there is no armour save.

3-4

Bladestorm. The warrior unleashes a virtual

hail of blows. The attack causes 2 wounds
instead of 1. Take armour saves separately for
each wound. Remember that, as with other
critical hits, if an attack causes multiple
wounds for other reasons as well, you choose
the highest number of wounds.

5-6

Warriors that are engaged in hand-to-hand combat at

the start of their own turn may try to escape from
combat during their movement phase. Such fighters
are assumed to have realised that the odds are against
them and decided that it is just too dangerous for
them to continue.
Declare which of your warriors will try to escape from
combat at the start of your movement phase, at the
same time as you declare charges. Turn the models
around to show this.
Take a Leadership test for each warrior trying to
escape from combat. This represents his efforts to
find the right time to escape. If he passes, the warrior
can move up to double his normal Movement rate
away from combat and the enemy he was fighting, in
any direction.

Sliced! The strike ignores armour

saves, causes 2 wounds, and your
warrior gains +2 to any Injury rolls.

unarmed combat
(Wardogs, warhorses,
Zombies, Possessed, animals etc.)

1-2

Body Blow. Your opponent staggers, allowing

you to seize the initiative and make an
additional attack. Immediately roll to hit and
to wound. Any saves are taken as normal.

3-4

Crushing Blow. The blow lands with

tremendous force. You gain +1 to the Injury
roll if your opponent fails his save.

5-6

Mighty Blow. With a mighty punch or flying

kick, you send your opponent sprawling to
the ground. The attack ignores armour saves
and you gain +2 to any Injury rolls.

thrusting weapons
(Spears, halberds, lances etc.)

1-2

Stab. With a quick strike, you penetrate your

opponents defences. You gain +1 to any
Injury rolls. Armour saves are taken as normal.

3-4

Thrust. The thrust lands with great force and

the target is knocked down. Take armour
saves as normal and see whether the model
suffers a wound.

5-6

Kebab! The thrust knocks the target back with

titanic force, ripping apart armour and
puncturing flesh. The attack ignores armour
saves and you gain +2 to any Injury rolls. The
victim is knocked backwards D6" and the
attacker follows, staying in base contact. Any
other models involved in the combat are
separated and only the model which struck
the blow and his target are still considered
to be in combat. If the target collides with
another model, the other model is hit once
at S3.

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If he fails, his opponent is allowed to make 1

automatic hit against the warrior who is trying to
escape, and the fleeing warrior (provided he survives)
will run 2D6" directly away from combat. He will have
to take a Leadership test at the beginning of his next
turn.
If successful he will stop, but may not do anything
else during that turn. If the test is failed, he will
continue to run 2D6" towards the closest table edge
and must test again the following turn if he is still on
the table.
If a warrior is charged whilst he is fleeing, the
charger is moved into base contact with
him as normal, but the fleeing warrior
will then immediately run a
further 2D6"
towards the table
edge, before any
blows can be
struck.

Rewards of the shadowlord

When a Magister or Mutant from a Possessed warband has accumulated enough
experience, instead of picking a skill, he may roll on the Rewards table below. This
represents the pilgrimage of the Mutant or Magister to the Pit, where he can beseech
a favour from the Shadowlord himself. Roll 2D6.

Wrath of the Shadowlord! The warrior is

mutated beyond recognition and vanishes
into the ruins, joining the many other
horrors that roam Mordheim.

3-6

Nothing Happens. The

capricious Shadowlord
ignores the pleas of his
servant.

7-8

Mutation. The warrior develops a severe

mutation. Roll a D6. On a roll of 1 you lose
a single point from one of your warriors
characteristics (chosen by you), due to
atrophy, or some such degrading mutation.
On a roll of 2 or more you may choose
which one of the mutations listed in the
Cult of the Possessed Warbands section
your warrior has been rewarded with.

9-10

Chaos Armour. The

warriors body becomes
encrusted with an arcane, allenveloping suit of armour. This
confers a basic 4+ save, but does
not affect the models ability to
cast spells or move in any way.

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Daemon Weapon. The

warrior receives a weapon with
a bound Daemon inside it. This
weapon adds +1 to his Strength
in close combat, grants a +1
bonus on all to hit rolls using it.
The user may choose the
weapons form (a sword, an axe,
etc), though it will not have any
of the special abilities normally
associated with common
weapons of that type. An axe
with a bound Daemon, for
example, will not
benefit from the
usual extra save
modifier.

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Possessed! A Daemon
takes over the soul and body of
the warrior. He immediately
gains +1 Weapon Skill, +1
Strength, +1 Attacks and +1
Wounds. These increases do not
count towards his maximum
characteristics. The warrior loses
D3 of his skills (chosen by the
player) and may no longer use
weapons or armour, except for
Chaos Armour or Daemon
weapons.
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Mounted warriors
Horses are rare and expensive in Mordheim, but they do allow warriors to move
quickly, so as long as the steed stays on the streets and does not venture into the
ruined buildings, where it could easily stumble and fall. By using the following rules,
you can include mounted Heroes in your games.

mounted models in mordheim

A warrior and his horse are treated in all respects as a
single model. Should the rider be taken out of action,
then the entire model is removed from the battle.
Mounted warriors use the riders Leadership value for
all Leadership-based tests. When the warrior is
attacked, use the riders Toughness and Wounds.
Mounted warriors automatically have an armour save
of 6+, even if the rider is wearing no armour. This
represents the extra protection afforded by the horse.
If the rider is wearing armour his armour save will be
+1 better than it would be if he were on foot.
In close combat, a warhorse can make 1 attack, but a
normal horse has no Attacks characteristic and
therefore does not attack in close combat.
Armour, called barding, may be purchased for a
warhorse, (refer to the Trading chart). It adds a further
+1 bonus to the models armour save, but subtracts
one from its Movement. A normal horse may not wear
barding. A barded warhorse is only killed on a serious
injury roll of 1 if the model goes out of action.
A horse increases a warbands rating by +3
points, and a warhorse by +5 points.

mounted models
and movement
Mounted models may not move into
buildings. This limits their movement to
relatively flat surfaces such as streets.
A horse or warhorse may jump over an
obstacle up to 2" in height with no
movement penalty.

shooting at
mounted warriors
Because of the size of a mounted warrior,
any shooter may always pick one as a target,
even if there are enemies closer.

mounting/dismounting
A mounted warrior may dismount during his
movement phase. He loses half his movement
and may not charge or run during that turn.

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A cavalryman who has dismounted is considered to be

followed by his steed wherever he goes and may
mount it again whenever he wishes, provided he is
not inside a building or in any other place where the
mount could not be used (such as on a roof). The
warrior loses half his movement when remounting
and may not charge or run during that turn.
Replace a mounted warrior with a model that is on
foot if dismounting, and vice versa.

mounts and campaigns

If a mounted warrior is taken out of action, roll a D6
after the battle. On a 1-2, the mount is killed and
removed from the warband roster.

Blackpowder weapons
uring the period in which Mordheim is set, the
technology needed to make blackpowder
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weapons was still rare, and pistols, handguns,
blunderbusses, etc were prone to malfunctions, jams
and misfires.
The following rules were not included in the
Shooting section, as they would have slowed down
the game, but if you want to create more realistic
games, feel free to use the Misfire rules below.
If you do use these rules, you might want to reduce
the cost of the weapons (we suggest by 20%) to keep
the balance of the game fair.

misfires
Each time you roll a 1 when rolling to hit with a
blackpowder weapon (handgun, pistol, blunderbuss,
warplock pistol, etc), roll a D6 and consult the chart
below.

BLACKPOWDER WEAPON MISFIRES

1

BOOM! The weapon explodes with a

deafening roar! The shooter suffers an S4 hit
(this does not cause critical hits) and the
weapon is destroyed.

Jammed. The weapon is jammed and useless

for the remainder of the battle. You may use
it as normal in the next battle.

Phut. The weapon fails to fire and you must

remove the shot. This means that the shooter
must wait one extra turn before he can fire
this weapon again.
4-5 Click. The weapon fails to fire, but there is
no additional effect.

KA-BOOM! The weapon roars and spits a

cloud of black smoke and flame! The shot
hits the intended target and counts as having
+1 Strength.

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Fighting individual battles

ne thing we discovered during playtesting
Mordheim was that after a while very
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experienced warbands became virtually unbeatable
when fighting against novice warbands.

The exceptions to this rule are knives and daggers,

which you may assume are tucked in boots or
concealed in their clothes, if not actually represented
on the model.

Whilst this might be amusing for the player with the

experienced warband, it will result in a very onesided battle, where the inexperienced
warband is swiftly crushed, without even a
chance to put up a decent fight. Although the
underdogs system balances this out somewhat, it is
often much more fun to play with roughly equal
forces, especially when introducing new players to
the game.

In a campaign game, you must earn statistic increases,

but in one-off games they can be bought beforehand.
You may increase the starting characteristics of your
Heroes by paying the cost in gold crowns given below.

The following rules allow both players to pick

warbands up to an agreed equal value, say 1,000 gold
crowns. This will make the game much more even, as
the two forces will be roughly similar in strength.

Movement

+15gc per point.

Weapon Skill

+15gc per point.

Ballistic Skill

+15gc per point.

Strength

+25gc for the first increase/+35gc

for each additional increase.

Toughness

+30gc for the first increase/+45gc

for each additional increase.

Wounds

+20gc for the first increase/+30gc

for each additional increase.

Initiative

+10gc per point.

Attacks

+25 GC for the first increase/+35gc

for each additional increase.

Leadership

+15gc per point.

Skills:

+40gc for each skill. You may

choose one skill at this price for
each characteristic increase you
take. Choose from the skills
normally available to your
warrior.

Use the Warband lists to recruit and equip your

warband. The lists tell you which Heroes, Henchmen
and equipment your warband is allowed to use. The
limitations of the list ensure that the warbands are
reasonably balanced.
You must recruit at least three warriors, including a
leader, and you may either follow the limitations for
the maximum size of a warband given in the list or
agree a maximum size with your opponent.

weapons & armour

Each Hero you recruit may be armed with one or
more weapons and any armour chosen from the
appropriate list. Different types of Hero are restricted
to different types of weapon. The Equipment lists for
the individual warbands tell you exactly what
equipment is available. You may buy rare weapons
and armour. Pay the appropriate prices for these as
given in the Trading charts.
Every model in each Henchman group must take
exactly the same weapons and armour. This means
that if your Henchman group has four warriors, and
you want to buy them swords, you must buy four
swords.
The weapons you choose for your warriors must be
represented on the models. This way your opponent
will know what he is facing (and he will not be
shocked to discover in the middle of the game that
the warrior who looks like a Halfling with a bow is in
fact an Ogre with a club!).

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upgrading heroes

Note that all races have maximum statistics values.

These can be found in the Experience section of this
rulebook.

ready for battle

The warband is now ready to fight against
your opponent.

ordheim is a skirmish game fought between opposing factions in the ruins

of a once great city. If youve never played anything like it before, then read
through the following examples to get an idea of how it works. Once youve run
through them and have a better idea of what to do, take a look at the rulebook.

Ready for Action

Setting up

To play through this example you will need two

models, a Mercenary armed with a sword and a
dagger, and a Skaven armed with a sling and a dagger.
Assemble the models following the instructions in this
booklet. Later on you can paint them, but do not
worry about this to begin with.

To play this combat through youll need some open

space on a tabletop or the floor. Place the two
warriors facing each other 12" apart. You can use the
range rulers from the box to measure the ranges, or a
steel tape measure or ruler. The warriors are now
ready for combat. They have both been searching for
wyrdstone and stumbled upon one another.

Time to Fight!
12"

Who Attacks First?

Skaven Turn

Mordheim is played in turns, first one side then the

other, then the first side again and so on. Normally
one player represents one side but you can choose
to control both sides for the purposes of our example.
To decide who has the first turn both sides roll a dice.
The player with the highest score goes first. Lets
assume that the Skaven rolls a 5 against the
Mercenarys 2, so the Skaven takes the first turn.

Movement
During his sides turn, a warrior can move and then shoot
his weapon. Lets allow our Skaven to do just this. Move
the model directly towards the Mercenary, measuring 5"
using the range ruler. Note that Mercenaries and Skaven
do not move the same distance. This is explained fully in
the rulebook.

Shooting

The Skaven moves 5"

towards the Mercenary.

After the Skaven has moved he can

fire his sling at the Mercenary. The
first thing to do is to check the
range. The sling has a range of 18"
and the target must be within this
distance before a hit can be scored.

7"

5"

The ruler shows that the models

are 7" apart which is well within
the slings range.

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To see whether the Skavens

shot hits the Mercenary, roll a
dice. The Skaven requires a
score of 5 or more to hit his
target. If the score is
between 1-4 the shot misses,
if the score is 5 or 6 the shot
hits.

The Skaven is within range

so he takes a shot.

7"

Roll to Hit
Lets assume that the Skaven
scores a hit. We then
determine its effect has the
stone struck and wounded his enemy or has it merely
caused a bruise or bounced off his armour? To find
out roll another dice.
The Skaven needs a score of 4 or more to wound the
Mercenary. If the dice roll is 1-3 the Mercenary has had
a lucky escape, if the score is 4-6 the stone has injured
him. Well assume that the Mercenary has been lucky
and has not been wounded by the slings stone.

Mercenary Turn
Charge!
The Mercenary is 7" away from the Skaven and has the
option of charging his enemy. A charge is a special
move at double speed which takes a warrior into
hand-to-hand combat. To make a charge, the player
must tell his opponent that his warrior is charging. He
then measures the range, and if the enemy is within
the charge distance of 8" (in the case of a Mercenary
who can normally move 4") the warrior is moved
towards his enemy and placed in base-to-base contact.
We know the models are less than 8" apart, so well
make the Mercenary charge. With a fierce cry and an
astounding leap, he propels himself towards his foe.
Move the Mercenary into base-to-base contact with the
Skaven.

Hand-to-hand Combat
The two warriors are now said to be fighting hand-tohand. Once engaged in hand-to-hand combat in this
way neither warrior can shoot or move until one or
the other is seriously hurt. In every turn, including the

The Mercenary
charges the Skaven.

7"

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other players turn, a round of hand-to-hand combat is

fought. To work out what happens in hand-to-hand
combat proceed as follows.
The Mercenary has charged and so has the chance of
striking first. This is important, because warriors who
are wounded cannot fight back.
Warriors normally have one attack each, but the
Mercenary is wielding two close combat weapons (the
sword and the dagger) and therefore gets an extra
Attack dice. The Skaven cannot use his sling in handto-hand combat, so he will only get to roll one dice
(assuming that he survives the Mercenarys attacks!).
The Mercenary needs a 4 or more to hit the Skaven.
Lets say he rolls a 2 and a 5.
The 2 is a miss, but he scores a hit with the other dice.
The Skaven is now in trouble, and we have to
determine whether the hit causes a wound.

Roll to Wound
This hit is worked out in the same way as hits from
shooting. Roll a dice. If the score is 4 or more, a
wound is caused. Lets imagine we roll a 4. The Skaven
has been wounded.

Injuries
Because the Skaven has suffered a wound, he must roll
for injuries. All injuries inflicted by shooting or in
hand-to-hand combat are resolved in the same way.
Roll a dice for each wound: a score of 1 or 2 means
that the warrior is knocked down (he falls to the floor
and cannot fight for the rest of this turn. He must
attempt to get up on the following turn). On a 3 or 4
he is stunned (he will need two turns to recover) and
on a 5 or 6 he is out of action (the model is so badly
injured that he is unable to fight anymore and is out of
the combat). We could be cruel and assume that the
Skaven is really unlucky; the Human rolls a 6 and the
Skaven is out of action. Remove the Skaven model
from the table top.