Tabletop Spotlight: Kharadron Overlords Wave One
The Kharadron Overlords have made landfall (or skyfall?) Check out the new Dwarfs on the block!
It’s off to work these Kharadron Overlords go – A brand new faction for Age of Sigmar has arrived and their first wave has hit your local store. Check out what you can pick-up right now:
I’m thrilled about this new release. Why? Because it’s an all new faction! We’ve already talked about them quite a bit but now they are officially out and available for purchase. So where should you start? Great question! I recommend the Battletome first.
Battletome: Kharadron Overlords $40
You kind of need this book if for no other reason than all the match play points are inside. On top of that you’ll get all the great new lore about this faction, warscrolls, battalions, unit descriptions, special rules…well, you get the idea. It’s kind of a big deal is all I’m saying. If you’re going to play this army I’d rate this as a must buy.
Next up? Well I’d have to say that one unit that will be pretty universally used is the Arkanaut Company:
Arkanaut Company $45
These are your core troops. You’re going to need at least a box or two for any real fleet of Kharadron! And by “real fleet” I mean these guys are “battleline” units for matched play. After that, I’d recommend picking up a hero to run as your warlord. Now we didn’t cover him in the video but the Arkanaut Admiral is a pretty solid choice! And he’s the only hero available right now, so your options are (currently) limited.
Now, I’m sure you probably think I’m going to recommend the Arkanaut Frigate next. Well, you’re 1/2 right. As a model, this thing is just plain cool. I’m currently putting one together and it’s a hoot. However, with the Ironclad on the horizon (that’s the OTHER airship that’s big) I’m kind of in a wait-and-see pattern right now. So for collectors – ya, this ship is awesome. For players – well it’s your call!
Arkanaut Frigate $80
My sincere recommendation is to grab a book, build a list on paper for the type of army YOU want and go from there. If you want to get a jump start and you know you’re going to use the Frigate in your army, by all means pick-one up! If you’re not 100% sure, hey – it’s your money and your army. The Kharadron Overlords aren’t going anyhwere. Maybe first a couple units of Arkanaut Company first and by then you’ll have had time to think it over!
Oh and maybe wait for the Grundstok Thunderers, too…those guys are going to be good…
Kharadron Overlords – In stores now!
