Skaven are the big bad of 4th edition, but how do they really fair on the tabletop?

Battle Formation

Warpcog Convocation is by far the most popular formation, and the best balanced externally. Giving the ability to increase the wound rolls and rend at the risk of blowing up is very Skaven.

Artefacts

Heroic Traits

Foulhide is the most popular with its Heal D3 ability.

Manifestations

A fairly even split across the manifestations, but Primal Energy appears to be the most balanced.

Warscrolls

Some warscrolls like the Warp-grinder, Plagueclaw and Verminlord Corruptor haven’t been selected by players at any competitive event. Compared to other factions, we’ve looked at so far the selections appear to be a lot more spread out across the Battletome.

Performance v Other Factions

While Skaven hold their own against Stormcast Eternals they really struggle against Slaves to Darkness and Nighthaunt.

Close

As always, you’ll probably (and quite rightly) disagree with me on a lot of these points. Why not let us know I’m the comments below what you think to the Skaven.