Warhammer Fantasy — Skaven & Goblins¶

Ratmen scheming in the dark and greenskins swarming in numbers. Both win by attrition, tricks, and sheer volume.

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Start with Clanrats/Stormvermin and Night Goblins with Fanatics — the backbone of both armies.

The Skaven¶

Origin: Warhammer Fantasy · Type: Skaven infantry · Source: Army Book

The backbone of the Under-Empire: cheap, expendable, and endless. Stormvermin are the elite guard — better armed, better trained, still rats.

Where to learn more: Lexicanum: Skaven · Total War: Warhammer

Origin: Warhammer Fantasy · Type: Skaven weapon team · Source: Army Book

Warpstone-powered chaos: short-range flamethrowers and gas mortars that punish clustered enemies. High risk, high reward.

Where to learn more: Lexicanum: Warpfire Thrower

Origin: Warhammer Fantasy · Type: Skaven wizard · Source: Army Book

The prophets of the Horned Rat, riding Screaming Bells. Powerful magic, fragile bodies, and a tendency to explode.

Where to learn more: Lexicanum: Grey Seer

Origin: Warhammer Fantasy · Type: Goblin infantry · Source: Army Book

Cheap, sneaky, and armed with Fanatics — spinning balls of death released on the charge. The classic goblin trick.

Where to learn more: Lexicanum: Night Goblin

Origin: Warhammer Fantasy · Type: Squig cavalry · Source: Army Book

Unpredictable hopping mounts that hit hard and die fast. Fun, chaotic, and occasionally game-winning.

Where to learn more: Lexicanum: Squig

Origin: Warhammer Fantasy · Type: Goblin artillery · Source: Army Book

A goblin launched by catapult, steering mid-flight. Absurd, effective, and very goblin.

Where to learn more: Lexicanum: Doom Diver

Both armies win by numbers, terrain, and chaos. Skaven rely on warpstone and swarm tactics; Goblins on tricks and disposable units.

Where to learn more: Warhammer Fantasy Battles

Last Updated: 2026-11-05 | Vibe Check: Swarm & Scurry - chaos in numbers.

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